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Create in Me a Clean Heart

Author: Mary Kay Beall Hymnal: NHOH #45 Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6 Person Name: Mary Kay Beall Lyrics: 1 Create in me a clean heart, a heart both bold and new. Create in me a clean heart, a heart in tune with you. Create in me a clean heart that years for you alone; O Lord, this is my prayer. 2 Create in me a new mind, a mind where fear can't hide. Create in me a new mind, where dark thoughts can't abide. Created in me a new mind where peace can reign supreme; O Lord, this is my prayer. 3 Create in me a new hope, a hope for love and grace. Create in me a new hope for all the human race. Create in me a new hope, a hope that will not die; O Lord, this is my prayer. Languages: English Tune Title: EIN NEUE HERZ

Come, Then to the Waters

Author: Mary Kay Beall Hymnal: NHOH #48 Person Name: Mary Kay Beall First Line: Do you thirst for the waters of life? Lyrics: 1 Do you thirst for the waters of life? Do you thirst for the peace they afford? Do you thirst for the waters that never run dry? Do you thirst for the peace of the Lord? Refrain: Come, then to the waters. Come, then to the waters. Come, then to the waters; you will never be thirsty again. 2 Do you thirst for the waters of life? Do you thirst for the joy they afford? Do you thirst for the waters that never run dry? Do you thirst for the joy of the Lord? [Refrain] 3 Do you thirst for the waters of life? Do you thirst for the hope they afford? Do you thirst for the waters that never run dry? Do you thirst for the hope of the Lord? [Refrain] Topics: Baptism Languages: English Tune Title: WELLSPRING

For All Who Have a Song They Cannot Sing

Author: Mary Kay Beall Hymnal: NHOH #62 Meter: 10.10.10.10 Person Name: Mary Kay Beall Lyrics: For all who have a song they cannot sing, For all who have a prayer they cannot pray, For all who have a need they do not know, For these, O Lord, you gave your life away. For all whose hearts are heavy with despair, For all who live in pain and misery, For all who wander homeless and unloved, For them, O Lord, you died at Calvary. For them, O LOrd, and yes, for me as well, You suffered and you died so long ago; For them, O Lord, and yes, for me as well, Your love for me is greater than I know. For all who live in chains they cannot break, For all with debts they neer can repay, For all who mourn the path they did not take, for them, O Lord, (for me, O Lord) For us, O Lord, you gave your life away. Scripture: John 3:16 Languages: English

Go Tell the World

Author: Mary Kay Beall Hymnal: NHOH #73 Meter: 9.8.9.8 D Person Name: Mary Kay Beall First Line: Go tell the world about his coming Lyrics: 1 Go tell the world about his coming the baby born to save us all; the Promised One so long awaited lay in a lowly cattle stall. Go tell the world about his calling... his loving words, his power to heal; about the crowds who gathered 'round him to hear that God is good and real. 2 Go tell the world about his suffering upon a cross for all to see; how he forgave the ones who hurt him, and all who yearn to be set free. Go tell the world that he is risen; his power is greater than the grave. And now he lives just as he promised. He lives to heal, forgive and save. Topics: Easter; Evangelism; Jesus Christ Life and Ministry; Lent/Holy Week; Ministry; Mission Languages: English Tune Title: ELIZABETH

Here within This Holy Circle

Author: Mary Kay Beall Hymnal: NHOH #101 Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Person Name: Mary Kay Beall Refrain First Line: Praising, hoping, serving, striving Lyrics: 1 Here within this holy circle we grow strong in hope and grace. Here within these walls of witness faith has found a growing place. Refrain: Praising, hoping, serving, striving for the good and right and true. With God's love and tender guiding we are making all things new. 2 Here within this holy circle God's redeeming love grows strong. Here we find our common purpose in God's word and sacred song. [Refrain] 3 Here within this holy circle we will honor God's decree... care for others and creation, and our common destiny. [Refrain] 4 Here within this holy circle all are welcome in Christ's name. "Come and join us on the journey. You will never be the same!" [Refrain] 5 Here within this holy circle Christ is Lord and Cornerstone. In our living and our dying we are His and His alone. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: HAWKINS

God Is My Strength and My Song

Author: Mary Kay Beall Hymnal: NHOH #153 Meter: 10.10.10.8 with refrain Person Name: Mary Kay Beall First Line: Loving me always through trials and tears Refrain First Line: God is my Strength and God is my Song Lyrics: Refrain: God is my Strength and God is my Song. God is the One to whom I belong. God is my Refuge, my Healer and Friend. God is my Strenth and my Song. 1 Loving me always through trials and tears, granting me comfort and calming my fears; guiding my footsteps, preparing my way... fulfilling his purpose for me. [Refrain] 2 Blessing me daily with blessings to spare, promising answers to each fervent prayer; crowning my life with his goodness and grace... fulfilling his purpose for me. [Refrain] 3 Here at his table my cup overflows. Goodness and mercy he freely bestows. God's hand in mine as the gourney unfolds... fulfilling his purpose for me. [Refrain] 4 Thanks be to God for the fullness of days, love and its gifts and a lifetime to praise; hope for tomorrow and what lies ahead... fulfilling his purpose for me. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: PETTERS

May Your Hands Be the Hands of Christ

Author: Mary Kay Beall Hymnal: NHOH #157 Meter: 8.6.8.6.8.6 Person Name: Mary Kay Beall Lyrics: 1 May your hands be the hands of Christ, to comfort and restore; to calm the anxious, troubled heart, and open heaven's door; to calm the anxious, trouble heart, and open heaven's door. 2 May your feet be the feet of Christ, to walk the pilgrim way; to seek the sad and hurting souls, and never go astray; to seek the sad and hurting souls, and never go astray. 3 May your heart be the heart of Christ, to prize the weak and lost; to yearn for justice, ache for peace, and never count the cost; to yearn for justice, ache for peace, and never count the cost. 4 May your voice be the voice of Christ, to speak of love and grace; to shout "Good News!" to all who seek, and offer God's embrace; to shout "Good News!" to all who seek, and offer God's embrace. Topics: Compassion Languages: English Tune Title: DENNIS

Let the Church Shine On!

Author: Mary Kay Beall Hymnal: NHOH #164 Meter: 7.7.7.7.8.6.8.6 with refrain Person Name: Mary Kay Beall First Line: Not a temple made with hands Lyrics: Refrain: Let the Church shine on! Let the Church shine on! From ages past till the trumpet sounds, let the Church shine on! 1 Not a temple made with hands, but a church of living stones. Not a steeple high and proud, but a church of flesh and bone. Together we are called to shine as stars at heaven's decree; to pray and praise and glorify, and case the dark to flee. [Refrain] 2 Not a temple made with hands, but the Spirit's dwelling place. Not a steeple high and proud, but a family by God's grace. Together, servants of the Lord by heaven's promise stirred, reborn, reclaimed, made new in Christ, by Water and the Word. [Refrain] 3 Not a temple made with hands, but partners young and old. Not a steeple high and proud, but sheep within God's fold. Together till the Kingdom comes, inviting all to share the great good news of Jesus Christ in song, in word and prayer. [Refrain] Topics: Church Languages: English Tune Title: LIVING STONES

The Lord of Life, a Vine Is He

Author: Mary Kay Beall Hymnal: NHOH #207 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Person Name: Mary Kay Beall Lyrics: 1. The Lord of Life, a vine is he and grafted to him we must be; and thus we yield abundantly sweet fruit for all to taste and see. 2. If we be joined to him we know his strength and power will help us grow. His Spirit's grace through us will flow to prune and shape us as we go. 3. The vine is he, the branches we for now and to eternity. His word sown deep in us will be both sun and rain . . . sufficiency. 4. The Lord of Life, the Source Divine calls us to come, with him entwine. Will we, unhearing dare decline the call of Christ, the One True Vine? Languages: English Tune Title: LATHAM

Hear Your Children, O God

Author: Jane Best Hymnal: NHOH #98 Meter: 6.6.8 Person Name: Jane Best Lyrics: 1 Hear your children, O God. Hear your children, O God. Hear your children, O loving God. 2 See the suffering, O God. See the suffering, O God. See the suffering, O loving God. 3 Heal the nations, O God. Heal the nations, O God. Heal the nations, O loving God. Topics: Prayer Languages: English Tune Title: HEAR YOUR CHILDREN

I Am with You Always

Hymnal: NHOH #115 Meter: 6.6.6.6 Person Name: Jane Best Lyrics: I am with you always, I am with you always, I am with you always, I am with you always. Topics: Comfort Languages: English Tune Title: COMFORT

Come Down, O Love Divine

Author: Bianco da Siena; Richard Littledale Hymnal: NHOH #39 Meter: 6.6.11 D Person Name: Bianco da Siena Lyrics: 1 Come down, O Love Divine, seek out this soul of mine, and visit it with your own ardor glowing. O Comforter, draw near; within my heart appear, and kindle it your holy flame bestowing. 2 O let it freely burn, till earthly passions turn to dust and ashes in its heat consuming. And let your glorious light shine ever on my sight, and clothe me round, the while my path illuming. 3 And so the yearning strong, with which the soul will long, shall far outpass the power of human telling. For none can guess God's grace, till Love creates a place wherein the Holy Spirit makes a dwelling Languages: English Tune Title: KEVIN

Built on the Rock of Christ

Author: Mary Louise Bringle Hymnal: NHOH #28 Meter: 10.10.10.8.4 Person Name: Mary Louise Bringle First Line: Built on the rock of Christ and Christ alone Lyrics: Built on the rock of Christ and Christ alone, sound and unshaken through the tides of change, our forebears carved a house of living stone, with faith that strengthens through the years. Alleluia! Warmed by the Light that pierces through the gloom, sparkling with colors in a radiant stream, we glimpse our Lord Who rises from the tomb, with hope that calms and conquers fears. Alleluia! Bathed in the font of God's renewing grace, blessed with forgiveness and with gifts to share, our arms extend our Savior's wide embrace, with love that sings, through joys and tears, Alleluia! Praise be to God, creation's Source and End praise be to Christ, our Way, our Truth, our Life; and praised be Spirit, live and rushing Wind: the One Who even now appears! Alleluia! Scripture: John 8:12 Languages: English Tune Title: TINSLEY

How Lovely is Your Dwelling

Hymnal: NHOH #110 Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Person Name: John Carter First Line: How lovely is your dwelling Lyrics: 1 How lovely is your dwelling, O Lord of hosts, to me; my soul is longing, fainting, the courts of God to see. The beauty of your dwelling will bring me joy anew. My heart and flesh are crying, O living God, for you. 2 Beneath your care the sparrow finds place for peaceful rest; to keep her young in safety the swallow finds a nest. So, Lord, my King Almighty, your love will shelter me; beneath your wings of mercy my dwelling place shall be. 3 Blest they who love and serve you, whose joy and strength you are. Forever they will praise you, your ways are in their heart. Though tried, their tears like showers shall fill the springs of peace, and all the way to Zion their strength shall still increase. Scripture: Psalm 84 Languages: English Tune Title: AHRENS

What Does the Lord Require of You?

Hymnal: NHOH #220 Person Name: John Carter Lyrics: What does the Lord require of you? What does the Lord require of you? Do justice, love mercy,walk humbly with your God; Do justice, love mercy, walk humbly with your God. Scripture: Micah 6:8 Languages: English Tune Title: TREE OF LIFE

All Creation Sings God's Music

Author: Mary Jackson Cathey Hymnal: NHOH #10 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Person Name: Mary Jackson Cathey Lyrics: All creation sings God's music, instruments and voices raise, joined with tunes of exaltation, each expressing love and praise. To our God eternal glory, alleluia through the days. Sing in tongues of all earth's people, unified in joyful song, making melody and beauty with God's message sure and strong, to the Lord unending honor, hymns and praise to God belong. Play all instruments and rhythms, flute and harp, the strings and drum, trumpet, organ, bells and cymbals, music for all Christendom. Share the faith through words and music for all ages yet to come. Let the anthems of rejoicing cause the universe to ring with these tributes which we offer as our lives to God we bring. Alleluia! Alleluia! Evermore God's praise we sing. Scripture: Psalm 150 Languages: English Tune Title: LAUDA ANIMA

Believers in the Risen Christ

Author: Mary Jackson Cathey Hymnal: NHOH #23 Person Name: Mary Jackson Cathey Lyrics: Believers in the risen Christ, sing praises and rejoice, as alleluias fill the earth from every heart and voice. Our Lord has risen from the dead, from trial, cross and grave to give to all eternal life bought with the life Christ gave. Believers in the Savior Christ, a sacred purpose came with Jesus' death upon the cross no life remained the same. Our God reached down to give this grace new life awaited all so let us glorify Christ's name in answering God's call. Believers in the living Christ, on this the day of days, give thanks for this a transformed life and seek to find the ways to share the love that Christ still gives-- the peace, the hope, the care-- as we proclaim eternal life which all believers share. Believers in the Easter hope, with new determined zeal, go out to live by Christ's design the Savior will reveal. For life in Christ will bring the joy that nothing takes away in word and deed we celebrate life-giving Easter day. Languages: English

Come, All Come, in Celebration for the Faith

Author: Mary Jackson Cathey Hymnal: NHOH #36 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Person Name: Mary Jackson Cathey First Line: Come, all come, in celebration for the faith that we profess Lyrics: Come, all come, in celebration for the faith that we profess, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, Triune God whom we profess. All believers who before us kept the faith and passed it on, gave to us a sacred blessing so that we now pass it on. Sing, all sing, in jubilation for the church to lead and guide in fulfilling Christ's great mission spread the Gospel far and wide. When God sent the Holy Spirit then the church received its birth, fellowship of hope and pardon is Christ's body here on earth. Join, all join, in prayer and praises for disciples of the past who gave lives of constant service sharing precepts that would last. Through their nurture and direction constant prayer and fervent drive with the guidance of the Spirit churches grew to serve and thrive. Worship God with true thanksgiving for the Bible, God's own Word, from the wisdom of its pages comes the message to be heard: tend the sick and feed the hungry, give to all who are in need, visit those who are in prison as we serve in word and deed. Speak of God in awe and wonder for creation and our lives. By God's goodness and God's mercy in our faith all hope survives. From the earth to boundless heavens through all lands, from shore to shore, tell God's saving grace and promise life with God forevermore. Languages: English

Come, All Come, in Celebration of Our God's Amazing Grace

Author: Mary Jackson Cathey Hymnal: NHOH #37 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Person Name: Mary Jackson Cathey First Line: Come, all come in celebration of our God's amazing grace Lyrics: Come, all come in celebration of our God's amazing grace. By mercy of God's guidance we now worship in this place. Through the faith of those before us who believed and knew God's word they went forth into the future with the gospel they had heard. Offer prayers of true thanksgiving for believers of the past who with hope and dedication formed a church they prayed would last. In the following generations a fellowship has come to be. This a place of prayer and teaching so God's truth can make all free. Speak with real appreciation for the heritage we own. In our lives and in our serving may our faith be clearly shown. As God's people of the Covenant let us live what we profess by our acts and deeds of mercy show the Christ that we confess. Sing, all sing with jubilation for this fellowship we own, building on the firm foundation our commitment here is shown. As we look to years before us and give thanks for days now past, we go forward with God's blessing to be faithful as God asked. Topics: Fellowship Languages: English

Eternal God of Hope and Light

Author: Mary Jackson Cathey Hymnal: NHOH #54 Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Person Name: Mary Jackson Cathey Lyrics: Eternal God of hope and light to every age and land, we ask your guidance and your grace to help us firmly stand for equal justice, peace and right wherever we may be to give to all a better life and days of liberty. Immortal God enlarge our sight that we may always see the needs of those who share our lives and help us each to be disciples of your word and way who seek to do your will, that in our days of earthly life we shall your purpose fill. Invisible though you may be we know that you are near. Increase our faith, O God of power, to see your vision clear. In days of darkness give us faith and confidence in you so we may walk with trust and hope to serve no one but you. All-Knowing God help us to live with confidence assured. Though you are hidden from our sight when answers are obscured. Help us hold fast to your commands, obedient to your way. That we may ever do the right to serve you every day. Topics: General Worship Languages: English

To God Our Great Creator

Author: Mary Jackson Cathey Hymnal: NHOH #66 Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Person Name: Mary Jackson Cathey First Line: For those who share their knowledge Lyrics: Refrain: To God our great Creator By whose own grace we live, We come with joyful singing Our grateful thanks to give. For those who share their knowledge To shape the thoughts and ways Of life and love and learning To mold our lives and days. For people who rear children With reason and with care, Encouraging their learning To seek, to act, to dare. For dedicated teachers Who patiently provide Support and information Inspiring as they guide. For eager students waiting To glimpse the great unknown Through fresh, new information That soon will be their own. For blessings God has given In light that learning brings, We offer prayer and praises As every voice now sings. Refrain: To God our great Creator By whose own grace we live, We come with joyful singing Our grateful thanks to give. Scripture: Proverbs 22:6 Languages: English

God Has Spoken to All People

Author: Mary Jackson Cathey Hymnal: NHOH #79 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Person Name: Mary Jackson Cathey Lyrics: God has spoken to all people in each age, throughout the earth, in creation and the Scriptures, then through Jesus' human birth. God who spoke at life's beginning speaks again with each new day, bidding us to hear and follow words of life that mark Christ's way. Triune God who never leaves us, maker, Savior, Light and Guide, through the water of baptism our new life has been supplied. Bound by water and the Spirit, sealed and marked, empowered by grace, known by name as Christ's disciples we can now the world embrace. Sovereign God of every person, different tongues and cultures too, many races, many talents, many skins of varied hue, you have called us to your service, help us teach and preach and show virtues, practices and knowledge so that seeds of faith will grow. God eternal, everlasting, speak again that all may hear, tell of love and hope and promise, bringing faith to banish fear. Send us out to tell your story that the church will grow and thrive, so all people hear your message and forever be alive. Languages: English

God of Our Lives

Author: Mary Jackson Cathey Hymnal: NHOH #84 Meter: 10.10.10.10 Person Name: Mary Jackson Cathey First Line: God of our lives and author of our days Lyrics: God of our lives and author of our days, called to your service in many different ways; give us your guidance so that we may see what is your purpose for our ministry. God of all truth, help us to live your word, teaching and sharing so that it is heard by young and old in every tongue and land, "Go, make disciples" was the Lord's command. God our our mission, help us to reach out. Strengthen our faith to banish fear and doubt. Help us to reach beyond what we have known so that your love will to the world be shown. Source of our faith who gives to each a task, show us the way to help as you may ask. Renew our strength and make commitment strong for it is you to whom our lives belong. Come, God of light, of wisdom and of power. Be present with us every day and hour. We worship you the blessed three in one, Creator, Son and Spirit, only One. Topics: Dedication Languages: English

God's Holy Spirit Came

Author: Mary Jackson Cathey; Michael Denham Hymnal: NHOH #91 Meter: 6.6.8.4 D Person Name: Mary Jackson Cathey First Line: God's Holy Spirit came with rushing wind and fire Lyrics: God's Holy Spirit came with rushing wind and fire, Christ's presence here to comfort, bless and to inspire. The Spirit thus began God's holy work on earth at Pentecost, a gift that gave the Church its birth. God sent the Spirit forth fulfilling prophets' word, to those who followed Jesus and who called him Lord. Disciples gathered near the temple courts in prayer. The Spirit blew and rested on those clustered there. God's Spirit filled each one as Jesus had foretold. In many tongues they spoke God's word, renewed and bold. "Repent and be baptized," preached Peter in that hour, and thousands came believing by the Spirit's power. God's church alive today continues to proclaim salvation by the Spirit's power in Jesus' name. Let all believers now their tongues and lives employ. Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, our highest joy! Languages: English Tune Title: LEONI

Holy Spirit, Dwell within Us

Author: Mary Jackson Cathey Hymnal: NHOH #107 Meter: 8.7.8.7.4.4.4.7.7 Person Name: Mary Jackson Cathey Lyrics: Holy Spirit, dwell within us, touch us with your sacred power; bring your fire of will and purpose, causing faith to bloom and flower. May faith deepen, may hope strengthen, may love widen, with your Word our lives empower, fitting us to face each hour. Holy Spirit, speak among us, words that each one understands; with the knowledge of your purpose, may we live as God commands. Our faith deepen, our hope strengthen, our love widen, with your caring, gentle hand, help us, Lord, to take a stand! Holy Spirit, give your blessing for all seasons of our lives; in the days of gentle quiet, or when restless turmoil thrives. Let faith deepen, let hope strengthen, let love widen, 'til the balm of peace arrives. By your grace our faith survives. Holy Spirit, grant us courage for the mission that Christ gave, let us speak with firm conviction: God forgives and Christ will save! Our faith deepen, our hope strengthen, our love widen, on our lives your Word engrave. Keep us strong and make us brave. Holy Spirit, you have promised life beyond our life on earth. In confessing Christ as Savior, we are given second birth. May faith deepen, may hope strengthen, may love widen, God, our Maker, give us worth. Let us live to our rebirth. Languages: English Tune Title: BRYN CALFARIA

I Am a Child of God

Author: Mary Jackson Cathey Hymnal: NHOH #112 Meter: 6.7.6.7.6.6.6.6 Person Name: Mary Jackson Cathey Lyrics: 1 I am a child of God, the One who made and keeps me. By God's free gift of love, God's child I always will be. Forever I belong, I know that this is true; and with my mind and heart, I trust and love God, too. 2 God's image is in us, the people of creation. No matter where we live, we share a close relation. God's covenant is sure, eternal word for all who follow in God's way and answer to God's call. 3 God never turns from us, not even in our sinning. God loves and waits for us to claim a new beginning. By opening our hearts, we then prepare the way for God's love to come in and guide us every day. 4 I thank God for that love and all the world around me, the seen and unseen things, and promised things that will be. Through worship, trust, and prayer, may I reflect God's will. Let love be seen in me as I God's word fulfill. Languages: English Tune Title: NUN DANKET ALLE GOTT

In This Place of Prayer and Singing

Author: Mary Jackson Cathey Hymnal: NHOH #129 Person Name: Mary Jackson Cathey Lyrics: In this place of prayer and singing generations of the past joined to share their common worship of our God, the first, the last. Through their faith and dedication came this building made with hands; filled with God's unchanging presence, still, this house of worship stands. Each new year requires commitment from the followers of the way, seeking to be faithful, always, in the challenge of each day. May the faith of each believer in all childlike wonder yearn to be deepened in our calling as God's will we now discern. Now, we join in new commitment to the Lord whom we adore, let us live to share the Gospel of Christ's love forevermore. In this mission, God will lead us; for this purpose, God has planned that the Spirit moves us onward to encourage and expand. Sing with voices strong and joyful, join the music of the sphere. Celebrate with great thanksgiving, let the song be loud and clear. Praise our Lord in earth and heaven for great things our God has done, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Glory to the Three-in-one! Topics: Fellowship Languages: English

Infinite Wisdom, Lord of Creation

Author: Mary Jackson Cathey Hymnal: NHOH #131 Meter: Irregular Person Name: Mary Jackson Cathey Lyrics: Infinite wisdom, Lord of creation fashioned the universe, planned for all time with sacred reason ordered each season, giving all life a rhythm and rhyme. Stars in their courses and earth's resources, children of God for their days on the earth, cycles of worship, work and of building giving their efforts both substance and worth. Places for praising, churches and temples, houses of prayer built by those who believe, honor their Maker, guide generations by constant faith will God's promise receive. People of God who inherit the blessings passed from the saints who have walked on faith's road, speak in respect and sing in thanksgiving extolling the gifts forebearers bestowed. Glory to God for all lives in this fellowship, who are redeemed by God's mercy and grace. Celebrate always with songs of rejoicing covenant people who God's love embrace. Languages: English

Unto the Hills I Lift My Eyes

Author: Mary Jackson Cathey Hymnal: NHOH #212 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Person Name: Mary Jackson Cathey Lyrics: Unto the hills I lift my eyes To find the help my Lord supplies, The maker of both heaven and earth Has given me eternal worth. My God will not allow my feet To slip or wander in defeat, God watches all who are God's own For to our Lord each one is known. The shade of God rests on each hand The sun and moon at God's command We need not fear or feel alarm For God will keep us from all harm. God watches all with gracious care The days of life we know and share, Our going out and coming in For what will be and what has been. Scripture: Psalm 121 Languages: English

We Come to Worship in Praise of Our Maker

Author: Mary Jackson Cathey Hymnal: NHOH #216 Meter: Irregular Person Name: Mary Jackson Cathey Lyrics: We come to worship in praise of our Maker with thanks for all blessings bestowed by God's grace. The faith which is nurtured in each generation now brings us together in this sacred place. The words of Scripture have giv'n the message which leads us to do what we say we believe, lending strength for challenges waiting before us we search for the light God would have us receive. Give thanks for lessons our ancestors taught us who modeled the virtues of courage and care, who were loyally steadfast to country and loved ones, who gave us the heart and the vision to share. Let us live our days asking for God's guidance that shows us the purpose which God has conceived, finding strength for days of the journey before us and mindful of blessings that we have received. For love of life and their own priceless freedom, for strong, sturdy souls who were willing to die, for the triune God and beliefs that sustained them when faced with hard choices to stand firm and try. In the long tradition that framed and shaped them with family and faith still directing their ways, we now go forward to live, work, and worship, to glorify God through the rest of our days. Go out rejoicing for gifts of the Spirit, as varied as kilts of our heritage signs. The fire of kindred still burning within us holds fast as the weaves in our family designs. We abide with God who will not desert us, whose care and protection and guidance is ours. Follow faithfully in the path God has chosen to live all our days as the Spirit empowers. Topics: Call to Worship; Fellowship Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-7 Languages: English Tune Title: CANDLER

Come to Bethlehem

Author: Joanie Chappel; Phil Perkins Hymnal: NHOH #135 Person Name: Joanie Chappel First Line: Jesus Christ is born today come to Bethlehem Lyrics: 1. Jesus Christ is born today come to Bethlehem. Bringing love to show the way, come to Bethlehem. Bringing hope for everyone, God's incarnate holy Son, Word made flesh, the promised One, come to Bethlehem. 2. Hark, the angels sing the call, come to Bethlehem. "Peace on earth, good will to all," come to Bethlehem. Glory to the newborn King, hope for all the world he brings, earth rejoice and Heaven sing! Come to Bethlehem. 3. Come adore the King of kings, come to Bethlehem. bring him gifts and offerings, come to Bethlehem. Richest gifts of finest gold, nothing in your life withhold, Christ has come, as God foretold, come to Bethlehem. 4. He is with us still today, come to Bethlehem. Guiding us along the way, come to Bethlehem. Saints and sinners, old and young, black or white, he bids us come, in his eyes we all are one, come to Bethlehem. 5. Jesus Christ is born today, come to Bethlehem. He has never gone away, come to Bethlehem. Open up your heart to him, close your eyes, invite him in, Jesus Christ is born again, come to Bethlehem. Topics: Adoration Languages: English Tune Title: COME TO BETHLEHEM

Beautiful Water, Bountiful Blessings

Author: Paul Chappel Hymnal: NHOH #22 Person Name: Paul Chappel Lyrics: 1 Beautiful water, Bountiful blessings, Life is a journey, God is our guide; Knowing the love that always surrounds us, Lifts and astounds us, God by our side. 2 There, on the shoreline Moses commanded, Water divided, people went through. Jesus, went, also under the water: There is our freedom, we are made new. 3 Great Alleluias shower eternal! Angels can shout their praises abroad. Joining the chorus we can rejoice and Sing, "Alleluia, Praise be to God! Topics: Praise Languages: English

Fling Wide The Doors! (Each seeking person)

Author: Paul Chappel Hymnal: NHOH #50 Meter: 10.10.10.10 Person Name: Paul Chappel First Line: Each seeking person Lyrics: Fling wide the doors so everyone can come And enter joyfully this faith-filled home! 1 Each seeking person Coming to this place Can be an active Partner we embrace. 2 "Come to the Table Love has laid for all," Approaching, proud, we Answer Christ's great call! 3 We, having access To the worship here, Are filled with joy to Hold our fam'ly near. 4 Praise God, creating More each new-born day, Inspiring love, we Follow Jesus' way! Fling wide the doors so Spirit winds can fly And carry all our praises to the Sky! Languages: English

The Family of God

Author: Paul Chappel Hymnal: NHOH #85 Person Name: Paul Chappel First Line: God of caring, bind us firmly Lyrics: God of caring, bind us firmly To the friends we see each day. Keep us always in your circle, Loving near and far away. All the people who would claim you: Call you God and know your Son - Would be bound within love's holding Making many seem as one. We, the people who have asked you To come in, our lives to fill: Grant us your complete compassion Let us live within your will. We would ever be your people Going forth, the Cross before: Soldier, lover, thinker, keepers, All together to adore. Ever knowing, ever seeing God we feel in Spirit's breath. Breaking out of old discussion Enter new, and conquer death! God forever is our champion Steering us the path to go We, the people who are granted All the love and God to know. Scripture: Psalm 121 Languages: English

Songs of Praise: Hallelujah! (Let Us Go Forth with Light and Love to Sing)

Author: Paul Chappel Hymnal: NHOH #144 Meter: 10.10.10 with alleluias Person Name: Paul Chappel First Line: Let us go forth with light and love to sing Lyrics: 1 Let us go forth with light and love to sing. With joy, creation joins the echoing As with our praise our great oblations bring: Hallelujah! 2 The birds in flight will chirp their grateful song, The loons and cranes in harmony belong, And we can swell their praise and join along: Hallelujah! 3 The cry a baby makes will move our souls, When children sing we see God's loving role In growing praise that lifts us, makes us whole: Hallelujah! 4 The trumpets, flutes, and organs sing with praise, And voices lift the meaning of each phrase, So loving adoration fills our days: Hallelujah! Topics: Adoration Languages: English

Love, the Thread of Quilted Kindness

Author: Paul Chappel Hymnal: NHOH #152 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Person Name: Paul Chappel Lyrics: 1 Love, the thread of quilted kindness Binding family and friends. Love, that all-surpassing power, God's gift, Christ-like, never ends. Year on year, by decades measured, Miracles and love are shown, So we come in rich thanksgiving Now for all the love we've known! 2 God ordained that people, loving, Shall become a family. Sharing blessings, sorrows, dancing, Love surrounds for all to see. When we live through pain and sadness We are strengthened ev'ry day, By the love that heaven sent to Guide and lead us all the way! 3 * Fifty Year of love and travel Sharing gifts that can sustain All the gifts of sacred union God, creating, did ordain When, at Eden, God poured blessings. Two in union were made one! Praying, praising, we will always Glow with love that God has shown! 4 In communion, we are loving, Sharing gifts that can sustain All the gifts of sacred union God, creating, did ordain. When, at Eden, God poured blessing, Love enough for ev'ryone! Praying, praising, we will always Glow with love that God has shown.! *Optional third verse (shown here for a 50th wedding anniversary) with variable first lines- Many years of love and... Through the years of love and... Wedding: Coming years of love and... Anniversary: Ten full years of love and... Twenty years of love and... Silver years of love and... Forty years of love and ... et cetera. Languages: English Tune Title: NAISMITH

The Church Is Called Forward

Author: Paul Chappel Hymnal: NHOH #204 Meter: 12.10.12.11 Person Name: Paul Chappel First Line: The church is wherever God's people are gathered Lyrics: The church is wherever God's people are gathered; Joining in praises and quiet in prayer, The church is wherever God's people hold firmly To love, and in loving ask God to be there. The church is wherever the voices of children Mingle with seniors and parents in song. The church is inclusive, for all are embracing, The people of God are invited along. The church is a place where the broken find healing, Quiet for hearts in a turmoil, distress. The church is a place where our conflicts are managed In caring compassion - with God's love to bless. The church is called forward - God's vision is burning - Light in the darkness and mountaintop high! The church is community - stretching and yearning, With voices that lift us and spirits that fly. Topics: Fellowship Scripture: Exodus 3:12 Languages: English Tune Title: CORNISH CAROL

The Resurrection Light

Author: Paul Chappel Hymnal: NHOH #209 Meter: 10.10.10 with alleluias Person Name: Paul Chappel First Line: The Resurrection light is all around Lyrics: The Resurrection light is all around, And heaven rings with singing's joyful sound: "The bonds of death forever are unbound!" Alleluia! The darkest hours have given way to light, The Risen Christ has conquered death and fright Let chants begin with prayer and end with might: Alleluia! Remembering the Holy meal of love, The cleansing Jordan and the Spirit dove, We praise the Christ to whom we sing above: Alleluia! Our alleluias louder, louder grow, The voices of the people overflow In lifting praise above from here below: Alleluia! Scripture: Luke 14:14 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. JAMES' DUNDAS

Well Done, Good and Faithful Servant

Author: Paul Chappel Hymnal: NHOH #218 Meter: 8.7.8.7 Person Name: Paul Chappel First Line: Well done! good and faithful servant Lyrics: Requiescat in pace Well done! good and faithful servant, May your soul depart in peace. Sing eternal alleluias; Praising, loving never cease. Jesus at the grave of Laz'rus Called on resurrection power. Life in spirit is forever, Earthly presence but an hour. Love will win by never ending, Death cannot keep love away. Many mansions wait in heaven For our soul's arriving day. Angels gather 'round the dying Lifting up the souls of love; God's eternal splendor seeing, Soaring heav'nward as a dove. Alleluia! Alleluia! Love's eternal vict'ry won! Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise Creator, Spirit, Son! Scripture: Matthew 25:33 Languages: English

Our Gifts of Heritage and Joy (With Love the Birds prepare a Nest)

Author: Paul Chappel Hymnal: NHOH #228 Person Name: Paul Chappel First Line: With love the birds prepare a nest Lyrics: 1 With love the birds prepare a nest, Their family's new place, And expectation fills their hearts To bless their special space. A child is born from love and joy With God to watch and care. Our families, like woven nests Connect to pray and share. 2 Today we come with warm embrace To share the faith we live, Our gifts of heritage and joy We're here, with love, to give. We come with water, sign of life That Jesus came to bring- And oil of blessing calls us on To pray, to praise, and sing! 3 The water falls on birds and trees A blessing sign of grace - Baptising water urges us To call this church our place! I olden days God blessed the oil That burned a whole week through, Christ's feet, anointed with great love Lead us on pathways new! 4 The vows we make with God to guide Will make our fam'lies strong! Through prayer and joy, through tears and hope God joins our journey long. We praise the God creating still, We praise God's Saviour Son! We praise the Spirit's blessing flight Like birds on wings of song! Topics: Heritage; Joy Languages: English

When Eden's Joys Would Not Suffice (The Fall)

Author: Patricia B. Clark Hymnal: NHOH #222 Meter: 8.8.8.6 Person Name: Patricia B. Clark First Line: When Eden's joys would not suffice Lyrics: 1. When Eden's joys would not suffice, forbidden fruit did then entice, and mortals paid a costly price -- they cast away the prize. 2. The instant taste of sweet delight soon vanished from their present sight; the day had turned to darkest night before their very eyes. 3. The Maker's love is greater still than all the strength of human will; God led them through the dark until the sun again could rise. 4. In God's good time, the Son arose, to rescue us from evil's throes, and grace's breeze now gently blows again through Paradise. 5. Now praise the One whose tender care embraces people everywhere, that in God's goodness all may share; we have regained the prize! Scripture: Genesis 3:1-21 Languages: English

Out of the Depths of Fear (Hymn of Lament)

Author: Ellen Clark-King Hymnal: NHOH #186 Meter: 6.6.7.6.7.6.4.4 Person Name: Ellen Clark-King First Line: Out of the depths of fear Lyrics: 1 Out of the depths of fear we cry to you, O God. The world we know is shaken, our certainties are lost. Heart-weary and forsaken we cannot meet this cost. We are afraid - where are you, God? 2 Out of the depths of grief we cry to you, O God. Our hearts are cracked and broken we're hollow with this loss. Your promises seem token amidst this tempest toss. We are in grief - where are you, God? 3 Out of the depths of faith we cry to you, O God. Though light's almost extinguished and trust is lost in fear we turn to you in anguish, in hope that you still hear. We are your own - where are you, God? Topics: Depression; Grief; Sorrow Languages: English Tune Title: DI MANA ALLAH

In the Quiet Consecration

Author: Constance Coote Hymnal: NHOH #127 Meter: 8.7.8.7 Person Name: Constance Coote Topics: Communion; Easter Languages: English Tune Title: SWEET COMMUNION

God, Let Your Gathering Note Be Sounded

Author: John Core Hymnal: NHOH #83 Meter: 9.8.9.8 D Person Name: John Core Lyrics: 1 God, let your gathering note be sounded, help us find voice and stir our hearts, that here by this great cloud surrounded our souls may test and tune their parts: sounds of each gender, generation, now blending in the holy air may praise you in the congregation, and to the earth your name declare. 2 With age-old words and tunes persistent we link ourselves to history, to songs remote in deserts distant, Moses and Miriam by the sea; to David's harp, the prophets' yearning, to Christmas angels in the gloom, glad tunes for prodigal's returning, a hallel in the upper room. 3 And through our worship now is coursing new song for you, both word and tone, as joy breaks forth, faith reinforcing: like cool springs bursting out of stone; or flowing with earth's tides and currents the music of some far-off place, new-flavored, still gives us assurance of God's refreshing love and grace. 4 Riches of old that we inherit, new treasures forged in our own time, the psalms and hymns, songs of the Spirit, the simple, subtle, and sublime, held in the heart, sometimes forgotten, or new-found on this morning's air: these are all sounds we hold in common, in witness of the faith we share. 5 These sounds of faith are calling, leading, they summon us through prayer and praise, on past this hour of song and meeting, on to the work of coming days. So, God, now tune as we enter, and be among us as we sing, your gathering not shall be the center whence all our work and music spring. Topics: Music and Singing Languages: English

With Bitter Herbs

Author: John Core Hymnal: NHOH #227 Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Person Name: John Core First Line: With bitter herbs, with wine and bread Lyrics: 1. With bitter herbs, with wine and bread, in ancient disciplines, the doorposts stained again with red, the Passover begins. By lamplight at this borrowed board, this best of all the days, with quiet voice declare, O Lord, that one of them betrays. 2. Unspoken questions fill the air where festal joy had been: "Could it be I?" the inner fear, a tense "who can he mean?" In silence as their questions stop, Christ speaks at table's head: "the one with whom I share the sop, to whom I pass this bread." 3. Above forgotten plate and cup they wait, they watch you stand; the simple sop is lifted up, and passed to Judas' hand. Tell him to do what must be done, the silence now is thick, Christ, send him out in fading sun: betrayal must be quick. 4. The others cannot quite discern what passed between the two, perhaps some detail, small concern, some errand yet to do; yet these two know beyond all doubt that God's will each now calls; and Judas, bread in hand, goes out, and as he goes, night falls. Scripture: John 13:21-30 Languages: English Tune Title: ISCARIOT

Baptized into Christ the Lord

Author: G. Alan Crandall Hymnal: NHOH #20 Meter: 7.7.7.7 with alleluias Person Name: G. Alan Crandall Lyrics: Baptized into Christ the Lord, Resurrection life outpoured; Raised with Jesus from the dead, He our new creation's head. Our old self was crucified, When for all to sin Christ died; Slaves no longer, freed from sin, We belong to God again. Dead to sin, alive to God, Give him glory, honor, laud; Buried in a bathing grace, Raised before the Father's face. Give your bodies to the Lord, He alone shall be adored; Sinful passions cannot reign, While we dwell in God's domain. Law no longer holds its sway, Since Christ's resurrection day. Grace has conquered! Grace will save! Death o'ercome by open grave! Scripture: Romans 6:1-14 Languages: English Tune Title: LLANFAIR

A Babe Was Born, a Little One (Winter's Child)

Author: Daniel Charles Damon Hymnal: NHOH #1 Meter: Irregular Person Name: Daniel Charles Damon First Line: A babe was born, a little one Lyrics: 1 A babe was born, a little one, in the dark'ning time of the year. What wondrous work was there begun, in the dark'ning time of the year? 2 The mother nursed a hungry child, in the dark'ning time of the year, sought shelter from the wind and wild, in the dark'ning time of the year. 3 The shepherds heard the angels sing, in the dark'ning time of the year. They ran to see the infant king, in the dark'ning time of the year. 4 The wise men saw a distant star, in the dark'ning time of the year, and bearing gifts, they traveled far, in the dark'ning time of the year. 5 The dawn came gray that winter day, in the dark'ning time of the year; but love was born that sunless morn, in the dark'ning time of the year! Topics: Christmas Languages: English Tune Title: WINTER'S CHILD

A Blood Red Rose Reminds Us Still

Author: Daniel Charles Damon Hymnal: NHOH #2 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Person Name: Daniel Charles Damon Lyrics: 1 A blood red rose reminds us still of one who faced a waiting grave with faith and hope on that green hill, whose love still comes to heal and save. 2 We pray to one who understands the heavy cross that we now bear, for one brief day in Roman hands a thorny crown he had to wear. 3 God grieves with us in every loss, for joys cut short when help comes late, and Jesus, dying on the cross, spoke words of pardon, not of hate. 4 A blood red rose was gently laid in Joseph's new and waiting tomb. This gracious gift in love was made, for love is in eternal bloom. 5 So come and place your flowers here upon the altar in this room, and sweep away the hate and fear till love comes leaping from the tomb. Topics: All Saints' Day; Comfort; Freedom-Liberation; Good Friday; Grief; Hope; Promise Scripture: John 1:19-42 Languages: English Tune Title: FIFTY-TWO ROSES

A Rabbi Sat Against a Wall

Author: Daniel Charles Damon Hymnal: NHOH #6 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Person Name: Daniel Charles Damon Lyrics: 1 A rabbi sat against a wall and watched the crowd pass by, the wealthy gave great gifts of gold, a widow caught his eye. 2 She gave two copper coins that day, a gift so small and slight. A penny's worth in Palestine was precious in her sight. 3 Our teacher called us to his side and said her gift was small, was greater than the lavish gifts, because she gave her all. 4 The wealthy gave their heavy sums from an abundant store. The widow, in her poverty, had given so much more. Topics: Scripture-Based Giving; Stewardship; Women Defined by Faith Scripture: Mark 12:41-44 Languages: English Tune Title: HENSLEY

A Woman Stood Accused

Author: Daniel Charles Damon Hymnal: NHOH #9 Meter: 6.6.8.6 Person Name: Daniel Charles Damon Lyrics: 1 A woman stood accused. The sinner had been found. But Jesus, seeming not to hear, wrote something on the ground. 2 He said, "To throw a stone you must be free from sin." then Jesus, bending to the ground, began to write again. 3 Convicted in their hearts, their own lives now laid bare, the old and then the young went out. The woman waited there. 4 And Jesus asked of her, "What happened to the crowd? Did no one stay to cast a stone?" "No one," she said aloud. 5 "Then I do not condemn the life you lived before. Your judges all have gone away, so go and sin no more. Topics: Forgiveness; Mercy; Women Defined by Faith Scripture: John 7:53 Languages: English Tune Title: LOST SPRINGS

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