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Gracious Spirit, give your servants
Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr. (b. 1944) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3 Lyrics: 1 Gracious Spirit, give your servants
joy to set sin’s captives free,
hope to heal the brokenhearted,
peace to share love’s liberty.
Through us bring your balm of gladness
to the wounded and oppressed;
help us claim and show God’s favor
as a people called and blessed.
2 Word made flesh, who gave up glory
to become our great high priest,
taking on our human nature
to redeem the last and least:
let your courage and compassion
shape and guide our ministries;
as our Savior and our Shepherd,
lead us to the truth that frees.
3 Loving God, who birthed creation
from the nothingness of space,
kindling life where all was empty,
turning chaos into grace:
when we feel confused and fruitless,
dawn upon our restless night;
give us faith’s imagination,
hope’s renewing, love’s delight.
4 Triune God, eternal Being,
never ending, unbegun,
boundless grace and perfect justice,
righteous and forgiving One:
so enfold us in your mercy
that our wills and yours unite;
through us may the world behold you,
find your love, your truth, your light. Topics: Hymns and Spiritual Songs The Church's Mission Used With Tune: ABBOT'S LEIGH
Gracious Spirit, give your servants
Lord, your Church on earth is seeking
Author: Hugh Sherlock, 1906-1998 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 13 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3 Topics: Mission and Evangelism; Repentance and Forgiveness Used With Tune: ABBOT'S LEIGH
Lord, your Church on earth is seeking
Here on the threshold of a new beginning
Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith, b. 1926 Meter: 11.10.11.10 D Appears in 5 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-2 Topics: Faith, Trust and Commitment; Human Rights; International relations; New Year and Anniversaries; Protection; The Journey of Life Used With Tune: ADVENT
Here on the threshold of a new beginning
Jesus, with Thy Church abide
Author: T. B. Pollock Meter: 7.7.7.6 Appears in 103 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3 Topics: The Church Unity and Defence Used With Tune: AGNES
Jesus, with Thy Church abide
Heaven Is Singing for Joy (El cielo canta alegría)
Author: Pablo Sosa Meter: 7.4.6.8 with refrain Appears in 26 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-2 Refrain First Line: Alleluia, alleluia! (¡Aleluya, aleluya!) Topics: Joy; A New Heaven and a New Earth; Praise; Repentance Used With Tune: ALEGRÍA
Heaven Is Singing for Joy (El cielo canta alegría)
Anointing Fall on Me
Author: Donn C. Thomas Meter: Irregular Appears in 6 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3 Topics: Church Leadership; Holy Spirit; Scripture Proclamation; Anointing; Church Leadership; God Power of; Heritage African American; Holy Spirit; Scripture Proclamation Used With Tune: ANOINTING FALL ON ME
Anointing Fall on Me
Learn from All the Songs of Earth
Author: Thomas H. Troeger, 1945- Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Isaiah 61:10-11 Topics: Community; Diversity; Ecology; Feminine Images; Holy Spirit; Jesus Christ The Way; Music; Praise; Sacredness of Creation Used With Tune: ARFON (Major)
Learn from All the Songs of Earth
"He is precious"
Appears in 740 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 61:10 First Line: Oh, could I speak the matchless worth Lyrics: 1 Oh, could I speak the matchless worth,
Oh, could I sound the glories forth,
Which in my Saviour shine!
I'd soar, and touch the heavenly strings,
And vie with Gabriel while he sings
In notes almost divine.
2 I'd sing the precious blood he spilt,
My ransom from the dreadful guilt
Of sin and wrath divine!
I'd sing his glorious righteousness,
In which all-perfect heavenly dress
My soul shall ever shine.
3 I'd sing the characters he bears,
And all the forms of love he wears,
Exalted on his throne:
In loftiest songs of sweetest praise,
I would to everlasting days
Make all his glories known.
4 Well--the delightful day will come,
When my dear Lord will bring me home,
And I shall see his face:
Then with my Saviour, Brother, Friend,
A blest eternity I'll spend,
Triumphant in his grace. Topics: Christ Love of; Christ Ransom; Christ Resurrection of Used With Tune: ARIEL
"He is precious"
Advent Antiphon
Author: James Murphy; Dan Smith Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-2 First Line: As he comes, the Virgin's Son Topics: Advent Used With Tune: [As he comes, the Virgin's Son]
Advent Antiphon
Hail to the Lord's Anointed
Author: James Montgomery Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 843 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-2 Lyrics: 1 Hail to the Lord's Anointed,
great David's greater Son!
Hail, in the time appointed,
his reign on earth begun!
He comes to break oppression,
to set the captive free,
to take away transgression,
and rule in equity.
2 He comes with comfort speedy
to those who suffer wrong;
to help the poor and needy,
and bid the weak be strong;
to give them songs for sighing,
their darkness turn to light,
whose souls, condemned and dying,
were precious in his sight.
3 He shall come down like showers
upon the fruitful earth;
and love, joy, hope, like flowers,
spring in his path to birth;
before him on the mountains
shall peace, the herald, go;
and righteousness, in fountains,
from hill to valley flow.
4 O'er ev'ry foe victorious,
he on his throne shall rest,
from age to age more glorious,
all-blessing and all-blessed;
the tide of time shall never
his covenant remove;
his name shall stand forever–
that name to us is Love.
Topics: Jesus Christ His Kingly Office; Christ First Advent of; Christ Son of David Used With Tune: AURELIA
Hail to the Lord's Anointed
His Robes for Mine
Author: Chris Anderson, b. 1971 Meter: 10.10.10.10 with refrain Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 61:10 First Line: His robes for mine: O wonderful exchange! Refrain First Line: I cling to Christ, and marvel at the cost Topics: Justification Used With Tune: AUSTINBURG
His Robes for Mine
O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing
Author: Charles Wesley Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,736 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-2 Lyrics: 1 O for a thousand tongues to sing
my great Redeemer's praise,
the glories of my God and King,
the triumphs of his grace.
2 My gracious Master and my God,
assist me to proclaim,
to spread through all the earth abroad
the honors of thy name.
3 Jesus, the name that charms our fears,
that bids our sorrows cease;
'tis music in the sinner's ears,
'tis life and health and peace.
4 He breaks the pow'r of reigning sin,
he sets the pris'ner free;
his blood can make the foulest clean,
his blood availed for me.
5 He speaks and, list'ning to his voice,
new life the dead receive;
the mournful, broken hearts rejoice;
the humble poor believe.
6 Hear him, ye deaf; his praise, ye dumb,
your loosen'd tongues employ;
ye blind, behold your Savior come;
and leap, ye lame, for joy.
Topics: Jesus Christ His Praise; Christ Blood of; Christ Name of ; Original Sin Used With Tune: AZMON
O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing
The Spirit Sends Us Forth
Author: Delores Dufner, OSB, b. 1939 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 12 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-4 First Line: The Spirit sends us forth to serve Topics: Commissioning; Evangelization; Holy Spirit; Ministry/Mission; Rites of the Church Confirmation; Sending Forth Used With Tune: AZMON
The Spirit Sends Us Forth
Lord, Whose Love in Humble Service
Author: Albert F. Bayly, 1901-1984 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 50 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-6 Topics: Peace and Justice; Christian Service; Christ's Example; Discipleship; Justice; Social ministry; Worship Used With Tune: BEACH SPRING
Lord, Whose Love in Humble Service
Holy Spirit of Messiah
Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3 Topics: Holy Spirit Used With Tune: BEACH SPRING Text Sources: OPC/URCNA 2016
Holy Spirit of Messiah
Beautiful Robe and Crown
Author: E. R. Latta Appears in 7 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 61:10 First Line: Pleasures that earth can give Refrain First Line: Beautiful robe! beautiful crown! Topics: Young Peoples Societies; Heaven; Quartets Used With Tune: [Beautiful Robe and Crown]
Beautiful Robe and Crown
Hold Me in Life
Author: Huub Oosterhuis, b. 1933; David Smith, b. 1933; Forrest Ingram, b. 1938 Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 61 First Line: Because you are just who you are Refrain First Line: Hold me in life for you are my safety Topics: Faith; Hope; Longing for God; Trust; Rites of the Church Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: Scrutinies (General); Rites of the Church Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: Second Scrutiny (4th Sunday of Lent) Used With Tune: [Because you are just who you are]
Hold Me in Life
God is working his purpose out
Author: Arthur Campbell Ainger, 1841-1919; Michael Forster, b. 1946 Meter: 8.6.8.7.8.7.12.8 Appears in 93 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3 Topics: Evangelism; Faith, Trust and Commitment; Grace and Providence; Gradual Hymn; International relations; New Year and Anniversaries; The Witnessing Community; Year A Advent 2; Year B Advent 3; Year B Proper 10; Year B Proper 13; Year C All Saints; Year C Bible Sunday; Year C Easter 7; Year C Epiphany 3; Year C Proper 10; Years A, B, and C Christmas 2; Years A, B, and C Christmas Day Used With Tune: BENSON
God is working his purpose out
Creating God, we bring our song of praise
Author: Jan Berry (b. 1953) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 61 Topics: Commitment; Creation; Creation and the Environment; Justice; Nation and Society; Other Saints and Festivals Luke the Evangelist; Peace; Penitence; Sharing and Caring; Social Concern; The Second Sunday before Lent Year C; Work; Justice and Peace Used With Tune: BLACKBIRD LEYS
Creating God, we bring our song of praise
The only solace in sorrow
Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 210 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3 First Line: O thou who driest the mourner's tear Used With Tune: BOND
The only solace in sorrow
Behold, My Servant
Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Isaiah 61 First Line: "Behold my Servant," says the LORD Topics: Christ As Messiah; Christian Life; Holy Spirit Anointing of; Hope Used With Tune: BOVINA Text Sources: Vers. OPC/URCNA 2016
Behold, My Servant
O Happy Day, That Fixed My Choice
Author: Philip Doddridge, 1702-1751 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1,701 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 61:10 Lyrics: 1 O happy day, that fixed my choice
on you, my Savior and my God!
Well may this glowing heart rejoice,
and tell its raptures all abroad.
2 O happy bond, that seals my vows
to him who merits all my love!
Let cheerful anthems fill his house,
while to that sacred shrine I move.
3 'Tis done! the great transaction's done!
I am my Lord's, and he is mine;
he drew me, and I followed on,
charmed to confess the voice divine.
4 Now rest, my long-divided heart;
fixed on this blissful center, rest;
with ashes who would grudge to part,
when called on angels' bread to feast?
5 High heav'n, that heard the solemn vow,
that vow renewed shall daily hear,
till in life's latest hour I bow,
and bless in death a bond so dear.
Topics: The Christian Life Peace and Joy; Evangelistic; Faith Confession of; Vows Used With Tune: BROOKFIELD
O Happy Day, That Fixed My Choice
Build Your Kingdom Here
Meter: Irregular Appears in 7 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3 First Line: Come set your rule Topics: New Creation; Peace and Justice; Reign of Christ; Reign of God Used With Tune: BUILD YOUR KINGDOM HERE Text Sources: Rend Collective (Ireland)
Build Your Kingdom Here
The Spirit of God
Author: Lucien Deiss, C S Sp, b. 1921 Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-2 First Line: Called to proclaim the good news of Christ to the poor Refrain First Line: The Spirit of God rests upon me Used With Tune: [Called to proclaim]
The Spirit of God
Light a candle for thanksgiving!
Author: David Mowbray, b. 1938 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-2 Topics: Joy, Praise and Thanksgiving; New Year and Anniversaries; Ordination/Commissioning; Year A Second Sunday Before Advent Used With Tune: CANDLE
Light a candle for thanksgiving!
God the Spirit, Guide and Guardian
Author: Carl P. Daw Jr. Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 13 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 61:1 Lyrics: 1 God the Spirit, guide and guardian,
wind-sped flame and hovering dove,
breath of life and voice of prophets,
sign of blessing, power of love:
give to those who lead your people
fresh anointing of your grace;
send them forth as bold apostles
to your church in every place.
2 Christ our Savior, sovereign, shepherd,
Word made flesh, Love crucified,
teacher, healer, suffering servant,
friend of sinners, foe of pride:
in your tending may all *pastors
learn and live a shepherd's care;
grant them courage and compassion
shown through word and deed and prayer.
3 Great Creator, life-bestower,
truth beyond all thought's recall,
fount of wisdom, womb of mercy,
giving and forgiving all:
as you know our strength and weakness,
so may those the church exalts
oversee its life steadfastly,
yet not overlook its faults.
4 Triune God, mysterious being,
undivided and diverse,
deeper than our minds can fathom,
greater than our creeds rehearse:
help us in our varied callings
your full image to proclaim,
that our ministries uniting
may give glory to your name.
* or "elders" or "deacons" Topics: The Church; Community in Christ; Gift of the Holy Spirit; Ministry; Ordination/Installation; The Triune God Used With Tune: CHURCH UNITED
God the Spirit, Guide and Guardian
Listen now for the Gospel
Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3 First Line: Come, Holy Spirit, melt and break our hearts of stone Lyrics: Refrain:
Listen now for the Gospel!
Alleluia!
It is God's word that changes us!
Alleluia!
1 Come, Holy Spirit, melt and break our hearts of stone
until we give our lives to God and God alone.
2 Come, Holy Spirit, root in us God's living word,
that we may show the faithfulness of Christ our Lord.
3 Come, Holy Spirit, bind the broken, find the lost,
confirm in us the fire and love of Pentecost. Topics: Short Songs; The Holy Spirit in the Church Illumination of God's Word; Gospel Call; Holy Spirit illunination of; Multi-cultrual and World-church Songs; Word of God Used With Tune: [Come, Holy Spirit, melt and break our hearts of stone] Text Sources: Zimbabwean liturgical acclamation
Listen now for the Gospel
Come, ye disconsolate
Author: Thomas Moore (1779-1852) Appears in 1,055 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-2 First Line: Come, ye disconsolate, where'er ye languish Topics: Afflictions Comfort under; Fountain Of Living Water; Gospel Feast; Gospel Fullness of; Grace Fullness of; Sinners Invited Used With Tune: COME, YE DISCONSOLATE
Come, ye disconsolate
All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name
Author: Edward Perronet, 1726-1792 Meter: 8.6.8.6.8.6 Appears in 3,425 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 61:11 First Line: All hail the pow'r of Jesus' name! Lyrics: 1 All hail the pow'r of Jesus' name!
Let angels prostrate fall;
Bring forth the royal diadem
And crown him Lord of all;
Bring forth the royal diadem
And crown him Lord of all.
2 Crown him, you martyrs of our God,
Who from his altar call;
Extol him in whose path you trod,
And crown him Lord of all;
Extol him in whose path you trod,
And crown him Lord of all.
3 Hail him, you heirs of David's line
Whom David Lord did call,
The God incarnate, Man divine,
And crown him Lord of all;
The God incarnate, Man divine,
And crown him Lord of all.
4 O that with every tribe and tongue
We at His feet may fall,
Lift high the universal song
And crown him Lord of all;
Lift high the universal song
And crown him Lord of all.
and crown Him Lord of all! Topics: Holy Name; Kingdom/Reign of God; Praise; The Liturgical Year The Ascension of the Lord; The Liturgical Year Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Used With Tune: CORONATION
All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name
Weary of earth and laden with my sin
Author: S. J. Stone Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 219 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 61:10 Topics: The Christian Life Faith, Penitence and Confession Used With Tune: DALKEITH
Weary of earth and laden with my sin
Blest be God, blest be God for ever
Author: Salvador T. Martinez (b. 1939); John L. Bell (b. 1949) Meter: 10.9.10.9 Appears in 4 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 61:8 Topics: The Living God Our Response to God - in intercession and petition; God in grace and mercy; Healing; Multi-cultrual and World-church Songs Used With Tune: DANDASOY
Blest be God, blest be God for ever
The Spirit of the Lord (A Hymn for Advent)
Author: F. Richard Garland Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8 Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-4 First Line: The spirit of the Lord Topics: Advent Used With Tune: DARWALL'S 148TH
The Spirit of the Lord (A Hymn for Advent)
How Great the Joy
Author: Nils Frykman, 1842-1911; Aaron Markuson, 1910-; Glen V. Wiberg, 1925- Meter: 8.6.8.6.8.8 with refrain Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Isaiah 61:3 First Line: How great the joy the Lord provides Refrain First Line: Hallelujah, hallelujah Topics: Aging; Heritage Hymns; Joy in Christ Used With Tune: DAY OF REDEMPTION
How Great the Joy
De escalvitud
Author: William T. Sleeper (1819-1904); Anónimo Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 61:1 First Line: De escalvitud, de noche y pesar Topics: El evangelio Consagración; The Gospel Consecration Used With Tune: [De escalvitud, de noche y pesar]
De escalvitud
Jesus Shall Reign Where'er the Sun
Author: Isaac Watts (1674-1748) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1,801 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 61 Lyrics: 1 Jesus shall reign where e'er the sun
doth its successive journeys run;
his kingdom stretch from shore to shore,
till moons shall wax and wane no more.
2 People and realms of every tongue
dwell on his love with sweetest song;
and infant voices shall proclaim
their early blessings on his name.
3 Blessings abound where e'er he reigns:
the prisoners leap to lose their chains,
the weary find eternal rest,
and all who suffer want are blest.
4 Let every creature rise and bring
peculiar honours to our King;
angels descend with songs again,
and earth repeat the loud Amen. Topics: Gathering of the Community; Kingdom; Mission; Offertory; Praise of God; Reign of Christ Used With Tune: DUKE STREET
Jesus Shall Reign Where'er the Sun
Earth and All Stars
Author: Herbert Brokering, 1926 - Appears in 33 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 61:10-11 First Line: Earth and all stars, Loud rushing planets Refrain First Line: Sing to the Lord a new song Topics: City; Creation; Creativity; Earth; Gathering; Music; Nature; Praise; Truth; Worship Used With Tune: EARTH AND ALL STARS
Earth and All Stars
For the fruits of all creation
Author: Fred Pratt Green, 1903-2000 Meter: 8.4.8.4.8.8.8.4 Appears in 70 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-2 Used With Tune: EAST ACKLAM
For the fruits of all creation
Rejoice Today with One Accord
Author: Henry Williams Baker (1821-1877) Meter: 8.7.8.7.6.6.6.6.7 Appears in 60 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 61:10-11, 62:1-5 Lyrics: 1 Rejoice today with one accord,
sing out with exultation;
rejoice and praise our mighty Lord,
whose arm hath brought salvation.
His works of love proclaim
the greatness of his name;
for he is God alone,
who hath his mercy shown:
let all his saints adore him!
2 When in distress to him we cried
he heard our sad complaining;
O trust in him. what'er betide,
his love is all-sustaining.
Triumphant songs of praise
to him our hearts shall raise:
now every voice shall say,
"O praise our God alway";
let all his saints adore him! Topics: Adoration; Faith/Trust; Praise of God; Trinity Used With Tune: EIN' FESTE BURG
Rejoice Today with One Accord
When the Poor Ones (Cuando el pobre)
Author: José A. Olivar; Miguel Manzano; George Lockwood, 1946- Meter: 12.11.12 with refrain Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3 First Line: When the poor ones who have nothing share with strangers Refrain First Line: then we know that God still goes that road with us Topics: Abundance; Assurance; Comfort; Compassion; Embodiment; Generosity; Hope; Hospitality; Justice; Human Love; Peacemaking; Poverty; Service; Suffering; Truth Used With Tune: EL CAMINO
When the Poor Ones (Cuando el pobre)
Cuando el pobre (When the Poor Ones)
Author: José A. Olivar; Miguel Manzano Meter: 12.11.12 with refrain Appears in 27 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3 First Line: Cuando el pobre nada tiene y̦ aun reparte Refrain First Line: va Dios mismo̦‿en nuestro mismo caminar Topics: Abundance; Assurance; Comfort; Compassion; Generosity; Hope; Hospitality; Justice; Human Love; Peacemaking; Poverty; Service; Suffering; Truth Used With Tune: EL CAMINO
Cuando el pobre (When the Poor Ones)
El mensaje que hoy proclamamos (Hear the Message We Now Are Proclaiming)
Author: Eleazar Torreglosa; Betty Arendt; David Fines; Bärbel Wartenberg Potter Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-2 Refrain First Line: La fe, el amor (With faith and with love) Topics: Justice; Justicia; Pobreza; Poverty; Suffering; Sufrimiento; Testimonio; Testimony Used With Tune: [El mensaje que hoy proclamamos]
El mensaje que hoy proclamamos (Hear the Message We Now Are Proclaiming)
Grace Alone
Author: Jeff Nelson, 20th c.; Scott Wesley Brown, 1952- Appears in 7 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3 First Line: Every promise we can make Refrain First Line: Grace alone which God supplies Topics: Grace Through Faith Used With Tune: [Every promise we can make]
Grace Alone
Arise, Your Light Has Come
Author: Ruth Duck, b. 1947 Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 21 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-6 Topics: Society; Epiphany Used With Tune: FESTAL SONG
Arise, Your Light Has Come
For Everyone Born
Author: Shirley Erena Murray, 1931-; John Glaser, 1961-; Ervelyne Bernard, 1973- Meter: 11.10.11.10 with refrain Appears in 13 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-2 First Line: For everyone born, a place at the table Refrain First Line: And God will delight when we are creators of justice and joy Topics: Aging; Communion; Community; Diversity; Epiphany; Feminine Images; Freedom; Healing; Human Rights; Intergenerational; Joy; Justice; Sanctuary Used With Tune: FOR EVERYONE BORN
For Everyone Born
Freedom Is Coming
Appears in 22 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 61:1 First Line: Oh, freedom, oh, freedom Topics: Advent; Freedom; Struggle, Faith Used With Tune: [Freedom is coming, freedom is coming] Text Sources: South African
Freedom Is Coming
God of the Bible
Author: Shirley Erena Murray Meter: 5.5.5.4.5.5.5.4 with refrain Appears in 8 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3 Refrain First Line: Fresh as the morning Lyrics: 1 God of the Bible,
God in the Gospel,
hope seen in Jesus,
hope yet to come,
you are our center,
daylight or darkness,
freedom or prison,
you are our home.
Refrain:
Fresh as the morning,
sure as the sunrise,
God always faithful,
you do not change.
Fresh as the morning,
sure as the sunrise,
God always faithful,
you do not change.
2 God in our struggles,
God in our hunger,
suffering with us,
taking our part,
still you empow’r us,
mothering Spirit,
feeding, sustaining,
from your own heart. [Refrain]
3 Those without status,
those who are nothing,
you have made royal,
gifted with rights,
chosen as partners,
midwives of justice,
birthing new systems,
lighting new lights. [Refrain]
4 Not by your finger,
not by your anger
will our world order
change in a day,
but by your people,
fearless and faithful,
small paper lanterns,
lighting the way. [Refrain]
5 Hope we must carry,
shining and certain
through all our turmoil,
terror and loss,
bonding us gladly
one to the other,
till our world changes,
facing the cross. [Refrain] Topics: God Faithfulness of; God Feminine Language and Images for; Peace and Justice; Word of God Used With Tune: FRESH AS THE MORNING
God of the Bible
Comfort, Comfort Now My People
Author: Johannes G. Olearius, 1611-1684; Catherine Winkworth Appears in 126 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-6 Lyrics: 1 "Comfort, comfort now my people;
tell of peace!" So says our God.
Comfort those who sit in darkness
bowed beneath oppression's load.
To God's people now proclaim
that God's pardon waits for them!
Tell them that their war is over;
God will reign in peace forever!
2 For the herald’s voice is crying
in the desert far and near,
calling us to true repentance,
since the Kingdom now is here.
O, that warning cry obey!
Now prepare for God a way!
Let the valleys rise to meet him,
and the hills bow down to greet him!
3 Straight shall be what long was crooked,
and the rougher places plain!
Let your hearts be true and humble,
as befits his holy reign!
For the glory of the Lord
now on earth is shed abroad,
and all flesh shall see the token
that God’s word is never broken. Topics: Advent; Christian year--Advent; Christian year--Advent Used With Tune: FREU DICH SEHR (GENEVA)
Comfort, Comfort Now My People
Give to me, Lord, a thankful heart
Author: Thomas Caryl Micklem, 1925-2003 Meter: 8.6.8.8.6 Appears in 7 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 61:3 Topics: Prayer: Intercession and Petition Used With Tune: GATESCARTH
Give to me, Lord, a thankful heart
Good Christians All, Rejoice
Author: Cyril A. Alington, 1872-1955 Meter: 8.8.8 with alleluia Appears in 72 hymnals Scripture: Isaiah 61:1 First Line: Good Christians all, rejoice and sing! Lyrics: 1 Good Christians all, rejoice and sing!
Now is the triumph of our King!
To all the world glad news we bring:
"Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!"
2 The Lord of life is risen today;
death's mighty stone is rolled away:
let every tongue rejoice and say:
"Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!"
3 We praise in songs of victory
that love, that life, which cannot die,
and sing with hearts uplifted high:
"Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!"
4 Your name we bless, O risen Lord,
and sing today with one accord
the life laid down, the life restored:
"Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!" Topics: Service Music Alleluia Used With Tune: GELOBT SEI GOTT
Good Christians All, Rejoice
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