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God, We Pray at This Beginning

Author: Christopher Redmond Hymnal: Voices United #443 (1996) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Biblical Characters Daniel; Biblical Characters Deborah; Biblical Characters Mary, Mother of Jesus Tune Title: ABBOT'S LEIGH

Days of Elijah

Author: Robin Mark Hymnal: Worship and Song #3186 (2011) Meter: Irregular Topics: Biblical Characters David, Elijah, Ezekiel; Biblical Characters John the Baptist; Biblical Characters Moses First Line: These are the days of Elijah Scripture: Isaiah 42:5-7 Languages: English Tune Title: DAYS OF ELIJAH

O Sons and Daughters, Let Us Sing

Author: Jean Tisserand; John Mason Neale Hymnal: Voices United #170 (1996) Meter: 8.8.8 with alleluias Topics: Biblical Characters Thomas; Biblical Characters Wome at the Tomb First Line: O sons and daughters, let us sing! Refrain First Line: Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Lyrics: Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! 1 O sons and daughters, let us sing! The King of heaven, the glorious King, o'er death and hell rose triumphing. Hallelujah! Hallelujah! 2 That Easter morn, at break of day, the faithful women went their way to seek the tomb where Jesus lay: Hallelujah! Hallelujah! 3 An angel clad in white they see, who sat and spoke unto the three, "Your Lord doth go to Galilee." Hallelujah! Hallelujah! 4 That night the apostles met in fear; amidst them came their Lord most dear, and said, "My peace be on all here." Hallelujah! Hallelujah! 5 So, on this holy day of days, with faith in God our voices raise, in laud and jubilee and praise. Hallelujah! Hallelujah! [Additional verses for the Second Sunday of Easter:] 1 When Thomas first the tidings heard, how they had seen the risen Lord, he doubted the disciples' word. Hallelujah! Hallelujah! 2 "My piercèd side, O Thomas, see; my hands, my feet, I show to thee; not faithless, but believing be." Hallelujah! Hallelujah! 3 No longer Thomas then denied; he saw the feet, the hands, the side; "Thou art my Lord and God," he cried. Hallelujah! Hallelujah! 4 How blest are they who have not seen, and yet whose faith has constant been, for they eternal life shall win. Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Languages: English Tune Title: O FILII ET FILIAE

Unto Us a Boy is Born

Author: Percy Dearmer; George Ratcliff Woodward Hymnal: Voices United #54 (1996) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Topics: Biblical Characters Herod; Biblical Characters Mary, Mother of Jesus First Line: Unto us a boy is born! Lyrics: 1 Unto us a boy is born! King of all creation, came he to a world forlorn, the Lord of every nation, the Lord of every nation. 2 Christ from heaven descending low comes, on earth a stranger; ox and ass their owner know; becradled in the manger, becradled in the manger. 3 Herod then with fear was filled: "A prince," he said, "in Jewry!" All the little boys he killed at Bethlem in his fury, at Bethlem in his fury. 4 Now may Mary's son, who came so long ago to love us, lead us all with hearts aflame unto the joys above us, unto the joys above us. 5 Omega and Alpha he! Let the organ thunder, while the choir with peals of glee doth rend the air asunder, doth rend the air asunder. Languages: English Tune Title: PUER NOBIS NASCITUR

While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks

Author: Nahum Tate Hymnal: Voices United #75 (1996) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Biblical Characters David; Biblical Characters Shepherds First Line: While shepherds watched their flocks by night Lyrics: 1 While shepherds watched their flocks by night all seated on the ground, the angel of the Lord came down, and glory shone around. 2 "Fear not," said he, for mighty dread had seized their troubled mind; "glad tidings of great joy I bring to you and humankind. 3 "To you, in David's town this day is born of David's line a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord; and this shall be the sign: 4 "The heavenly babe you there shall find to human view displayed, all meanly wrapped in swathing bands, and in a manger laid." 5 Thus spake the seraph; and forthwith appeared a shining throng of angels praising God, who thus addressed their joyful song: 6 "All glory be to God on high, and on earth be peace; good will to all from highest heaven begin and never cease." Languages: English Tune Title: WINCHESTER OLD

In Bethlehem a Newborn Boy

Author: Rosamond E. Herklots Hymnal: Voices United #77 (1996) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Biblical Characters Herod; Biblical Characters Shepherds Languages: English Tune Title: IN BETHLEHEM

I Danced in the Morning

Author: Sydney Carter Hymnal: Voices United #352 (1996) Meter: Irregular Topics: Biblical Characters James and John; Biblical Characters Pharisees Refrain First Line: Dance, then, wherever you may be Lyrics: 1 I danced in the morning when the world was begun, and I danced in the moon and the stars and the sun, and I came down from heaven and I danced on the earth; at Bethlehem I had my birth. [Refrain:] Dance, then, wherever you may be; I am the Lord of the dance, said he, and I’ll lead you all, wherever you may be, and I’ll lead you all in the dance, said he. 2 I danced for the scribe and the pharisee, but they would not dance and they would not follow me; I danced for the fishermen, for James and John; they came with me and the dance went on. [Refrain] 3 I danced on the Sabbath and I cured the lame; the holy people said it was a shame; they whipped and they stripped and they hung me high, and they left me there on a cross to die. [Refrain] 4 I danced on a Friday when the sky turned black; it’s hard to dance with the devil on your back; they buried my body and they thought I’d gone, but I am the dance and I still go on. [Refrain] 5 They cut me down and I leap up high; I am the life that will never, never die; I’ll live in you if you’ll live in me; I am the Lord of the dance, said he. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: LORD OF THE DANCE

To a Maid Whose Name Was Mary

Author: Gracia Grindal Hymnal: Voices United #14 (1996) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6 Topics: Biblical Characters Gabriel; Biblical Characters Mary, Mother of Jesus Lyrics: 1 To a maid whose name was Mary, the angel Gabriel came. “Fear not” the angel told her, “I come to bring good news; good news I come to tell you, good news, I say, good news." 2 “For you are highly favoured by the God the Lord of all, who even now is with you. You are on earth most blest; you are most blest, most blessèd, God chose you, you are blest!” 3 But Mary was most troubled to hear the angel’s word. What was the angel saying? It troubled her to hear, to hear the angel’s message, it troubled her to hear. 4 “Fear not, for God is with you, and you shall bear a child. His name shall be called Jesus, God’s offspring from on high. And he shall reign forever, forever reign on high.” 5 “How shall this be?” said Mary, “that I should be with child.” The angel answered quickly, “The power of the Most High will come upon you shortly, your child shall be God’s child.” 6 As Mary heard the angel, she wondered at his words. “Behold, I am your handmaid,” she said unto her God. “So be it; I am ready according to your word.” Languages: English Tune Title: ANNUNCIATION

Searcher and Savior of My Soul

Author: John Henry Livingston Hymnal: Rejoice in the Lord #40 (1985) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Biblical Characters Adam; Biblical Characters Cain Lyrics: 1 Searcher and Savior of my soul, my Sun, my Shield, my sovereign Judge, all things are naked to thy view, my heart, my thoughts, my words, my ways. 2 Oft to thy Word my Soul repairs; thence I my highest comforts draw; though foes may fight and devils rage, if God be for me, all is well. 3 Sustain me then with promised grace, revive my heart, increase my faith: seal to my soul thy pardoning love, let strength be equal to my day. 4 Supremely wise and good and great; O! search my heart and try my ways. Thy work I love, thy judgments fear, and tremble while I pray and praise. Scripture: Psalm 119:9-16 Languages: English Tune Title: FEDERAL STREET

Faith, While Trees Are Still in Blossom

Author: Anders Frostenson; Fred Kaan Hymnal: Rejoice in the Lord #44 (1985) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Topics: Biblical Characters Abraham; Biblical Characters Noah Scripture: Genesis 6:18 Languages: English Tune Title: MERTON