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We'll not give up the Bible
Author: Anon. Hymnal: The Hymn Book of the African Methodist Episcopal Church #962 (1877) Meter: Irregular Topics: On Reading the Holy Scriptures Languages: English
We'll not give up the Bible
Farewell of a minstier
Author: Anon. Hymnal: The Hymn Book of the African Methodist Episcopal Church #966 (1877) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: On Reading the Holy Scriptures First Line: Farewell, dear friends, I must be gone Languages: English
Farewell of a minstier
Deep in the Shadows of the Past
Author: Brian Wren Hymnal: The Faith We Sing #2246 (2001) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Topics: The Community of Faith The Book of the Church: Holy Scripture Lyrics: 1 Deep in the shadows of the past,
far out from settled lands,
some nomads traveled with their God
across the desert sands.
The dawning hope of humankind
by them was sensed and shown;
a promise calling them ahead,
a future yet unknown.
2 While others bowed to changeless gods
they met a mystery,
invisible, without a name:
"I AM WHAT I WILL BE";
and by their tents, around their fires,
in story, song and law,
they praised, remembered, handed on
a past that promised more.
3 From Exodus to Pentecost
the promise changed and grew,
while some, remembering the past,
recorded what they knew,
or with their letters and laments,
their prophecy and praise
recovered, kindled and expressed
new hope for changing days.
4 For all the writings that survived,
for leaders, long ago,
who sifted, copied and preserved
the Bible that we know,
give thanks, and find its story yet
our promise, strength and call,
the model of emerging faith,
alive with hope for all. Languages: English Tune Title: KINGSFOLD
Deep in the Shadows of the Past
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