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Far across the burning desert

Author: Herman G. Stuempfle, Jr., 1923- Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Church Year Lent; Desert / Wilderness; Fear; Guidance; Loneliness Scripture: Genesis 28:10-17 Used With Tune: BEACH SPRING

God the Sacred Cosmic Life-Blood

Author: William L. Wallace Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 2 hymnals Used With Tune: BEACH SPRING

Have the Mind That Was in Jesus

Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Self-emptying; Crucifixion; Guide; Christ's Love Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11 Used With Tune: BEACH SPRING

When We Were a Younger Nation

Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 2 hymnals Lyrics: When we were a younger nation, When new settlers filled this land— God, you called this congregation By your guiding, caring hand. Those you gathered shared a language And a life of love and praise; Through your grace, they spread your message In those pioneering days. We, your church, have seen great wonders As we’ve known Christ’s presence here. We have welcomed in new members; We’ve been blessed from year to year. Through our music and our worship, Through our teaching of your word, Through our laughter and our friendship, We’ve proclaimed it: “God is good!” Yet your goodness that we cherish Can’t be kept within this place; So you send us out in service, Doing justice, seeking peace. Spirit-filled, we heal the broken, Build new houses—new lives, too; God, in ways both lived and spoken, We have sought to follow you. In an ever-changing nation, God, you call us yet again; You have shown this generation How to welcome others in. Crossings bounds of faith and culture, May we learn and grow and share; And may we, your church, be faithful, Loving, serving everywhere. Topics: Anniversary, Church Scripture: Luke 4:16-20 Used With Tune: BEACH SPRING

Do Not Turn Away the Children

Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: "Do not turn away the children Lyrics: “Do not turn away the children. Let them come to me instead, For to them belongs the kingdom. Make them welcome!” Christ, you said. As we hear your words of blessing That you spoke when they drew near, Can we hear your love addressing Needs of children we see here? Do not turn your back on children Hungry, hunted in Darfur;* Give them justice, food and welcome, Make their homes and lives secure. Don’t neglect the world of children Who have AIDS and HIV, For to them belongs the kingdom. Give them health care that they need. Do not tell the nation’s children, “Schools are what we can’t afford!” Give them all good education; Teach them well, both rich and poor. Do not hurry past the children Longing for your love this day; For to them belongs the kingdom; Give them time, don’t turn away. Do not miss the faith of children Who have questions deep inside, For to them belongs the kingdom; Wonder with them, be their guide. Jesus, as we hear your blessing For those ones you welcomed in, May our deeds reflect your caring As we welcome them again! *Alternative wording, “Who know violence, pain and war.” Topics: Children and Youth; Justice Scripture: Luke 18:15-17 Used With Tune: BEACH SPRING

Jesus, Tempted in the Desert

Author: Herman Stuempfle Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 15 hymnals Topics: The Christian Year Lent; Calling and Response; Christian Year Lent; God Grace; Loneliness; Manna, Bread of Life; Obedience; Seasons Changing; Temptation; Wilderness/Desert; Word of God Used With Tune: BEACH SPRING

Rest, O Christ, from All Your Labor

Author: Herman G. Stuempfle, Jr., 1923-2007 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 4 hymnals Topics: The Celebration of the Gospel Story Good Friday; Christian Year Good Friday; Jesus Christ Crucifixion; Death of Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ Redemptive work; Jesus Christ Sacrifice Scripture: Matthew 27:57-66 Used With Tune: BEACH SPRING

Seated in the heavenly places ( Sit, Walk, Stand)

Author: Julie Tennent Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: Seated in the heavenly places Topics: Praise; Transformation Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-15 Used With Tune: BEACH SPRING

Prayer for Creation

Author: Cathy Yost Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: O, Creator of the cosmos, we present our hearts in prayer Lyrics: 1. O, Creator of the cosmos, we present our hearts in prayer. We are awestruck by your glory, which surrounds us everywhere. From the birdsong of the morning to a stormy sky at night, You reveal yourself in Nature, in its gentleness and might. 2. Through each rainbow that you send us you renew your covenant With the earth and all life on it, telling us of your intent That each living thing should flourish, in its own way, in its place. You call us to new awareness of our neighbors and their space. 3. In our eagerness to prosper, we have ravaged what was good. Using more than what was needed, taking everything we could. We have changed the gentle order you intended for the earth. Now we humbly ask the wisdom to be part of its re-birth. 4. We seek mercy, we seek vision, and the courage we will need As we work to help the victims of the sins of human greed. By our choices, in our actions, may we be part of your plans. Help us gently till the Garden you’ve entrusted to our hands. 5. Finding strength in common purpose, may your faithful people be Voices for a new perspective, leaders in simplicity. Give us guidance, O, Creator. Give us power to achieve True compassion for Creation as the legacy we leave. Used With Tune: BEACH SPRING

Lavish Love, Abundant Beauty

Author: Peter Ellis Appears in 4 hymnals Topics: God the Father Love and Mercy; God Friend; Adoration of God; Aspiration; Commitment; God Father; God Friend; God Power; Joy; Love God’s Love for Us Scripture: Psalm 8:4 Used With Tune: BEACH SPRING