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Not for tongues of heaven's angels

Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith, 1926- Hymnal: The Book of Praise #627 (1997) Meter: 8.7.8.7.6 Topics: One Life in Christ Discipleship Lyrics: 1 Not for tongues of heaven's angels, not for wisdom to discern, not for faith that masters mountains, for this better gift we yearn: may love be ours, O Lord. 2 Love is humble; love is gentle; love is tender, true and kind; love is gracious, ever patient, generous of heart and mind: may love be ours, O Lord. 3 Never jealous, never selfish, love will not rejoice in wrong; never boastful, nor resentful, love believes and suffers long: may love be ours, O Lord. 4 In the day this world is fading faith and hope will play their part, but when Christ is seen in glory love shall reign in every heart: may love be ours, O Lord. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13 Languages: English Tune Title: BRIDEGROOM
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Jesus' hands were kind hands

Author: Margaret Cropper, 1886-1980 Hymnal: The Book of Praise #631 (1997) Meter: 11.11.11.11 Topics: One Life in Christ Discipleship First Line: Jesus' hands were kind hands, doing good to all Lyrics: 1 Jesus' hands were kind hands, doing good to all, healing pain and sickness, blessing children small, washing tired feet, and saving those who fall; Jesus' hands were kind hands, doing good to all. 2 Take my hands, Lord Jesus, let them work for you; make them strong and gentle, kind in all I do. Let me watch you, Jesus, till I'm gentle too, till my hands are kind hands, quick to work for you. Scripture: Matthew 8:3 Languages: English Tune Title: AU CLAIR DE LA LUNE
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Softly and tenderly

Author: William J. Thompson, 1847-1909 Hymnal: The Book of Praise #640 (1997) Meter: 11.7.11.7 with refrain Topics: One Life in Christ Discipleship First Line: Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling Refrain First Line: Come home, come home Lyrics: 1 Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling, calling for you and for me: patiently Jesus is waiting and watching, watching for you and for me. Refrain: "Come home, come home, ye who are weary, come home"; earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling, calling, O sinner, "Come home!" 2 Why should we tarry when Jesus is pleading, pleading for you and for me? Why should we linger and heed not his mercies, mercies for you and for me? [Refrain] 3 Oh for the wonderful love he has promised, promised for you and for me; though we have sinned, he has mercy and pardon, pardon for you and for me. [Refrain] Scripture: Luke 13:34 Languages: English Tune Title: THOMPSON
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O Master, let me walk with thee

Author: Washington Gladden, 1836-1918 Hymnal: The Book of Praise #642 (1997) Topics: One Life in Christ Discipleship Lyrics: 1 O Master, let me walk with thee in lowly paths of service free; tell me thy secret; help me bear the strain of toil, the fret of care. 2 Help me the slow of heart to move by some clear winning word of love; teach me the wayward feet to stay, and guide them in the homeward way. 3 Teach me thy patience; still with thee in closer, dearer company, in work that keeps faith sweet and strong, in trust that triumphs over wrong. 4 In hope that sends a shining ray far down the future's broadening way, in peace that only thou canst give, with thee, O Master, let me live. Scripture: Isaiah 35:3 Languages: English Tune Title: MARYTON
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O God of Bethel, by whose hand

Author: Philip Doddridge, 1702-1751; John Logan, 1748-1788 Hymnal: The Book of Praise #654 (1997) Topics: One Life in Christ Discipleship Lyrics: 1 O God of Bethel, by whose hand thy people still are fed, who through this weary pilgrimage hast all thy servants led: 2 our vows, our prayers, we now present before thy gracious throne; as thou has been our faithful God. so always be our own. 3 Through each perplexing path of life our wandering footsteps guide; give us each day our daily bread, and raiment fit provide. 4 Oh spread thy covering wings around, till all our wanderings cease, and at our God's own loved abode our souls arrive in peace. 5 Such blessings from thy gracious hand our humble prayers implore, and thou shalt be our chosen God and portion evermore. Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22 Languages: English Tune Title: SALZBURG (HAYDN)
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Woman in the night

Author: Brian Wren, 1936- Hymnal: The Book of Praise #657 (1997) Topics: One Life in Christ Discipleship First Line: Woman in the night, spent from giving birth Refrain First Line: Come and join the song, women, children, men Lyrics: 1 Woman in the night, spent from giving birth, guard our precious light; peace is on the earth! Woman in the crowd, creeping up behind, touching is allowed; seek and you will find! Refrain: Come and join the song, women, children, men; Jesus makes us free to live again! 2 Woman at the well, question the Messiah; find your friends and tell; drink your heart's desire! Woman at the feast, let the righteous stare, come and go in peace; love him with your hair! [Refrain] 3 Woman in the house, nurtured to be meek, leave your second place; listen, think and speak! Women on the road, from your sickness freed, witness and provide; joining word and deed. [Refrain] 4 Women on the hill, stand when men have fled; Christ needs loving still, though your hope is dead. Women in the dawn, care and spices bring; earliest to mourn; earliest to sing! [Refrain] Scripture: Matthew 9:20-22 Languages: English Tune Title: NEW DISCIPLES
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By gracious powers so wonderfully sheltered

Author: Dietrich Bonhoeffer, 1906-1945; Fred Pratt Green, 1903- Hymnal: The Book of Praise #658 (1997) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Topics: One Life in Christ Discipleship Lyrics: 1 By gracious powers so wonderfully sheltered, and confidently waiting come what may, we know that God is with us night and morning, and never fails to greet us each new day. 2 Yet is this heart by its old foe tormented, still evil days bring burdens hard to bear; oh give our frightened souls the sure salvation, for which, O Lord, you taught us to prepare. 3 And when this cup you give is filled to brimming with bitter sorrow, hard to understand, we take it thankfully and without trembling, out of so good and so beloved a hand. 4 Yet when again in this same world you give us the joy we had, the brightness of your sun, we shall remember all the days we lived through, and our whole life shall then be yours alone. Scripture: Psalm 91:1-2 Languages: English Tune Title: DONNE SECOURS
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Amazing grace

Author: John Newton, 1725-1807; William Cowper, 1731-1800 Hymnal: The Book of Praise #670 (1997) Topics: One Life in Christ Faith First Line: Amazing grace, how sweet the sound Lyrics: 1 Amazing grace, how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me! I once was lost, but now am found, was blind, but now I see. 2 'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear and grace my fears relieved; how precious did that grace appear the hour I first believed. 3 Through many dangers, toils and snares, I have already come: 'tis grace has brought me safe thus far, and grace will lead me home. 4 The Lord has promised good to me; this word my hope secures; God will my shield and portion be, as long as life endures. 5 What thanks I owe you, and what love– a boundless, endless store– shall echo through the realms above when time shall be no more. 6 When we've been there ten thousand years, bright shining as the sun, we've no less days to sing God's praise than when we'd first begun. --- FRENCH - 1 Grâce infinie de notre Dieu qui un jour m’a sauvé. J’étais perdu, errant de lieu en lieux quand il m’a retrouvé. 2 Ma vie fut complètement changée du moment où j'ai cru. Depuis ce jour de tous les dangers, sa grâce m’a secouru. 3 Dans mes épreuves et mes labeurs suffisante est sa grâce. Je peux toujours compter sa faveur à chaque heure qui passe. 4 Quand nous aurons pendant mille ans célébré ses louanges, nous pourrons comme au commencement, lui offrir nos hommages. --- CHINESE - 1 Qí yì ēn diǎn! He dēng gan tián! Wǒ zuì yǐ dé shè miǎn! Qián wǒ shī sàng, jīn bèi xún huí; Xiā yǎn jīn dé kàn jiàn. --- MOHAWK - 1 Ioh ne ra a kwat ra o ten raht ne se wa ah tsia tah kwen wa ka a tsia a tah ton ha tie es kwe ses ha tsia a tah tsen rion. --- CREE - 1 Mamaskach sakihiwewin Kapimachihiwet Pikwataw nikiwaihon Anoch maka niwap --- OJIBWAY - 1 Kiheishawencikewin kaapimaaci' ikoyaan Ninkakippiinkwenaapan hsa Nookom itahsh niwaap Scripture: Psalm 142:5 Languages: Chinese (Mandarin); Cree; English; French; Mohawk; Ojibway Tune Title: NEW BRITAIN

God, when I stand

Author: Herbert O'Driscoll, 1928- Hymnal: The Book of Praise #679 (1997) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Topics: One Life in Christ Faith First Line: God, when I stand, no path before me clear Scripture: Psalm 107:4-5 Languages: English Tune Title: PRINCESS EUGENIE
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We have heard the joyful sound

Author: Priscilla Jane Owens, 1829-1907 Hymnal: The Book of Praise #681 (1997) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.7.7.6 Topics: One Life in Christ Faith Lyrics: 1 We have heard the joyful sound, Jesus saves, Jesus saves! Spread the gladness all around: Jesus saves! Jesus saves! Bear the news to every land, climb the steeps and cross the waves; onward! 'tis our Lord's command: Jesus saves! Jesus saves! 2 Waft it on the rolling tide, Jesus saves, Jesus saves! Tell to sinners far and wide, Jesus saves! Jesus saves! Sing, ye islands of the sea, echo back, ye ocean's caves; earth shall keep her jubilee: Jesus saves! Jesus saves! 3 Sing above the battle's strife, Jesus saves, Jesus saves! By his death and endless life, Jesus saves! Jesus saves! Sing it softly through the gloom, when the heart for mercy craves; sing in triumph o'er the tomb, Jesus saves! Jesus saves! 4 Give the winds a mighty voice, Jesus saves, Jesus saves! Let the nations now rejoice: Jesus saves! Jesus saves! Shout salvation full and free to every strand that ocean laves; this our song of victory, Jesus saves! Jesus saves! Scripture: Matthew 1:21 Languages: English Tune Title: JESUS SAVES

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