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An Eagle is Soaring

Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Hymnal: SOGN2009 #8 (2009) Meter: 6.6.11.6.6.11 D First Line: An eagle is soaring and turning and diving Lyrics: An eagle is soaring and turning and diving; It stretches its wings to the currents of air. It gracefully moves without effort or striving; The updrafts will carry its flight anywhere. How hard, Lord, we struggle and work for your blessing; May we see your grace in the eagle above. For you will renew us when we wait and listen, And you will uphold us in strength and in love. Topics: Grace of God; Wholeness and Healing, Service of Scripture: Isaiah 40:30-31 Languages: English Tune Title: ASH GROVE

We Love to Sound Your Praises

Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Hymnal: SOGN2009 #9 (2009) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D First Line: We love to sound yoiur praises To lift our hands above Lyrics: We love to sound your praises, To lift our hands above, To sing how grace amazes, To celebrate your love. Yet, God, your world is grieving; Is your heart breaking, too? May we cry out, believing Laments can honor you. Like Jeremiah, crying For cities that were lost, We see the children dying Who know war’s awful cost. Each day repeats the story; Sin takes its toll again. How can we sing your glory When our hearts break with them? The scope of sin is broader Than what the late news tells; Rejecting living water, We dig our broken wells. In gods of our own making We look for joy each day; O God, is your heart breaking When we all turn away? O God, you came to save us In Christ, your suffering Son. In his death you forgave us; In his life, joy is won! And when this world is suffering, When songs of grief abound, May we work for your kingdom, Till alleluias sound! Topics: Confession, Prayer of; Justice; Lament; Peacemaking Scripture: Jeremiah 2:5 Languages: English Tune Title: PASSION CHORALE

Remember Me

Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Hymnal: SOGN2009 #10 (2009) Meter: 8.8.8.8 First Line: Remember me--the God who saves-- Lyrics: Remember me—the God who saves— For back in Egypt you were slaves; Then by my hand I set you free. Now keep my law. Remember me. Remember me in bread and wine Whene’er you share this meal of mine. I gave my life to set you free. With thanks and praise, remember me. Remember me in all you do, For I’m alive! I walk with you. I was, I am, and I shall be. O church I love, remember me. Our God, we hear! We’re called and freed! Your Spirit gives us memory. Now send us out that we may share Your love’s great story everywhere. Topics: Church Year; Covenant/Salvation History; Easter; Lent and Holy Week Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-25 Languages: English Tune Title: O WALY WALY

"Fear Not!" the Angel Said

Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Hymnal: SOGN2009 #11 (2009) Meter: 6.6.8.6 D First Line: "Fear not!" the angel said, "God's joy is in the air! Lyrics: “Fear not!” the angel said, “God’s joy is in the air! Now go to Bethlehem and see a newborn baby there. A Savior, yet a child! So young, and yet the Lord!” God’s grace astounds, God’s love surrounds this sinful, hurting world. Fear not, you hungry child, you homeless refugee, You battered woman, burdened down—God came to set you free. For God’s own Son was poor; He cried and suffered, too. God’s grace astounds; God’s love abounds for people just like you. Fear not when questions come: “How can I know God’s way?” “Do my possessions weigh me down?” “Can God change me today?” For Jesus came to be true bread that satisfies; And in his birth, God touched the earth; Christ saves, forgives, and guides. Fear not, you church of Christ, distracted and distressed, For long ago in troubled times, Christ came, and we were blest. Our Prince of Peace is born—our light, our life, our song! In him we see our unity; in him God makes us strong. Topics: Christmas; Church Year; Justice; Refugees Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:9 Languages: English Tune Title: TERRA BEATA

Down by the Jordan

Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Hymnal: SOGN2009 #12 (2009) Meter: 14.14.4.7.8 First Line: Down by the Jordan, a prophet named John was baptizing Lyrics: Down by the Jordan, a prophet named John was baptizing, Preaching a message the people found bold and surprising: "God will forgive! Show that you'll change how you live! Surely God's new day is rising!" There by the river, the crowd came with great expectation: "Are you God's Chosen One, sent here to rescue our nation?" "No!" John replied. "He who is mightier than I Judges and offers salvation." Jesus, you went to be baptized with all of the others, Taking your place among sinners, God's lost sons and daughters. Then with great love, God's Spirit came as a dove! Your work began in those waters. Here in the Church, we are baptized and filled with God's Spirit. Freed and forgiven, we're welcomed with joy! Can you hear it? This is God's sign! This is how God says, "You're mine!" Let's take the good news and share it! Topics: Baptism; Church Year; Jesus Christ Ministry Scripture: John 1:6-8 Languages: English Tune Title: LOBE DEN HERREN

Our Lord, You Were Sent

Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Hymnal: SOGN2009 #13 (2009) Meter: 11.11.11.11 First Line: Our Lord, You were seent to a place wild and vast Lyrics: Our Lord, you were sent to a place wild and vast To ponder your mission, to pray and to fast; Then hungry and weary, you faced night and day The subtle temptations to turn from God’s way. How could it be wrong to want bread on the shelf? To seek, in one’s serving, to first serve one’s self? But by God’s own word you remained ever sure: It’s only in God that our lives are secure. How could it be wrong to step out and to dare, To prove with great drama the depths of God’s care? But you knew God’s word, true since all time began: It’s wrong to expect God to work by our plan. How could it be wrong to just once bow the knee, To shake hands with sin to achieve victory? Yet you made it clear that no matter the cost: Your path was obedience, your way was the cross. Our Lord, in your struggle you chose to obey; God’s word filled your heart and you trusted God’s way. Now risen, you save us from sins that destroy; You give us your Spirit, your peace and your joy. Topics: Jesus Christ Ministry; Lent and Holy Week; Sin and Temptation Scripture: Hebrews 2:18 Languages: English Tune Title: FOUNDATION

Jesus, You Once Called Disciples

Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Hymnal: SOGN2009 #14 (2009) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D First Line: Jesus, you once called disciples, choosing twelve to follow you Lyrics: Jesus, you once called disciples, choosing twelve to follow you: Simon (also known as Peter), Andrew and Bartholomew, Philip, Thomas, James, and Matthew, Simon, Thaddaeus, John, and James– Then there was the one called Judas. These were your disciples' names. Women, too, were your disciples, sitting, learning, at your feet. Mary knew your word was precious, even more than food to eat. Martha trusted in your power when her brother Laz'rus died. Women shared your journey, Lord, and stayed when you were crucified. Lord, so many heard and followed, like the woman at the well. Meeting you, the living water, she sought others she could tell. Like the boy with loaves and fishes, like Zacchaeus in the tree, Many gladly heard your message; many shared your ministry. Jesus, still you call your people, "Come and follow me today!" Some, like Paul, feel sudden wonder; some are brought up in your way. Lord, no matter how we meet you, by your Spirit, make us new. May we know your living presence; may we daily follow you. Topics: Call/Vocation; Jesus Christ Ministry Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5 Languages: English Tune Title: IN BABILONE

O Lord, You Called Disciples

Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Hymnal: SOGN2009 #15 (2009) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D First Line: O Lord, you called disciples, proclaiming, "Come and see!" Lyrics: O Lord, you called disciples, proclaiming, “Come and see!” And so an invitation began your ministry. Then Andrew called his brother, and Peter came to you; More men and women followed, and little children, too. You met a busy woman out in the noon-day sun. You shared God’s love, you listened; you told all she had done. She called her friends and neighbors and brought them face to face With you, the living water, the bearer of God’s grace. O Christ, your invitation has reached from year to year! Through some who heard you calling, a church was founded here. As faithful people served you a century ago,* They soon invited others; your church began to grow. God, by your Holy Spirit, now send us in your name To serve the lost and outcast, the poor for whom you came. Through gifts of hope and healing, through loving ministry, May we reach out, inviting the world to “Come and see!” *Or “as faithful people served you so many years ago,” Topics: Call/Vocation; Jesus Christ Ministry Scripture: John 1:35-41 Languages: English Tune Title: LANCASHIRE

She Came to Jesus

Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Hymnal: SOGN2009 #16 (2009) Meter: 10.10.9.10 First Line: She came to Jesus from outside the fold-- Topics: Jesus Christ Ministry Scripture: Mark 7:24-30 Languages: English Tune Title: SLANE

O God of Light, May Our Light Shine

Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Hymnal: SOGN2009 #17a (2009) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: O God of light, may our light shine In ways that serve and honor you. May we be loving, just and kind, Proclaiming Christ in all we do. God, where your people are oppressed And where they cry out in despair, Make us your light—to heal, to bless— A witness, Lord, that you are there. Christ, when your way is pushed aside By those who trust in wealth and might, Make us your lamps that we may guide A searching world to your love’s light. O Spirit, in this world of doubt, We often sin and drift away. When our own faith is flickering out, Shine on our path and light our way. Topics: Evangelism; Wealth and Possessions Scripture: John 8:12 Languages: English Tune Title: CANONBURY