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Gift of God to humankind

Author: Tom Colvin Appears in 1 hymnal Lyrics: 1 (Yesu) Gift of God to humankind, came to set all people free. 2 (Human) Yesu, perfect child of God, is like us in all but sin. 3 (Godly) Grace of God in Yesu see, rich in God's humanity. 4 (Yesu) Yesu shares our hopes and joys, all our pains and poverty. 5 (Living) In Yesu there's love for all, love of God and neighbor too. 6 (Helper) Yesu gives the burdened rest; anxious ones, security. 7 (Teacher) Yesu helps us all to learn Wisdom's own simplicity. 8 (Brother) Yesu's loving grace and power bind us in one family. 9 (Savior) Comes to save and not condemn; lifts us up and sets us free. 10 (Our God) Now we give ourselves again, keep us yours eternally. 11 (Yesu) Alelaleluuya, allealeluuya. Topics: Faith Teaching Songs Used With Tune: HARARE

Yesu born in Bethlehem

Author: Helen Taylor; Tom Colvin Appears in 1 hymnal Refrain First Line: Mother Mary laid him Lyrics: 1 Yesu born in Bethlehem was God come to earth. Holy messengers proclaimed the Good news of that birth. Refrain: Mother Mary laid him in a cattle stall, little baby Yesu, Savior of us all. 2 Sheperds watching o'er their sheep saw that vision bright; working in the fields they heard the singing in the night. [Refrain] 3 In the hills they left their lambs and their sleeping sheep; down they came to Bethlehem the new-born child to seek. [Refrain] 4 Let us all adore the Babe lying in the hay, Yesu, Savior of us all, born to us today. [Refrain] Topics: Faith Teaching Songs Used With Tune: KUBADWA KWA YESU Text Sources: Trad. Tumbuka hymn

Christ Yesu was born (Odi, odi)

Author: Tom Colvin Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: Christ Yesu was born at a Bethlehem inn Refrain First Line: Odi, odi, a neighbor is here Lyrics: 1 Christ Yesu was born at a Bethlehem inn where Mary and Joseph had begged to get in; for birthplace a stable was all they could find, though Yesu was God's gift to all humankind. Refrain: "Odi, odi, a neighbor is here, Odi, odi, will you welcome me there? "Odi, odi, I stand here and wait. Odi, odi, will you open your gate?" 2 He comes as a neighbor who asks for our aid, he comes in disguise that he may us persuade. He comes to us early or come to us late, but humbly he waits as he cries at our gate, [Refrain] 3 He comes as a servant to each tribe and race and shows us the way for us all to embrace. He offers his friendship to rich and to poor, and calls to us all as he stands at our door. [Refrain] 4 He comes as a brother, he comes as a friend, he comes all our hatred and warfare to end. He comes to unite and he comes to restore, and ever so gently he calls at our door. [Refrain] 5 Yesu you're welcome, the door's open wide, we beg you to enter and with us abide. Your love in our heart and your smile on our face, we'll see you in neighbors who stand in your place. Odini, Odini, our neighbors out there, Odini, Odini, we will welcome you here. Odini, Odini, please enter, don't wait, Odini, Odini, we have opened our gate. Topics: Faith Teaching Songs Used With Tune: MAGOMERO

He must die

Author: Tom Colvin Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: "He must die or all will perish" Lyrics: 1 "He must die or all will perish," jealous priests planned secretly; weak-kneed Pilate found him guilty, crucified him on a tree. 2 Jesu's mortal days were ended, Israel's hope seemed unfulfilled; back to life Christ cam triumphant, for God's love they had not killed. 3 Christ lives still so none need perish is the glory of our song; death and evil, our own doing, God in Christ has overcome. 4 Yesu's love in us will flourish when, by faith, we live Christ's way; we need never fear nor falter, for Christ walks with us each day. 5 Savior Yesu is now living, God with us eternally; tell the whole world, shout the good news, love has won the victory. Topics: Faith Teaching Songs Used With Tune: NJIRA YA CHIKONDI

Chiuta is our sure defense

Author: TomColvin Appears in 1 hymnal Refrain First Line: Chiuta is our strength and shelter Lyrics: 1 Chiuta is our sure defense, in whom it's safe to put our trust each day. See how the wicked cheat the poor and plot to kill those standing in their way. Refrain: Chiuta is our strength and shelter, our certain help in time of fear. Though storms may rage and earth be shaken, we stay protected in God's care. 2 Chiuta laughs at wicked folk whose pride will burst and selfish plotting cease. The humble will possess the land and will enjoy prosperity and peace. [Refrain] 3 So do not fear, be patient still; our God will act, God's way will be made clear. Trust that our God will help us soon; Chiuta's love will drive out all our fear. [Refrain] Topics: Solidarity in Suffering Scripture: Psalm 37 Used With Tune: LINGU LITHU

Just as a lamb is led

Author: Peter Z. Thole, d. 1950; Helen Taylor; Tom Colvin Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: Just as a lamb is led to the slaughter Lyrics: 1 Just as a lamb is led to the slaughter, so was our Savior, ours was the sin. 2 All through the night Christ prayed in the garden bowed in deep sorrow, ours was the sin. 3 Then on a cross, they nailed our dear Savior, there was Christ murdered ours was the sin. 4 High on that cross our Savior hung dying, low was Christ buried, ours was the sin. 5 Yesu our Savior rose after dying, death could not hold Christ, neither our sin. 6 Christ is the only glorious redeemer, Christ, who has saved us from all our sin. Topics: Solidarity in Suffering Used With Tune: MPONOSKI WHNE

To loving Yesu, our dearest friend

Author: Tom Colvin Appears in 1 hymnal Refrain First Line: Sing out, my heart Lyrics: 1 To loving Yesu, our dearest friend, our hearts will ever sing; let us whose lives have been touched by Christ, our finest talents bring. Refrain: Sing out, my heart, Yesu is clearing for us the road. Sing out, my heart, Yesu is making us friends with God. 2 We have no right and we make no claim to favor from God's hand; but Yesu died and then rose again that with God we might stand. [Refrain] 3 Through Yesu we are put right with God, and clothed in love and peace; the saving presence of our God ensures that troubles cease. [Refrain] 4 See, peace and justice walk hand in hand when love and faith agree; by faith in Yesu and trust in love we'll walk in unity. [Refrain] Topics: Solidarity in Suffering Used With Tune: NDIMBE, NDIMBE

Yesu, our child lies dying

Author: Tom Colvin Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: Yesu, our child at home lies dying Lyrics: 1 "Yesu, our child at home lies dying. Nothing we've tried has brought her healing." So said Yairu to the Healer, prostrate pleading for their daughter. "Heal our child, Yesu, come with me, Yesu to our home. Save her now, Yesu, heal our child, Yesu, hear our prayer." 2 While on the way they heard a wailing, neighbors had gathered round in mourning. "Stop this weeping, she's just sleeping, I shall hear her," promised Yesu. "You cannot," they said, "she is dead," they said, "Do not mock." "Go outside," he cried, "Little girl, arise, take my hand." 3 Then hand in hand with Yesu walking, her life renewed, she started eating. He had healed her, Yesu saved her and restores her to her mother. "We have faith, Yesu, not enough, Yesu, give us more. We believe in you, we need healing too, hear our prayer." 4 "God, we have friends in search of healing, whom now we name before you kneeling. Healer Yesu, we beseech you and entreat you peace to give them. Heal their bodies now, heal their spirits now, and their minds. Let them be restored, make them whole, Yesu, hear our prayer." 5 "Peace, health and wholeness will be ours, God, when it is your will that is done, God. Keep us faithful, ever hopeful, always joyful, for we're with you. May our love, Yesu, be your love, Yesu, reaching out. Take us by the hand, then we'll always stand at your side." Topics: Solidarity in Suffering Used With Tune: YAYIRO

Our troubles do abound

Author: Tom Colvin Appears in 1 hymnal Lyrics: 1 Our troubles do abound, but God is near. Our foes are all around: God, hear our prayer. 2 Though weak and poor, we pray, "dear God, be near." Our courage drains away; God, hear our prayer. 3 Our fears are not allayed; dear God, be near and hurry to our aid; God, hear our prayer. 4 But why should we be sad, when God is near? So let our hearts be glad; God, hear our prayer. 5 To all who cry to you, our God, be near, our hearts and minds renew; God, hear our prayer. Topics: Solidarity in Suffering Used With Tune: MBARE

God grant that we may be transformed

Author: Tom Colvin Appears in 1 hymnal Lyrics: 1 God grant that we may be transformed, united all in one. A new community of love, by whom your will be done. 2 Release us from the power of pride, from selfishness us free. Bring us to that new life in Christ, of sharing willingly. 3 We'll sing together from our hearts, with joy made clear to all. We trust that as we walk with you you'll lift us when we fall. 4 This wisdom, hidden from the rich, is good news to the poor; God counts our wealth by how we share, not by how much we store. 5 Transform us all dear God we pray, and make your church be one, a sharing, loving fellowship, by whom your work is done. Topics: Songs of Transformation Used With Tune: TRANSFORMATION