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On the Beach,the Waves of Waters

Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: On the beach, the waves of waters Lyrics: On the beach, the waves of waters Crash upon the sparkling sand. Parents with their sons and daughters Stroll and chatter, hand in hand. Several people, watching, gazing, Spot some dolphins swimming free. God, your world is so amazing! Thank you for the wondrous sea. Later on, the storm clouds gather, Rolling in upon the shore. Lightning crashes, people scatter As the rains begin to pour. There is music in the thunder! Soon the storms will pass on by. God, we thank you for the wonder Of the ever-changing sky. In our homes and on vacation, God, your love is every place. You have made this good creation; You have filled your world with grace. Sea and land reflect your glory; Beauty lights your sky above. God, creation sings the story Of your ever-constant love. Topics: Creation/Earth Day/Environmnet; Recreation Scripture: Psalm 104 Used With Tune: IN BABILONE

Where is Bread?

Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: "Where is bread?" the great crowd murmured-- Lyrics: “Where is bread?” the great crowd murmured— Thousands strong, yet all in need. “Where is bread?” your people wondered, Faced with such a crowd to feed. Who, Lord Jesus, could have guessed it? One small boy brought food to share. Taking what he gave, you blessed it; All were fed, with much to spare. Where is bread? We know their yearning; Every day, we wish for more. God, in time, we’re slowly learning: All we own can make us poor. Our possessions can possess us, Leaving hunger deep inside. Christ our Bread, come now and bless us; At your feast, we’re satisfied. “Where is bread?” the call is rising; Millions cry who must be fed. God, your answer seems surprising: “You, my Church, you give them bread.” Bread to fill each hungry spirit, Bread for hungry stomachs, too! Give us bread and help us share it. Richly blest, may we serve you. Topics: Eucharist/Lord's Supper; Jesus Christ; Justice Scripture: John 6:1-15 Used With Tune: IN BABILONE

In Times of Great Decision

Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: In times of great decision, Be with us, God, we pray! Topics: Justice; Nation/National Holidays Used With Tune: LLANGLOFFAN

O God, Each Day You Bless Us

Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: O God, each day you bless us with gifts of yoiur shalom Lyrics: O God, each day you bless us with gifts of your shalom: You give us peace and justice, you welcome lost ones home. You care for your creation and set your people free; You offer us salvation and build community. You make us sons and daughters—baptized and reconciled! You show us each peacemaker is blest as your own child. You fill us at your table with strength for each new day; Then Spirit-filled we’re able to live your peaceful way. We’ll worship, pray and study, to learn new skills for peace; We’ll work as one strong body so justice will increase. We’ll build new global friendships, seek peace in every land, Protect the earth you gave us and give with outstretched hand. You give your church a vision, a way of life, a prayer: Your will is done in heaven; now bring in your reign here! And when we wonder, grieving, at what the nations do, God, may we work, believing there’s hope in serving you. Used With Tune: LLANGLOFFAN

No Longer

Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Meter: 6.6.8.4 D Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: No longer Jew or Greek, no longer slave or free-- Lyrics: No longer Jew or Greek, no longer slave or free— In you, O Christ, we’re given wondrous unity. Here in your church we learn that nothing can divide; Here men and women, called by God, serve side by side. No longer in your church should there be rich or poor— You taught us kingdom values worth our struggling for. Here some have wealth to give, and some, great faith to share. The life we live together is an answered prayer. No longer left or right, defending our own case— O God, we’re sinners in your sight, in need of grace. The common bond we know is Christ who sets us free; In Christ we live and love and grow in unity. O God, we look around and know (each one) our guilt; By your own Spirit, now break down the walls we’ve built. When we were all baptized, we died to our old ways; A church diverse, yet one in Christ, we give you praise. Topics: Christian unity; Justice Used With Tune: LEONI

"If Only I Had Known"

Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Meter: 6.6.8.4 D Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: "If only I had known the cost of human greed Lyrics: “If only I had known the cost of human greed, Perhaps I would have reached out more to those in need. But now I see the truth across the great divide! If only I had known and changed,” the rich man cried. If only we could see which bargains in the store Are made in dismal sweatshops that oppress the poor. For each subsistence wage—each tiny, crippling stitch— Makes wider the divide between the poor and rich. And, too, if we could hear a mother’s lullaby; She’s singing now to calm her hungry toddler’s cry. For rich ones came one day, took land and water rights, And left the poor with hopeless days and hungry nights. If only we could learn what keeps us wanting more: We build our bigger barns so we’ll feel more secure. But you alone, O God, give true security; Possessed by our possessions, we cannot be free. O Christ, if we could know God’s will for all the earth! And yet, by your own Spirit, you have shown God’s truth: “Do justice, help the poor, share life and love and land, And when you see the hungry, open wide your hand.” Topics: Justice; Wealth and Possessions Scripture: Deuteronomy 15:11-12 Used With Tune: LEONI

O God, Be Merciful to Me

Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 2 hymnals Lyrics: O God, be merciful to me Because your love is strong; Now wash me from iniquity And cleanse me from all wrong. These words are old, but still they live Within our hearts today. We cry to you: “O God, forgive!” And “Wash our sins away!” My sin has kept me far from you; Your wrath is justified. Why is it, Lord? The things I do Have crushed my bones inside! I try to make it on my own As if I’m all I need, Until I find I’m all alone, Wrapped up in pride and greed. Yet this is not the final word, For you forgive our sin! When we return to you, O Lord, You give us joy again. Topics: Confession, Prayer of; Lent and Holy Week; Prayer; Sin and Temptation Scripture: Psalm 51 Used With Tune: CRIMOND

Why Is This Night Different?

Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Meter: 12.11.12.11 Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: "Why is this night different from all of the others?" Lyrics: “Why is this night different from all of the others?” This night we remember how God set us free. This night we remember our fathers and mothers Whom God reached out to save from harsh slavery. We eat bitter herbs to recall how they suffered; The salt water tells of their tears and their cries. The lamb is the sacrifice each household offered; The matzo is the bread with no time to rise. Haroseth reminds how the people long labored In making the mortar; what weary, worn slaves! And yet in its sweetness is hope ever-savored, And in each cup of wine, the promise: God saves! Through symbols we share here, your story is spoken; God, help us to know that it’s our story, too! For as we are saved we are sent to the broken, Till all know peace and joy, till all are made new. Topics: Eucharist/Lord's Supper; Lent and Holy Week Scripture: Exodus 5:12-15 Used With Tune: KREMSER

We Come to This Table

Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Meter: 12.11.12.11 Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: We come to this table, O God, with thanksgiving Lyrics: We come to this table, O God, with thanksgiving. We lift up our hearts, we remember, we pray. We hear Jesus' welcome—inviting, forgiving; We know your Spirit's peace as we feast here today. We dine at your table as sisters and brothers, Diverse in our cultures, yet nourished as one. The bread and the cup that we share here with others Are gifts uniting all who are claimed by your Son. We grieve for your world here; we cry, "How much longer?" We pray for the cycles of violence to cease. Yet here, in Christ broken, we're fed and made stronger To labor in his name for a world filled with peace. We rise from this table with new dedication To feed the world's children, to free the oppressed, To clear out the minefields, to care for creation; We pray, O God of peace, that our work will be blest. Topics: Christian unity; Eucharist/Lord's Supper; Justice Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-25 Used With Tune: KREMSER

The Earth is the Lord's

Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: The earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof Topics: Creation/Earth Day/Environmnet Scripture: Genesis 1, 2 Used With Tune: ST. DENIO