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Though Despair, Like Deepest Darkness
Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Hymnal: FTLS2017 #74 (2017) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Lyrics: 1 Though despair, like deepest darkness
has descended on our land,
and discouraged hope of living
out our faith by your command,
you remind us, God, that sometimes
love seems hidden, but shines on,
offering new life to all people
like the brightness of the dawn.
2 God of love, our dawn in darkness,
shine with hope on our despair;
give us strength to stand for justice,
heart to speak for what is fair.
Give us grace to treat our neighbors
with both kindness and respect,
to befriend outsiders, strangers
other people may reject.
3 In our nation so divided,
in our world that cries for peace,
let your love shine through the darkness,
that all fears and doubts may cease.
Grant us patience, understanding,
and a will to share the light
of your love with one another,
as we seek to do what’s right.
Topics: Courage and Perseverance; Faith in Troubled Times Scripture: Isaiah 2:5 Languages: English Tune Title: LOVE'S LIGHT SHINING
Though Despair, Like Deepest Darkness
Though Shepherds Heard the Angels
Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Hymnal: FTLS2017 #76 (2017) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Lyrics: 1 Though shepherds heard the angels,
the wise men saw a star,
a long-awaited signal,
and so they traveled far
to lay down precious treasures
before a little child.
His mother bid them welcome,
received their gifts, and smiled.
2 Yet Mary must have questioned
such gifts for one so small.
He could have used a blanket,
a rattle, or a ball,
not incense for a temple
or myrrh for one who’s dead;
or gold enough for monarchs
to crown his little head!
3 Was this an angel’s warning,
a prophet’s clever ruse,
to hint at her son’s future
and all her thoughts confuse?
She paused and, for a moment,
was overcome with dread;
then Jesus, laughing, smiling,
filled her with joy instead.
4 Whatever comes, thought Mary,
my son is in God’s care;
no matter what his future,
God always will be there.
She thanked God for these wise men
who traveled from afar
to bring her son strange presents
because of one great star.
Topics: Epiphany Scripture: Matthew 2:9-11 Languages: English Tune Title: BAINTON
Though Shepherds Heard the Angels
Three Cheers for Our Friends
Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Hymnal: FTLS2017 #78 (2017) Meter: 11.11.11.11.11 First Line: Three cheers for our friends who, with talent and time Lyrics: Three cheers for our friends
who, with talent and time,
have served us in ways
so remarkably fine.
As leaders they guided us
day after day.
Now thank by singing a
Hip! Hip! Hooray!
Three cheers for our friends
who, with talent and time,
have served us in way so remarkably fine.
Hip! Hip! Hooray! (spoken)
Topics: Ministry Scripture: Philippians 1:3-5 Languages: English Tune Title: DESERVED PRAISE
Three Cheers for Our Friends
We Are Pilgrims on a Journey
Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Hymnal: FTLS2017 #80 (2017) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Lyrics: 1 We are pilgrims on a journey
to another time and place,
singing songs and telling stories
to recall God's love and grace.
2 Light a candle on our journey
where we stop to rest and pray,
mindful of the love of Jesus
and his kindly, caring way.
3 We are pilgrims on a journey,
with the faithful at our side.
Holy Spirit, light our pathway,
walk with us, our friend and guide.
Topics: Pilgrimage Scripture: John 12:35-36 Languages: English Tune Title: JORDAN JOURNEY
We Are Pilgrims on a Journey
We Light the Candle
Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Hymnal: FTLS2017 #81 (2017) Meter: 7.6.8.6 with refrain First Line: We light the candle of hope Refrain First Line: Maranatha, bring us (hope) Lyrics: First Sunday in Advent:
1 We light the candle of hope
for all who mourn and cry,
and pray they will be comforted
when Christ again comes nigh.
Maranatha, bring us hope, come to us, we pray.
Second Sunday in Advent:
2 We light the candle of peace
for all who fight in fear,
and pray they will be reconciled
when Christ again draws near.
Maranatha, bring us peace, come to us, we pray.
Third Sunday in Advent:
3 We light the candle of joy
for all who suffer pain,
and pray they will be healed and whole
when Christ comes once again.
Maranatha, bring us joy, come to us, we pray.
Fourth Sunday in Advent:
4 We light the candle of love
for all who walk alone,
and pray they will find welcome here
when Christ once more is known.
Maranatha, bring us love, come to us, we pray.
Christmas Eve:
5 We light the candle of Christ,
eternal, true, and bright,
and pray the Savior finds a home
within each heart tonight
Maranatha, come to us, come to us, we pray.
Topics: Advent Candle-lighting Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:22 Languages: English Tune Title: MARANATHA
We Light the Candle
What Joy It Is to Praise Our God
Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Hymnal: FTLS2017 #84 (2017) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Lyrics: 1 What joy it is to praise our God
with instruments and voice,
and name the countless reasons that
God gives us to rejoice,
yet some find other ways to show
a grateful, loving heart.
Thanksgiving is their way of life,
and praise is just the start.
2 A statesman gladly hammers out
his praise in building homes;
a mission mother cares for those
who thought they’d die alone.
A preacher leads a freedom march,
a lawyer aids a child;
a bishop helps men face the truth
and all are reconciled.
3 God, in the best and worst of times,
you bless us many ways.
Give us a sense of gratitude
that goes beyond mere praise.
Like faithful leaders that we know,
may we each find a role
where we can share love’s healing balm
and make the wounded whole.
Topics: Ministry; Praise Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-13 Languages: English Tune Title: MODERN SAINTS
What Joy It Is to Praise Our God
When Jesus Came to Jericho
Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Hymnal: FTLS2017 #86 (2017) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Lyrics: 1 When Jesus came to Jericho,
a crowd was waiting there.
The rabbi’s miracles and deeds
were now known everywhere.
A tax collector climbed a tree
to see above the crowd.
The rabbi locked him in his gaze,
then spoke his name aloud.
2 Zacchaeus, high up in the tree,
looked down with great surprise,
and saw his clear reflection in
the rabbi’s knowing eyes.
He saw himself possessed by greed,
dishonest to the core,
despised by friend and foe alike
for always wanting more.
3 Ashamed, Zacchaeus hung his head,
and would have turned away,
except that Jesus said, “My friend,
We must have lunch today!”
Amazed, Zacchaeus raised his eyes
to Jesus’ kindly face,
and saw the love that welcomed him,
redeeming him with grace.
4 From that day on, Zacchaeus vowed
to change and make amends
for all that he had stolen from
his enemies and friends.
Whenever someone was in need,
he gladly did his part,
and all who knew him marveled at
his warm and giving heart.
5 Christ Jesus, come, call us by name,
and hold us in your gaze,
that we may also see and mourn
the error of our ways,
then joyfully receive your grace,
enabling us to see
and grow into the persons God
envisioned us to be.
Topics: Ansering God's Call; Repentance Scripture: Luke 19:5 Languages: English Tune Title: LENOIR-RHYNE
When Jesus Came to Jericho
When Jesus Was Baptized by John
Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Hymnal: FTLS2017 #88 (2017) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Lyrics: 1 When Jesus was baptized by John,
the sky was torn apart.
The Spirit, like a dove, came down
and fell upon his heart.
As he rose from that desert spring,
a voice from heaven cried:
“You are my Son, beloved one,
my chosen one, my pride.”
2 Thus Jesus heard his call from God
and, gifted with God’s grace,
began to spread the light of love
in every darkened place.
He healed the sick, the blind, and lame;
the broken, contrite heart.
He called for justice for the poor
and all those set apart.
3 Like Jesus, we have been baptized,
accepted as God’s own,
and in that holy sacrament
our mission was made known.
The Risen Christ lives on in us,
his body here on earth,
and we are instruments of grace
to give God’s love new birth.
4 Each time we gather at the font,
remember who we are:
a people charged to love and serve
our neighbors near and far;
a people called to be a friend
to all who are in need,
and show that love is just and fair
in every word and deed.
Topics: Baptism Baptism of Jesus; Baptism Rembering our Baptism Scripture: Isaiah 42:1 Languages: English Tune Title: JORDAN SPRING
When Jesus Was Baptized by John
When Mary Heard An Angel Say
Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Hymnal: FTLS2017 #90 (2017) Lyrics: 1 When Mary heard an angel say
that she would have a son,
that God would make her mother of
the long-awaited one,
she questioned that strange promise,
yet trusted and believed,
and, wonder of all wonders,
a child she soon conceived.
2 When Joseph heard an angel call
him in his dreams at night
to care for Mary and her child,
so precious in God’s sight,
he listened to each bidding,
then trusted and obeyed,
and, wonder of all wonders,
God’s promised one was saved.
3 When shepherds heard an angel tell
the good news of Christ’s birth,
that peace, through people of good will,
would come to all the earth,
they shook with fear, and trembled,
then to the stable sped,
and wonder of all wonders,
knelt down beside his bed.
4 God sent these angel messengers
to Mary, blessed one,
and faithful Joseph who would care
for her and for her son;
to ordinary shepherds,
at work out on a hill,
that, wonder of all wonders,
each one might know God’s will.
5 Oh, God, we long for messengers
to bring us word today
of your great love and plan for us.
Oh, come to us, we pray.
Surprise us now with angels,
and make us all aware
that, wonder of all wonders,
you also may be there.
Topics: Christmas Angels' messages Scripture: Matthew 1:19-20 Languages: English Tune Title: EVONNE
When Mary Heard An Angel Say
Who Was There
Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Hymnal: FTLS2017 #92 (2017) Meter: 9.7.9.6 D First Line: Who was there to hear good news proclaimed Lyrics: 1 Who was there to hear good news proclaimed
by an angel from on high?
Who was there to hear the glorias
that rang throughout the sky?
Only shepherds on a barren hill,
caring for their flocks that night;
only shepherds lifting up their eyes
to see the wondrous sight.
2 Who knelt there beside the manger bed
of the new-born holy child?
Who stood round to sing the angels’ song
to Mary, mother mild?
Only shepherds bravely greeting him
who would rule their hearts one day;
only shepherds trusting peace would come
to those who walk his way.
3 Who amazed their friends with stories of
angel songs, incarnate Word?
Who gave thanks and praised God joyfully
for wonders seen and heard?
Only shepherds, simple folk and poor,
on a hill near Bethlehem;
only shepherds wise enough to see
that Christ had come for them.
Topics: Christmas Shepherds Scripture: Luke 2:8-20 Languages: English Tune Title: FIRST TO KNOW
Who Was There
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