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When We Were a Younger Nation

Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Hymnal: SOGN2009 #51a (2009) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Person Name: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Lyrics: When we were a younger nation, When new settlers filled this land— God, you called this congregation By your guiding, caring hand. Those you gathered shared a language And a life of love and praise; Through your grace, they spread your message In those pioneering days. We, your church, have seen great wonders As we’ve known Christ’s presence here. We have welcomed in new members; We’ve been blessed from year to year. Through our music and our worship, Through our teaching of your word, Through our laughter and our friendship, We’ve proclaimed it: “God is good!” Yet your goodness that we cherish Can’t be kept within this place; So you send us out in service, Doing justice, seeking peace. Spirit-filled, we heal the broken, Build new houses—new lives, too; God, in ways both lived and spoken, We have sought to follow you. In an ever-changing nation, God, you call us yet again; You have shown this generation How to welcome others in. Crossings bounds of faith and culture, May we learn and grow and share; And may we, your church, be faithful, Loving, serving everywhere. Topics: Anniversary, Church Scripture: Luke 4:16-20 Languages: English Tune Title: RUSTINGTON

When We Were a Younger Nation

Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Hymnal: SOGN2009 #51b (2009) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Person Name: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Lyrics: When we were a younger nation, When new settlers filled this land— God, you called this congregation By your guiding, caring hand. Those you gathered shared a language And a life of love and praise; Through your grace, they spread your message In those pioneering days. We, your church, have seen great wonders As we’ve known Christ’s presence here. We have welcomed in new members; We’ve been blessed from year to year. Through our music and our worship, Through our teaching of your word, Through our laughter and our friendship, We’ve proclaimed it: “God is good!” Yet your goodness that we cherish Can’t be kept within this place; So you send us out in service, Doing justice, seeking peace. Spirit-filled, we heal the broken, Build new houses—new lives, too; God, in ways both lived and spoken, We have sought to follow you. In an ever-changing nation, God, you call us yet again; You have shown this generation How to welcome others in. Crossings bounds of faith and culture, May we learn and grow and share; And may we, your church, be faithful, Loving, serving everywhere. Topics: Anniversary, Church Scripture: Luke 4:16-20 Languages: English Tune Title: BEACH SPRING

How Lovely is Your Church, O Lord!

Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Hymnal: SOGN2009 #52 (2009) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Person Name: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette First Line: How lovely is your church, O Lord Lyrics: How lovely is your church, O Lord, Where we can sing and pray; One day within your courts is more Than thousands far away. Within these walls we come to know Your grace, so undeserved! For at the table Christ knelt low To be the one who served. You give your Spirit’s blessings here Then send us from this place To challenge hatred, greed, and fear With gifts of love and grace. At times we’re filled with troubling doubt: “I’m old!” “I’m young!” “I’m weak!” Yet you who sent the prophets out Will give us words to speak. How lovely is your church, O Lord, When we are serving you! For when we serve the lost and poor, Your love is shining through. Topics: Worship Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-8 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. ANNE

God of Love, We Sing Your Glory

Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Hymnal: SOGN2009 #53 (2009) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Person Name: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette First Line: God of love, we sing youir glory and we offer you our praise Lyrics: God of love, we sing your glory and we offer you our praise, As we celebrate the story of our church’s founding days. ‘Mid the farms and homes around here, faithful Christians heard your call: ”This is truly mission ground here; be my light that shines to all.” From the start, we were a mission, sent to share Christ’s love and grace. Through the years, we’ve kept that vision as we’ve served you in this place. As we’ve sought to be a blessing to the lonely, lost and poor, What we’ve found has been surprising: you have blessed us even more. When we gather here to worship, still your blessings overflow. Education, faith and friendship are your gifts through which we grow. Called to serve, we seek a balance: honor old ways, try what’s new! Spirit-filled, we share our talents and are blessed by serving you. God, we pray about the future, and we wonder what will be; Yet we know it’s an adventure joining hands in ministry. For in church, each generation builds by faith and not by sight— And each one, a new creation, finds new ways to spread your light. Topics: Anniversary, Church Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12 Languages: English Tune Title: NETTLETON

God, We Have Come from Our Families and Homes

Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Hymnal: SOGN2009 #54 (2009) Meter: 10.10.9.10 Person Name: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Lyrics: God, we have come from our families and homes, Seeking the things that will make us all one. For we know now— the things that divide And how divisions have hurt us inside. You sent us Jesus, who prayed for his own: “Make them all one so your love will be known.” Making new friends— may we understand We are love’s bearers throughout every land. Great strength and might will not bring us success— Yet by your Spirit our lives will be blest! Give us new dreams— of what life can be; Help us to work for a new harmony. Lord, as we worship and sightsee and play, And as we listen to what others say, Days turn to weeks— until this time ends; Gathered as strangers, may we leave as friends. Topics: Christian unity Scripture: John 17:20-23 Languages: English Tune Title: SLANE

Lord, What a Cloud of Witnesses

Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Hymnal: SOGN2009 #55a (2009) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Person Name: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Lyrics: Lord, what a cloud of witnesses Surrounds us as we work and pray! Their faithful, loving service is An inspiration every day. We live in towns that others made; We harvest what we did not sow— And others sweated, labored, prayed To build Christ’s church in which we grow. Your Spirit gives us memory; Now give your church clear vision, too. Reformed, reforming, may we be A church that seeks to follow you. Topics: Anniversary, Church Scripture: Hebrews 11, 12:1 Languages: English Tune Title: TRURO

Lord, What a Cloud of Witnesses

Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Hymnal: SOGN2009 #55b (2009) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Person Name: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Lyrics: Lord, what a cloud of witnesses Surrounds us as we work and pray! Their faithful, loving service is An inspiration every day. We live in towns that others made; We harvest what we did not sow— And others sweated, labored, prayed To build Christ’s church in which we grow. Your Spirit gives us memory; Now give your church clear vision, too. Reformed, reforming, may we be A church that seeks to follow you. Topics: Anniversary, Church Scripture: Hebrews 11, 12:1 Languages: English Tune Title: TALLIS CANON

In Times of Great Decision

Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Hymnal: SOGN2009 #56a (2009) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Person Name: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette First Line: In times of great decision, Be with us, God, we pray! Topics: Justice; Nation/National Holidays Languages: English Tune Title: AURELIA

In Times of Great Decision

Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Hymnal: SOGN2009 #56b (2009) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Person Name: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette First Line: In times of great decision, Be with us, God, we pray! Topics: Justice; Nation/National Holidays Languages: English Tune Title: LLANGLOFFAN

O God of Life, Your Healing Touch

Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Hymnal: SOGN2009 #57a (2009) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Person Name: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Lyrics: O God of life, your healing touch Brings wholeness and salvation! In you, this world you love so much Becomes a new creation. Through Jesus Christ you blessed the poor, Unleashed your gifts of healing. You gave new sight, new strength, new life— To all, your love revealing. O Christ, the loving healer still, You gather us for mission To serve your people who are ill, Whatever their condition. You send us to the suffering With medicine and caring; Now make our lives an offering To those who are despairing. Lord, by your Spirit, may we hear The truth of others’ stories. May we respect their doubts and fears, Their hopes and dreams, their worries. And when their ways are not our own, Lord, give us understanding: Our faith cannot be fully grown When we are too unbending. How long, Lord, shall we serve the poor— A week, a month, a season? We ask the question, hoping for A limit to our mission. But open wide our hearts anew And show us, as we’re giving, Your life-long call to serving you In daily, generous living. Topics: Wholeness and Healing, Service of Scripture: Mark 1:21-28 Languages: English Tune Title: KETY