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Be Doers of the Word of God

Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 1 hymnal Lyrics: Be doers of the word of God, Not simply those who hear. Be ones who look into God’s word, Obey, and persevere. Be quick to listen, slow to speak, And slow to anger, too. Put wrath aside; instead, be meek And let God work in you. Religion that is undefiled, Religion that is pure Will reach to help the orphaned child And welcome all the poor. If people come here poorly dressed, To judge them is a sin. The rich aren’t better than the rest; God welcomes poor ones in. O Christ, you save us by God’s grace From having to obey. Then freed to love, we can embrace A life that seeks your way. May we be doers of the word, May faith shine through our deeds; And as we seek to trust in God, May ethics follow creeds. Topics: Grace of God; Justice; Life in Christ Scripture: 1 John 3:18 Used With Tune: ELLACOMBE

Bigger Barns

Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: "Bigger barns are what I need" Lyrics: “Bigger barns are what I need,” so a rich man said one day. “From my worries I’ll be free when my wealth is stored away.” “Fool!” God said, “Today you’ll die!” Will that wealth mean anything? All life’s blessings really lie in the gifts that wealth can’t bring. “Bigger barns are what we need for our money, gadgets, more!” Lord, we’re tempted to believe having wealth, we’ll be secure! Somewhere children cry for food or to have a doctor’s care. Can our bigger barns be good when poor neighbors know despair? God of love, we long to know what will make us truly blest. Jesus taught us long ago wealth won’t give us peace or rest. You are our security! Safe in you, we serve, O Lord. May we find we’re rich indeed when we’re sharing with the poor. Topics: Jesus Christ Teachings; Justice; Wealth and Possessions Scripture: Luke 12:13-21 Used With Tune: ABERYSTWYTH

Blest Are God's Peacemaking Ones

Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: Blest are God's peacemaking ones, Sent to work in countless ways-- Lyrics: Blest are God’s peacemaking ones, Sent to work in countless ways— God’s own daughters, God’s own sons, Serving without seeking praise. Yet like leaven in our bread, They persist to change us all. By God’s Spirit, they are led T o pursue God’s peaceful call. Bless-ed are God’s prophets, too, Called to challenge what we know. Working for a world that’s new, Calling us to change and grow. Though the message that they bear Stands against what powers say— It is Jesus’ word they share, News of God’s new breaking day. God, through Jesus’ love and grace, May we live what we profess. In the challenges we face, May we know what makes us blest. May we stand against the wrong; May our thirst for you increase. Give to us a prophet’s song! May we work to bring your peace! Topics: Justice; Peacemaking Scripture: Luke 13:20-21 Used With Tune: ABERYSTWYTH

God, We Have Come from Our Families and Homes

Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Meter: 10.10.9.10 Appears in 1 hymnal 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 Used With Tune: SLANE

Christ, You Walked Among the Grain Fields

Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: Christ, you walked among the grain fields, Finding lessons all around Lyrics: Christ, you walked among the grain fields, Finding lessons all around: “Like the harvest that the earth yields, So God’s kingdom will abound.” “See! A sower goes out planting; Some seed grows a hundredfold.” Here on earth you gave us heaven In the stories that you told. Lord, you shared God’s kingdom-bounty, Yet you know our pain and need. Some are poor in lands of plenty, Often hurt by others’ greed. Some, possessed by their possessions, Look for more to buy and keep; Others long for simpler blessings: “Let my hungry children eat.” Lord, you send us out to labor, To pass on the love you give; City friend and country neighbor Work as one so all may live. Lending land and tools and vision, Sharing costs and planting seed— Work we love becomes our mission As we serve your world in need. May our harvest celebration Build new food security; As we care for your creation, May we find community. By your Holy Spirit bless us And may what we grow increase Till the whole world sees new glimpses Of your joyful banquet feast. Topics: Jesus Christ Teachings; Justice Scripture: Luke 8:4-15 Used With Tune: BEACH SPRING

An Eagle is Soaring

Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Meter: 6.6.11.6.6.11 D Appears in 1 hymnal 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 Used With Tune: ASH GROVE

All the Music Sung and Played Here

Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: All the music sung and played here is a gift, O God, from you Lyrics: All the music sung and played here is a gift, O God, from you. For as long as we have prayed here, we’ve been blessed by music, too. By your Spirit, each musician finds new depths of faith to share. Music is a gift you’ve given and becomes our thankful prayer. All creation sings your glory; in the Psalms are pain and praise. Mary sang your saving story in her long, expectant days. Through the years, with great emotion, some have reached to you in song. May we sing with such devotion; music helps your church grow strong! You give hymns and songs for singing, toes for tapping your good news, Organ sounding, hand bells ringing, faithful hearers in the pews. With the trumpet and the cymbal, with guitar and violin, Faith is found here and rekindled; hearts are lifted, once again. Bless the talents we are bringing, for we offer you our best. If our gifts are not in singing, may our joyful noise be blest. If our world is ever silent, may we sign to you above. Touched by grace, may each one present offer back your song of love. Topics: Worship Scripture: Luke 1:46-55 Used With Tune: NETTLETON