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God of the Small Things
Author: Marion James Hymnal: Sing for Joy #99 (1961) Topics: God Cares for Everyone; God's Love and Care First Line: God of the rabbits, keep them warm Languages: English Tune Title: [God of the rabbits, keep them warm]
God of the Small Things
The Lord Is Ever Near
Author: Calvin W. Laufer Hymnal: Children's Hymnal #101 (1957) Topics: God's Care Lyrics: 1 The Lord is ever near,
He bids his children pray;
While they are speaking he will hear,
And bless them day by day.
2 Our Father's love is sure,
And very wise his care;
He gives us what he knows is best,
And hears our every prayer.
3 Teach us, dear Lord, to pray,
To trust thee as we should;
And help us feel that come what may,
Thy gifts are always good.
Languages: English Tune Title: [The Lord is ever near]
The Lord Is Ever Near
We Thank Thee, Loving Father
Author: Anon. Hymnal: The Hymnal for Boys and Girls #104 (1936) Meter: 7.6.7.6 Topics: God's Care Lyrics: We thank thee, loving Father,
For all thy tender care,
For food and clothes and shelter
and all the world so fair.
Amen. Tune Title: MAGADALENA
We Thank Thee, Loving Father
Thou Art With Us
Author: Florence M. Taylor Hymnal: Sing for Joy #110 (1961) Topics: God Cares for Everyone First Line: Gladly lift we hearts and voices Languages: English Tune Title: STUTTGART
Thou Art With Us
Psalm 138: On the Day I Called
Author: Rory Cooney, b. 1952 Hymnal: Journeysongs (3rd ed.) #110 (2012) Topics: Care of the Sick; Rites of the Church Rite of Anointing (Care of the Sick) First Line: I shall thank you, God of my heart Refrain First Line: Lord, on the day I called for help Scripture: Psalm 138 Languages: English Tune Title: [I shall thank you, God of my heart]
Psalm 138: On the Day I Called
We Need Your Powerful Hand, Dear Lord
Author: Yuri L. Torigoe Hymnal: Hymns from the Four Winds #112 (1983) Topics: The Holy Spirit and The Church Care for the Community First Line: We need your pow'rful hand, dear Lord Scripture: Matthew 19:13 Languages: English Tune Title: HELPING HANDS
We Need Your Powerful Hand, Dear Lord
"He careth"
Author: Philip Doddridge Hymnal: Laudes Domini #112 (1888) Topics: Cares First Line: How gentle God's commands! Lyrics: 1 How gentle God's commands!
How kind his precepts are!
Come, cast your burdens on the Lord,
And trust his constant care.
2 Beneath his watchful eye
His saints securely dwell;
That hand which bears creation up
Shall guard his children well.
3 Why should this anxious load
Press down your weary mind?
Haste to your heavenly Father's throne,
And sweet refreshment find.
4 His goodness stands approved,
Unchanged from day to day:
I'll drop my burden at his feet,
And bear a song away. Scripture: Psalm 18:35 Languages: English Tune Title: DENNIS
"He careth"
Angels Surround Thee
Author: J. H. Kurzenknabe Hymnal: Fair as the Morning. Hymns and Tunes for Praise in the Sunday-School #112 (1891) Topics: Guardian Care First Line: Look, pilgrim, weary of sorrow Refrain First Line: Angels e'er surround thee Lyrics: 1 Look, pilgrim, weary of sorrow,
Be thou not tempted to sin;
Look to the blissful tomorrow,
See what a home you may win.
Refrain:
Angels e’er surround thee;
Look, pilgrim, and faint thou not;
Press onward thy journey,
Look upward to God.
2 Look to the heaven that is o’er thee,
Mansions prepared up on high;
Look to the joy that’s before thee,
Where you forget every sigh. [Refrain]
3 Look, and forget all thy sadness,
Lay thou aside every care;
Look to the day-dawn of gladness,
Sorrow can ne’er enter there. [Refrain]
4 Look! soon you’ll pass o’er the portal,
Soon you will meet with the blest;
Look! soon with blissful immortals,
There shall thy soul sweetly rest. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Look, pilgrim, weary of sorrow]
Angels Surround Thee
It Is Glory Just to Walk with Him
Author: Avis B. Christiansen, 1895- Hymnal: Revival Hymns and Choruses #113 (1970) Topics: Guidance and Care; Guidance and Care First Line: It is glory just to walk with Him Lyrics: 1 It is glory just to walk with Him whose blood has ransomed me,
It is rapture for my soul each day;
It is joy divine to feel Him near where'er my path may be -
Bless the Lord, it's glory all the way!
Chorus:
It is glory just to walk with Him,
It is glory just to walk with Him;
He will guide my steps aright,
Thru the vale and o'er the height -
It is glory just to walk with Him.
2 It is glory when the shadows fall, to know that He is near
O what joy to simply trust and pray!
It is glory to abide in Him when skies above are clear -
Yes, with Him, it's glory all the way! [Chorus]
3 'Twill be glory when I walk with Him on heaven's golden shore,
Never from His side again to stray;
'Twill be glory, wondrous glory with the Savior evermore -
Everlasting glory all the way! [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [It is glory just to walk with Him]
It Is Glory Just to Walk with Him
Dare to be Brave
Hymnal: Children's Hymnal #115 (1957) Topics: God's Care; Jesus' Care First Line: Dare to be brave, Dare to be true Lyrics: 1 Dare to be brave, Dare to be true;
Strive for the right, for the Lord is with you.
Work against sin and work against wrong'
Christ is your leader, have courage, be strong.
2 Dare to be brave, Dare to be true;
God is your Father, he watches o’er you.
He knows your needs when e'er you are weak,
Ask him to help you and his guidance seek.
3 Dare to be brave, Dare to be true;
God grant you courage to carry you through.
Try to help others in all you do,
Trust in your leader, he'll carry you through. Languages: English Tune Title: [Dare to be brave, Dare to be true]
Dare to be Brave
Father, Bless Our Gifts
Author: Anne Kendrick Benedict Hymnal: Sing for Joy #117 (1961) Topics: God Cares for Everyone Lyrics: 1 Father, bless our gifts, we pray Thee,
As they travel on their way;
May they carry joy to many
Who are sick and cannot play.
2 Father, there are children living
Without food or homes or care;
We would help them by our giving:
Hear, dear Lord, this simple prayer.
Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: TRUST
Father, Bless Our Gifts
Closing Prayer
Author: Norman B. Quigg Hymnal: Sing for Joy #119 (1961) Topics: God Cares for Everyone First Line: Dear Father, bless each child of Thine Languages: English Tune Title: ST. STEPHEN
Closing Prayer
For all God's children
Author: Jessie Eleanor Moore Hymnal: Sing for Joy #120 (1961) Topics: God Cares for Everyone First Line: Our Father, all your children Languages: English Tune Title: [Our Father, all your children]
For all God's children
No, Not One!
Author: Johnson Oatman Jr., 1856-1922 Hymnal: Revival Hymns and Choruses #126 (1970) Topics: Guidance and Care; Guidance and Care First Line: There's not a friend like the lowly Jesus Refrain First Line: Jesus knows all about our struggles Lyrics: 1 There's not a friend like the lowly Jesus -
No, not one! no, not one!
None else could heal all our soul's diseases -
No, not one! no, not one!
Chorus:
Jesus knows all about our struggles,
He will guide till the day is done;
There's not a friend like the lowly Jesus,
No, not one! no, not one!
2 No friend like Him is so high and holy -
No, not one! no, not one!
And yet no friend is so meek and lowly -
No, not one! no, not one! [Chorus]
3 There's not an hour that He is not near us -
No, not one! no, not one!
No night so dark but His love can cheer us -
No, not one! no, not one! [Chorus]
4 Did ever saint find this Friend forsake Him?
No, not one! no, not one!
Or sinner find that He would not take him?
No, not one! no, not one! [Chorus]
5 Was ever a gift like the Savior given?
No, not one! no, not one!
Will He refuse us a home in heaven?
No, not one! no, not one! [Chorus] Languages: English Tune Title: [There's not a friend like the lowly Jesus]
No, Not One!
Alone We Could Not Learn to Read
Author: Carol Christopher Drake Hymnal: Sing for Joy #132 (1961) Topics: God Cares for My Family; God's Love and Care Lyrics: Alone we could not learn to read,
At school they teach us how;
Nor could we learn to trust unless
Our families taught us how.
We love because God loved us first
And loving shows us how. Languages: English Tune Title: MORNING SONG
Alone We Could Not Learn to Read
Father, We Thank Thee
Author: Rebecca J. Weston Hymnal: Children's Hymnal #137 (1957) Topics: God's Care First Line: Father, we thank thee for the night Lyrics: 1 Father, we thank thee for the night,
And for the pleasant morning light,
For rest and food and loving care,
And all that makes the day so fair.
2 Help us to do the things we should,
To be to others kind and good;
In all we do in work or play
To grow more loving every day. Languages: English Tune Title: [Father, we thank thee for the night]
Father, We Thank Thee
Cooperation
Author: Jessie Eleanore Moore Hymnal: Sing for Joy #137 (1961) Topics: God Cares for My Family First Line: Mother cooks the dinner Languages: English Tune Title: [Mother cooks the dinner]
Cooperation
Greatest of beings, source of life
Author: Dyer Hymnal: A Collection of Psalms and Hymns for Christian Worship (6th ed.) #145 (1832) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Care of Providence; Universal Care of Providence acknowledged Languages: English
Greatest of beings, source of life
Touch the Earth Lightly
Author: Shirley Erena Murray Hymnal: Voices Together #145 (2020) Meter: 5.5.10 D Topics: Creation Care Lyrics: 1 Touch the earth lightly,
use the earth gently,
nourish the life of the world in our care:
gift of great wonder,
ours to surrender,
trust for the children tomorrow will bear.
2 We who endanger,
who create hunger,
agents of death for all creatures that live,
we who still foster
clouds of disaster,
God of our planet, forestall and forgive!
3 Let there be greening,
birth from the burning,
water that blesses, and air that is sweet,
health in God’s garden,
hope in God’s children,
regeneration that peace will complete.
4 God of all living,
God of all loving,
God of the seedling, the snow, and the sun,
teach us, deflect us,
Christ, reconnect us,
using us gently and making us one. Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31 Tune Title: AI HU
Touch the Earth Lightly
Every Time I Feel the Spirit
Hymnal: Worship in Song #147 (1996) Topics: God's Care First Line: Up on the mountain when my Lord spoke Refrain First Line: Ev'ry time I feel the Spirit Lyrics: Refrain:
Ev'ry time I feel the Spirit
moving in my heart, I will pray;
Ev'ry time I feel the Spirit
moving in my heart, I will pray.
1 Up on the mountain when my Lord spoke,
out of his mouth came fire and smoke;
Looked all around me, it looked so fine,
I asked my Lord if all were mine. [Refrain]
2 O Jordan river is chilly and cold,
It chills the body, not the soul.
There ain't but one train that runs this track,
It runs to heaven and runs back. [Refrain]
3 Oh, I have sorrows and I have woe
And I have heartaches here below;
But while God leads me, I'll never fear,
For I am sheltered by God's care. [Refrain] Tune Title: [Up on the mountain when my Lord spoke]
Every Time I Feel the Spirit
I Celebrate the Inward Light
Author: Lewy Olfson Hymnal: Worship in Song #149 (1996) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.6.8.6 Topics: God's Care Tune Title: GOSHEN
I Celebrate the Inward Light
Responsorial Psalm
Hymnal: Gather (3rd ed.) #150 (2011) Topics: Pastoral Care of the Sick First Line: In you, O Lord, I take refuge Refrain First Line: My God, my God, come quickly to help me Languages: English Tune Title: [In you, O Lord, I take refuge]
Responsorial Psalm
His Eye Is on the Sparrow
Author: Mrs. L.D. Martin Hymnal: The New Church Hymnal #151 (1976) Topics: Guidance & Care First Line: Why should I feel discouraged Refrain First Line: I sing because I'm happy Lyrics: 1 Why should I feel discouraged,Why should the shadows come,Why should my heart be lonelyAnd long for Heav'n and homeWhen Jesus is my portion?My constant Friend is He:His eye is on the sparrow,And I know He watches me;His eye is on the sparrow,And I know He watches me.Refrain:I sing because I'm happy,I sing because I'm free,For His eye is on the sparrow,And I know He watches me.2 “Let not your heart be troubled,”His tender word I hear, And resting on His goodnessI lose my doubt and fears;Tho' by the path He leadethBut one step I may see:His eye is on the sparrow,And I know He watches me;His eye is on the sparrow,And I know He watches me. [Refrain]3 Whenever I am tempted,Whenever clouds arise,When songs give place to sighing,When hope within me dies,I draw the closer to Him,From care He sets me free;His eye is on the sparrow,And I know He watches me;His eye is on the sparrow,And I know He watches me. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [Why should I feel discouraged]
His Eye Is on the Sparrow
To Live is Christ
Author: Bert Dodd Hymnal: Hymns for Worship #151 (2011) Topics: Providence-Care of God First Line: Life has no promises for health or fame Languages: English Tune Title: [Life has no promises for health or fame]
To Live is Christ
Why Has God Forsaken Me?
Author: W. L. Wallace Hymnal: Voices United #154 (1996) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Topics: God Care First Line: "Why has God forsaken me?" Languages: English Tune Title: SHIMPI
Why Has God Forsaken Me?
Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us
Author: Dorothy A. Thrupp Hymnal: Baptist Hymnal 2008 #161 (2008) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Jesus, His Guidance and Care Lyrics: 1 Savior, like a shepherd lead us,
Much we need Thy tender care;
In Thy pleasant pastures feed us,
For our use Thy folds prepare:
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus,
Thou hast bought us, Thine we are;
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus,
Thou hast bought us, Thine we are.
2 We are Thine; do Thou befriend us,
Be the guardian of our way;
Keep Thy flock, from sin defend us,
Seek us when we go astray:
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus,
Hear, O hear us when we pray;
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus,
Hear, O hear us when we pray.
3 Thou hast promised to receive us,
Poor and sinful though we be;
Thou hast mercy to relieve us,
Grace to cleanse and power to free:
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus,
Early let us turn to Thee;
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus,
Early let us turn to Thee.
4 Early let us seek Thy favor;
Early let us do Thy will;
Blessed Lord and only Savior,
With Thy love our beings fill:
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus,
Thou hast loved us, love us still;
Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus,
Thou hast loved us, love us still. Languages: English Tune Title: BRADBURY
Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us
Far as creation's bounds extend
Author: James Merrick, 1720-1769 Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #177 (1917) Topics: Care of God; God Care of Lyrics: 1 Far as creation's bounds extend,
Thy mercies, heavenly Lord, descend;
One chorus of perpetual praise
To Thee Thy various works shall raise;
Thy saints to Thee in hymns impart
The transports of a grateful heart.
2 They chant the splendours of Thy name,
Delighted with the wondrous theme;
And bid the world's wide realms admire
The glories of the Almighty Sire,
Whose throne all nature's wreck survives,
Whose power through endless ages lives.
3 From Thee, great God, while every eye
Expectant waits the wished supply,
Their bread proportioned to the day,
Thy opening hands to each convey;
In every sorrow of the heart
Eternal mercy bears a part.
4 Who ask Thine aid with heart sincere
Shall find Thy succours ever near;
To Thee their prayer in each distress
Thy suffering servants, Lord, address;
And prove Thee, verging on the grave,
Nor slow to hear, nor weak to save.
Languages: English Tune Title: CREATION
Far as creation's bounds extend
Be Still and Know I Am God
Author: Lynne Holman Hymnal: Worship in Song #182 (1996) Topics: God's Care First Line: When dreams unspoken become dreams that are broken Refrain First Line: Oh be still, oh be still Scripture: Psalm 46:10 Tune Title: [When dreams unspoken become dreams that are broken]
Be Still and Know I Am God
Out of the Depths
Author: Ruth Duck Hymnal: Worship in Song #193 (1996) Meter: 10.12.10.12 Topics: God's Care First Line: Out of the depths, O God, we call to you Tune Title: DEPTHS
Out of the Depths
Psalm 130: With Our God There Is Mercy
Author: Tim Manion, b. 1951 Hymnal: Glory and Praise (3rd. ed.) #197 (2015) Topics: Rites of the Church Rite of Annointing (Care of teh Sick) First Line: Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord Refrain First Line: With our God there is mercy Languages: English Tune Title: [Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord]
Psalm 130: With Our God There Is Mercy
Our Hope Is In the Living God
Author: Ernest K. Emurian Hymnal: Baptist Hymnal (1975 ed) #201 (1975) Topics: Guidance and Care; Guidance and Care Languages: English Tune Title: ST. CATHERINE
Our Hope Is In the Living God
Lift Thy Head, O Zion, Weeping
Author: William Toth; G. J. Neumann Hymnal: Worship in Song #204 (1996) Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.8.8 Topics: God's Care Tune Title: MAGYAR
Lift Thy Head, O Zion, Weeping
There Is a Balm in Gilead
Hymnal: Baptist Hymnal (1975 ed) #205 (1975) Topics: Guidance and Care; Guidance and Care First Line: Sometimes I feel discouraged Scripture: Jeremiah 8:22 Languages: English Tune Title: BALM IN GILEAD
There Is a Balm in Gilead
It Makes No Difference
Author: Doris Clore Demaree; Bert Polman Hymnal: Songs for Life #206 (1995) Topics: Living in God's World God's Care for Us First Line: It makes no difference who we are Refrain First Line: God loves us all and hears our prayers Scripture: Galatians 3:28 Languages: English Tune Title: FULTON (Ivory)
It Makes No Difference
Skylark Good-by
Author: Goldie Zion Hymnal: Children's Hymnal #223 (1957) Topics: God's Care First Line: Now our busy day is o'er Lyrics: 1 Now our busy day is o'er,
Time for home and quiet rest;
It has been a happy day,
We have tried to do our best.
2 When the evening shadows fall,
And the moon is rising high,
Safely in our Father's care,
till we meet again, good-by. Languages: English Tune Title: [Now our busy day is o'er]
Skylark Good-by
Just a Closer Walk with Thee
Hymnal: The New Church Hymnal #236 (1976) Topics: Guidance & Care First Line: I am weak but thou are strong Lyrics: 1 I am weak but thou art strong;Jesus, keep me from all wrong;I'll be satisfied as longAs I walk, let me walk close to Thee.Refrain:Just a closer walk with thee,Grant it, Jesus, is my plea,Daily walking close to thee,Let it be, dear Lord, let it be.2 Thro' this world of toil and snares.If I falter, Lord, who cares?Who with me my burden shares?None but Thee, dear Lord, none but Thee. [Refrain]3 When my feeble life is o'er,Time for me will be no more;Guide me gently, safely o'erto thy kingdom shore, to thy shore. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: [I am weak but thou are strong]
Just a Closer Walk with Thee
I Know Not What the Future Has
Author: John Greenleaf Whittier Hymnal: Worship in Song #238 (1996) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: God's Care First Line: I know not what the future has Lyrics: 1 I know not what the future has
Of marvel or surprise,
Assured alone that life and death
God’s mercy underlies.
2 And if my heart and flesh are weak
To bear an untried pain,
The bruised reed he will not break,
But strengthen and sustain.
3 No offering of my own I have,
Nor works my faith to prove;
I can but give the gifts he gave,
And plead his love for love.
4 And so beside the silent sea
I wait the muffled oar;
No harm from him can come to me
On ocean or on shore.
5 I know not where his islands lift
Their fronded palms in air;
I only know I cannot drift
Beyond his love and care.
Languages: English Tune Title: WILTSHIRE
I Know Not What the Future Has
The Works of Creation, Providence, Redemption of Israel, and Destruction of Enemies
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's imitation of the Psalms of David, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (3rd ed.) #239a (1786) Topics: Church the House and Care of God; Church the House and Care of God First Line: Great is the Lord, exalted high Lyrics: 1 Great is the Lord, exalted high
Above all powers and every throne;
What e'er he please in earth or sea,
Or heaven, or hell, his hand hath done.
2 At his command the vapours rise,
The lightnings flash, the thunders roar;
He pours the rain, he brings the wind
And tempest from his airy store.
3 'Twas he those dreadful tokens sent,
O Egypt, through thy stubborn land;
When all thy first-born, beasts and men,
Fell dead by his avenging hand.
4 What mighty nations, mighty kings,
He slew, and their whole country gave
To Israel, whom his hand redeem'd,
No more to be proud Pharaoh's slave.
5 His power the same, the same his grace,
That saves us from the hosts of hell;
And heaven he gives us to possess,
Whence those apostate angels fell. Scripture: Psalm 135:5-12 Languages: English
The Works of Creation, Providence, Redemption of Israel, and Destruction of Enemies
Praise due to God, not to Idols
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's imitation of the Psalms of David, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (3rd ed.) #239b (1786) Topics: Church the House and Care of God; Church the House and Care of God First Line: Awake, ye saints: To praise your King Lyrics: 1 Awake, ye saints: To praise your King
Your sweetest passions raise,
Your pious pleasure, while you sing,
Increasing with the praise.
2 Great is the Lord; and works unknown
Are his divine employ:
But still his saints are near his throne,
His treasure and his joy.
3 Heaven, earth, and sea confess his hand;
He bids the vapours rise;
Lightning and storm at his command
Sweep through the sounding skies.
4 All power that gods or kings have claim'd
Is found with him alone;
But heathen gods should ne'er be nam'd
Where our Jehovah's known.
5 Which of the stocks or stones they trust
Can give them showers of rain?
In vain they worship glittering dust,
And pray to gold in vain.
6 [Their gods have tongues that speechless prove,
Such as their makers gave;
Their feet were never form'd to move,
Nor hands have power to save.
6 Blind are their eyes, their ears are deaf,
Nor hear when mortals pray;
Mortals that wait for their relief,
Are blind and deaf as they.]
7 Ye nations, know the living God,
Serve him with faith and fear;
He makes the churches his abode,
And claims your honours there. Scripture: Psalm 135 Languages: English
Praise due to God, not to Idols
The Works of Creation, Providence, Redemption of Israel, and Destruction of Enemies
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #239a (1790) Topics: Church the House and Care of God; Church the House and Care of God First Line: Great is the Lord, exalted high Lyrics: 1 Great is the Lord, exalted high
Above all powers and every throne;
What e'er he please in earth or sea,
Or heaven, or hell, his hand hath done.
2 At his command the vapours rise,
The lightnings flash, the thunders roar;
He pours the rain, he brings the wind
And tempest from his airy store.
3 'Twas he those dreadful tokens sent,
O Egypt, through thy stubborn land;
When all thy first-born, beasts and men,
Fell dead by his avenging hand.
4 What mighty nations, mighty kings,
He slew, and their whole country gave
To Israel, whom his hand redeemed,
No more to be proud Pharaoh's slave.
5 His power the same, the same his grace,
That saves us from the hosts of hell;
And heaven he gives us to possess,
Whence those apostate angels fell. Scripture: Psalm 135:5-12 Languages: English
The Works of Creation, Providence, Redemption of Israel, and Destruction of Enemies
Praise due to God, not to Idols
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David #239b (1790) Topics: Church the House and Care of God; Church the House and Care of God First Line: Awake, ye saints: To praise your King Lyrics: 1 Awake, ye saints: To praise your King
Your sweetest passions raise,
Your pious pleasure, while you sing,
Increasing with the praise.
2 Great is the Lord; and works unknown
Are his divine employ:
But still his saints are near his throne,
His treasure and his joy.
3 Heaven, earth, and sea confess his hand;
He bids the vapours rise;
Lightning and storm at his command
Sweep through the sounding skies.
4 All power that gods or kings have claim'd
Is found with him alone;
But heathen gods should ne'er be nam'd
Where our Jehovah's known.
5 Which of the stocks or stones they trust
Can give them showers of rain?
In vain they worship glittering dust,
And pray to gold in vain.
6 [Their gods have tongues that speechless prove,
Such as their makers gave;
Their feet were never form'd to move,
Nor hands have power to save.
7 Blind are their eyes, their ears are deaf,
Nor hear when mortals pray;
Mortals that wait for their relief,
Are blind and deaf as they.]
8 Ye nations, know the living God,
Serve him with faith and fear;
He makes the churches his abode,
And claims your honours there. Scripture: Psalm 135 Languages: English
Praise due to God, not to Idols
Praise, My Soul, the God of Heaven
Author: Henry Francis Lyte; Ecumenical Women's Center Hymnal: Voices United #240 (1996) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Topics: God Care Lyrics: 1 Praise, my soul, the God of heaven;
glad of heart your carols raise;
ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven
who, like me, should sing God's praise?
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Praise the Maker all your days!
2 Praise God for the grace and favour
shown our forebears in distress;
God is still the same forever,
slow to chide, and swift to bless:
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Sing our Maker's faithfulness!
3 Like a loving parent caring,
God knows well our feeble frame;
gladly all our burdens bearing,
still to countless years the same.
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
All within me, praise God's name!
4 Frail as summer's flower we flourish,
blows the wind and it is gone;
but, while mortals rise and perish,
God endures unchanging on.
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Praise the high eternal one.
5 Angels, teach us adoration,
you behold God face to face;
sun and moon and all creation,
dwellers all in time and space.
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Praise with us the God of grace! Tune Title: PRAISE, MY SOUL
Praise, My Soul, the God of Heaven
Come to the River
Author: Bob Hurd, b. 1950 Hymnal: Journeysongs (3rd ed.) #242 (2012) Topics: Care of the Sick; Rites of the Church Rite of Anointing (Care of the Sick) First Line: Washed in waters of rebirth Refrain First Line: Come, O come, come to the river Languages: English Tune Title: [Washed in waters of rebirth]
Come to the River
Touch the earth lightly
Author: Shirley Erena Murray (b. 1931) Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #243 (2005) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Topics: Care of Creation Lyrics: 1 Touch the earth lightly,
use the earth gently,
nourish the life of the world in our care:
gift of great wonder,
ours to surrender,
trust for the children tomorrow will bear.
2 We who endanger,
who create hunger,
agents of death for all creatures that live,
we who would foster
clouds of disaster,
God of our planet, forestall and forgive!
3 Let there be greening,
birth from the burning,
water that blesses and air that is sweet,
health in God's garden,
hope in God's children,
regeneration that peace will complete.
4 God of all living,
God of all loving,
God of the seedling, the snow and the sun,
teach us, deflect us,
Christ reconnect us,
using us gently and making us one. Scripture: 1 Kings 8:37-40 Languages: English Tune Title: TENDERNESS
Touch the earth lightly
Touch the earth lightly
Author: Shirley Erena Murray (b. 1931) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #243 (2008) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Topics: Care of Creation Lyrics: 1 Touch the earth lightly,
use the earth gently,
nourish the life of the world in our care:
gift of great wonder,
ours to surrender,
trust for the children tomorrow will bear.
2 We who endanger,
who create hunger,
agents of death for all creatures that live,
we who would foster
clouds of disaster,
God of our planet, forestall and forgive!
3 Let there be greening,
birth from the burning,
water that blesses and air that is sweet,
health in God's garden,
hope in God's children,
regeneration that peace will complete.
4 God of all living,
God of all loving,
God of the seedling, the snow and the sun,
teach us, deflect us,
Christ reconnect us,
using us gently, and making us one. Scripture: 1 Kings 8:37-40 Languages: English Tune Title: TENDERNESS
Touch the earth lightly
Where are the voices for the earth?
Author: Shirley Erena Murray (b. 1931) Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #244 (2005) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Care of Creation Lyrics: 1 Where are the voices for the earth?
Where are the eyes to see her pain,
wasted by our consuming path,
weeping the tears of poisoned rain?
2 Sacred the soil that hugs the seed,
sacred the silent fall of snow,
sacred the world that God decreed,
water and sun and river flow.
3 Where shall we run who break this code,
where shall tomorrow's children be,
left with the ruined gifts of God,
death for the creatures, land, and sea?
4 We are the voices for the earth,
we who will care enough to cry,
cherish her beauty, clear her breath,
live that our planet may not die. Scripture: Genesis 2:8 Languages: English Tune Title: PORTENT
Where are the voices for the earth?
Where are the voices for the earth?
Author: Shirley Erena Murray (b. 1931) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #244 (2008) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Care of Creation Lyrics: 1 Where are the voices for the earth?
Where are the eyes to see her pain,
wasted by our consuming path,
weeping the tears of poisoned rain?
2 Sacred the soil that hugs the seed,
sacred the silent fall of snow,
sacred the world that God decreed,
water and sun and river flow.
3 Where shall we run who break this code,
where shall tomorrow's children be,
left with the ruined gifts of God,
death for the creatures, land, and sea?
4 We are the voices for the earth,
we who will care enough to cry,
cherish her beauty, clear her breath,
live that our planet may not die. Scripture: Genesis 2:8 Languages: English Tune Title: PORTENT
Where are the voices for the earth?
The Giving Song
Author: R. C. Hymnal: The New Church Hymnal #250 (1976) Topics: Guidance & Care First Line: With our hearts we give Thee praise Refrain First Line: From the act of giving Springs the joy of living Languages: English Tune Title: [With our hearts we give Thee praise]
The Giving Song
If Thou but Trust in God to Guide Thee
Author: Georg Neumark; Catherine Winkworth Hymnal: Worship in Song #251 (1996) Meter: 9.8.9.8.8.8 Topics: God's Care Lyrics: 1 If thou but trust in God to guide thee,
And place thy confidence within,
God will give strength, whatever betide thee,
To give thee hope and strength within.
For those who trust God's changeless love
Build on the rock that will not move.
2 What gain is there in futile weeping,
In helpless anger and distress?
If thou art in God's care and keeping
In sorrow will God love thee less?
For God who took for thee a cross
Will bring thee safe through every loss.
3 Sing, pray, and keep God's ways unswerving;
So do thine own part faithfully,
And trust God's word; though undeserving,
Thou yet shalt find it true for thee.
God never will forsake at need
The soul that trusts in God indeed. Tune Title: WER NUR DEN LIEBEN GOTT
If Thou but Trust in God to Guide Thee
The Works of Creation, Providence, Redemption of Israel, and Destruction of Enemies
Hymnal: Doctor Watts's Imitation of the Psalms of David, corrected and enlarged, to which is added a collection of hymns; the whole applied to the state of the Christian Church in general (2nd ed.) #254b (1786) Topics: Church the House and Care of God; Church the House and Care of God First Line: Great is the Lord, exalted high Lyrics: 1 Great is the Lord, exalted high
Above all powers and every throne;
What e'er he please in earth or sea,
Or heaven, or hell, his hand hath done.
2 At his command the vapours rise,
The lightnings flash, the thunders roar;
He pours the rain, he brings the wind
And tempest from his airy store.
3 'Twas he those dreadful tokens sent,
O Egypt, through thy stubborn land;
When all thy first-born, beasts and men,
Fell dead by his avenging hand.
4 What mighty nations, mighty kings,
He slew, and their whole country gave
To Israel, whom his hand redeem'd,
No more to be proud Pharaoh's slave.
5 His power the same, the same his grace,
That saves us from the hosts of hell;
And heaven he gives us to possess,
Whence those apostate angels fell. Scripture: Psalm 135:5-12 Languages: English
The Works of Creation, Providence, Redemption of Israel, and Destruction of Enemies
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