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A Babe Was Born, a Little One (Winter's Child)

Author: Daniel Charles Damon Hymnal: NHOH #1 Meter: Irregular First Line: A babe was born, a little one Lyrics: 1 A babe was born, a little one, in the dark'ning time of the year. What wondrous work was there begun, in the dark'ning time of the year? 2 The mother nursed a hungry child, in the dark'ning time of the year, sought shelter from the wind and wild, in the dark'ning time of the year. 3 The shepherds heard the angels sing, in the dark'ning time of the year. They ran to see the infant king, in the dark'ning time of the year. 4 The wise men saw a distant star, in the dark'ning time of the year, and bearing gifts, they traveled far, in the dark'ning time of the year. 5 The dawn came gray that winter day, in the dark'ning time of the year; but love was born that sunless morn, in the dark'ning time of the year! Topics: Christmas Languages: English Tune Title: WINTER'S CHILD

A Blood Red Rose Reminds Us Still

Author: Daniel Charles Damon Hymnal: NHOH #2 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Lyrics: 1 A blood red rose reminds us still of one who faced a waiting grave with faith and hope on that green hill, whose love still comes to heal and save. 2 We pray to one who understands the heavy cross that we now bear, for one brief day in Roman hands a thorny crown he had to wear. 3 God grieves with us in every loss, for joys cut short when help comes late, and Jesus, dying on the cross, spoke words of pardon, not of hate. 4 A blood red rose was gently laid in Joseph's new and waiting tomb. This gracious gift in love was made, for love is in eternal bloom. 5 So come and place your flowers here upon the altar in this room, and sweep away the hate and fear till love comes leaping from the tomb. Topics: All Saints' Day; Comfort; Freedom-Liberation; Good Friday; Grief; Hope; Promise Scripture: John 1:19-42 Languages: English Tune Title: FIFTY-TWO ROSES

A Glory Fills the Midnight Sky

Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith Hymnal: NHOH #3 Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Lyrics: A glory fills the midnight sky and splendors blaze abroad, a herald sent from God on high, the angel of the Lord; the shepherds tremble at his voice and terror-struck are dumb, but at his news let earth rejoice, her promised King has come. And in the East a shining star, a portent to the wise, will lead the Magi from afar to where the Savior lies; for each has come a king to see and each his treasure brings to where, enthroned on Mary's knee, they find the King of kings. This homeless child to shepherds shown, an infant king new-born, has come to make a cross his throne, his crown a crown of thorn; the Son of God to save us all, to bear our earthly pains, this child within the cattle-stall as King of glory reigns! Languages: English

A leaf tossed by the sea

Author: Joy F. Patterson Hymnal: NHOH #4 Meter: 6.6.8.6.8.8 Lyrics: 1 A leaf tossed by the sea, my fragile ship of faith is rudderless, and holds no course, turns with each passing wave: as once you walked on Galilee, steady my boat and rescue me. 2 The prayers I try to make fall flightless back to me, imprisoned in the web of self which day by day I weave: as once you freed a madman's soul, break my soul's bonds and make me whole. 3 Christ, help my unbelief, make strong my fearful heart, relieve my need to have control, teach me to trust and wait: as once you died to set us free, come, give new birth, new life to me. Topics: Courage; Deliverance; Encouragement; Faith; Peace; Trust Languages: English Tune Title: XIN LAI

A Man Lay Beaten, Left for Dead

Author: Andrew Pratt Hymnal: NHOH #5 Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Lyrics: 1 A man lay beaten, left for dead, his shattered, broken frame spoke of the kicks that brought him down, the glows that bruise and maim. The ones who might have offered help could give a reason why they left him lying in the road, they left him there to die. 2 They spoke of fear, they passed him by, they left him in his pain; too busy or too self-absorbed to turn and look again. The ones who could have helped walked on, they passed and soon forgot, but one who knew the cost of love knelt down and shared his lot. 3 When people challenge or deny our rights and break us down, when others leave us desolate and friends just laugh or frown; the foreigners that we reject, the ones we would despise, can bring the grace of God to bear, bring love into our lives. 4 And when we see another's need and feel another's loss, God gives us courage and the strength, the memory of your cross; God give compassion, selfless care, and strip away our pride, then give us each the grace to love the ones we might deride. Topics: Compassion; Courage Scripture: Luke 10:25-37 Languages: English Tune Title: BUTCHER HILL

A Rabbi Sat Against a Wall

Author: Daniel Charles Damon Hymnal: NHOH #6 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 A rabbi sat against a wall and watched the crowd pass by, the wealthy gave great gifts of gold, a widow caught his eye. 2 She gave two copper coins that day, a gift so small and slight. A penny's worth in Palestine was precious in her sight. 3 Our teacher called us to his side and said her gift was small, was greater than the lavish gifts, because she gave her all. 4 The wealthy gave their heavy sums from an abundant store. The widow, in her poverty, had given so much more. Topics: Scripture-Based Giving; Stewardship; Women Defined by Faith Scripture: Mark 12:41-44 Languages: English Tune Title: HENSLEY

A Single Grain of Wheat

Author: Shirley Erena Murray Hymnal: NHOH #7 Meter: 6.6.6.6 Lyrics: 1 A single grain of wheat lives only for its day, hugs closely to itself the husk of time's decay; 2 The grain that's buried deep, though dying in the earth will generate new life, bring rising hope to birth. 3 This grain will spend itself, its ego asks no price; the wheat becomes the bread of love and sacrifice. 4 And where this bread will rise, where loaves are multiplied, becomes a place of joy with hungers satisfied. 5 The grain of goodness grows through thistle, weed and thorn, it chooses to see God in every creature born. 6 It rises up through death, its field is want and war, the wheat is for the world to feed its soul once more. Topics: Resurrection; Sacrifice; Service Languages: English Tune Title: MAI

A Vision Seen, a Call Obeyed

Author: Jeffery Rowthorn Hymnal: NHOH #8 Lyrics: A vision seen, a call obeyed drew Paul to Europe's shore where, resolute and unafraid, good news of Christ he bore; and in his steps, to all these lands, by dangers undeterred, came those whose lives and lips and hands made known God's saving word. This word, once sown in Europe's soil, set hearts and minds afire: the builder's skill, the laborer's toil raised nave and roof and spire: God's house where music touched the soul with pentecostal fire and art, the Savior to extol, clothed faith in bold attire. Time came when greed for gain was rife and faith gave way to doubt; then holy war and civil strife put mercy's claims to rout. Yet Spirit-led and eloquent, reformers did not cease to call on Christians to repent and strive for Europe's peace. The Bible as their strength and stay, their psalms robustly sung, those exiled here rejoiced to pray in their own mother-tongue; and, seeking refuge, folk still come to share in Europe's dream; let fear of strangers be overcome and `Welcome' be our theme. And now, Lord Jesus, make us one with all who bear your Name, with all by whom love's work is done, whose lives your truth proclaim; empower us with a faith well-trained, a glimpse of life made whole, that daily, by your grace sustained, we nourish Europe's soul. Scripture: Acts 16:9-10 Languages: English Tune Title: EUROPE

A Woman Stood Accused

Author: Daniel Charles Damon Hymnal: NHOH #9 Meter: 6.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 A woman stood accused. The sinner had been found. But Jesus, seeming not to hear, wrote something on the ground. 2 He said, "To throw a stone you must be free from sin." then Jesus, bending to the ground, began to write again. 3 Convicted in their hearts, their own lives now laid bare, the old and then the young went out. The woman waited there. 4 And Jesus asked of her, "What happened to the crowd? Did no one stay to cast a stone?" "No one," she said aloud. 5 "Then I do not condemn the life you lived before. Your judges all have gone away, so go and sin no more. Topics: Forgiveness; Mercy; Women Defined by Faith Scripture: John 7:53 Languages: English Tune Title: LOST SPRINGS

All Creation Sings God's Music

Author: Mary Jackson Cathey Hymnal: NHOH #10 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Lyrics: All creation sings God's music, instruments and voices raise, joined with tunes of exaltation, each expressing love and praise. To our God eternal glory, alleluia through the days. Sing in tongues of all earth's people, unified in joyful song, making melody and beauty with God's message sure and strong, to the Lord unending honor, hymns and praise to God belong. Play all instruments and rhythms, flute and harp, the strings and drum, trumpet, organ, bells and cymbals, music for all Christendom. Share the faith through words and music for all ages yet to come. Let the anthems of rejoicing cause the universe to ring with these tributes which we offer as our lives to God we bring. Alleluia! Alleluia! Evermore God's praise we sing. Scripture: Psalm 150 Languages: English Tune Title: LAUDA ANIMA