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Deep in the shadows of the past

Author: Brian Wren (b. 1936) Hymnal: NCP1975 #18 (1975) Lyrics: 1 Deep in the shadows of the past, far out from settled lands, some nomads travelled with their God across the desert sands. The dawn of hope for all mankind was glimpsed by them alone-- a promise calling them ahead, a future yet unknown. 2 While others bowed to changeless gods they met a mystery: God with an uncompleted name, 'I am what I will be'; and by their tents, around their fires, in story, song and law they praised, remembered, handed on a past that promised more. 3 From Abraham to Nazareth the promise changed and grew while some, remembering the past, recorded what they knew, and some, in letters or laments, in prophecy and praise, recovered, held and re-expressed new hope for changing days. 4 For all the writings that survived, for leaders, long ago, who sifted, chose, and then preserved the Bible that we know, give thanks, and find its promise yet our comfort, strength and call-- the working model for our faith alive with hope for all. Topics: Bible Scripture: Exodus 3:13 Languages: English Tune Title: DURROW

Early morning. 'Come, prepare him

Author: John Gregory (b . 1929) Hymnal: NCP1975 #19 (1975) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Topics: Easter Languages: English Tune Title: ST. BAVON

God above, man below

Author: Sydney Carter (b . 1915) Hymnal: NCP1975 #20 (1975) First Line: Every star shall sing a carol Lyrics: 1 Every star shall sing a carol; every creature, high or low, come and praise the king of heaven by whatever name you know. Refrain: God above, man below, holy is the name I know. 2 When the king of all creation had a cradle on the earth, holy was the human body, holy was the human birth. [Refrain] 3 Who can tell what other cradle, high above the Milky Way, still may rock the king of heaven on another Christmas day? [Refrain] 4 Who can count how many crosses, still to come or long ago, crucify the king of heaven? Holy is the name I know. [Refrain] 5 Who can tell what other body he will hallow for his own? I will praise the son of Mary, brother of my blood and bone. [Refrain] 6 Every star and every planet, every creature, high and low, come and praise the king of heaven by whatever name you know. [Refrain] Topics: Christmas; God--in Jesus Christ His Life, Death, and Glory; God--in Jesus Christ Lord of Creation Languages: English Tune Title: EVERY STAR

Te Deum

Author: Alan Luff. b. 1928 Hymnal: NCP1975 #21 (1975) First Line: You we praise as God Topics: Praise and Thanksgiving; Canticles Languages: English Tune Title: [You we praise as God]

Father, we thank you

Author: Caryl Mickem (b. 1925) Hymnal: NCP1975 #22 (1975) Meter: 5.8.8.5.5 Topics: Praise and Thanksgiving; God--the Father Creator; God--the Father Love and Purpose Languages: English Tune Title: ALL KINDS OF LIGHT

Fire is lighting torch and lamp at night

Author: John B. Geyer (b. 1932) Hymnal: NCP1975 #23 (1975) Lyrics: 1 Fire is lighting torch and lamp at night, fire outbursts into power and light. Come, O God, Creator, Spirit, now, fill all our lives with your fire. 2 Wind is battering waves of sea on land; wind is grinding the rocks to sand. Come, O God, Creator, Spirit, now, fill all the world with your power. 3 Water gushes down the cleft of space, living water and spring of grace. Come, O God, Creator, Spirit, now, grant us your life and your light. Topics: Invocation; God--Holy Spirit Languages: English Tune Title: WESTHOLME