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As a mother for her children

Author: Tom Colvin Hymnal: LUW1997 #17 (1997) Refrain First Line: Caring Father, loving Mother Lyrics: 1 As a mother for her children, so your comfort you bestow. In your arms, with love, you hold us as in strength and health we grow. Refrain: Caring Father, loving Mother, gracious Spirit, God the Holy One, we can know you in Lord Yesu your divinely human Son. 2 Father, constant in your caring, all our needs you satisfy, for your love is like a river that will never, never dry. [Refrain] 3 Gracious Spirit, who empowers us, who engages us to serve, give us courage, give us wisdom, peace and health in us preserve. [Refrain] 4 One and only God, eternal, happy those who trust in you. Through the life and love of Yesu, always keep us near to you. [Refrain] Topics: Faith Teaching Songs Languages: English Tune Title: NETTLETON

Awake, there! arise

Author: Tom Colvin Hymnal: LUW1997 #1 (1997) First Line: Awake, there! arise, there! Lyrics: 1 Awake, there! arise, there! awake from sleep now. Arise, friends! Our God will the new day hallow. 2 Let's worship, let's worship our God, our Maker; sincerely, sincerely, let's pray together. 3 In thanking and praising our gracious Savior, be joyful, be joyful, and sing together. 4 Christ calls us, Christ calls us, to join together, united in caring for one another. 5 The day dawns, the day dawns, the sun in rising, arise, friend, and sing now, our Saviour praising. Topics: African Praise and Prayer Songs Languages: English Tune Title: NYOHENE

Be merciful to us, dear God

Author: Tom Colvin Hymnal: LUW1997 #19 (1997) First Line: Be merciful to us, dear God Lyrics: 1 Be merciful to us, dear God, when we are under fierce attack, we fear that we'll be overcome, unless you grant the strength we lack. 2 You see how troubled we have been, you keep a record of each tear. But we believe that you, dear God, can make the darkest future clear. 3 Though foes may persecute us here, mere human kind we should not fear. For you guard us with loving care and keep your promise to be near. 4 We trust that you are on our side, the God whose promises we praise. So now we need not fear our foes, for you'll protect us all our days. Topics: Solidarity in Suffering Scripture: Psalm 56 Languages: English Tune Title: OLD 100th

Beat the drums of welcome

Author: Tom Colvin Hymnal: LUW1997 #3 (1997) Refrain First Line: Christ brings freedom, Christ makes peace Lyrics: (Leader) 1 Beat the drums of welcome for the Monarch at the gate, calling us all to unite God's world recreate. Refrain (All): Christ brings freedom, Christ makes peace, with justice for us all, our Savior's come; Yesu, Yesu, Aleluya. 2 Now at last, Yesu saves all God's people from their pains; those oppressed receive the power to throw away their chains. [Refrain] 3 Captives gain their liberty, the blind receive their sight; now's their time to be set free, as darkness turns to light. [Refrain] 4 Happy are the towns and lands whose people praises bring; happy hearts and happy homes to God a welcome sing. [Refrain] Topics: African Praise and Prayer Songs Languages: English; Latin Tune Title: ZAKARIA

Behold the holy Lamb of God

Author: Charles Chinula, 1885-1970; Helen Taylor; Tom Colvin Hymnal: LUW1997 #18 (1997) Lyrics: 1 Behold the holy Lamb of God. Yesu, the one who lifts for us a heavy load. Holy, Lamb of God, raised high on the cross to bear for us the pain and loss. 2 In silent grief and dignity he takes the cross and walks that road to set us free. Holy, Lamb of God, raised high on the cross to bear for us the pain and loss. 3 And there outside the city wall, high on the cross, they nail the one who saves us all. Holy, Lamb of God, raised high on the cross to bear for us the pain and loss. 4 But listen to his heartfelt cry, "My God, my God, now will you leave me here to die?" Holy, Lamb of God, raised high on the cross to bear for us the pain and loss. 5 Yesu while dying on that tree, forgives our folly and our sins and sets us free. Holy, Lamb of God, raised high on the cross to bear for us the pain and loss. Topics: Solidarity in Suffering Languages: English Tune Title: MWANA MWERERE

Bless the Lord, O my soul

Author: Peter Thole; Helen Taylor; Tom Colvin Hymnal: LUW1997 #2 (1997) Lyrics: 1 Bless the Lord, O my soul, bless the Lord, O my soul, with my life and all my powers I shall praise God's holy name. Refrain: Bless the Lord, bless the Lord O, O, O my soul, all my being praise the Lord! 2 Bless the Lord, heart and soul, bless the Lord, don't forget that the Lord is full of kindness, God's great love will never fail. [Refrain] 3 God forgives all our sins, full of love is our Lord, And God gives us health and wholeness saving us from every ill. [Refrain] 4 God keeps us from the grave by such care day by day, and with grace and loving kindness cares for us in every way. [Refrain] 5 Bless the Lord who has filled all our days with good things. Raised with new life, we shall remain like the eagle, young and strong. [Refrain] Topics: African Praise and Prayer Songs Languages: English Tune Title: CHINDIKA MZIMU

Chiuta is our sure defense

Author: TomColvin Hymnal: LUW1997 #20 (1997) Refrain First Line: Chiuta is our strength and shelter Lyrics: 1 Chiuta is our sure defense, in whom it's safe to put our trust each day. See how the wicked cheat the poor and plot to kill those standing in their way. Refrain: Chiuta is our strength and shelter, our certain help in time of fear. Though storms may rage and earth be shaken, we stay protected in God's care. 2 Chiuta laughs at wicked folk whose pride will burst and selfish plotting cease. The humble will possess the land and will enjoy prosperity and peace. [Refrain] 3 So do not fear, be patient still; our God will act, God's way will be made clear. Trust that our God will help us soon; Chiuta's love will drive out all our fear. [Refrain] Topics: Solidarity in Suffering Scripture: Psalm 37 Languages: English Tune Title: LINGU LITHU

Christ Yesu was born (Odi, odi)

Author: Tom Colvin Hymnal: LUW1997 #14 (1997) First Line: Christ Yesu was born at a Bethlehem inn Refrain First Line: Odi, odi, a neighbor is here Lyrics: 1 Christ Yesu was born at a Bethlehem inn where Mary and Joseph had begged to get in; for birthplace a stable was all they could find, though Yesu was God's gift to all humankind. Refrain: "Odi, odi, a neighbor is here, Odi, odi, will you welcome me there? "Odi, odi, I stand here and wait. Odi, odi, will you open your gate?" 2 He comes as a neighbor who asks for our aid, he comes in disguise that he may us persuade. He comes to us early or come to us late, but humbly he waits as he cries at our gate, [Refrain] 3 He comes as a servant to each tribe and race and shows us the way for us all to embrace. He offers his friendship to rich and to poor, and calls to us all as he stands at our door. [Refrain] 4 He comes as a brother, he comes as a friend, he comes all our hatred and warfare to end. He comes to unite and he comes to restore, and ever so gently he calls at our door. [Refrain] 5 Yesu you're welcome, the door's open wide, we beg you to enter and with us abide. Your love in our heart and your smile on our face, we'll see you in neighbors who stand in your place. Odini, Odini, our neighbors out there, Odini, Odini, we will welcome you here. Odini, Odini, please enter, don't wait, Odini, Odini, we have opened our gate. Topics: Faith Teaching Songs Languages: English Tune Title: MAGOMERO

Come, let us seek our God's protection

Author: Tom Colvin Hymnal: LUW1997 #21 (1997) Lyrics: 1 Come, let us seek our God's protection, Yesu sets us free to love and serve, Yesu sets us free. 2 Our foes are gathered all around us, Yesu sets us free to love and serve, Yesu sets us free. 3 See fear, despair and guilt enslave us, Yesu sets us free to love and serve, Yesu sets us free. 4 Our eyes are tired from too much weeping, Yesu sets us free to love and serve, Yesu sets us free. 5 God knows our suffering, sees our trouble, Yesu sets us free to love and serve, Yesu sets us free. 6 God is our refuge and defender, Yesu sets us free to love and serve, Yesu sets us free. 7 How wonderful God's constant love is, Yesu sets us free to love and serve, Yesu sets us free. 8 Our God unites us as one people, Yesu sets us free to love and serve, Yesu sets us free. 9 Let's dance and sing to God our Savior, Yesu sets us free to love and serve, Yesu sets us free. 10 And shout for joy with all God's children, Yesu sets us free to love and serve, Yesu sets us free. 11 Haleluya, yes, haleluya, Yesu sets us free to love and serve, Yesu sets us free. Topics: Solidarity in Suffering Languages: English Tune Title: CHILEMA

Come, let us walk this road together

Author: Tom Colvin Hymnal: LUW1997 #27 (1997) Refrain First Line: Spirit of Yesu, Spirit of love Lyrics: 1 Come, let us walk this road together, firm steps declaring our trust today. God walks before us and among us, guiding our steps along the way. Refrain: Spirit of Yesu, Spirit of love; help us your purpose to comprehend. Spirit of Yesu, Spirit of love; Keep us your own, our Spirit-Friend. 2 Come, let us share our neighbor's sorrow, lighten the load laid upon our friend. Great burdens shared are made much lighter, mountains, tho' high, we can ascend. [Refrain] 3 Come, let us share our joys and gladness, helping each other to travel on. Around us light grows ever brighter, God never leaves us all alone. [Refrain] 4 Our God is full of love and mercy, and can be trusted to lead us on. Now we proclaim our faith together, Christ's pain and death our battle won. [Refrain] Topics: Songs of Transformation Languages: English Tune Title: CHIBANZI