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We Thank You for Music

Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Hymnal: The Song Lingers On #21 (2003) Meter: 11.11.11.11 Topics: Music Role of music in worship First Line: We thank you for music inviting us here Lyrics: We thank you for music inviting us here,assuring us, God, that your presence is nearas we come together in this holy place,in search of your blessing, your peace, and your grace.We thank you for instruments, played with great care,and choirs that lead us in songs and in prayer;for all who make music, and practice their artwith patience and joy, as a gift from the heart. We thank you for voices that burst into song,uplifting our spirits when life has gone wrong,reminding us, God, on the darkest of days,we still have good reason to offer our praise.We thank you for hymns that allow us to bringthe needs of our heart to you, God, as we sing;these words set to music composed with great skillencourage us, challenge us, strengthen our will.When worship has ended, and everyone's gone,the room may be silent, the song lingers onin words we remember, in tunes we still hum,in faith that affirms, God, the life yet to come. Scripture: Philippians 1:2 Tune Title: GREENSBORO

For the music of creation

Author: Shirley Murray Hymnal: Alleluia Aotearoa #41 (1999) Topics: Arts/Music Languages: English Tune Title: [For the music of creation]

Strike Up the Music!

Hymnal: Psalms for All Seasons #81B (2012) Topics: Music and Musicians; Musical Instruments Lyrics: Refrain: Strike up the music! Let the cymbals ring! Play the flute and trumpet! Blow, blow the tuba! Beat the tambourine! Sing our praise to God! Hear my voice. Hear my voice. [Refrain] Scripture: Psalm 81 Tune Title: [Strike up the music]

Fill the Earth with Music

Author: R. G. Huff Hymnal: Celebrating Grace Hymnal #417 (2010) Meter: 6.5.6.5 D with refrain Topics: Music Languages: English Tune Title: WYE VALLEY

When in Our Music God Is Glorified

Author: Fred Pratt Green Hymnal: Voices United #533 (1996) Meter: 10.10.10 with refrain Topics: The Church at Worship Special Days, Seasons, Occasions: Praise of God through Music; Music and Singing; Service Music Sending Forth/Commissioning Lyrics: 1 When, in our music, God is glorified, and adoration leaves no room for pride, it is as though the whole creation cried Hallelujah! 2 How often, making music, we have found a new dimension in the world of sound, as worship moved us to a more profound Hallelujah! 3 So has the church in liturgy and song, in faith and love, through centuries of wrong, borne witness to the truth in every tongue, Hallelujah! 4 And did not Jesus sing a psalm that night when utmost evil strove against the light? Then let us sing, for whom he won the fight: Hallelujah! 5 Let every instrument be tuned for praise! Let all rejoice who have a voice to raise! And may God give us faith to sing always Hallelujah! Tune Title: ENGELBERG

For the Music of Creation

Author: Shirley Erena Murray Hymnal: Voices United #535 (1996) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: The Church at Worship Special Days, Seasons, Occasions: Praise of God through Music; Music and Singing Lyrics: 1 For the music of creation, for the song your Spirit sings, for your sound’s divine expression, burst of joy in living things: God, our God, the world’s composer, hear us, echoes of your voice; music is your art, your glory; let the human heart rejoice! 2 Psalms and symphonies exalt you, drum and trumpet, string and reed, simple melodies acclaim you, tunes that rise from deepest need, hymns of longing and belonging, carols from a cheerful throat, lilt of lullaby and love song catching heaven in a note. 3 All the voices of the ages in transcendent chorus meet, worship lifting up the senses, hands that praise, and dancing feet; over discord and division music speaks your joy and peace, harmony of earth and heaven, song of God that cannot cease! Languages: English Tune Title: RUSTINGTON

Over My Head

Hymnal: Voices Together #594 (2020) Meter: Irregular Topics: Music First Line: Oh, when the world is silent Refrain First Line: Over my head, I hear music in the air Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:29-33 Tune Title: OVER MY HEAD

When in Our Music

Author: Fred Pratt Green, 1903-2000 Hymnal: Journeysongs (2nd ed.) #624 (2003) Meter: 10.10.10 with alleluias Topics: Music Ministry; Music Ministry; Music Ministry First Line: When in our music God is glorified Lyrics: 1 When in our music God is glorified, And adoration leaves no room for pride, It is as though the whole creation cried Alleluia! 2 How often, making music, we have found A new dimension in the world of sound, As worship moves us to a more profound Alleluia! 3 So has the Church, in liturgy and song, In faith and love through centuries of wrong, Borne witness to the truth in every tongue, Alleluia! 4 And did not Jesus sing a psalm that night When utmost evil strove against the light? Then let us sing, for whom he won the fight, Alleluia! 5 Let ev'ry instrument be tuned for praise! Let all rejoice who have a voice to raise! And may God give us faith to sing always Alleluia! Scripture: 1 Chronicles 15:16-24 Languages: English Tune Title: ENGLELBERG

When Words Alone Cannot Express

Author: John Thornburg Hymnal: Worship and Song #3012 (2011) Meter: 8.8.3.4.8.8 with refrain Topics: Musical Instruments; Service Music Confession; Service Music Offertory; Musical Instruments; Service Music Confession; Service Music Offertory Scripture: Psalm 105:1-3 Languages: English Tune Title: LASST UNS ERFREUEN

God Calls Us to Worship

Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Hymnal: The Song Lingers On #1 (2003) Meter: 11.11.11.11 Topics: Music Music ministry First Line: God calls us to worship with glorious sounds Lyrics: God calls us to worship with glorious soundsof music declaring that here love is found;in songs of the faithful and tunes that we play,God's presence is made known among us today.Refrain:Sing praise that, in music, God gives us a voice,and calls us to worship, give thanks, and rejoice!Sing praise for the music that's chosen with carethat we may express our deep feelings in prayer,for psalms, hymns, and anthems that help us move onfrom tears of lament to a joyful new song.Refrain:Sing praise now for music that gives us a voiceto tell of God's goodness, give thanks, and rejoice.Sing praise for directors who work hard and longto help us discover our own gifts for song,who nurture and teach us and set us afireto sing from the pew or a place in the choir.Refrain:Sing praise now for music that gives us a voiceto tell of God's goodness, give thanks, and rejoice.Sing praise for musicians who walk at our side,our friends and companions, who ever providenew reasons to sing and to offer our praise,and lead us in serving God, now and always.Refrain:Sing praise now for music that gives us a voiceto tell of God's goodness, give thanks, and rejoice. Scripture: Colossians 3:16-17 Tune Title: KAPELLMEISTER