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God, Who Stretched the Spangled Heavens

Author: Catherine Cameron, b. 1927 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 45 hymnals Topics: Challenge of Gospel Lyrics: 1 God, who stretched the spangled heavens Infinite in time and place, Flung the suns in burning radiance Through the silent fields of space; We, your children, in your likeness, Share inventive pow'rs with you; Great Creator, still creating, Show us what we yet may do. 2 Proudly rise our modern cities, Stately buildings, row on row; Yet their windows, blank, unfeeling, Stare on canyoned streets below, Where the lonely drift unnoticed In the city's ebb and flow, Lost to purpose and to meaning, Scarcely caring where they go. 3 We have ventured worlds undreamed of Since the childhood of our race; Known the ecstasy of winging Through untraveled realms of space; Probed the secrets of the atom, Yielding unimagined pow'r, Facing us with life's destruction Or our most triumphant hour. 4 As each far horizon beckons, May it challenge us anew, Children of creative purpose, Serving others, honoring you. May our dreams prove rich with promise, Each endeavor, well begun: Great Creator, give us guidance Till our goals and yours are one. Scripture: Genesis 1 Used With Tune: HOLY MANNA

God Is Here! As We His People

Author: Fred Pratt Green, 1903-2000 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 47 hymnals Topics: Challenge of Gospel Lyrics: 1 God is here! As we his people Meet to offer praise and prayer, May we find in fuller measure What it is in Christ we share: Here, as in the world around us, All our varied skills and arts Wait the coming of his Spirit Into open minds and hearts. 2 Here are symbols to remind us Of our lifelong need of grace; Here are table, font and pulpit, Here the cross has central place: Here in honesty of preaching, Here in silence as in speech, Here in newness and renewal God the Spirit comes to each. 3 Here our children find a welcome In the Shepherd's flock and fold; Here, as bread and wine are taken, Christ sustains us as of old: Here the servants of the Servant Seek in worship to explore What it means in daily living To believe and to adore. 4 Lord of all, of church and kingdom, In an age of change and doubt, Keep us faithful to the gospel, Help us work your purpose out: Here, in this day's dedication, All we have to give, receive; We who cannot live without you, We adore you! We believe! Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:27-31 Used With Tune: ABBOT'S LEIGH

God, Whose Purpose Is to Kindle

Author: David E. Trueblood, b. 1900 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 18 hymnals Topics: Challenge of Gospel Scripture: Luke 12:49-50 Used With Tune: HOLY MANNA

As a Fire Is Meant for Burning (Como un Fuego Brilla y Quema)

Author: Ruth Duck, b. 1947; Georgina Pando-Connolly, b. 1946 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 18 hymnals Topics: Challenge of Gospel Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16 Used With Tune: BEACH SPRING

The Kingdom of God

Author: Bryn A. Rees, b. 1911 Meter: 10.10.11.11 Appears in 23 hymnals Topics: Challenge of Gospel First Line: The kingdom of God is justice and joy Scripture: Matthew 22:1-10 Used With Tune: LAUDATE DOMINUM

Lord, When You Came (Pescador de Hombres)

Author: Cesáreo Gabaráin; Willard Francis Jabusch, b. 1930 Appears in 50 hymnals Topics: Challenge of Gospel First Line: Lord, when you came to the seashore (Tú has venido a la orilla) Refrain First Line: O Lord, in my eyes you are gazing (Señor me has mirado a los ojos) Scripture: John 1:35-42 Used With Tune: [Tú has venido a la orilla]

Cast Down, O God, the Idols

Author: Herman G. Stuempfle, Jr., 1923-2007 Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 4 hymnals Topics: Challenge of Gospel Scripture: Exodus 32:1-6 Used With Tune: PASSION CHORALE

O Breathe on Me, O Breath of God

Author: Edwin Hatch, 1835-1889 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 338 hymnals Topics: Challenge of Gospel Scripture: Psalm 104:29-30 Used With Tune: ST. COLUMBA

Tree of Life

Author: Marty Haugen, b. 1950 Meter: 8.7.8.7.7 Appears in 14 hymnals Topics: Challenge of Gospel First Line: Tree of Life and awesome myst'ry Scripture: John 4:4-42 Used With Tune: THOMAS

The Summons

Author: John L. Bell, 1949- Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.7.7.6 Appears in 42 hymnals Topics: Challenge of Gospel First Line: Will you come and follow Me Scripture: Mark 8:34 Used With Tune: KELVINGROVE

I Danced in the Morning

Author: Sydney Carter, 1915-2004 Meter: Irregular Appears in 52 hymnals Topics: Challenge of Gospel First Line: I danced in the morning when the world was begun Refrain First Line: Dance then wherever you may be Lyrics: 1 I danced in the morning when the world was begun, And I danced in the moon and the stars and the sun, And I came down from heaven and I danced on the earth; At Bethlehem I had my birth. Refrain: Dance then wherever you may be; I am the Lord of the Dance, said he, And I'll lead you all, wherever you may be, And I'll lead you all in the Dance, said he. 2 I danced for the scribe and the pharisee, But they would not dance, and they wouldn't follow me; I danced for the fishermen, for James and John; They came with me and the dance went on. [Refrain] 3 I danced on the Sabbath and I cured the lame: The holy people said it was a shame. They whipped and they stripped and they hung me high, And left me there on a Cross to die. [Refrain] 4 I danced on a Friday when the sky turned black; It's hard to dance with the devil on your back. They buried my body and they thought I'd gone; But I am the dance and I still go on. [Refrain] 5 They cut me down and I leapt up high; I am the life that'll never, never die; I'll live in you if you'll live in me: I am the Lord of the Dance, said he. [Refrain] Scripture: John 19:36-42 Used With Tune: LORD OF THE DANCE

"Are Ye Able," Said the Master

Author: Earl Marlatt, 1892-1975 Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 89 hymnals Topics: Challenge of Gospel First Line: "Are ye able," said the Msater Refrain First Line: Lord, we are able Lyrics: 1 "Are ye able," said the Master, "To be crucified with me?" "Yea," the sturdy dreamers answered, "To the death we follow Thee." Refrain: Lord, we are able. Our spirits are Thine. Remold them, make us, like Thee, divine. Thy guiding radiance above us shall be a beacon to God, to love, and loyalty. 2 Are ye able to remember, When a thief lifts up his eyes, That his pardoned soul is worthy Of a place in paradise? [Refrain] 3 Are ye able when the shadows Close around you with the sod, To believe that spirit triumphs, To commend your soul to God? [Refrain] 4 Are ye able? Still the Master Whispers down eternity, And heroic spirits answer, Now as then in Galilee. [Refrain] Scripture: Matthew 16:24 Used With Tune: BEACON HILL

Star-Child

Author: Shirley Erena Murray, b. 1931 Meter: 4.5.4.5 with refrain Appears in 14 hymnals Topics: Challenge of Gospel First Line: Star-Child, earth-Child Refrain First Line: This year, this year Scripture: Matthew 2:2 Used With Tune: NOAH'S SONG

When We Are Living (Pues Si Vivimos)

Author: Roberto Escamilla, 1931-; Ronald F. Krisman, 1946- Meter: Irregular Appears in 34 hymnals Topics: Challenge of Gospel First Line: When we are living, we are in Christ Jesus (Pues si vivimos, para Él vevimos) Scripture: Romans 14:8 Used With Tune: SOMOS DEL SEÑOR Text Sources: St. 1 Traditional Spanish

Epiphany Carol

Author: Francis Patrick O'Brien, b.1958 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 4 hymnals Topics: Challenge of Gospel First Line: Ev'ry nation sees the glory Used With Tune: HOLY MANNA

Good News

Author: Howard S. Olson, 1922-2010 Appears in 7 hymnals Topics: Challenge of Gospel First Line: When Jesus worked here on earth Refrain First Line: To bring good news to the needy Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-4 Used With Tune: [When Jesus worked here on earth]

Before the Cross of Jesus

Author: Ferdinand Q. Blanchard, 1876-1968 Meter: 7.6.8.6.7.6.8.6 Appears in 12 hymnals Topics: Challenge of Gospel Lyrics: 1 Before the cross of Jesus Our lives are judged today; The meaning of our eager strife Is tested by His Way. Across our restless living The light streams from His cross, And by its clear, revealing beams We measure gain and loss. 2 The hopes that lead us onward, The fears that hold us back, Our will to dare great things for God, The courage that we lack, The faith we keep in goodness, Our love, as low or pure - On all, the judgment of the cross Falls steady, clear, and sure. 3 Yet humbly, in our striving, O God, we face its test. We crave the pow'r to do Thy will With Him who did it best. On us let now the healing Of His great Spirit fall, And make us brave and full of joy To answer to His call. Scripture: Revelation 14:4-6 Used With Tune: ST. CHRISTOPHER

God Made from One Blood

Author: Thomas H. Troeger, b. 1945 Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 11 hymnals Topics: Challenge of Gospel First Line: God made from one blood all the fam'lies of earth Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16 Used With Tune: FOUNDATION

Jesus, Tempted in the Desert

Author: Herman G. Stuempfle, Jr., 1923-2007 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 14 hymnals Topics: Challenge of Gospel Scripture: Luke 4:1-13 Used With Tune: EBENEZER

Pan de Vida

Author: Bob Hurd, b.1950; Pia Moriarty, b.1948 Appears in 16 hymnals Topics: Challenge of Gospel First Line: We are the dwelling of God Refrain First Line: Pan de Vida, cuerpo del Señor (Bread of Life, body of he Lord) Scripture: John 13:13-14 Used With Tune: [We are the dwelling of God]

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