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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

Crowds followed Yesu

Author: Tom Colvin Hymnal: LUW1997 #10 (1997) First Line: Crowds followed Yesu to the hills Lyrics: 1 Crowds followed Yesu to the hills, his deeds they did recall. At evening Yesu asked his friends, "How can we feed them all?" 2 "These loaves and fish are all we have, enough for just a few. So send them off to beg or buy, there's nothing we can do." 3 Bur Yesu so arranged the crowds that everyone took part. He shared with them God's way of love and opened every heart. 4 By miracle there was enough, the food for all was there, when Yesu bound them all as one, and taught them how to share. 5 We're all to blame that many starve and more are left to die. In Christ we're called to heal the world and hungry satisfy. 6 With Yesu's lead, we'll learn to share, and build our world anew. Its wealth and food will be for all, and not or just a few. Topics: Faith Teaching Songs Languages: English Tune Title: CHAKUDYA

Everyone's rejoicing

Author: Tom Colvin Hymnal: LUW1997 #4 (1997) Lyrics: 1 Everyone's rejoicing, everyone is singing, praises to Chiuta*, alleluya. Refrain: Amen, alleluya, amen, alleluya, amen, alleluya, alleluya. 2 Chiuta our maker is the world's creator. For Chiuta drums beat alleluya. [Refrain] 3 Chiuta sent Yesu, chains and fetters breaking, blessed freedom giving, alleluya. [Refrain] 4 Dearly Yesu loves us, sets his heart upon us, leads us to Chiuta, alleluya. [Refrain] 5 Peace with justice making is the kind of loving called for by Chiuta, alleluya. [Refrain] 6 Come, Chiuta's people, come, we are together, one in Ysu singing alleluya. [Refrain] *Chiuta (chee-oo-ta) is one name for God in Malawi. Topics: African Praise and Prayer Songs Languages: English Tune Title: M 'MWIMBIRE CHIUTA

Gift of God to humankind

Author: Tom Colvin Hymnal: LUW1997 #9 (1997) Lyrics: 1 (Yesu) Gift of God to humankind, came to set all people free. 2 (Human) Yesu, perfect child of God, is like us in all but sin. 3 (Godly) Grace of God in Yesu see, rich in God's humanity. 4 (Yesu) Yesu shares our hopes and joys, all our pains and poverty. 5 (Living) In Yesu there's love for all, love of God and neighbor too. 6 (Helper) Yesu gives the burdened rest; anxious ones, security. 7 (Teacher) Yesu helps us all to learn Wisdom's own simplicity. 8 (Brother) Yesu's loving grace and power bind us in one family. 9 (Savior) Comes to save and not condemn; lifts us up and sets us free. 10 (Our God) Now we give ourselves again, keep us yours eternally. 11 (Yesu) Alelaleluuya, allealeluuya. Topics: Faith Teaching Songs Languages: English Tune Title: HARARE

Glorious light has dawned

Author: C. C. Chinula; Tom Colvin Hymnal: LUW1997 #5 (1997) First Line: Glorious light has dawned for us Refrain First Line: Christ is light, Christ is joy Lyrics: 1 Glorious light has dawned for us for us and shadows here have flown away. Now to us who walked in darkness Christ our Savior shines today. Refrain: Christ is light, Christ is joy, to Christ we sing. Savior Christ, set us free praise we bring. 2 In that darkness we were lonely, fearful, powerless and afraid. Doubt besieged us, blamed us, held us, while our hearts for freedom prayed. [Refrain] 3 Christ, you broke oppression's bondage, freedom gives us hopes of peace. Christ is in us, Christ beside us light and joy that will not cease. [Refrain] Topics: African Praise and Prayer Songs Languages: English Tune Title: KUUNIKA

God grant that we may be transformed

Author: Tom Colvin Hymnal: LUW1997 #26 (1997) Lyrics: 1 God grant that we may be transformed, united all in one. A new community of love, by whom your will be done. 2 Release us from the power of pride, from selfishness us free. Bring us to that new life in Christ, of sharing willingly. 3 We'll sing together from our hearts, with joy made clear to all. We trust that as we walk with you you'll lift us when we fall. 4 This wisdom, hidden from the rich, is good news to the poor; God counts our wealth by how we share, not by how much we store. 5 Transform us all dear God we pray, and make your church be one, a sharing, loving fellowship, by whom your work is done. Topics: Songs of Transformation Languages: English Tune Title: TRANSFORMATION

God sends us the spirit

Author: Tom Colvin Hymnal: LUW1997 #28 (1997) First Line: God sends us the Spirit to befriend and help us Refrain First Line: Spirit of our Maker, Spirit-friend Lyrics: 1 God sends us the Spirit to befriend and help us, recreate and guide us, Spirit-friend. Spirit who enlivens, sanctifies, enlightens, sets us free, is now our Spirit-friend. Refrain: Spirit of our Maker, Spirit-friend, Spirit of our Savior, Spirit-friend. Spirit of God's people, Spirit-friend. 2 Darkened roads are clearer, heavy burdens lighter, when we're walking with our Spirit-friend. Now we need not fear the powers of the darkness none can overcome our Spirit-friend. [Refrain] 4 Now we are God's people, bonded by your presence, agents of your purpose, Spirit-friend. Lead us forward ever, slipping backward never, to your remade world, our Spirit-friend. [Refrain] Topics: Songs of Transformation Languages: English Tune Title: NATOMAH

God, we pray in your sight

Author: Peter Thole; Helen Taylor; Tom Colvin Hymnal: LUW1997 #6 (1997) First Line: God, we pray, here in your sight Lyrics: 1 God, we pray, here in your sight, that our lives will be put right, In your loving-kindness, hear our prayer, in your loving-kindness, hear our prayer. 2 You have been helper and guide, all our needs you have supplied, In your loving-kindness, hear our prayer, in your loving-kindness, hear our prayer. 3 All our life, throughout each day, your strong hand guarded our way, In your loving-kindness, hear our prayer, in your loving-kindness, hear our prayer. 4 See us here, lost without you; bring us hoe, Savior Yesu, In your loving-kindness, hear our prayer, in your loving-kindness, hear our prayer. 5 Gracious God, help us to stay, by your side, now and alway, In your loving-kindness, hear our prayer, in your loving-kindness, hear our prayer. Topics: African Praise and Prayer Songs Languages: English Tune Title: CHIUTA MUKUMANYA

God's home is here

Author: Tom Colvin Hymnal: LUW1997 #29 (1997) First Line: God's home is here with humankind Lyrics: 1 God's home is here with humankind, for heaven broke out on earth when Yesu, born a little child, ennobled human birth. 2 With eyes of faith we see beyond the cruelty, death and pain. We see that Christ, once slain by sin, is here alive again. 3 Alive again and with us all, Christ leads to victory. Through Christ we know that God is here, in darkness, light we see. 4 So do not fear the tyrants' power nor think that God might fail. God's home is here this very hour, and goodness will prevail. Topics: Songs of Transformation Languages: English Tune Title: ST. ANDREW

Great Chiuta

Author: Tom Colvin; E. Chavura, d. 1940? Hymnal: LUW1997 #11 (1997) Lyrics: 1 Great Chiuta Gracious God who loves us all, gracious God who loves us all. 2 Mary's baby Gift of love to us from God, gift of love to us from God. 3 Christ was born Christ was born in Bethlehem, Christ was born in Bethlehem. 4 Welcome, Yesu Was the angels' joyful song, was the angels' joyful song. 5 Let us all sing Christ our Savior's born for us, Christ our Savior's born for us. 6 Liberation Christ was born to set us free, Christ was born to set us free. 7 Our peacemaker Bringing peace to humankind, bringing peace to humankind. 8 Savior Yesu Shows the Way of Life to us, shows the Way of Life to us. 9 Alleluya Praise the Babe of Bethlehem, praise the Babe of Bethlehem. Topics: Faith Teaching Songs Languages: English Tune Title: ALELUYA CHIUTA

He must die

Author: Tom Colvin Hymnal: LUW1997 #16 (1997) First Line: "He must die or all will perish" Lyrics: 1 "He must die or all will perish," jealous priests planned secretly; weak-kneed Pilate found him guilty, crucified him on a tree. 2 Jesu's mortal days were ended, Israel's hope seemed unfulfilled; back to life Christ cam triumphant, for God's love they had not killed. 3 Christ lives still so none need perish is the glory of our song; death and evil, our own doing, God in Christ has overcome. 4 Yesu's love in us will flourish when, by faith, we live Christ's way; we need never fear nor falter, for Christ walks with us each day. 5 Savior Yesu is now living, God with us eternally; tell the whole world, shout the good news, love has won the victory. Topics: Faith Teaching Songs Languages: English Tune Title: NJIRA YA CHIKONDI

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