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In the Desert, on God's Mountain
Author: Susan Palo Cherwien Hymnal: Worship and Song #3029 (2011) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Topics: Biblical Narrative; Biblical Narrative First Line: In the desert, on God's mountian Scripture: Exodus 3:1-6 Languages: English Tune Title: LAUDA ANIMA
In the Desert, on God's Mountain
Down by the Jordan
Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Hymnal: Worship and Song #3045 (2011) Meter: 14.14.4.7.8 Topics: Biblical Narrative; Biblical Narrative First Line: Down by the Jordan, a prophet named John was baptizing Scripture: Matthew 3 Languages: English Tune Title: LOBE DEN HERREN
Down by the Jordan
God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen
Hymnal: Worship and Song #3052 (2011) Meter: Irregular with refrain Topics: Biblical Narrative; Biblical Narrative Refrain First Line: O tidings of comfort and joy Lyrics: 1 God rest you merry, gentlemen,
let nothing you dismay,
for Jesus Christ our Savior
was born upon this day,
to save us all from Satan's power
when we were gone astray.
Refrain:
O tidings of comfort and joy,
comfort and joy;
O tidings of comfort and joy.
2 In Bethlehem in Judah
this blessed babe was born,
and laid within a manger
upon this blessed morn:
for which his mother Mary
did nothing take in scorn. [Refrain]
3 From God our heavenly Father
a blessed angel came,
and unto certain shepherds
brought tidings of the same,
how that in Bethlehem was born
the Son of God by name. [Refrain]
4 The shepherds at those tidings
rejoiced much in mind,
and left their flocks a-feeding
in tempest, storm, and wind,
and went to Bethlehem straightway,
the blessed babe to find. [Refrain]
5 Now to the Lord sing praises,
all you within this place,
and with true love and brotherhood
each other now embrace;
this holy tide of Christmas
all others doth deface. [Refrain] Scripture: Luke 2:8-13 Languages: English Tune Title: GOD REST YOU MERRY
God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen
Gentle Mary Laid Her Child
Author: Joseph Simpson Cook Hymnal: Voices United #46 (1996) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Biblical Narrative Lyrics: 1 Gentle Mary laid her child
lowly in a manger;
there he lay, the undefiled,
to the world a stranger.
Such a Babe in such a place,
can he be the Saviour?
Ask the saved of all the race
who have found his favour.
2 Angels sang about his birth,
wise Men sought and found him;
heaven’s star shone brightly forth,
glory all around him.
Shepherds saw the wondrous sight,
heard the angels singing;
all the plains were lit that night,
all the hills were ringing.
3 Gentle Mary laid her child
lowly in a manger;
he is still the undefiled,
but no more a stranger.
Son of God of humble birth,
beautiful the story;
praise his name in all the earth;
hail the King of glory! Languages: English Tune Title: GENTLE MARY
Gentle Mary Laid Her Child
O Sons and Daughters, Let Us Sing
Author: Jean Tisserand; John Mason Neale Hymnal: Voices United #170 (1996) Meter: 8.8.8 with alleluias Topics: Biblical Narrative First Line: O sons and daughters, let us sing! Refrain First Line: Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Lyrics: Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
1 O sons and daughters, let us sing!
The King of heaven, the glorious King,
o'er death and hell rose triumphing.
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
2 That Easter morn, at break of day,
the faithful women went their way
to seek the tomb where Jesus lay:
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
3 An angel clad in white they see,
who sat and spoke unto the three,
"Your Lord doth go to Galilee."
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
4 That night the apostles met in fear;
amidst them came their Lord most dear,
and said, "My peace be on all here."
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
5 So, on this holy day of days,
with faith in God our voices raise,
in laud and jubilee and praise.
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
[Additional verses for the Second Sunday of Easter:]
1 When Thomas first the tidings heard,
how they had seen the risen Lord,
he doubted the disciples' word.
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
2 "My piercèd side, O Thomas, see;
my hands, my feet, I show to thee;
not faithless, but believing be."
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
3 No longer Thomas then denied;
he saw the feet, the hands, the side;
"Thou art my Lord and God," he cried.
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
4 How blest are they who have not seen,
and yet whose faith has constant been,
for they eternal life shall win.
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Languages: English Tune Title: O FILII ET FILIAE
O Sons and Daughters, Let Us Sing
When Jesus the Healer
Author: Peter D. Smith Hymnal: Voices United #358 (1996) Meter: 11.6.11.5 Topics: Biblical Narrative First Line: When Jesus the healer passed through Galilee Lyrics: 1 When Jesus the healer passed through Galilee,
Heal us, heal us today!
the deaf came to hear and the blind came to see.
Heal us, Lord Jesus!
2 A paralyzed man was let down through a roof.
Heal us, heal us today!
His sins were forgiven, his walking the proof.
Heal us, Lord Jesus!
3 The death of his daughter caused Jairus to weep.
Heal us, heal us today!
The Lord took her hand, and he raised her from sleep.
Heal us, Lord Jesus!
4 When blind Bartimaeus cried out to the Lord,
Heal us, heal us today!
his faith made him whole and his sight was restored.
Heal us, Lord Jesus!
5 The lepers were healed and the demons cast out.
Heal us, heal us today!
A bent woman straightened to laugh and to shout.
Heal us, Lord Jesus!
6 The twelve were commissioned and sent out in twos,
Heal us, heal us today!
to make the sick whole and to spread the good news.
Heal us, Lord Jesus!
7 There's still so much sickness and suffering today.
Heal us, heal us today!
We gather together for healing and pray:
Heal us, Lord Jesus! Languages: English Tune Title: HEALER
When Jesus the Healer
While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks
Author: Nahum Tate Hymnal: Voices United #75 (1996) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Biblical Narrative First Line: While shepherds watched their flocks by night Lyrics: 1 While shepherds watched their flocks by night
all seated on the ground,
the angel of the Lord came down,
and glory shone around.
2 "Fear not," said he, for mighty dread
had seized their troubled mind;
"glad tidings of great joy I bring
to you and humankind.
3 "To you, in David's town this day
is born of David's line
a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord;
and this shall be the sign:
4 "The heavenly babe you there shall find
to human view displayed,
all meanly wrapped in swathing bands,
and in a manger laid."
5 Thus spake the seraph; and forthwith
appeared a shining throng
of angels praising God, who thus
addressed their joyful song:
6 "All glory be to God on high,
and on earth be peace;
good will to all from highest heaven
begin and never cease." Languages: English Tune Title: WINCHESTER OLD
While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks
Nearer, My God, to Thee ( Mon Dieu, plus près de toi)
Author: Sarah Flower Adams; Charles Châtelanat Hymnal: Voices United #497 (1996) Meter: 6.4.6.4.6.6.6.4 Topics: Biblical Narrative First Line: Nearer, my God, to thee (Mon Dieu, plus près de toi) Lyrics: 1 Nearer, my God, to thee,
nearer to thee!
E'en though it be a cross
that raiseth me,
still all my song shall be,
nearer, my God, to thee;
nearer, my God, to thee,
nearer to thee!
2 Though like the wanderer,
the sun gone down,
darkness be over me,
my rest a stone;
yet in my dreams I'd be
nearer, my God, to thee;
nearer, my God, to thee,
nearer to thee!
3 There let the way appear,
steps unto heaven;
all that thou sendest me,
in mercy given;
angels to beckon me
nearer, my God, to thee;
nearer, my God, to thee,
nearer to thee!
4 Then, with my waking thoughts
bright with thy praise,
out of my stony griefs
Bethel I'll raise;
so by my woes to be
nearer, my God, to thee;
nearer, my God, to thee,
nearer to thee!
5 Or if on joyful wing
cleaving the sky,
sun, moon, and stars forgot,
upward I fly,
still all my song shall be,
nearer, my God, to thee;
nearer, my God, to thee,
nearer to thee!
French:
1 Mon Dieu, plus près de toi,
plus près de toi!
C'est le cri de ma foi:
Plus près de toi!
Dans le jour où l'épreuve
déborde comme un fleuve,
garde-moi près de toi,
plus près de toi!
2 Plus près de toi, Seigneur,
plus près de toi!
Tiens-moi dans ma douleur
tout près de toi,
alors que la souffrance
fait son oeuvre en silence,
toujours plus près de toi,
plus près de toi!
3 Plus près de toi, toujours,
plus près de toi!
Donne-moit ton secourts,
soutiens ma foi!
Que Satan se déchaîne,
ton amour me ramène
toujours plus près de toi,
plus près de toi!
4 Mon Dieu, plus près de toi!
Dans le désert
j'ai vu, plus près de toi,
ton ciel ouvert,
Pèlerin, bon courage!
Ton chant brave l'orage:
Mon Dieu, plus près de toi,
plus près de toi! Languages: English; French Tune Title: EXCELSIOR (BETHANY)
Nearer, My God, to Thee ( Mon Dieu, plus près de toi)
Jesus, Our Brother
Author: Robert Davis Hymnal: Voices United #56 (1996) Meter: Irregular Topics: Biblical Narrative First Line: Jesus, our brother, kind and good Languages: English Tune Title: ORIENTIS PARTIBUS
Jesus, Our Brother
The First Nowell
Hymnal: Voices United #91 (1996) Meter: Irregular with refrain Topics: Biblical Narrative First Line: The first Nowell the angel did say Refrain First Line: Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell Lyrics: 1 The first Nowell the angel did say
was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay,
in fields where they lay a-keeping their sheep
on a cold winter's night that was so deep.
[Refrain:]
Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell,
born is the King of Israel.
2 They looked up and saw a star,
shining in the east beyond them far;
and to the earth it gave great light,
and so it continued both day and night. [Refrain]
3 And by the light of that same star
three wise men came from country far;
to seek for a king was their intent,
and to follow the star wherever it went. [Refrain]
4 This star drew nigh to the northwest,
o'er Bethlehem it took its rest,
and there it did both stop and stay
right over the place where Jesus lay. [Refrain]
5 Then entered in those wise men three
full reverently upon their knee,
and offered there in his presence,
their gold and myrrh and frankincense. [Refrain]
6 Then let us all with one accord
sing praises to our heavenly Lord,
that hath made heaven and earth of nought,
and with his blood our life hath bought. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: THE FIRST NOWELL
The First Nowell
As We Walked Home at Close of Day
Author: The Iona Community Hymnal: Voices United #184 (1996) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Biblical Narrative Languages: English Tune Title: ANGELUS
As We Walked Home at Close of Day
A Prophet-Woman Broke a Jar
Author: Brian Wren Hymnal: Voices United #590 (1996) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Biblical Narrative Lyrics: 1 A prophet-woman broke a jar,
by Love's divine appointing.
With rare perfume she filled the room,
presiding and anointing.
A prophet-woman broke a jar,
the sneers of scorn defying.
With rare perfume she filled the room,
preparing Christ for dying.
2 A faithful woman left a tomb
by Love's divine commission.
She saw, she heard, she preached the Word,
arising from submission.
A faithful woman left a tomb,
with resurrection gospel.
She saw, she heard, she preached the Word,
apostle to apostles.
3 Though woman-wisdom, woman-truth,
for centuries were hidden,
unsung, unwritten, and unheard,
derided and forbidden,
the Spirit's breath, the Spirit's fire,
on free and slave descending,
can tumble our dividing walls,
our shame and sadness mending.
4 The Spirit knows, the Spirit calls,
by Love's divine ordaining,
the friends we need, to serve and lead,
their powers and gifts unchaining.
The Spirit knows, the Spirit calls,
from women, men and children,
the friends we need, to serve and lead.
Rejoice, and make them welcome! Languages: English Tune Title: MEGERRAN
A Prophet-Woman Broke a Jar
Jesus Built the Church (Iesu sama ga kyookai o)
Author: Naoi Ishida; George Gish, Jr. Hymnal: Sound the Bamboo #68 (2000) Topics: Biblical Narrative First Line: Iesu sama ga kyookai o (Jesus built the Church in days of old) Scripture: Acts 16:31 Languages: English; Japanese Tune Title: CHRISTIAN HOME
Jesus Built the Church (Iesu sama ga kyookai o)
Distracted by the World's Concerns (Kono yo no tsutome ito sewashiku)
Author: Kō Yūki; Vern Rossman Hymnal: Sound the Bamboo #69 (2000) Topics: Biblical Narrative First Line: Kono yo no tsutome ito sewashiku (Distracted by the world's concerns and filled with petty fear) Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-12 Languages: English; Japanese Tune Title: UCHI NARU MIYA
Distracted by the World's Concerns (Kono yo no tsutome ito sewashiku)
Praise the Loving God (A wit ng Pagpapasalamat)
Hymnal: Sound the Bamboo #98 (2000) Topics: Biblical Narrative First Line: O Dakilang Diyos S'ya ay dapat na purihin (Praise to you, O God, for your mercy lasts from age to age) Lyrics: PILIPINO -
1 O Dakilang Diyos S'ya ay dapat na purihin
Ang pagibig n'ya ay mamamalagi sa t'wina
di ito kukupas, pagibig na walang hanggan.
2 O Dakilang Diyos S'ya'y ating pasalamatan
S'ya ay ating Diyos Siya ay mabuti at tapat.
Makapangyarihan S'ya ay higit kaninuman.
3 Diyos ng mga Diyos, kababalaghan at himala
Siyang tunay na Diyos, Siya lamang makagagawa
langit at lupa, talino Niya ang lumikha.
4 O dakilang Diyos, Siya ay dapat na purihin
ang pag-ibig Niya ay mamalagi sa t'wina
di it kukupas, pag-ibig na walang hanggan.
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ENGLISH -
1 Praise to you, O God, for your mercy lasts from age to age,
you are God alone, earth and heaven are your marvelous work,
sun to rule the day-time, the stars and moon to rule the night.
2 Praise to you, O God, stretching out your mighty arm to set Jacob's children free.
Pharaoh's tyrant power reduced to naught:
chains of serfdom cut off, and feet led dry across the sea.
3 Long ago, LORD, you brought your people through the desert years,
kept a constant guard, smote each king who sought to block their way,
gave them land to settle, a heritage for Israel.
4 Praise to you, O God, you have called to mind our low estate,
cut down every foe so that we hold our heads up high.
In your tender mercy, you feed all flesh the food of life. Scripture: Psalm 136 Languages: English; Pilipino Tune Title: MAMAYUG AKUN
Praise the Loving God (A wit ng Pagpapasalamat)
O Give Thanks to the LORD (Yao gan-xie Shang-Zhu)
Author: I-to Loh; C. Michael Hawn Hymnal: Sound the Bamboo #99 (2000) Topics: Biblical Narrative First Line: Yao gan-xie Shang-Zhu (O give thanks to the LORD) Scripture: Psalm 136:1-9 Languages: Mandarin Tune Title: MIHAMEK
O Give Thanks to the LORD (Yao gan-xie Shang-Zhu)
In the Heavens Shone a Star
Author: Jonathan Malicsi; Ellsworth Chandlee Hymnal: Sound the Bamboo #131 (2000) Topics: Biblical Narrative Scripture: Matthew 2:9-11 Languages: English Tune Title: KALINGA
In the Heavens Shone a Star
O Mary, Don't You Weep
Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #134 (1989) Meter: Irregular Topics: Biblical Narrative First Line: One of these mornings bright and fair Refrain First Line: O Mary, don't you weep, don't you mourn Lyrics: Refrain:
O Mary, don't you weep, don't you mourn,
O Mary, don't you weep, don't you mourn;
Pharaoh's army got drownded, O Mary, don't you weep.
1 One of these mornings bright and fair,
goin'a take my wings and cleave the air;
Pharaoh's army got drowneded, O Mary, don't you weep.
2 When I get to heaven goin'a sing and shout,
ain't nobody there goin'a turn me out;
Pharaoh's army got drowneded, O Mary, don't you weep.
3 When I get to heaven goin'a put on my shoes,
goin'a run about and spread the news;
Pharaoh's army got drowneded, O Mary, don't you weep.
Scripture: Exodus 15:21 Languages: English Tune Title: O MARY
O Mary, Don't You Weep
Sun Has Gone, Night Has Arrived (Bheri goth chharda ni chharda)
Author: H. M. Lama; Loknath Manaen Hymnal: Sound the Bamboo #134 (2000) Topics: Biblical Narrative First Line: Bheri goth chharda ni chharda ratpa ri gayo (Sun has gone, night has arrived, the sheep are still grazing) Scripture: Luke 2:8-12 Languages: English; Nepali Tune Title: COWSHED
Sun Has Gone, Night Has Arrived (Bheri goth chharda ni chharda)
Midnight Stars Make Bright the Sky (Ming-xing can-lan ye wei yang)
Author: Jing-qiu Yang; Mildrid A. Wiant Hymnal: Sound the Bamboo #135 (2000) Topics: Biblical Narrative First Line: Ming-xing can-lan ye wei yang (Midnight stars make bright the skies) Scripture: Matthew 2:9 Languages: English; Mandarin Tune Title: HUAN-SHA-XI
Midnight Stars Make Bright the Sky (Ming-xing can-lan ye wei yang)
In the Fields of Ephrathah (Di ladang Efrata para gembala)
Author: Waldemar Simamora; JM Hymnal: Sound the Bamboo #137 (2000) Topics: Biblical Narrative First Line: Di ladang Efrata para gembala (In the fields of Ephratha the shepherds kept watching) Scripture: Luke 2:8-14 Languages: English; Indonesian Tune Title: EFRATA
In the Fields of Ephrathah (Di ladang Efrata para gembala)
Oh! What A Lovely Day (A ho ka ti ramai lo)
Author: John Dick Khawas; Loknath Manaen; Shirley Murray Hymnal: Sound the Bamboo #138 (2000) Topics: Biblical Narrative First Line: Ish war ko pri ya putra phrabhu Khrist (Savior in heaven, Christ Jesus, God's Son) Refrain First Line: A ho ka ti ramai lo (Oh! what a lovely day) Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11 Languages: English; Nepali Tune Title: KHRIST RAJA
Oh! What A Lovely Day (A ho ka ti ramai lo)
This Is the God Beyond All Gods (Karthaadhi Karthar Iveree)
Author: D. A. Chelliah; I-to Loh Hymnal: Sound the Bamboo #139 (2000) Topics: Biblical Narrative First Line: Pareme senei (Heavenly hosts sang) Refrain First Line: Karthaadhi Karthar Iveree (This is the God beyond all gods) Scripture: Isaiah 7:10-17 Languages: Thamilz Tune Title: KARTHAAR
This Is the God Beyond All Gods (Karthaadhi Karthar Iveree)
Holy Night, Blessed Night (Sheng-ye qing, sheng-ye jing)
Author: Weiyu Zhu; Jingren Wu; Kathleen Moody Hymnal: Sound the Bamboo #140 (2000) Topics: Biblical Narrative First Line: Sheng-ye qing, sheng-ye jing (Holy night, blessed night) Scripture: Luke 2:8-14 Languages: English; Mandarin Tune Title: SHENG-YE (SHENG-YE JING)
Holy Night, Blessed Night (Sheng-ye qing, sheng-ye jing)
Hala, Hear Our Christmas Song (Hala, rasi kath the dho)
Author: Daud Dayal Singh Horo; Bishop Hans Hymnal: Sound the Bamboo #142 (2000) Topics: Biblical Narrative First Line: Hala, hala rasi kath the dho (Hala, hala, hear our Christmas Song) Scripture: Luke 2:8-20 Languages: English; Mundhri Tune Title: HALA HALA
Hala, Hear Our Christmas Song (Hala, rasi kath the dho)
저 동 정 녀 마 리 아 (To a Maid Engaged to Joseph)
Author: Gracia Grindal Hymnal: 찬송과 예배 = Chansong gwa yebae = Come, Let Us Worship #151 (2001) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6 Topics: Biblical Narrative Scripture: Luke 1:26-38 Languages: English; Korean Tune Title: ANNUNCIATION
저 동 정 녀 마 리 아 (To a Maid Engaged to Joseph)
Evening Song (A wit sa dapit hapon)
Author: Moises Andrade; James Minchin Hymnal: Sound the Bamboo #161 (2000) Topics: Biblical Narrative First Line: Ngayong nagdadapit hapon (When twilight comes and the sun sets) Scripture: Matthew 14:15-21 Languages: English; Pilipino Tune Title: DAPIT HAPON
Evening Song (A wit sa dapit hapon)
오 놀 람 고 아 름 다 운 (O Wondrous Sight! O Vision Fair)
Author: John Mason Neale Hymnal: 찬송과 예배 = Chansong gwa yebae = Come, Let Us Worship #169 (2001) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Biblical Narrative Scripture: Matthew 17:1-8 Languages: English; Korean Tune Title: WAREHAM
오 놀 람 고 아 름 다 운 (O Wondrous Sight! O Vision Fair)
여 수 님 이 야 기 내 게 들 려 주 오 (Tell Me the Stories of Jesus)
Author: William H. Parker Hymnal: 찬송과 예배 = Chansong gwa yebae = Come, Let Us Worship #177 (2001) Meter: 8.4.8.4.5.4.5.4 Topics: Biblical Narrative First Line: 여 수 님 이 야 기 내 게 (Tell me the stories of Jesus) Scripture: Matthew 19:13-15 Languages: English; Korean Tune Title: STORIES OF JESUS
여 수 님 이 야 기 내 게 들 려 주 오 (Tell Me the Stories of Jesus)
에 수 에 수 (Jesu, Jesu)
Author: Tom Colvin Hymnal: 찬송과 예배 = Chansong gwa yebae = Come, Let Us Worship #179 (2001) Meter: Irregular with refrain Topics: Biblical Narrative First Line: 겸 손 히 무 릎 꼻 고 (Kneels at the feet of his friends) Refrain First Line: 에 수 에 수 주 사 랑 으 노 (Jesu, Jesu, fill us with your love) Scripture: John 13:1-17 Languages: English; Korean Tune Title: CHEREPONI
에 수 에 수 (Jesu, Jesu)
사 심 일 동 안 (Lord, who throughout these forty days)
Author: Claudia F. Hernaman Hymnal: 찬송과 예배 = Chansong gwa yebae = Come, Let Us Worship #181 (2001) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Biblical Narrative Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11 Languages: English; Korean Tune Title: LAND OF REST
사 심 일 동 안 (Lord, who throughout these forty days)
Three Women
Author: Tom Maddela; Rolando S. Tinio Hymnal: Sound the Bamboo #186 (2000) Topics: Biblical Narrative First Line: She dances 'mid the city lights, she courts all men with money Scripture: John 4:39-42 Languages: English Tune Title: ERMITA
Three Women
Your Coming, Lord
Author: Wesley Milgate Hymnal: Sound the Bamboo #187 (2000) Topics: Biblical Narrative First Line: Your coming, Lord, to earth in Bethlehem Scripture: John 1:9-13 Languages: English Tune Title: GRACE
Your Coming, Lord
Why Have You Forsaken Me?
Author: Bill (W. L.) Wallace Hymnal: Sound the Bamboo #189 (2000) Topics: Biblical Narrative First Line: "Why have you forsaken me?" Scripture: Psalm 22:1 Languages: English Tune Title: SHIMPI
Why Have You Forsaken Me?
Jesus Loves Me
Author: Anna B. Warner; David Rutherford McGuire; Robert Bushyhead; Mas Kawashima Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #191 (1989) Meter: 7.7.7.7 with refrain Topics: Biblical Narrative First Line: Jesus loves me! This I know Refrain First Line: Yes, Jesus loves me Languages: Cherokee; English; German; Japanese; Spanish Tune Title: JESUS LOVES ME
Jesus Loves Me
You Have Come, Lord Christ (Tayni i Yes)
Author: Anonymous; I-to Loh; Rolando S. Tinio Hymnal: Sound the Bamboo #193 (2000) Topics: Biblical Narrative First Line: Tayni ci Yes tay ni i la's no (You have come, Lord Christ, preaching love and grace) Scripture: Luke 8:1-3 Languages: Amis; English Tune Title: TAINI CI YES
You Have Come, Lord Christ (Tayni i Yes)
In Old Galilee When Sweet Breezes Blew (Gariraya no kaze kaoru oka de)
Author: Nobuo Befu; George Gish, Jr. Hymnal: Sound the Bamboo #195 (2000) Topics: Biblical Narrative First Line: Gariraya no kaze kaoru oka de (In old Galilee, when sweet breezes blew o'er the lake) Scripture: Matthew 4:1-2 Languages: English; Japanese Tune Title: GARIRAYA NO KAZE
In Old Galilee When Sweet Breezes Blew (Gariraya no kaze kaoru oka de)
You Have Made Us from Above (Amamin wad nangkayang)
Author: Ramon Oliano; Delbert Rice; James Minchin Hymnal: Sound the Bamboo #197 (2000) Topics: Biblical Narrative First Line: Amamin wad nangkayang (You have made us from above) Scripture: John 5:1-11 Languages: English; Ikalahan Tune Title: TOOAK NI ABOH
You Have Made Us from Above (Amamin wad nangkayang)
This Is the Story (Natha thithee nathi soka biya)
Author: Anonymous; Shirley Murray Hymnal: Sound the Bamboo #199 (2000) Topics: Biblical Narrative First Line: Natha thithee nathi soka biya (This is the story of the sheep who went astray) Scripture: Luke 15:4 Languages: English; Sinhala Tune Title: NATHA THITHEE
This Is the Story (Natha thithee nathi soka biya)
To a Maid Engaged to Joseph
Author: Gracia Grindal Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #215 (1989) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6 Topics: Biblical Narrative Lyrics: 1 To a maid engaged to Joseph, the angel Gabriel came.
“Fear not,” the angel told her, “I come to bring good news,
good news I come to tell you, good news, I say, good news.
2 “For you are highly favored by God the Lord of all,
who even now is with you. You are on earth most blest,
you are most blest, most blessèd, God chose you, you are blest!”
3 But Mary was most troubled to hear the angel’s word.
What was the angel saying? It troubled her to hear,
to hear the angel’s message, it troubled her to hear.
4 “Fear not, for God is with you, and you shall bear a child.
His name shall be called Jesus, God’s offspring from on high.
And he shall reign forever, forever reign on high.”
5 “How shall this be?” said Mary, “I am not yet a wife.”
The angel answered quickly, “The power of the Most High
will come upon you shortly, your child will be God’s child.”
6 As Mary heard the angel, she wondered at his words.
“Behold, I am your handmaid,” she said unto her God.
“So be it; I am ready according to your word.”
Scripture: Luke 1:26-38 Languages: English Tune Title: ANNUNCIATION
To a Maid Engaged to Joseph
While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks
Author: Nahum Tate Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #236 (1989) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Biblical Narrative First Line: While shepherds watched their flocks by night Lyrics: 1. While shepherds watched their flocks by night,
all seated on the ground,
the angel of the Lord came down,
and glory shone around,
and glory shone around.
2. "Fear not!" said he, for mighty dread
had seized their troubled mind.
"Glad tidings of great joy I bring
to all of humankind,
to all of humankind.
3. "To you, in David's town, this day
is born of David's line
a Savior, who is Christ the Lord,
and this shall be the sign,
and this shall be the sign:
4. "The heavenly babe you there shall find
to human view displayed,
all meanly wrapped in swathing bands,
and in a manger laid,
and in a manger laid."
5. Thus spake the seraph and forthwith
appeared a shining throng
of angels praising God on high,
who thus addressed their song,
who thus addressed their song:
6. "All glory be to God on high,
and to the earth be peace;
good will henceforth from heaven to earth
begin and never cease,
begin and never cease!"
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Scripture: Luke 2:8-14 Languages: English Tune Title: CHRISTMAS
While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks
The First Noel
Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #245 (1989) Meter: Irregular with refrain Topics: Biblical Narrative First Line: The first Noel the angel did say Refrain First Line: Noel, Noel Lyrics: 1 The first Noel the angel did say
was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay;
in fields where they lay keeping their sheep,
on a cold winter's night that was so deep.
Refrain:
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel,
born is the King of Israel.
2 They looked up and saw a star
shining in the east, beyond them far;
and to the earth it gave great light,
and so it continued both day and night.
(Refrain)
3 And by the light of that same star
three Wise Men came from country far;
to seek for a king was their intent,
and to follow the star wherever it went. [Refrain]
4 This star drew nigh to the northwest,
o'er Bethlehem it took its rest;
and there it did both stop and stay,
right over the place where Jesus lay. [Refrain]
5 Then entered in those Wise Men three,
full reverently upon the knee,
and offered there, in his presence,
their gold and myrrh and frankincense. [Refrain]
Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12 Languages: English Tune Title: THE FIRST NOEL
The First Noel
On This Day Earth Shall Ring
Author: Jane M. Joseph Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #248 (1989) Meter: 6.6.6.6.6 with refrain Topics: Biblical Narrative Refrain First Line: Ideo, Ideo Lyrics: 1. On this day earth shall ring
with the song children sing
to the Lord, Christ our King,
born on earth to save us;
him the Father gave us.
Refrain:
Ideo-o-o, ideo-o-o,
ideo gloria in excelsis Deo!
2. His the doom, ours the mirth;
when he came down to earth,
Bethlehem saw his birth;
ox and ass beside him
from the cold would hide him.
(Refrain)
3. God's bright star, o'er his head,
Wise Men three to him led;
kneel they low by his bed,
lay their gifts before him,
praise him and adore him.
(Refrain)
4. On this day angels sing;
with their song earth shall ring,
praising Christ, heaven's King,
born on earth to save us;
peace and love he gave us.
(Refrain)
Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12 Languages: English; Latin Tune Title: PERSONENT HODIE
On This Day Earth Shall Ring
은 혀 작 은 불 꽃 이 (See How Great a Flame Aspires)
Author: Charles Wesley Hymnal: 찬송과 예배 = Chansong gwa yebae = Come, Let Us Worship #248 (2001) Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Topics: Biblical Narrative Scripture: 1 Kings 18:44-45 Languages: English; Korean Tune Title: ARFON (MAJOR)
은 혀 작 은 불 꽃 이 (See How Great a Flame Aspires)
Christ, upon the Mountain Peak
Author: Brian Wren Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #260 (1989) Meter: 7.8.7.8 with alleluia Topics: Biblical Narrative Lyrics: 1 Christ, upon the mountain peak,
stands alone in glory blazing;
let us, if we dare to speak,
with the saints and angels praise him:
Alleluia!
2 Trembling at his feet we saw
Moses and Elijah speaking.
All the prophets and the law
shout thru them their joyful greeting:
Alleluia!
3 Swift the cloud of glory came,
God proclaiming in its thunder
Jesus as the Son by name!
Nations, cry aloud in wonder:
Alleluia!
4 This is God's beloved Son!
Law and prophets fade before him;
first and last and only one,
let creation now adore him:
Alleluia!
Scripture: Matthew 17:1-8 Languages: English Tune Title: SHILLINGFORD
Christ, upon the Mountain Peak
Silence, Frenzied, Unclean Spirit
Author: Thomas H. Troeger Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #264 (1989) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Biblical Narrative Scripture: Mark 1:21-28 Languages: English Tune Title: AUTHORITY
Silence, Frenzied, Unclean Spirit
Lord, Who Throughout These Forty Days
Author: Claudia F. Hernaman Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #269 (1989) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Biblical Narrative Lyrics: 1 Lord, who throughout these forty days
for us didst fast and pray,
teach us with thee to mourn our sins
and close by thee to stay.
2 As thou with Satan didst contend,
and didst the victory win,
O give us strength in thee to fight,
in thee to conquer sin.
3 As thou didst hunger bear, and thirst,
so teach us, gracious Lord,
to die to self, and chiefly live
by thy most holy word.
4 And through these days of penitence,
and through thy passiontide,
yea, evermore in life and death,
Jesus, with us abide.
5 Abide with us, that so, this life
of suffering over past,
an Easter of unending joy
we may attain at last.
Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11 Languages: English Tune Title: LAND OF REST
Lord, Who Throughout These Forty Days
The Kingdom of God
Author: Gracia Grindal Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #275 (1989) Meter: 7.6.7.6.8.5 Topics: Biblical Narrative First Line: The kingdom of God is like Refrain First Line: It is like the kingdom of God Lyrics: 1 The kingdom of God is like a grain of mustard seed.
When it is sown in the earth, it is the smallest seed.
[Refrain:]
It is like the kingdom of God and a mystery.
2 For when it is sown, it grows into the largest plant,
greater than all of the herbs, and grows into a tree. (Refrain)
3 It grows so birds can rest inside its crown of leaves,
deep in its shadows, away from any evil prey. (Refrain)
4 And so we can liken it to seeds which make a tree
larger than all of the trees from just the smallest seed. (Refrain)
Scripture: Matthew 13:31-32 Languages: English Tune Title: MUSTARD SEED
The Kingdom of God
Tell Me the Stories of Jesus
Author: William H. Parker Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #277 (1989) Meter: 8.4.8.4.5.4.5.4 Topics: Biblical Narrative Lyrics: 1. Tell me the stories of Jesus I love to hear;
things I would ask him to tell me if he were here:
scenes by the wayside, tales of the sea,
stories of Jesus, tell them to me.
2. First let me hear how the children stood round his knee,
and I shall fancy his blessing resting on me;
words full of kindness, deeds full of grace,
all in the lovelight of Jesus' face.
3. Into the city I'd follow the children's band,
waving a branch of the palm tree high in my hand;
one of his heralds, yes, I would sing
loudest hosannas, "Jesus is King!"
Scripture: Matthew 19:13-15 Languages: English Tune Title: STORIES OF JESUS
Tell Me the Stories of Jesus
To Mock Your Reign, O Dearest Lord
Author: Fred Pratt Green Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #285 (1989) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Topics: Biblical Narrative Lyrics: 1 To mock your reign, O dearest Lord,
they made a crown of thorns;
set you with taunts along that road
from which no one returns.
They could not know, as we do now,
how glorious is that crown;
that thorns would flower upon your brow,
your sorrows heal our own.
2 In mock acclaim, O gracious Lord,
they snatched a purple cloak;
your passion turned, for all they cared,
into a soldier's joke.
They could not know, as we do now,
that though we merit blame,
you will your robe of mercy throw
around our naked shame.
3 A sceptered reed, O patient Lord,
they thrust into your hand,
and acted out their grim charade
to its appointed end.
They could not know, as we do now,
though empires rise and fall,
your kingdom shall not cease to grow
till love embraces all. Scripture: Matthew 27:27-31 Languages: English Tune Title: KINGSFOLD
To Mock Your Reign, O Dearest Lord
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