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Songs of Spirit

Author: Marion Franklin Ham, 1868-1956 Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Transcending Mystery and Wonder The Celebration of Life First Line: Songs of spirit, like a prayer Lyrics: 1 Songs of spirit, like a prayer breathing in the ambient air; singing in the morning light, in the radiance of the day, in the twilight shadows gray, in the brooding hush of night; dark or light, or storm, or fair — singing, singing everywhere. 2 In the burgeoning of spring, in the summer’s scented bloom, in the autumn’s mellow glow, in the winter’s ice and snow; shade, or shine, or joy, or gloom, as the seasons come and go, break and bare, or blossoming — still the songs that sing and sing! 3 Singing, singing everywhere, at the heart of everything, in my soul I hear them sing; mystic music of the spheres; songs that, with my utmost art, I can only catch in part; broken echoes, cold and bare, of the songs my spirit hears. Used With Tune: SERVETUS

In Time of Silver Rain

Author: Langston Hughes, 1902-1967 Meter: 6.8.10.10.6 Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Celebration and Praise Lyrics: 1 In time of silver rain the earth puts forth new life again, green grasses grow and flowers lift their heads, and over all the plain the wonder spreads of life, of life, of life! 2 In time of silver rain the butterflies lift silken wings, and trees put forth new leaves to sing in joy beneath the sky in time of silver rain, when spring and life are new. Used With Tune: LANGSTON

'Tis a gift to Be Simple

Author: Joseph Bracket, 18th cent. Meter: Irregular with refrain Appears in 21 hymnals Topics: Transcending Mystery and Wonder The Celebration of Life Lyrics: ‘Tis the gift to be simple, ’tis the gift to be free ‘tis a gift to come down where we ought to be, and when we find ourselves in the place just right, ‘twill be in the valley of love and delight. When true simplicity is gained, to bow and to bend we shan’t be ashamed. To turn, turn will be our delight, 'till by turning, turning we come ’round right. Used With Tune: SIMPLE GIFTS

Ye holy angels bright

Author: Richard Baxter (1615-1691) Meter: 6.6.6.6.4.4.4.4 Appears in 114 hymnals Topics: The Church Celebrates Oneness with the Church in Heaven Lyrics: 1 Ye holy angels bright, who wait at God's right hand, or through the realms of light fly at your Lord's command, assist our song, or else the theme too high doth seem for mortal tongue. 2 Ye blessèd souls at rest, who ran this earthly race, and now, from sin released, behold the Saviour's face, his praises sound, as in his sight with sweet delight ye do abound. 3 Ye saints, who toil below, adore your heavenly King, and onward as ye go some joyful anthem sing; take what he gives and praise him still, through good or ill, who ever lives. 4 My soul, take now thy part, triumph in God above: and with a well-tuned heart sing out the songs of love. Let all thy days till life shall end, whate'er he send, be filled with praise. Scripture: Colossians 3:16 Used With Tune: CROFT'S 136th

Jesus Shall Reign

Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1,801 hymnals Topics: The Celebration of the Gospel Story Christ the King First Line: Jesus shall reign where'er the sun Lyrics: 1 Jesus shall reign where'er the sun Does His successive journeys run; His kingdom stretch from shore to shore, Till moons shall wax and wane no more. 2 To Him shall endless prayer be made, And praises throng to crown His head; His Name like sweet perfume shall rise With ev'ry morning sacrifice. 3 People and realms of ev'ry tongue Dwell on His love with sweetest song; And infant voices shall proclaim Their early blessings on His Name. 4 Blessings abound where'er He reigns; The pris'ner leaps to lose his chains; The weary find eternal rest, And all who suffer want are blest. 5 Let ev'ry creature rise and bring Blessing and honor to our King; Angels descend with songs again, And earth repeat the loud Amen. Scripture: Exodus 15:18 Used With Tune: DUKE STREET

At the Name of Jesus

Author: Caroline M. Noel, 1817-1877 Meter: 6.5.6.5 D Appears in 253 hymnals Topics: The Celebration of the Gospel Story Christ the King Lyrics: 1 At the Name of Jesus Ev'ry knee shall bow, Ev'ry tongue confess Him King of glory now. It is God's good pleasure We should call Him Lord, Who from the beginning Was the mighty Word. 2 At His voice creation Sprang at once to sight, All the angel faces, All the hosts of light, Thrones and Dominations, Stars upon their way, All the heav'nly orders In their great array. 3 Humbled for a season, To receive a Name From the lips of sinners Unto whom He came, Faithfully He bore it Spotless to the last; Brought it back victorious When from death He passed. 4 In your hearts enthrone Him; There let Him subdue All that is not holy, All that is not true. Crown Him as your Captain In temptation's hour; Let His will enfold you In its light and pow'r. 5 Christians, this Lord Jesus Shall return again On the clouds of glory, O'er the earth to reign. Love and faithful service We His people vow, And our hearts confess Him King of glory now. Scripture: John 1:1 Used With Tune: KING'S WESTON

Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven

Author: Henry F. Lyte, 1793-1847 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 539 hymnals Topics: Sunday Celebrations in the Absence of a Priest Entrance Song Lyrics: 1 Praise, my soul, the King of heaven; To his feet thy tribute bring; Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven, Evermore his praises sing: Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise the everlasting King. 2 Praise him for his grace and favor To his people in distress; Praise him still the same as ever, Slow to chide, and swift to bless: Alleluia! Alleluia! Glorious in his faithfulness. 3 Father-like he tends and spares us; Well our feeble frame he knows; In his hands he gently bears us, Rescues us from all our foes. Alleluia! Alleluia! Widely yet his mercy flows. 4 Frail as summer's flow'r we flourish, Blows the wind and it is gone; But while mortals rise and perish, God endures unchanging on: Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise the high eternal one! 5 Angels, help us to adore him; You behold him face to face; Sun and moon, bow down before him, All who dwell in time and space: Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise with us the God of grace. Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:10-13 Used With Tune: LAUDA ANIMA

Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise

Author: Walter C. Smith, 1824-1908 Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 211 hymnals Topics: Sunday Celebrations in the Absence of a Priest Entrance Song Lyrics: 1 Immortal, invisible, God only wise, In light inaccessible hid from our eyes, Most blessed, most glorious, O Ancient of Days, Almighty, victorious, your great name we praise. 2 Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light, Nor wanting, nor wasting, you rule day and night; Your justice like mountains high soaring above Your clouds, which are fountains of goodness and love. 3 Life giving Creator, of both great and small; Of all life the maker, the true life of all; We blossom, then wither as leaves on a tree, But you live for ever, who is and will be. 4 Great Father of glory, pure Father of light, Your angels adoring, all veiling their sight; We too, God invisible, offer our praise; O light inaccessible, Ancient of Days! Scripture: Exodus 33:20 Used With Tune: ST. DENIO

For the Earth Forever Turning

Author: Kim Oler Meter: 8.7.8.8 Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Celebration and Praise Used With Tune: BLUE-GREEN HILLS OF EARTH

Be still, my soul: the Lord is on your side

Author: Jane Laurie Borthwick (1813-1897); Katharina Amalia Dorothea von Schlegel (b. 1697) Meter: 10.10.10.10.10.10 Appears in 178 hymnals Topics: The Church Celebrates Family, Friendship, and Marriage; The Church Celebrates Death and Grieving Lyrics: 1 Be still, my soul: for God is on your side; bear patiently the cross of grief or pain; leave to your God to order and provide; in every change he faithful will remain. Be still, my soul: your best, your heavenly friend through thorny ways leads to a joyful end. 2 Be still, my soul: for God will undertake to guide the future as he has the past. Your hope, your confidence let nothing shake, all now mysterious shall be bright at last. Be still, my soul: the waves and winds still know his voice who ruled them while he lived below. 3 Be still, my soul: when dearest friends depart and all is darkened in the vale of tears, then you shall better know his love, his heart, who comes to soothe your sorrow, calm your fears. Be still, my soul: for Jesus can repay from his own fullness all he takes away. 4 Be still, my soul: the hour is hastening on when we shall be for ever with the Lord, when disappointment, grief, and fear are gone, sorrow forgotten, love’s pure joys restored. Be still, my soul: when change and tears are past, all safe and blessèd we shall meet at last. Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:17 Used With Tune: FINLANDIA