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Beyond Loud Protestations
Author: Melchizedek M. Solis Hymnal: Hymns from the Four Winds #59 (1983) Topics: The Christian Life Liberation and Justice Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 Languages: English Tune Title: KAPAYAPAAN
Beyond Loud Protestations
Santo, santo, santo (Holy, Holy, Holy)
Author: Guillermo Cuéllar; Bret Hesla; William Dexheimer-Pharris Hymnal: Voices Together #102 (2020) Meter: Irregular Topics: Liberation First Line: Que acompaña a nuestro pueblo (Walking here among the people) Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-3 Languages: Spanish Tune Title: CUÉLLAR
Santo, santo, santo (Holy, Holy, Holy)
Lo! Christ comes with clouds
Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788; James P. Martin, 1923- Hymnal: The Book of Praise #120 (1997) Meter: 8.7.8.7.4.7 Topics: Freedom / Liberation First Line: Lo! Christ comes with clouds descending Scripture: Daniel 7:13 Languages: English Tune Title: HELMSLEY
Lo! Christ comes with clouds
Arise, Your Light Is Come!
Author: Ruth Duck Hymnal: Voices Together #273 (2020) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: Liberation; Liberation Scripture: Psalm 146:5-9 Tune Title: FESTAL SONG
Arise, Your Light Is Come!
Your word, O God, awoke the uncreated
Author: Albert F. Bayly 1901-1984 Hymnal: The Book of Praise #508 (1997) Meter: 11.10.11.10 D Topics: Freedom / Liberation Scripture: Genesis 1, 2:1-4 Languages: English Tune Title: LONDONDERRY AIR
Your word, O God, awoke the uncreated
God Marked a Line and Told the Sea
Author: Thomas H. Troeger Hymnal: The New Century Hymnal #568 (1995) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Freedom and Liberation Spiritual; Freedom and Liberation National Scripture: Job 38:1-11 Languages: English Tune Title: KEDRON
God Marked a Line and Told the Sea
We Shall Overcome
Hymnal: The New Century Hymnal #570 (1995) Meter: Irregular Topics: Freedom and Liberation Spiritual; Freedom and Liberation National Lyrics: 1 We shall overcome, we shall overcome,
we shall overcome some day;
Oh, deep in my heart, I do believe,
we shall overcome some day.
2 We'll go hand in hand,
we'll go hand in hand,
we'll go hand in hand some day;
Oh, deep in my heart, I do believe,
we'll go hand in hand some day.
3 We are not afraid,
we are not afraid,
we are not afraid today;
Oh, deep in my heart, I do believe,
we are not afraid today.
4 Our God will see us through,
our God will see us through,
our God will see us through some day,
Oh, deep in my heart, I do believe,
our God will see us through some day.
5 The truth shall make us free,
the truth shall make us free,
the truth shall make us free some day;
Oh, deep in my heart, I do believe,
the truth shall make us free some day.
6 We shall live in peace,
we shall live in peace,
we shall live in peace some day;
Oh, deep in my heart, I do believe,
we shall live in peace some day. Scripture: John 8:31-32 Languages: English Tune Title: WE SHALL OVERCOME
We Shall Overcome
Spirit of Jesus, If I Love My Neighbor
Author: Brian Wren Hymnal: The New Century Hymnal #590 (1995) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Topics: Freedom and Liberation Spiritual Lyrics: 1 Spirit of Jesus, if I love my neighbor,
out of my knowledge, leisure, power or wealth,
open my mind to understand the anger
of helplessness that hates my power to help.
2 And if, when I have answered need with kindness,
my neighbor rises, wakened from despair,
open my heart to hear the cry of justice
that struggles for the changes that I fear.
3 If I am hugging safety or possessions,
uncurl my spirit, as your love prevails,
to join my neighbors, work for liberation,
and find my freedom at the mark of nails. Scripture: Romans 13:8-14 Languages: English Tune Title: BENJAMIN
Spirit of Jesus, If I Love My Neighbor
Spirit of Jesus, if I love my neighbour
Author: Brian Wren (b. 1936) Hymnal: Church Hymnary (4th ed.) #621 (2005) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Topics: Freedom and Liberation Lyrics: 1 Spirit of Jesus, if I love my neighbour
out of my knowledge, leisure, power or wealth,
help me to understand the shame and anger
of helplessness that hates my power to help.
2 And if, when I have answered need with kindness,
my neighbour rises, wakened from despair,
keep me from flinching when the cry for justice
requires of me the changes that I fear.
3 If I am hugging safety or possessions,
uncurl my spirit, as your love prevails,
to join my neighbours, work for liberation,
and find my freedom at the mark of nails. Scripture: 1 John 2:16 Languages: English Tune Title: MARK OF NAILS
Spirit of Jesus, if I love my neighbour
Spirit of Jesus, if I love my neighbour
Author: Brian Wren (b. 1936) Hymnal: Hymns of Glory, Songs of Praise #621 (2008) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Topics: Freedom and Liberation Lyrics: 1 Spirit of Jesus, if I love my neighbour
out of my knowledge, leisure, power or wealth,
help me to understand the shame and anger:
of helplessness that hates my power to help.
2 And if, when I have answered need with kindness,
my neighbour rises, wakened from despair,
keep me from flinching when the cry for justice
requires of me the changes that I fear.
3 If I am hugging safety or possessions,
uncurl my spirit, as your love prevails,
to join my neighbours, work for liberation,
and find my freedom at the mark of nails. Scripture: 1 John 2:16 Languages: English Tune Title: MARK OF NAILS
Spirit of Jesus, if I love my neighbour
Santo, Santo, Santo (Holy, Holy, Holy)
Author: Guillermo Cuellar; Linda McCrae Hymnal: RitualSong #672 (1996) Topics: Liberation First Line: Santo, santo, santo, santo, santo (Holy, holy, holy, holy, holy) Scripture: Isaiah 6:3 Languages: English; Spanish Tune Title: [Holy, holy, holy, holy, holy]
Santo, Santo, Santo (Holy, Holy, Holy)
Tears of Suffering
Author: David Gambrell Hymnal: Voices Together #694 (2020) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Liberation First Line: Tears of suff’ring—can you see them? Scripture: Genesis 1 Tune Title: JEFFERSON
Tears of Suffering
Come, Join the Dance of Trinity
Author: Richard Leach Hymnal: Worship and Song #3017 (2011) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Topics: Freedom and Liberation; Freedom and Liberation Scripture: Psalm 150 Languages: English Tune Title: KINGSFOLD
Come, Join the Dance of Trinity
God of the Bible
Author: Shirley Erena Murray Hymnal: Worship and Song #3020 (2011) Meter: 5.5.5.4 D with refrain Topics: Freedom and Liberation; Freedom and Liberation Refrain First Line: Fresh as the morning, sure as the sunrise Lyrics: 1 God of the Bible,
God in the Gospel,
hope seen in Jesus,
hope yet to come,
you are our center,
daylight or darkness,
freedom or prison,
you are our home.
Refrain:
Fresh as the morning,
sure as the sunrise,
God always faithful,
you do not change.
Fresh as the morning,
sure as the sunrise,
God always faithful,
you do not change.
2 God in our struggles,
God in our hunger,
suffering with us,
taking our part,
still you empower us,
mothering Spirit,
feeding, sustaining,
from your own heart. [Refrain]
3 Those without status,
those who are nothing,
you have made royal,
gifted with rights,
chosen as partners,
midwives of justice,
birthing new systems,
lighting new lights. [Refrain]
4 Not by your finger,
not by your anger
will our world order
change in a day,
but by your people,
fearless and faithful,
small paper lanterns,
lighting the way. [Refrain]
5 Hope we must carry,
shining and certain
through all our turmoil,
terror, and loss,
bonding us gladly
one to the other,
till our world changes
facing the cross. [Refrain]
Scripture: Psalm 30:5 Languages: English Tune Title: FRESH AS THE MORNING
God of the Bible
Across the Lands
Author: Keith Getty; Stuart Townend Hymnal: Worship and Song #3032 (2011) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D with refrain Topics: Freedom and Liberation; Freedom and Liberation First Line: You're the Word of God the Father Refrain First Line: You're the author of creation Scripture: Psalm 8:1 Languages: English Tune Title: ACROSS THE LANDS
Across the Lands
Make Way
Author: Graham Kendrick Hymnal: Worship and Song #3044 (2011) Meter: 8.6.8.4 with refrain Topics: Freedom and Liberation; Freedom and Liberation First Line: Make way, make way, for Christ the King Refrain First Line: Make way, make way Scripture: Psalm 70:4-5 Languages: English Tune Title: MAKE WAY
Make Way
Down by the Jordan
Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Hymnal: Worship and Song #3045 (2011) Meter: 14.14.4.7.8 Topics: Freedom and Liberation; Freedom and Liberation 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 Almighty, We Are Waiting
Author: Ann Bell Worley Hymnal: Worship and Song #3047 (2011) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Freedom and Liberation; Freedom and Liberation First Line: God Almignty, we are waiting Lyrics: 1 God Almighty, we are waiting
for a Savior to appear.
Meet us in our desert journey;
give a sign that you are near:
burning bushes, parted waters,
food aplenty in the wild.
As we look for signs and wonders,
help us see you in a child.
2 God Incarnate, we are waiting
for the feast day of your birth.
Looking back and looking forward
to the Christ's return to earth.
Help us to proclaim the gospel,
'til the world is reconciled.
Let us set your holy table
for each woman, man, and child.
3 God the Spirit, we are waiting
for your presence here and now.
Humbled by our sinful weakness,
at your mercy we will bow.
Search our hearts and make us ready,
speak in language strong and mild,
help each one of us, your people,
to receive you like a child. Scripture: Exodus 3:14 Languages: English Tune Title: HYFRYDOL
God Almighty, We Are Waiting
Love Has Come
Author: Ken Bible Hymnal: Worship and Song #3059 (2011) Meter: 9.9.10.9.9.8 Topics: Freedom and Liberation; Freedom and Liberation First Line: Love has come a light in the darkness! Scripture: Luke 2:6-7 Languages: English Tune Title: BRING A TORCH
Love Has Come
On Christmas Night
Hymnal: Worship and Song #3064 (2011) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Freedom and Liberation; Freedom and Liberation First Line: On Christmas night all Christians sing Lyrics: 1 On Christmas night all Christians sing,
to hear the news the angels bring.
On Christmas night all Christians sing,
to hear the news the angels bring:
news of great joy, news of great mirth,
news of our merciful King's birth.
2 Then why should we on earth be sad,
since our Redeemer made us glad.
Then why should we on earth be sad,
since our Redeemer made us glad;
when from our sin he set us free,
all for to gain our liberty?
3 When sin departs before his grace,
then life and health come in its place.
When sin departs before his grace,
then life and health come in its place;
heaven and earth with joy may sing,
all for to see the newborn King.
4 All out of darkness we have light,
which made the angels sing this night.
All out of darkness we have light,
which made the angels sing this night:
"Glory to God, on earth be peace,
goodwill to all shall never cease."
Scripture: Luke 2:14 Languages: English Tune Title: SUSSEX CAROL
On Christmas Night
Glory in the Cross
Author: Dan Schutte Hymnal: Worship and Song #3075 (2011) Meter: 11.8.11.8 D Topics: Freedom and Liberation; Freedom and Liberation First Line: Let us ever glory in the cross of Christ Scripture: Psalm 105:1-3 Languages: English Tune Title: TRIDUUM
Glory in the Cross
Gentle Shepherd
Author: Gloria Gaither Hymnal: Worship and Song #3096 (2011) Meter: Irregular Topics: Freedom and Liberation; Freedom and Liberation First Line: Gentle Shepherd, come and lead us Scripture: Psalm 23:1-3 Languages: English Tune Title: GENTLE SHEPHERD
Gentle Shepherd
Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)
Author: John Newton; Chris Tomlin; Louie Giglio Hymnal: Worship and Song #3104 (2011) Meter: Irregular Topics: Freedom and Liberation; Freedom and Liberation First Line: Amazing grace! how sweet the sound Refrain First Line: My chains are gone, I've been set free Scripture: Isaiah 42:5-7 Languages: English Tune Title: MY CHAINS ARE GONE
Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)
By Grace We Have Been Saved
Author: Rusty Edwards Hymnal: Worship and Song #3110 (2011) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Freedom and Liberation; Freedom and Liberation First Line: By grace we have been saved through faith Scripture: Isaiah 52:7 Languages: English Tune Title: DOVE OF PEACE
By Grace We Have Been Saved
A Wilderness Wandering People
Author: Jim Strathdee Hymnal: Worship and Song #3113 (2011) Meter: Irregular Topics: Freedom and Liberation; Freedom and Liberation First Line: We are a wilderness wandering people Scripture: Isaiah 40:3-5 Languages: English Tune Title: WILDERNESS
A Wilderness Wandering People
Amazing Abundance
Author: Laurie Zelman Hymnal: Worship and Song #3120 (2011) Meter: 6.5.6.5 D with refrain Topics: Freedom and Liberation; Freedom and Liberation Refrain First Line: Praise God for the nations Scripture: Psalm 85 Languages: English Tune Title: ABUNDANCE
Amazing Abundance
If You Believe and I Believe
Hymnal: Worship and Song #3121 (2011) Meter: Irregular Topics: Freedom and Liberation; Freedom and Liberation Lyrics: If you believe and I believe
and we together pray,
the Holy Spirit must come down
and set God’s people free,
and set God’s people free,
and set God’s people free;
the Holy Spirit must come down
and set God’s people free. Scripture: Acts 2:42 Languages: English Tune Title: IF YOU BELIEVE
If You Believe and I Believe
I Have a Dream
Author: Pamela J. Pettitt Hymnal: Worship and Song #3127 (2011) Meter: 8.6.8.8.6 Topics: Freedom and Liberation; Freedom and Liberation First Line: "I have a dream," a man once said Scripture: Romans 8:22 Languages: English Tune Title: REPTON
I Have a Dream
Hear My Prayer, O God
Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr. Hymnal: Worship and Song #3131 (2011) Meter: 5.6.5.6 D Topics: Freedom and Liberation; Freedom and Liberation Lyrics: 1 Hear my prayer, O God,
and listen to my plea;
faithful, righteous One,
give ear and answer me.
Judge me not, I pray;
no merit dare I claim;
knowing my own faults,
I trust in your just Name.
2 Hounded by a foe
who crushed me to the ground,
I am like the dead
or those in prison bound.
Hopeless, numbed by fear,
I ponder all your care;
thirsty as parched earth,
I lift my hands in prayer.
3 Answer soon, O God,
my spirit faints in me;
do not hide your face,
or I will cease to be.
When the morning dawns,
make known your love anew;
show me how to walk,
for I will trust in you.
4 Keep me safe, O God,
and help me learn your will;
let your Spirit lead
through level pathways still.
For your great Name’s sake,
my griefs and fears dispel;
free me from my foes,
that I may serve you well. Scripture: Psalm 63:1 Languages: English Tune Title: HYMN CHANT
Hear My Prayer, O God
A Place at the Table
Author: Shirley Erena Murray Hymnal: Worship and Song #3149 (2011) Meter: 11.10.11.10 with refrain Topics: Freedom and Liberation; Freedom and Liberation First Line: For everyone born, a place at the table Refrain First Line: And God will delight when we are creators of justice and joy Lyrics: 1 For everyone born, a place at the table,
for everyone born, clean water and bread,
a shelter, a space, a safe place for growing,
for everyone born, a star overhead.
Refrain:
And God will delight
when we are creators of justice and joy,
yes, God will delight
when we are creators of justice,
justice and joy!
2 For woman and man, a place at the table,
revising the roles, deciding the share,
with wisdom and grace, dividing the power,
for woman and man, a system that's fair. [Refrain]
3 For young and for old, a place at the table,
a voice to be heard, a part in the song,
the hands of a child in hands that are wrinkled,
for young and for old, the right to belong. [Refrain]
4 For just and unjust, a place at the table,
abuser, abused, with need to forgive,
in anger, in hurt, a mind-set of mercy,
for just and unjust, a new way to live. [Refrain]
5 For everyone born, a place at the table,
to live without fear, and simply to be,
to work, to speak out, to witness and worship,
for everyone born, the right to be free. [Refraom] Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21 Languages: English Tune Title: PLACE AT THE TABLE
A Place at the Table
Father, We Have Heard You Calling
Author: Gareth Hill Hymnal: Worship and Song #3150 (2011) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Freedom and Liberation; Freedom and Liberation Lyrics: 1 Father, we have heard you calling
to your church in every age;
for a sign of true devotion
for a sacrifice of praise.
In this place where you have brought us,
may we always seek to be
one in love and one in worship –
children of eternity.
2 Jesus Christ, our faith's perfecter,
priest and advocate above.
We would reach our broken nation
with the truth of your great love.
So transform our feeble witness,
may we always live to be
one in love and one in worship –
children of eternity.
3 Holy Spirit, fire of heaven,
fall upon us here today.
Bring release, bring tears, bring passion,
then transform your church, we pray.
As you pour your grace upon us,
may we always thirst to be
one in love and one in worship –
children of eternity.
4 Praise we bring to God the Father,
praise we bring to God the Son,
praise to God the Holy Spirit,
praise to you, the three in one.
Trinity of love inspire us,
may we always strive to be
one in love and one in worship –
children of eternity. Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2 Languages: English Tune Title: HYFRYDOL
Father, We Have Heard You Calling
Come, Let Us Dream
Author: John Middleton Hymnal: Worship and Song #3157 (2011) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Freedom and Liberation; Freedom and Liberation First Line: Come, let us dream God's dream again Scripture: Exodus 34:1-4 Languages: English Tune Title: O WALY WALY
Come, Let Us Dream
Gracious Creator of Sea and of Land
Author: John Thornburg Hymnal: Worship and Song #3161 (2011) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Topics: Freedom and Liberation; Freedom and Liberation Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22 Languages: English Tune Title: MONA WEST
Gracious Creator of Sea and of Land
Send Us Your Spirit
Author: Dan Schutte Hymnal: Worship and Song #3185 (2011) Meter: 7.10.10.7 Topics: Freedom and Liberation; Freedom and Liberation First Line: Send us your Spirit, O Lord Scripture: Psalm 104:29-30 Languages: English Tune Title: EVENING PRAYER
Send Us Your Spirit
In Egypt under Pharaoh
Author: Dosia Carlson Hymnal: The New Century Hymnal #574 (1995) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Freedom and Liberation National First Line: In Egypt under Pharaoh the Israelites were bound Scripture: Exodus 7:8-25; 8; 9; 10; 11 Languages: English Tune Title: LANCASHIRE
In Egypt under Pharaoh
When God restored our common life
Author: Ruth Duck, 1947- Hymnal: The Book of Praise #87 (1997) Topics: Freedom / Liberation Scripture: Psalm 126 Languages: English Tune Title: RESIGNATION
When God restored our common life
God, Whose Purpose Is to Kindle
Author: D. Elton Trueblood Hymnal: Voices Together #152 (2020) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Liberation Scripture: Matthew 10:34-39 Tune Title: BAPTISM BY FIRE
God, Whose Purpose Is to Kindle
Praise with joy the world’s Creator
Author: John L. Bell, 1949-; Graham Maule, 1958- Hymnal: Together in Song #179 (1999) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Topics: Liberation Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 Languages: English Tune Title: PRAISE, MY SOUL
Praise with joy the world’s Creator
With Mary Sing Magnificat
Author: Jeannette M. Lindholm Hymnal: Voices Together #208 (2020) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Topics: Liberation Scripture: Exodus 1:8-22 Tune Title: FOREST GREEN
With Mary Sing Magnificat
America the Beautiful
Author: Katherine Lee Bates, 1859-1929 Hymnal: Hymns for a Pilgrim People #301 (2007) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Topics: Liberation First Line: O beautiful for spacious skies Lyrics: 1 O beautiful for spacious skies,
For amber waves of grain,
For purple mountain majesties
Above the fruited plain!
America! America!
God shed His grace on thee,
And crown thy good with brotherhood
From sea to shining sea.
2 O beautiful for pilgrim feet,
Whose stern, impassioned stress
A thoroughfare for freedom beat
Across the wilderness!
America! America!
God mend thine ev'ry flaw,
Confirm thy soul in self-control,
Thy liberty in law.
3 O beautiful for heroes proved
In liberating strife,
Who more than self their country loved,
And mercy more than life!
America! America!
May God thy gold refine,
Till all success be nobleness,
And ev'ry gain divine.
4 O beautiful for patriot dream
That sees beyond the years
Thine alabaster cities gleam,
Undimmed by human tears!
America! America!
God shed His grace on thee,
And crown thy good with brotherhood
From sea to shining sea. Scripture: Psalm 144:15 Languages: English Tune Title: MATERNA
America the Beautiful
America the Beautiful
Author: Katherine Lee Bates, 1859-1929 Hymnal: Hymns for a Pilgrim People #302 (2007) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Topics: Liberation First Line: O beautiful for spacious skies Lyrics: 1 O beautiful for spacious skies,
For amber waves of grain,
For purple mountain majesties
Above the fruited plain!
America! America!
God shed His grace on thee,
And crown thy good with brotherhood
From sea to shining sea!
2 O beautiful for pilgrim feet,
Whose stern, impassioned stress
A thoroughfare for freedom beat
Across the wilderness!
America! America!
God mend thine ev'ry flaw,
Confirm thy soul in self-control,
Thy liberty in law!
3 O beautiful for heroes proved
In liberating strife,
Who more than self their country loved,
And mercy more than life.
America! America!
May God thy gold refine,
Till all success be nobleness,
And ev'ry gain divine!
4 O beautiful for patriot dream
That sees beyond the years,
Thine alabaster cities gleam,
Undimmed by human tears!
America! America!
God shed His grace on thee,
And crown thy good with brotherhood
From sea to shining sea! Scripture: 1 Peter 2:17 Languages: English Tune Title: AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL
America the Beautiful
Praise with Joy the World’s Creator
Hymnal: Voices Together #428 (2020) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Topics: Liberation Scripture: Psalm 146:5-9 Tune Title: LAUDA ANIMA
Praise with Joy the World’s Creator
The church of Christ, in every age
Author: Fred Pratt Green, 1903- Hymnal: The Book of Praise #486 (1997) Topics: Freedom / Liberation Lyrics: 1 The church of Christ in every age,
beset by change but Spirit-led,
must claim and test its heritage
and keep on rising from the dead.
2 Across the world, across the street,
the victims of injustice cry
for shelter and for bread to eat,
and never live until they die.
3 Then let the servant church arise,
a caring church that longs to be
a partner in Christ's sacrifice,
and clothed in Christ's humanity.
4 For he alone, whose blood was shed,
can cure the fever in our blood,
and teach us how to share our bread
and feed the starving multitude.
5 We have no mission but to serve
in full obedience to our Lord,
to care for all, without reserve,
and spread his liberating Word.
Scripture: Matthew 10:5-15 Languages: English Tune Title: DICKINSON COLLEGE
The church of Christ, in every age
The law of Christ alone can make me free
Author: James Philip McAuley, 1917-76 Hymnal: Together in Song #630 (1999) Meter: 11.10.11.10 with refrain Topics: Liberation First Line: As children of our God we're sisters, brothers Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-13 Languages: English Tune Title: LOVE IS THE FULFILLING
The law of Christ alone can make me free
Praise the One who breaks the darkness
Author: Rusty Edwards (b. 1955) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #762 (2013) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Freedom and Liberation Lyrics: 1 Praise the One who breaks the darkness
with a liberating light.
Praise the One who frees the prisoners
turning blindness into sight.
Praise the One who preached the gospel,
curing every dread disease,
calming storms and feeding thousands
with the very bread of peace.
2 Praise the One who blessed the children
with a strong yet gentle word.
Praise the One who drove out demons
with a piercing, two-edged sword.
Praise the One who brings cool water
to the desert's burning sand;
from this well comes living water,
quenching thirst in every land.
3 Praise the one true love incarnate,
Christ, who suffered in our place.
Jesus died and rose for many
that we may know God by grace.
Let us sing for joy and gladness,
seeing what our God has done.
Praise the one redeeming glory.
Praise the One who makes us one. Scripture: Mark 5:1-15 Languages: English Tune Title: NETTLETON
Praise the One who breaks the darkness
God It Was
Author: John L. Bell, b. 1949 Hymnal: RitualSong #818 (1996) Meter: Irregular Topics: Liberation First Line: God it was who said to Abraham Scripture: Exodus 3:9-10 Languages: English Tune Title: JESUS CALLS US
God It Was
America the Beautiful
Author: Katherine L. Bates, 1869-1929 Hymnal: RitualSong #965 (1996) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Topics: Liberation First Line: O beautiful for spacious skies Lyrics: 1 O beautiful for spacious skies,
For amber waves of grain,
For purple mountain majesties
Above the fruited plain!
America! America!
God shed his grace on thee,
And crown thy good with brotherhood
From sea to shining sea.
2 O beautiful for pilgrim feet,
Whose stern, impassioned stress
A thoroughfare for freedom beat
Across the wilderness!
America! America!
God mend thine ev'ry flaw,
Confirm thy soul in self control,
Thy liberty in law.
3 O beautiful for heroes proved
In liberating strife,
Who more than self their country loved,
And mercy more than life!
America! America!
May God thy gold refine,
Till all success be nobleness,
And ev'ry gain divine.
4 O beautiful for patriot dream
That sees beyond the years
Thine alabaster cities gleam,
Undimmed by human tears!
America! America!
God shed his grace on thee,
And crown thy good with brotherhood
From sea to shining sea. Scripture: James 1:17 Languages: English Tune Title: MATERNA
America the Beautiful
Glory, Glory Hallelujah
Hymnal: The New Century Hymnal #2 (1995) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Topics: Freedom and Liberation Spiritual Lyrics: 1 Glory, glory hallelujah,
since I laid my burdens down.
Glory, glory hallelujah!
since I laid my burdens down.
2 I feel better, so much better,
since I laid my burdens down.
I feel better, so much better,
since I laid my burdens down.
3 Feel like shouting, “Hallelujah!”
since I laid my burdens down.
Feel like shouting, “Hallelujah!”
since I laid my burdens down.
4 I am dancing Miriam's dance now,
since I laid my burdens down.
I am dancing Miriam's dance now,
since I laid my burdens down.
5 I am climbing Jacob’s ladder,
since I laid my burdens down.
I am climbing Jacob’s ladder,
since I laid my burdens down.
6 Every round goes higher and higher,
since I laid my burdens down.
Every round goes higher and higher,
since I laid my burdens down. Scripture: Psalm 81:6 Languages: English Tune Title: GLORY, GLORY
Glory, Glory Hallelujah
A Blood Red Rose Reminds Us Still
Author: Daniel Charles Damon Hymnal: New Hymns of Hope #2 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Freedom-Liberation Lyrics: 1 A blood red rose reminds us still
of one who faced a waiting grave
with faith and hope on that green hill,
whose love still comes to heal and save.
2 We pray to one who understands
the heavy cross that we now bear,
for one brief day in Roman hands
a thorny crown he had to wear.
3 God grieves with us in every loss,
for joys cut short when help comes late,
and Jesus, dying on the cross,
spoke words of pardon, not of hate.
4 A blood red rose was gently laid
in Joseph's new and waiting tomb.
This gracious gift in love was made,
for love is in eternal bloom.
5 So come and place your flowers here
upon the altar in this room,
and sweep away the hate and fear
till love comes leaping from the tomb. Scripture: John 1:19-42 Languages: English Tune Title: FIFTY-TWO ROSES
A Blood Red Rose Reminds Us Still
Gospel Canticle
Author: Ruth Duck, b. 1947 Hymnal: RitualSong #7 (1996) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Topics: Liberation First Line: Now bless the God of Israel Scripture: Luke 1:68-79 Languages: English Tune Title: FOREST GREEN
Gospel Canticle
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