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Of Women, and of Women's Hopes We Sing
Author: Shirley Erena Murray Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #686 (1995) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Topics: Women Lyrics: 1 Of women, and of women's hopes we sing:
of sharing in creation's nurturing,
of bearing and of birthing new belief,
of passion for the promises of life.
2 We praise God whose image is our own,
the mystery within our flesh and bone,
the woman-spirit moving through all time
in prophecy, Magnificat and dream.
3 We labor for the commonwealth of God,
and equal as disciples, walk the road,
in work and status, asking what is just,
for sisters of the family of Christ.
4 Forgiving what is past, we seek the new:
a finer justice, and a peace more true,
the promise of empowering for our day
when men and women roll the stone away. Languages: English Tune Title: SURSUM CORDA
Of Women, and of Women's Hopes We Sing
God of the Women
Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Hymnal: Gifts of Love #5 (2000) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Topics: Women First Line: God of the women who answered your call Scripture: Genesis 12-23 Languages: English Tune Title: SLANE
God of the Women
There Is a Line of Women
Author: John L. Bell Hymnal: Voices Together #546 (2020) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Women of the Bible Scripture: Genesis 3:20 Tune Title: CLIMBING VINE
There Is a Line of Women
God, We Praise You for the Women
Author: Daniel Charles Damon Hymnal: Discipleship Ministries Collection #36 Meter: 8.7.8.7 Topics: Women Tune Title: DORNAN
God, We Praise You for the Women
For All the Faithful Women
Author: Herman G. Stuempfle Jr. Hymnal: Glory to God #324 (2013) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Women Scripture: Exodus 15:19-21 Languages: English Tune Title: NYLAND
For All the Faithful Women
For All the Faithful Women
Author: Herman G. Stuempfle, Jr., 1923-2007 Hymnal: RitualSong #885 (1996) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Holy Women Scripture: 1 Samuel 1 Languages: English Tune Title: AURELIA
For All the Faithful Women
For All the Faithful Women
Author: Herman G. Stuempfle, Jr., 1923-2007 Hymnal: Worship (4th ed.) #908 (2011) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Holy Women Languages: English Tune Title: MERLE'S TUNE
For All the Faithful Women
Peace for the Children
Author: Doreen Lankshear-Smith Hymnal: Worship and Song #3125 (2011) Meter: Irregular Topics: Men and Women; Women and Men; Men and Women; Women and Men First Line: Peace for the children, peace, peace Languages: English Tune Title: PEACE FOR ALL
Peace for the Children
In Matthew's Gospel There Are Five
Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Hymnal: Time Now to Gather #14 (1999) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D with refrain Topics: Women in the Bible Mary; Women in the Bible Bathsheba; Women in the Bible Tamar; Women in the Bible Rahab; Women in the Bible Ruth Refrain First Line: If God could find a use for them Scripture: Genesis 38 Languages: English Tune Title: FAITH-MOTHERS
In Matthew's Gospel There Are Five
As Sisters in Zion (Women)
Author: Emily H. Woodmansee, 1836–1906 Hymnal: Hymns of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints #309 (1985) Meter: 12.11.12.11 Topics: For Women First Line: As sisters in Zion, we’ll all work together Lyrics: 1. As sisters in Zion, we’ll all work together;
The blessings of God on our labors we’ll seek.
We’ll build up his kingdom with earnest endeavor;
We’ll comfort the weary and strengthen the weak.
2. The errand of angels is given to women;
And this is a gift that, as sisters, we claim:
To do whatsoever is gentle and human,
To cheer and to bless in humanity’s name.
3. How vast is our purpose, how broad is our mission,
If we but fulfill it in spirit and deed.
Oh, naught but the Spirit’s divinest tuition
Can give us the wisdom to truly succeed. Scripture: Galatians 6:2-10 Languages: English Tune Title: SAUNDERS
As Sisters in Zion (Women)
As We Come Marching, Marching
Author: James Oppenheim, 1882-1932 Hymnal: Singing the Living Tradition #109 (1993) Meter: Irregular Topics: Words and Deeds of Prophetic Women and Men Commitment and Action; Women and Men Languages: English Tune Title: BREAD AND ROSES
As We Come Marching, Marching
Woman in the Night
Author: Brian Wren Hymnal: Glory to God #161 (2013) Meter: 5.5.5.5 D with refrain Topics: Women Refrain First Line: Come and join the song Lyrics: 1 Woman in the night,
spent from giving birth,
guard our precious light;
peace is on the earth.
Woman in the crowd,
creeping up behind,
touching is allowed:
seek and you will find!
Refrain:
Come and join the song,
women, children, men.
Jesus makes us free
to live again!
2 Woman at the well,
question the Messiah;
find your friends and tell:
drink your heart's desire!
Woman at the feast,
let the righteous stare;
come and go in peace;
love him with your hair! [Refrain]
3 Woman in the house,
nurtured to be meek,
leave your second place,
listen, think, and speak!
Women on the road,
from your sickness freed,
witness and provide,
joining word and deed: [Refrain]
4 Women on the hill,
stand when men have fled;
Christ needs loving still,
though your hope is dead.
Women in the dawn,
care and spices bring,
earliest to mourn,
earliest to sing! [Refrain] Scripture: Matthew 9:20-22 Languages: English Tune Title: NEW DISCIPLES (Fedak)
Woman in the Night
A Key Was Turned in Latter Days (Women)
Hymnal: Hymns of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints #310 (1985) Topics: For Women First Line: A key was turned in latter days Languages: English Tune Title: KEY
A Key Was Turned in Latter Days (Women)
We Meet Again as Sisters (Women)
Hymnal: Hymns of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints #311 (1985) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: For Women First Line: We meet again as sisters Languages: English Tune Title: SISTERHOOD
We Meet Again as Sisters (Women)
We Ever Pray for Thee (Women)
Hymnal: Hymns of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints #312 (1985) Meter: 10.10.10.10.10 Topics: For Women First Line: We ever pray for thee Languages: English Tune Title: SHADRACH
We Ever Pray for Thee (Women)
God Is Love (Women)
Hymnal: Hymns of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints #313 (1985) Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Topics: For Women First Line: Earth, with her ten thousand flowers Languages: English Tune Title: TESTIMONY
God Is Love (Women)
How Gentle God’s Commands (Women)
Author: Philip Doddridge, 1702–1751 Hymnal: Hymns of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints #314 (1985) Topics: For Women First Line: How gentle God’s commands! Languages: English Tune Title: DENNIS
How Gentle God’s Commands (Women)
Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee (Women)
Hymnal: Hymns of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints #315 (1985) Topics: For Women First Line: Jesus, the very thought of thee Languages: English Tune Title: ST. AGNES
Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee (Women)
The Lord Is My Shepherd (Women)
Hymnal: Hymns of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints #316 (1985) Topics: For Women First Line: The Lord is my Shepherd Languages: English Tune Title: FORSAKEN
The Lord Is My Shepherd (Women)
Sweet Is the Work (Women)
Hymnal: Hymns of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints #317 (1985) Topics: For Women First Line: Sweet is the work Languages: English Tune Title: DOUGLASS
Sweet Is the Work (Women)
Love at Home (Women)
Hymnal: Hymns of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints #318 (1985) Meter: 7.5.7.5.7.7.7.5.3.3.7.5 Topics: For Women First Line: There is beauty all around Languages: English Tune Title: CALEDONIA
Love at Home (Women)
Shout to the North
Author: Martin Smith Hymnal: Worship and Song #3042 (2011) Meter: Irregular Topics: Men and Women; Women and Men; Men and Women; Women and Men First Line: Men of faith, rise up and sing Refrain First Line: Shout to the north and the south Scripture: Psalm 96 Languages: English Tune Title: SHOUT TO THE NORTH
Shout to the North
I Have a Dream
Author: Pamela J. Pettitt Hymnal: Worship and Song #3127 (2011) Meter: 8.6.8.8.6 Topics: Men and Women; Women and Men; Men and Women; Women and Men First Line: "I have a dream," a man once said Scripture: Romans 8:22 Languages: English Tune Title: REPTON
I Have a Dream
Motherhood: a Gift, a Calling
Author: Jacque B. Jones Hymnal: Discipleship Ministries Collection #10 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Women Languages: English Tune Title: WAILEA
Motherhood: a Gift, a Calling
Come and join the song
Author: Brian Arthur Wren, 1936- Hymnal: Together in Song #661 (1999) Meter: 5.5.5.5 with refrain Topics: Ministry of Women First Line: Woman in the night Lyrics: 1 Woman in the night,
spent from giving birth,
guard our precious light;
peace is on the earth!
Refrain:
Come and join the song,
women, children, men.
Jesus makes us free to live again!
2 Woman in the crowd,
creeping up behind,
touching is allowed:
seek and you will find. [Refrain]
3 Woman at the well,
question the Messiah;
find your friends and tell:
drink your heart's desire! [Refrain]
4 Woman at the feast,
let the righteous stare;
come and go in peace;
love him with your hair! [Refrain]
5 Woman in the house,
Nurtured to be meek,
leave your second place,
listen, think and speak! [Refrain]
6 Woman on the road,
from your sickness freed,
witness and provide,
joining word and deed: [Refrain]
7 Women on the hill,
stand when men have fled;
Christ needs loving still,
though your hope is dead. [Refrain]
8 Women in the dawn,
care and spices bring,
earliest to mourn,
earliest to sing! [Refrain] Scripture: Galatians 3:25-29 Languages: English Tune Title: NEW DISCIPLES
Come and join the song
A Place at the Table
Author: Shirley Erena Murray Hymnal: Worship and Song #3149 (2011) Meter: 11.10.11.10 with refrain Topics: Men and Women; Women and Men; Men and Women; Women and Men 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
A Mother Lined a Basket
Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Hymnal: Time Now to Gather #1 (1999) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Women in the Bible Jochebed; Women in the Bible Hannah; Women in the Bible Mary Lyrics: A mother lined a basket to keep her baby dry,then rocked him on a river,lest he awake and cry.She let a princess name himher son that he might live.God's people had a leader.She had such hope to give.A mother sewed a jacket,lined in the softest wool,then dressed her little boy-child,her cup of blessing full.She brought him to the templewhere he would serve and live.God's people had a prophet.She had such faith to give. A mother laid her baby in manger lined with straw;then, in the shepherds' story,his call from God foresaw.She nurtured him and taught himthe way that he must live. God's people had a savior.She had such love to give.Like Jochebed and Hannah,and Mary too, we knowthe hardest part of lovingis learning to let go,so when we send our childrenout in the world to live,grant us such hope and faith, God,and love enough to give. Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10 Languages: English Tune Title: WEST MAIN
A Mother Lined a Basket
Gifts for Sharing
Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Hymnal: Time Now to Gather #10 (1999) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Topics: Women in the Bible Dorcas; Women in the Bible Lydia; Women in the Bible Priscilla First Line: The kind heart of a woman failed Lyrics: The kind heart of a woman failedand men were sent to plead,"Dear Peter, come to Joppa now.for Dorcas is in need.Restore her to the charitiesthat we have come to know.She has a gift for sewing thathas helped the church to grow."A clever merchant, Lydia,in ancient Philippi,grew wealthy selling purple goods,as Paul did testify,"This woman shares her fortune tosupport us where we go.She has a gift for business thathas helped the church to grow."Priscilla and Aquila workedwith Paul at making tents,while teaching, preaching God in Christto Corinth residents.Apollos said, "What I have learnedhas set my faith aglow.They have a gift for teaching thathas helped the church to grow."No matter where we work or liveor worship in this land,you grace us with your presence, God,and gift us by your handwith talents, skills, abilitiesmore useful than we know.We all have gifts for sharing thatcan help the church to grow. Scripture: Acts 9:36-42 Languages: English Tune Title: GRACIOUS GIFTS
Gifts for Sharing
One Was Old, Another Barren
Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Hymnal: Time Now to Gather #11 (1999) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Women in the Bible Sarah; Women in the Bible Mary; Women in the Bible Elizabeth Lyrics: One was old, another barren,and a third was young and fair,when God promised wondrous blessingsfor the sons they were to bear.Though incredible each promise,yet they trusted and believed,guarding closely in their hearts thevisions that they had received.Sarah must have told her baby,as she calmed his anxious cry,"God has promised you more childrenthan the stars up in the sky!Little Isaac, kings and nationswill descend from you one day,destined to inherit blessingsif they follow in God's way."And Elizabeth, once barren,must have whispered to her son,"Someday, John, you'll be God's heraldto announce the Promised One!Someday you will speak with couragewords from God for all to hear,calling people to repentance,telling them the Christ is near."Mary must have echoed prophetsin her cradle lullabies,"Jesus, you will be our Savior,Christ the Lord, Love's great surprise!Someday I may watch you suffer,and your pain may pierce my soul, but I trust that God will heal mybroken heart and make it whole."God, we thank you for these mothersand the faith they had to share.May we also trust your promisefor the children in our care,that through us the Spirit’s blessingsmay upon them come to fall,giving them the strength and courageto be faithful to your call. Scripture: Genesis 22:15-16 Languages: English Tune Title: GOD'S PROMISES
One Was Old, Another Barren
Woman in the Night
Author: Brian Wren Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #188 (1995) Meter: 5.5.5.5 with refrain Topics: Women Refrain First Line: Come and join the song Lyrics: 1 Woman in the night,
spent from giving birth,
guard our precious light;
peace is on the earth!
Refrain:
Come and join the song,
women, children, men;
Jesus makes us free to live again!
2 Woman in the crowd,
creeping up behind,
touching is allowed:
seek and you will find! [Refrain]
3 Woman at the well,
question the Messiah;
find your friends and tell:
drink your heart's desire! [Refrain]
4 Woman at the feast,
let the righteous stare;
come and go in peace;
love him with your hair! [Refrain]
5 Woman in the house,
nurtured to be meek,
leave your second place,
listen, think and speak! [Refrain]
6 Women on the road,
from your sickness freed,
witness and provide,
joining word and deed! [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: ELIZABETH
Woman in the Night
O God, Our Refuge
Author: Brenda Hostetler Meyer Hymnal: Voices Together #434 (2020) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Women of the Bible First Line: O God, our refuge is your love Scripture: Psalm 7:1-10 Tune Title: OUR REFUGE
O God, Our Refuge
Holy and Good is the Gift of Desire
Author: Thomas H. Troeger Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #509 (1995) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Topics: Women Languages: English Tune Title: ANGELIQUE
Holy and Good is the Gift of Desire
Everything Possible
Author: Fred Small, 1952- Hymnal: Singing the Journey #1019 (2005) Topics: Words and Deeds of Prophetic Men and Women First Line: We've cleared off the table Languages: English Tune Title: [We've cleared off the table]
Everything Possible
Glory in the Cross
Author: Dan Schutte Hymnal: Worship and Song #3075 (2011) Meter: 11.8.11.8 D Topics: Men and Women; Men and Women; Women and Men 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
One Is the Body
Author: John Bell Hymnal: Worship and Song #3156 (2011) Meter: Irregular Topics: Women and Men; Women and Men First Line: One is the body and one is the Head Languages: English Tune Title: ONE IS THE BODY
One Is the Body
A Father Came to Jesus
Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Hymnal: Time Now to Gather #4 (1999) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Women in the Bible Daughter of Jairus Lyrics: A father came to Jesuswith only one request."My daughter needs your help now.They say that you are blest.Come, Jesus, heal my daughter.She lies so close to death.Come, lay your hands upon herwhile she has life and breath."Before they reached the daughter,a man came, bringing word:"Why bother Jesus now, sir?Your daughter died, we've heard."The wails of weeping womengrew loud as they drew near,but Jesus told the father,"Believe and do not fear."When Jesus saw the mourners,he said, "Why do you weep?She is not dead; believe me,the child is but asleep!"The mourners laughed, but Jesusstill took his friends inside.The faithful parents followedto see what would betide.They watched the girl with wonderas Jesus took her hand.He said, "Dear child, get up now,"and gently helped her stand.Then Jesus warned the father,"Tell no one that you meet;"and asked the grateful motherto bring her food to eat.Dear God, when we are temptedto doubt Love's mighty power,give us the faith of Jairus in every day and hour,that, trusting in your promiseof everlasting care,we all may lay before youour deepest needs in prayer. Scripture: Mark 5:21-43 Languages: English Tune Title: LOVING FATHER
A Father Came to Jesus
Sing Out! Sound the Trumpets! Proclaim Jubilee!
Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Hymnal: Gifts of Love #7 (2000) Meter: 11.11.11.11 with refrain Topics: Women Refrain First Line: Hear the word! Sing it out! It's good news to the poor! Scripture: Leviticus 25 Languages: English
Sing Out! Sound the Trumpets! Proclaim Jubilee!
Song of Two Widows
Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Hymnal: Time Now to Gather #8 (1999) Meter: 8.8.8.8 D Topics: Women in the Bible Widow of Zarephath; Women in the Bible Widow's mite First Line: A widow of Zarephath town Lyrics: A widow of Zarephath towndiscovered her cupboard was bare.Some meal, and a few drops of oilwere all that was left for her there."Elijah the prophet appeared,and God said, "Please see that he's fed."She used up the meal and the oilto bake him a fine loaf of bread.A poor widow came to the mountwhere Jesus was teaching that day.He watched as she offered her gift,and went in the Temple to pray.Her offering was two copper coins.She had no more money to give.Said Jesus, "Her gift was the best.She gave all that she had to live."Two widows from days long ago,forgotten by name, but not deed,both teach us how we should respondwhenever God shows us a need.In plenty we're all quick to give,but slower when cupboards are bare.God, move us to share in your workto show by our gifts that we care. Languages: English Tune Title: TWO WIDOWS
Song of Two Widows
Welcoming God
Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Hymnal: Gifts of Love #15 (2000) Meter: 9.10.9.9 with refrain Topics: Women First Line: Children are welcome, Christ said one day Scripture: Leviticus 25 Languages: English
Welcoming God
Christ Be with Us
Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Hymnal: Gifts of Love #36 (2000) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Women First Line: Christ be with us, Christ behind us Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46 Languages: English
Christ Be with Us
Hail the Glorious Golden City
Author: Felix Adler, 1851-1933 Hymnal: Singing the Living Tradition #140 (1993) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Words and Deeds of Prophetic Women and Men In Time To Come Lyrics: 1 Hail the glorious golden city,
pictured by the seers of old:
everlasting light shines o'er it,
wondrous tales of it are told.
Wise and righteous men and women
dwell within its gleaming wall;
wrong is banished from its borders,
justice reigns supreme o'er all.
2 We are builders of that city.
All our joys and all our groans
help to rear its shining ramparts;
all our lives are building stones.
Whether humble or exalted,
all are called to task divine;
all must aid alike to carry
forward one sublime design.
3 And the work that we have builded,
oft with bleeding hands and tears,
oft in error, and in anguish,
will not perish with our years:
it will live and shine transfigured
in the final reign of right:
it will merge into the splendors
of the city of the light. Languages: English Tune Title: HYFRYDOL
Hail the Glorious Golden City
A Prophet-Woman Broke a Jar
Author: Brian Wren Hymnal: Glory to God #201 (2013) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Women 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! Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16 Languages: English Tune Title: HOW CAN I KEEP FROM SINGING
A Prophet-Woman Broke a Jar
A Voice Was Heard in Ramah
Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Hymnal: Voices Together #278 (2020) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Women of the Bible; Women of the Bible Scripture: Psalm 85:10 Tune Title: LLANGLOFFAN
A Voice Was Heard in Ramah
O God of Vision
Author: Jane Parker Huber Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #288 (1995) Meter: 14.14.4.7.8 Topics: Women First Line: O God of vision far greater than all human scheming Languages: English Tune Title: LOBE DEN HERREN
O God of Vision
Christ Who Left His Home in Glory
Author: Abram B. Kolb Hymnal: Voices Together #361 (2020) Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Topics: Women of the Bible Lyrics: 1 Christ who left his home in glory,
and upon the cross was slain,
now is ris’n! O tell the story
that the Savior lives again.
Refrain:
Hail him, all hail the mighty Redeemer!
Hail him who robbed the grave of its pow’r!
Tell ev’ry nation, all is well,
Jesus lives forevermore.
2 While the world in peace was sleeping,
early on that Easter day,
came the faithful women, weeping,
but the stone was rolled away. [Refrain]
3 Christ, our loving mediator,
now with God for you and me
intercedes, and our Creator
hears and answers ev’ry plea. [Refrain] Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10 Tune Title: CHRIST IS RISEN
Christ Who Left His Home in Glory
Spirit, Spirit of gentleness
Author: James K. Manley; Andrew Donaldson Hymnal: Voices United #375 (1996) Meter: Irregular with refrain Topics: Women First Line: You moved on the waters (Tu touchas la terre) Refrain First Line: Spirit, Spirit of gentleness (Souffle, vent doux du Saint-Esprit) Languages: English; French Tune Title: SPIRIT OF GENTLENESS
Spirit, Spirit of gentleness
Come, Let Us Honor Those
Author: Harriet Ilse Ziegenhals Hymnal: Catholic Book of Worship III #451 (1994) Topics: Women Saints First Line: Come, let us honor those who led the way Lyrics: 1 Come, let us honor those who led the way;
Women of scripture witnessing each day;
Teacher and leader, queen and prophetess,
Through vital ministry their faith confess.
2 Saint Marguerite, we honor you today.
Teach us to trust that God will guide our way.
Mercy and faith were virtues that you knew;
Life in simplicity you modelled too.
3 Praise now and thanks unto our God we bring;
Lifting each voice, with courage let us sing;
Together we'll not from our purpose swerve,
Building the wholeness of the Church we serve.
Languages: English Tune Title: TOULON
Come, Let Us Honor Those
A Prophet-Woman Broke a Jar
Author: Brian Wren Hymnal: Voices United #590 (1996) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Women 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
The Voice of God is Calling
Author: John Haynes Holmes Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #666 (1995) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Women Lyrics: 1 The voice of God is calling
to women and to men;
the voice once heard in Zion,
resounds on earth again:
whom shall I send to succor
my people in their need?
Whom shall I send to loosen
the bonds of shame and greed?
2 I hear my people crying
in slum and mine and mill;
no field or mart is silent,
no city street is still.
I see my people falling
in darkness and despair.
Whom shall I send to shatter
the fetters which they bear?
3 We heed, O God, your summons,
and answer: Here are we!
Send us upon your errand,
let us your servants be.
Our strength is dust and ashes,
our years a passing hour,
But you can use our weakness
to magnify your power.
4 From ease and plenty save us;
from pride of place absolve;
purge us of low desire;
lift us to high resolve;
take us, and make us holy;
teach us your will and way.
Speak, and behold! we answer;
command, and we obey! Languages: English Tune Title: MEIRIONYDD
The Voice of God is Calling
A prophet-woman broke a jar
Author: Brian Arthur Wren, 1936- Hymnal: Together in Song #696 (1999) Topics: Ministry of Women 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! Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 Languages: English Tune Title: MEGERRAN
A prophet-woman broke a jar
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