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Alone We Could Not Learn to Read
Author: Carol Christopher Drake Hymnal: Sing for Joy #132 (1961) Topics: God Cares for My Family; Family Lyrics: Alone we could not learn to read,
At school they teach us how;
Nor could we learn to trust unless
Our families taught us how.
We love because God loved us first
And loving shows us how. Languages: English Tune Title: MORNING SONG
Alone We Could Not Learn to Read
Lo, what an entertaining Sight
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #P133a (1766) Topics: Blessings of a family; Family love and worship; Worship in Family Lyrics: 1 Lo, what an entertaining Sight
Are Brethren that agree;
Brethren, whose chearful Hearts unite
In Bands of Piety.
2 When Streams of Love from Christ the Spring
Descend to ev'ry Soul,
And heav'nly Peace, with balmy Wing,
Shades and bedews the Whole.
3 'Tis like the Oil divinely sweet
On Aaron's reverend Head,
The trickling Drops perfum'd his Feet,
And o'er his Garments spread.
4 'Tis pleasant as the Morning Dews
That fall on Sion's Hill,
Where GOD his mildest Glory shews,
And makes his Grace distil.
Scripture: Psalm 133 Languages: English
Lo, what an entertaining Sight
Blest are the Sons of Peace
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #P133b (1766) Topics: Blessings of a family; Family love and worship; Worship in Family Lyrics: 1 Blest are the Sons of Peace,
Whose Hearts and Hopes are one,
Whose kind Designs to serve and please,
Through all their Actions run.
2 Blest is the pious House,
Where Zeal and Friendship meet,
Their Songs of Praise, their mingled Vows
Make their Communion sweet.
3 Thus when on Aaron's Head
They pour'd the rich Perfume,
The Oil through all his Raiment spread,
And Pleasure fill'd the Room.
4 Thus on the heav'nly Hills
The Saints are blest above,
Where Joy like Morning Dew distils,
And all the Air is Love. Scripture: Psalm 133 Languages: English
Blest are the Sons of Peace
How pleasant 'tis to see
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #P133c (1766) Topics: Blessings of a family; Family love and worship; Worship in Family Lyrics: 1 How pleasant 'tis to see
Kindred and Friends agree,
Each in their proper Station move,
And each fulfil their Part,
With sympathizing Heart,
In all the Cares of Life and Love!
2 'Tis like the Ointment shed
On Aaron's sacred Head,
Divinely rich, divinely sweet;
The Oil through all the Room
Diffus'd a choice Perfume,
Ran through his Robes, and blest his Feet.
3 Like fruitful Showr's of Rain,
That water all the Plain,
Descending from the neighbouring Hills;
Such Streams of Pleasure roll
Through ev'ry friendly Soul,
Where Love like heav'nly Dew distils.
[Repeat the first Stanza, to complete the Tune.]
Scripture: Psalm 133 Languages: English
How pleasant 'tis to see
Cooperation
Author: Jessie Eleanore Moore Hymnal: Sing for Joy #137 (1961) Topics: God Cares for My Family; Family First Line: Mother cooks the dinner Languages: English Tune Title: [Mother cooks the dinner]
Cooperation
Birthday Song
Author: William B. Schmidgall Hymnal: Sing for Joy #139 (1961) Topics: God Cares for My Family; Family First Line: We thank You, God for (child's name) Lyrics: We thank You, God, for (child's name)
And praise You for this day.
Be with us in our family,
And bless him (her) now, we pray. Languages: English Tune Title: [We thank You, God for (child's name)]
Birthday Song
Psalm 128: May the Lord Bless and Protect
Hymnal: RitualSong #172a (1996) Topics: Family Life; Holy Family; Holy Family First Line: O blessed are you who fear the Lord Refrain First Line: May the Lord bless and protect us Scripture: Psalm 128 Languages: English Tune Title: [May the Lord bless and protect us]
Psalm 128: May the Lord Bless and Protect
Psalm 128: May the Lord Bless and Protect
Hymnal: RitualSong #172b (1996) Topics: Family Life; Holy Family; Holy Family First Line: O blessed are you who fear the Lord Refrain First Line: O happy are those who fear the Lord Scripture: Psalm 128 Languages: English Tune Title: [O happy are those who fear the Lord]
Psalm 128: May the Lord Bless and Protect
Through the day Thy love hath spared us
Author: Thomas Kelly, 1769-1854 Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #228a (1917) Topics: Family Worship; Family Religion; Worship Family Lyrics: 1 Through the day Thy love hath spared us;
Wearied we lie down to rest,
Through the silent watches guard us,
Let no foe our peace molest;
Jesus, Thou our guardian be,
Sweet it is to trust in Thee.
2 Pilgrims here on earth and strangers,
Dwelling in the midst of foes,
Us and ours preserve from dangers,
In Thine arms may we repose;
And when life's short day is past,
Rest with Thee in heaven at last. Languages: English Tune Title: WHEELDON
Through the day Thy love hath spared us
Through the day Thy love hath spared us
Author: Thomas Kelly, 1769-1854 Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #228b (1917) Topics: Family Worship; Family Religion; Worship Family Lyrics: 1 Through the day Thy love hath spared us;
Wearied we lie down to rest,
Through the silent watches guard us,
Let no foe our peace molest;
Jesus, Thou our guardian be,
Sweet it is to trust in Thee.
2 Pilgrims here on earth and strangers,
Dwelling in the midst of foes,
Us and ours preserve from dangers,
In Thine arms may we repose;
And when life's short day is past,
Rest with Thee in heaven at last. Languages: English Tune Title: JOCELYN
Through the day Thy love hath spared us
Brotherly Love
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #246 (1740) Topics: Blessings of a family; Family love and worship; Worship in Family First Line: Lo, what an entertaining Sight Lyrics: 1 Lo, what an entertaining Sight
Are Brethren that agree,
Brethren, whose chearful Hearts unite
In Bands of Piety.
2 When Streams of Love from Christ the Spring
Descend to ev'ry Soul,
And heav'nly Peace, with balmy Wing,
Shades and bedews the Whole.
3 'Tis like the Oil divinely sweet,
On Aaron's rev'rend Head,
The trickling Drops perfum'd his Feet,
And o'er his Garments spread.
4 'Tis pleasant as the Morning Dews
That fall on Sion's Hill,
Where GOD his mildest Glory shews,
And makes his Grace distil.
Scripture: Psalm 133 Languages: English
Brotherly Love
The Blessings of Friendship
Hymnal: The Psalms of David #247b (1740) Topics: Blessings of a family; Family love and worship; Worship in Family First Line: How pleasant 'tis to see Lyrics: 1 How pleasant 'tis to see
Kindred and Friends agree;
Each in their proper Station move,
And each fulfil their Part,
With sympathizing Heart,
In all the Cares of Life and Love!
2 'Tis like the Ointment shed
On Aaron's sacred Head,
Divinely rich, divinely sweet;
The Oil through all the Room
Diffus'd a choice Perfume,
Ran through his Robes, and blest his Feet.
3 Like fruitful Showr's of Rain,
That water all the Plain,
Descending from the neighbouring Hills;
Such streams of pleasure roll
Through ev'ry friendly Soul,
Where Love, like heav'nly Dew, distils.
[Repeat the first Stanza, to complete the Tune.]
Scripture: Psalm 133 Languages: English
The Blessings of Friendship
Jesu, Jesu
Author: Tom Colvin. b. 1925 Hymnal: Journeysongs (2nd ed.) #402 (2003) Topics: Global Family; Global Family; Global Family First Line: Kneels at the feet of his friends Refrain First Line: Jesu, Jesu, fill us with your love Lyrics: Refrain:
Jesu, Jesu, fill us with your love,
show us how to serve
the neighbors we have from you.
1 Kneels at the feet of his friends,
Silently washes their feet,
Master who pours out himself for them. [Refrain]
2 Neighbors are rich folk and poor,
Varied in color and race,
Neighbors are nearby and far away. [Refrain]
3 These are the ones we should serve,
These are the ones we should love.
All are neighbors to us and you. [Refrain]
4 Kneel at the feet of our friends,
Silently washing their feet,
This is the way we should live with you. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: CHEREPONI
Jesu, Jesu
Of justice and of grace I sing
Author: Isaac Watts Hymnal: The Psalms and Hymns of Dr. Watts #412 (1835) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Family government; Master of a family Lyrics:
Of justice and of grace I sing,
And pay my God my vows;
Thy grace and justice, heav'nly King,
Teach me to rule my house.
Now to my tent, O God, repair,
And make thy servant wise;
I'll suffer nothing near me there
That shall offend thine eyes.
The man that doth his neighbor wrong
By falsehood or by force,
The scornful eye, the sland'rous tongue
I'll thrust them from my doors.
I'll seek the faithful and the just,
And will their help enjoy;
These are the friends that I shall trust,
The servants I'll employ.
The wretch that deals in sly deceit
I'll not endure a night:
The liar's tongue I ever hate,
And banish from my sight.
I'll purge my family around,
And make the wicked flee;
So shall my house be ever found
A dwelling fit for thee.
Scripture: Psalm 101 Languages: English
Of justice and of grace I sing
Let Us Go Now to the Banquet
Author: Guillermo Cuéllar, b. 1955; Bret Hesla, b. 1957; William Dexheimer Pharris, b. 1956 Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Worship #523 (2006) Meter: 9.9.9.8 with refrain Topics: Family; Family First Line: Hoy me levanto muy temprano (I will rise in the early morning) Refrain First Line: Vamos todos al banquete (let us go now to the banquet) Languages: English; Spanish, English Tune Title: VAMOS TODOS AL BANQUETE
Let Us Go Now to the Banquet
Father of All, Thy Care We Bless
Author: Philip Doddridge Hymnal: The Hymnal and Order of Service #532 (1926) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Family Life Dedication of a New Home Lyrics: 1 Father of all, Thy care we bless,
Which crowns our families with peace:
From Thee they spring; and by Thy hand
They are and shall be still sustained.
2 To God, most worthy to be praised,
Be our domestic altars raised;
Who, Lord of heav'n, yet deigns to come
And sanctify our humblest home.
3 To Thee may each united house
Morning and night present its vows;
Our children these, the rising race,
Be taught Thy precepts and Thy grace.
4 So may each future age proclaim
The honors of Thy glorious Name,
And each succeeding race remove
To join the family above.
Amen. Languages: English Tune Title: MARYTON
Father of All, Thy Care We Bless
The Bond of Love
Author: Otis Skillings Hymnal: Hymns for the Family of God #544 (1976) Topics: Church, Family of Believers; Church, Family of Believers First Line: We are one in the bond of love Languages: English Tune Title: BOND OF LOVE
The Bond of Love
There's a Church Within Us, O Lord
Author: Kent E. Schneider Hymnal: Hymns for the Family of God #551 (1976) Topics: Church, Family of Believers; Church, Family of Believers First Line: There's a church within us Languages: English Tune Title: THE CHURCH WITHIN US
There's a Church Within Us, O Lord
Come, let us join our friends above
Author: C. Wesley, 1707-1788 Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #555 (1917) Topics: Family In Heaven; Family In Heaven Lyrics: 1 Come, let us join our friends above
Who have obtained the prize,
And on the eagle wings of love
To joys celestial rise.
Let all the saints terrestrial sing,
With those to glory gone;
For all the servants of our King,
In earth and heaven, are one.
2 One family we dwell in Him,
One church above, beneath,
Though now divided by the stream,
The narrow stream of death:
One army of the living God,
To His command we bow;
Part of His host have crossed the flood,
And part are crossing now.
3 Even now by faith we join our hands
With those who went before;
And greet the blood-besprinkled bands
On the eternal shore.
Our spirits too shall quickly join,
Like theirs with glory crowned,
And shout to see our Captain's sign,
To hear His trumpet sound.
Languages: English Tune Title: MEADOWVALE
Come, let us join our friends above
All the Ends of the Earth
Author: Bob Dufford, SJ, b. 1943 Hymnal: Journeysongs (2nd ed.) #595 (2003) Topics: Global Family; Global Family; Global Family First Line: Break into song at the deeds of the Lord Scripture: Psalm 98 Languages: English Tune Title: [Break into song at the deeds of the Lord]
All the Ends of the Earth
From All That Dwell Below The Skies (Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow)
Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748; Anon.; Thomas Ken, 1637-1711 Hymnal: Journeysongs (2nd ed.) #603 (2003) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Global Family; Global Family; Global Family First Line: From all that dwell below the skies Lyrics: 1 From all that dwell below the skies,
Let the Creator's praise arise;
Let the Redeemer's name be sung,
Through ev'ry land by ev'ry tongue.
2 Eternal are your mercies, Lord;
Eternal truth attends your word:
Your praise shall sound from shore to shore,
Till suns shall rise and set no more.
3 Your lofty themes, all mortals, bring;
In songs of praise divinely sing;
The great salvation loud proclaim,
And shout for joy the Savior's name.
4 In ev'ry land begin the song;
To ev'ry land the strains belong;
In cheerful sounds all voices raise,
And fill the world with loudest praise.
Doxology:
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise him, all creatures here below;
Praise him above, you heav'nly host:
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Scripture: Psalm 66:1-2 Languages: English Tune Title: OLD HUNDREDTH
From All That Dwell Below The Skies (Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow)
All People That on Earth Do Dwell
Author: William Kethe, d. ca. 1594 Hymnal: Journeysongs (2nd ed.) #604 (2003) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Global Family; Global Family; Global Family Lyrics: 1 All people that on earth do dwell,
Sing to the Lord with cheerful voice;
Him serve with mirth, his praise forth tell,
Come we before him, and rejoice.
2 Know that the Lord is God indeed;
Without our aid he did us make;
We are his folk, he does us feed,
And for his sheep he does us take.
3 O enter then his gates with praise;
Approach with joy his courts unto;
Praise, laud, and bless his Name always,
For it is seemly so to do.
4 For why? the Lord our God is good:
His mercy is for ever sure;
His truth at all times firmly stood,
And shall from age to age endure.
5 To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,
The God whom heav'n and earth adore,
From us and from the angel host
Be praise and glory evermore. Scripture: Psalm 2:11 Languages: English Tune Title: OLD HUNDREDTH
All People That on Earth Do Dwell
Sing of the Lord's Goodness
Author: Ernest Sands, b. 1949 Hymnal: Journeysongs (2nd ed.) #605 (2003) Topics: Global Family; Global Family; Global Family Refrain First Line: Come, then, all you nations Scripture: Psalm 100 Languages: English Tune Title: [Sing of the Lord's goodness]
Sing of the Lord's Goodness
Let All the Peoples
Author: Christopher Willcock, b. 1947 Hymnal: Journeysongs (2nd ed.) #618 (2003) Topics: Global Family; Global Family; Global Family First Line: Nations shall fear the name of the Lord Refrain First Line: Let all the peoples praise you Scripture: Psalm 102:19-23 Languages: English Tune Title: [Nations shall fear the name of the Lord]
Let All the Peoples
How Great Thou Art
Author: Carl Boberg, 1850-1940; Stuart K. Hine, 1899-1989 Hymnal: Journeysongs (2nd ed.) #628 (2003) Meter: 11.10.11.10 with refrain Topics: Global Family; Global Family; Global Family First Line: O Lord my God! When I in awesome wonder Refrain First Line: Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to thee Scripture: Deuteronomy 3:23 Languages: English Tune Title: O STORE GUD
How Great Thou Art
From homes of quiet peace
Author: W. H. Draper, 1855- Hymnal: Methodist Hymn and Tune Book #650 (1917) Topics: Family Religion; Family Worship; Worship Family Lyrics: 1 From homes of quiet peace
We lift up hands of prayer,
And those Thou gavest us to love
Commend, Lord, to Thy care.
2 In perils of the sea
Watch o'er them day by day;
In perils of the battlefield
Be Thou their strength and stay.
3 Be with them when they fight,
Be with them if they fall;
For life and death alike are Thine,
And Thou art all in all.
4 Let Thine Almighty Arm
Be their defence and shield;
And whosesoever cause is Thine
To them the Victory yield. Languages: English Tune Title: ST. BEUNO
From homes of quiet peace
Christ Be Our Light
Author: Bernadette Farrell, b. 1957 Hymnal: Journeysongs (2nd ed.) #661 (2003) Topics: Global Family; Global Family; Global Family First Line: Longing for light, we wait in darkness Refrain First Line: Christ, be our light! Languages: English Tune Title: [Longing for light, we wait in darkness]
Christ Be Our Light
Your Light Will Come, Jerusalem
Author: Bob Hurd, b. 1950 Hymnal: Journeysongs (2nd ed.) #667 (2003) Topics: Global Family; Global Family; Global Family First Line: Christ is the light of the world Languages: English Tune Title: [Christ is the light of the world]
Your Light Will Come, Jerusalem
They'll Know We Are Christians by Our Love
Author: Peter Scholtes Hymnal: Hymns for the Family of God #677 (1976) Topics: Church, Family of Believers; Church, Family of Believers First Line: We are one in the Spirit Refrain First Line: And they'll know we are Christians by our love Scripture: John 13:35 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. BRENDAN'S
They'll Know We Are Christians by Our Love
To You Our Vows with Sweet Accord
Author: Frederick William Foster Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #677 (1995) Topics: Fellowship and Family Life; Family Life Lyrics: To you our vows with sweet accord,
head of your church, we pay;
we and our house will serve you, Lord;
your word we will obey.
Grant us and all our children grace
in word and deed your name to praise,
and in each family, your will
and purpose to fulfill. Scripture: Joshua 24:15-16 Languages: English Tune Title: WORSHIP
To You Our Vows with Sweet Accord
God Made All People of the World
Author: Hyn Sul Hong; David Kim; Chang Hee Son Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #685 (1995) Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7 Topics: Family Languages: English Tune Title: ONE WORLD
God Made All People of the World
In the Day of the Lord
Author: M. D. Ridge Hymnal: Journeysongs (2nd ed.) #685 (2003) Topics: Global Family; Global Family; Global Family First Line: And on that day will justice triumph Languages: English Tune Title: [And on that day will justice triumph]
In the Day of the Lord
Let There Be Peace on Earth
Author: Sy Miller, 1908-1971; Jill Jackson, 1913-1995 Hymnal: Journeysongs (3rd ed.) #703 (2012) Topics: Global Family; Global Family Scripture: John 14:27 Languages: English Tune Title: [Let there be peace on earth]
Let There Be Peace on Earth
Oh! sweet as vernal dews that fill
Author: Anon. Hymnal: The Voice of Praise #742 (1873) Meter: Irregular Topics: The Christian Family Parental Care; Family Unity Lyrics: 1 Oh! sweet as vernal dews that fill
The closing buds on Zion's hill,
When evening clouds draw thither;
So sweet, so heavenly 'tis to see
The members of one family
Live peacefully together!
2 The children, like the lily flowers
On which descend the sun and showers,
Their hues of beauty blending;
The parents, like the willow boughs
On which the lovely foliage grows,
Their friendly shade extending.
3 But leaves the greenest will decay,
And flowers the brightest fade away,
When autumn winds are sweeping;
And be the household e'er so fair,
The hand of death will soon be there,
And turn the scene to weeping.
4 Yet leaves again will clothe the trees,
And lilies wave beneath the breeze,
When spring comes smiling hither;
And friends, who parted at the tomb,
May yet renew their loveliest bloom,
And meet in heaven together.
Oh! sweet as vernal dews that fill
Let Us Go Rejoicing
Author: Bob Hurd, b. 1950 Hymnal: Journeysongs (2nd ed.) #791 (2003) Meter: 6.8.6.6.7.6.9 Topics: Global Family; Global Family; Global Family Scripture: Psalm 122 Languages: English Tune Title: POINT HILL
Let Us Go Rejoicing
I and my house will serve the Lord
Author: C. Wesley Hymnal: Methodist Hymn-Book #795 (1884) Meter: 8.8.6.8.8.6 Topics: Social and Family Worship - The Family Circle Family Religion Languages: English
I and my house will serve the Lord
Gather Your People
Author: Bob Hurd, b. 1950 Hymnal: Journeysongs (2nd ed.) #798 (2003) Topics: Global Family; Global Family; Global Family First Line: Draw us forth to the table of life Refrain First Line: Gather your people, O Lord Languages: English Tune Title: [Draw us forth to the table of life]
Gather Your People
Father of all, thy care we bless
Hymnal: Methodist Hymn-Book #811 (1884) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Social and Family Worship - The Family Circle Family worship Languages: English
Father of all, thy care we bless
Pan de Vida
Author: Bob Hurd, b. 1950; Pia Moriarty, b. 1948; Jaime Cortez; Mageli Jerez; Elena García; Gustavo Castillo Hymnal: Journeysongs (2nd ed.) #813 (2003) Topics: Global Family; Global Family; Global Family First Line: We are the dwelling of God (Somos el templo de Dios) Refrain First Line: Pan de Vida, cuerpo del Señor Languages: English; Spanish Tune Title: [We are the dwelling of God]
Pan de Vida
Bread of Life
Author: Bernadette Farrell, b. 1957 Hymnal: Journeysongs (2nd ed.) #819 (2003) Topics: Global Family; Global Family; Global Family First Line: As we proclaim your death Refrain First Line: Bread of life, hope of the world Languages: English Tune Title: [As we proclaim your death]
Bread of Life
One Bread, One Body
Author: John Foley, S.J., b. 1939 Hymnal: Journeysongs (2nd ed.) #820 (2003) Topics: Global Family; Global Family; Global Family First Line: Gentile or Jew Languages: English Tune Title: [Gentile or Jew]
One Bread, One Body
In Christ There Is No East or West
Author: John Oxenham, 1852-1941 Hymnal: Journeysongs (2nd ed.) #850 (2003) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Global Family; Global Family; Global Family Lyrics: 1 In Christ there is no east or west,
In him no south or north;
But one great fam'ly bound by love
Throughout the whole wide earth.
2 In him shall true hearts ev'rywhere
Their high communion find;
His service is the golden cord
Close-binding humankind.
3 Join hands, disciples in the faith,
Whate'er your race may be!
Who serve each other in Christ's love
Are surely kin to me.
4 In Christ now meet both east and west,
In him meet south and north;
All Christly souls are one in him,
Throughout the whole wide earth. Scripture: Psalm 107:2-3 Languages: English Tune Title: MCKEE
In Christ There Is No East or West
Somos el Cuerpo de Cristo (We Are the Body of Christ)
Author: Jaime Cortez, b. 1963; Bob Hurd, b. 1950 Hymnal: Journeysongs (2nd ed.) #852 (2003) Topics: Global Family; Global Family; Global Family First Line: Dios viene al mundo a través de nosotros Refrain First Line: Somos el cuerpo de Cristo Languages: English; Spanish Tune Title: [Dios viene al mundo a través de nosotros]
Somos el Cuerpo de Cristo (We Are the Body of Christ)
Father, Lord of All Creation
Author: Stewart Cross, 1928-1989 Hymnal: Journeysongs (2nd ed.) #853 (2003) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Global Family; Global Family; Global Family Languages: English Tune Title: GENEVA
Father, Lord of All Creation
This Is My Song
Author: Lloyd Stone; George Harkness Hymnal: Journeysongs (2nd ed.) #863 (2003) Meter: 11.10.11.10.11.10 Topics: Global Family; Global Family; Global Family First Line: This is my song, O God of all the nations Languages: English Tune Title: FINLANDIA
This Is My Song
For the Healing of the Nations
Author: Fred Kaan, b. 1929 Hymnal: Journeysongs (2nd ed.) #866 (2003) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.7 Topics: Global Family; Global Family; Global Family Lyrics: 1 For the healing of the nations,
Lord, we pray with one accord;
For a just and equal sharing
Of the things that earth affords;
To a life of love in action
Help us rise and pledge our word,
Help us rise and pledge our word.
2 Lead us forward into freedom;
From despair your world release,
That, redeemed from war and hatred,
All may come and go in peace.
Show us how through care and goodness
Fear will die and hope increase,
Fear will die and hope increase.
3 All that kills abundant living,
Let it from the earth be banned;
Pride of status, race, or schooling,
Dogmas that obscure your plan.
In our common quest for justice
May we hallow life's brief span,
May we hallow life's brief span.
4 You, creator God, have written
Your great name on humankind;
For our growing in your likeness
Bring the life of Christ to mind,
That by our response and service
Earth its destiny may find,
Earth its destiny may find. Languages: English Tune Title: CWM RHONDDA
For the Healing of the Nations
Blessing the Marriage
Author: John L. Bell, b. 1949 Hymnal: RitualSong #945 (1996) Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Topics: Family Life First Line: That human life might richer be Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24 Languages: English Tune Title: SUSSEX CAROL
Blessing the Marriage
God of Eve and God of Mary
Author: Fred Kaan, b. 1929 Hymnal: RitualSong #959 (1996) Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Topics: Family Life; Family Life; Holy Family First Line: As you came to earth in Jesus Lyrics: Refrain:
God of Eve and God of Mary,
God of love and mother earth,
Thank you for the ones who with us
Shared their life and gave us birth.
1 As you came to earth in Jesus,
So you come to us today;
You are present in the caring
That prepares us for life's way. [Refrain]
2 Thank you, that the Church, our Mother,
Gives us bread and fills our cup,
And the comfort of the Spirit
Warms our hearts and lifts us up. [Refrain]
3 Thank you for belonging, shelter,
Bonds of friendship, ties of blood,
And for those who have no children,
Yet are parents under God. [Refrain]
4 God of Eve and God of Mary,
Christ our brother, human Son.
Spirit, caring like a mother,
Take our love and make us one. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: FARRELL
God of Eve and God of Mary
God of Adam, God of Joseph
Author: Fred Kaan, b. 1929 Hymnal: RitualSong #960 (1996) Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Topics: Family Life; Family Life; Holy Family First Line: God, you make us your companions Lyrics: Refrain:
God of Adam, God of Joseph,
God of sowing, soil and seed,
Thank you for your world of promise:
Milk and honey, wine and bread.
1 God, you make us your companions,
Sharers of your loving cup;
Thank you for the generations,
Weave of names and threads of hope. [Refrain]
2 May your passion for creation
Be reflected in our own;
For our role in birth and nurture
Make through us your presence known. [Refrain]
3 Thank you for all men entrusted
With the charge of fatherhood,
And for those who have no children,
Yet are parents under God. [Refrain]
4 Abba (Father), God of Joseph,
Human Christ whose name we bear,
Spirit, womb of life and wisdom:
Thank you, God, for who we are! [Refrain] Scripture: Genesis 1:27-30 Languages: English Tune Title: FARRELL
God of Adam, God of Joseph
Our Father, By Whose Name
Author: F. Bland Tucker, 1895-1984 Hymnal: RitualSong #961 (1996) Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8.8 Topics: Family Life; Family Life Scripture: Colossians 3:12-21 Languages: English Tune Title: RHOSYMEDRE
Our Father, By Whose Name
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