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Bless All Those Who Nurture Children

Author: John A. Dalles Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #665 (1995) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Christian Education and Nurture; Christian nurture Scripture: Matthew 19:13-15 Languages: English Tune Title: HYMN TO JOY

As a Mother Holds Her Baby

Author: John T. Hicks Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #659 (1995) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Christian Education and Nurture; Christian nurture Lyrics: 1 As a mother holds her baby, gazing in her child's eyes with a look of deep connection, pond'ring still unbroken ties, so God looks into our faces with a gaze so close and calm, holding us against the body out of which our life has come. 2 As a mother feeds her baby, with the milk from her own breast, giving nourishment and nurture, loving touch and calming rest, so God feeds us through communion, holy presence, blessed food, loving touch of the Eternal; hope and wonder are renewed. 3 As a mother feels the heart-beat of her baby held so near, and is moved to awe and laughter at this infant life so dear, so in Christ God feels our heart-beat, enters in our joy and fear; gives us brad and wine and mem'ry that our vision may be clear. 4 As a mother looks with favor on the new life in her arms, searching ev'ry small expression, sav'ring moments filled with charm, so God smiles on ev'ry person, so God takes such keen delight in the praises that we offer; we are precious in God's sight. Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:21-28 Languages: English Tune Title: BEACH SPRING

Gracious Savior, Gentle Shepherd

Author: Jane E. Leeson, 1807-1882; Jonathon Whittemore, 1802-1860 Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #660 (1995) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Topics: Christian Education and Nurture; Christian nurture Lyrics: 1 Gracious Savior, gentle Shepherd, children all are dear to you; may your loving arms enfold them in your care their whole life through; fondly tend and safely keep them in your mercy strong and true. 2 Tender Shepherd, never leave them, never let them go astray; by your warming love directed, may they walk the narrow way! Thus direct them and protect them, lest they fall an easy prey. 3 By your holy word instruct them; fill their minds with heav'nly light; by your pow'rful grace onstrain them always to approve what's right; let them know your yoke is easy, let them prove your burden's light. 4 Taught to say your holy praises which on earth your children sing, with their lips and hearts, sincerely, glad thank off'rings may they bring, then with all the saints in glory join to praise their Lord and King. Scripture: Mark 10:13-16 Languages: English Tune Title: SILAS, NEW

Loving Spirit

Author: Shirley Erena Murray Hymnal: Moravian Book of Worship #669 (1995) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Topics: Christian Education and Nurture; Christian nurture First Line: Loving Spirit, loving Spirit Lyrics: 1 Loving Spirit, loving Spirit, you have chosen me to be - you have drawn me to your wonder, you have set your sign on me. 2 Like a mother, you enfold me, hold my life within your own, feed me with your very body, form me of your flesh and bone. 3 Like a father, you protect me, teach me the discerning eye, hoist me up upon your shoulder, let me see the world from high. 4 Friend and lover, in your closeness I am known and held and blessed: in your promise is my comfort, in your presence I may rest. 5 Loving Spirit, loving Spirit, you have chosen me to be - you have drawn me to your wonder, you have set your sign on me. Scripture: John 14:15-31 Languages: English Tune Title: OMNI DIE

The Lord of Life, a Vine Is He

Author: Mary Kay Beall Hymnal: Worship and Song #3155 (2011) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Nurture; Nurture Lyrics: 1 The Lord of Life, a vine is he and grafted to him we must be; and thus we yield abundantly sweet fruit for all to taste and see. 2 If we be joined to him we know his strength and power will help us grow. His Spirit's grace through us will flow to prune and shape us as we go. 3 The vine is he, the branches we for now and to eternity. His word sown deep in us will be both sun and rain . . . sufficiency. 4. The Lord of Life, the Source Divine calls us to come, with him entwine. Will we, unhearing, dare decline the call of Christ, the One True Vine? Scripture: Psalm 34:8 Languages: English Tune Title: LATHAM

May God's Sheltering Wings

Author: Judith Snowdon Hymnal: More Voices #214 (2007) Topics: Nurture Scripture: Psalm 17:8 Languages: English Tune Title: [May God's sheltering wings]

Like a Tree beside the Waters

Author: James F. D. Martin Hymnal: The New Century Hymnal #313 (1995) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Nurture Scripture: Jeremiah 17:7-8 Languages: English Tune Title: SILVER CREEK

Mothering God, You Gave Me Birth

Author: Jean Wiebe Janzen; Julian (Juliana) of Norwich Hymnal: Voices United #320 (1996) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Nurture Tune Title: HESPERUS (QUEBEC)

How blest are they, who fearing God

Hymnal: The Book of Praise #1 (1997) Topics: Christian Nurture / Teaching First Line: How blest are they, who, fearing God Lyrics: 1 How blest are they, who, fearing God, from sin restrain their feet, who will not with the wicked stand, and shun the scorner's seat. 2 How blest are they who make God's law their treasure and delight, and meditate upon that word with gladness day and night. 3 Their lives are nourished like a tree set by the river's side; its leaf is green; its fruit is sure; so all their works abide. 4 The wicked, like the driven chaff, are blown across the land; they shall not gather with the just, nor in the judgement stand. 5 The Lord will guard the righteous well; their way to God is known, the way of sinners, far from God, shall surely be o'erthrown. Scripture: Psalm 1 Languages: English Tune Title: TALLIS' ORDINAL

Holy One, O Holy One

Author: Walter Farquharson Hymnal: More Voices #35 (2007) Topics: Nurture Scripture: Galatians 5:16 Languages: English Tune Title: [Holy One, O Holy One]