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Cry 'Freedom! 'Cry 'Freedom!'

Author: Michael Forster (b. 1946) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #555 (2013) Meter: 14.14.14 with refrain Topics: Freedom and Liberation First Line: Cry 'Freedom!' in the name of God, and let the cry resound Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-12 Languages: English Tune Title: FREE INDEED

Let My People Seek Their Freedom

Author: T. Herbert O'Driscoll Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #586 (1989) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Freedom and Liberation Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:14-18 Languages: English Tune Title: EBENEZER

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

There is a longing in our hearts, O Lord

Author: Anne Quigley Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #409 (2013) Topics: Freedom and Liberation First Line: For justice, for freedom Scripture: Psalm 4:1 Languages: English Tune Title: [For justice, for freedom]

God of freedom, God of justice

Author: Shirley Erena Murray (b. 1931) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #559 (2013) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Topics: Freedom and Liberation Lyrics: 1 God of freedom, God of justice, you whose love is strong as death, you who saw the dark of prison, you who knew the price of faith — touch our world of sad oppression with your Spirit's healing breath. 2 Rid the earth of torture's terror, you whose hands were nailed to wood, hear the cries of pain and protest, you who shed the tears and blood — move in us the power of pity restless for the common good. 3 Make in us a captive conscience quick to hear, to act, to plead; make us truly sisters, brothers of whatever race or creed — teach us to be fully human, open to each other's need. Scripture: Song of Solomon 8:6-7 Languages: English Tune Title: RHUDDLAN

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

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

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

Your Love, O God

Author: Anders Frostenson; Fred Kaan Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #71 (1995) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Topics: Freedom and Liberation First Line: Your love, O God, is broad like beach and meadow Lyrics: 1 Your love, O God, is broad like beach and meadow, wide as the wind, and our eternal home. You leave us free to seek you or reject you, you give us room to answer "yes" or "no." 2 We long for freedom where our truest being is given hope and courage to unfold. We seek in freedom space and scope for dreaming, and look for ground where trees and plants can grow. 3 But there are walls that keep us all divided; we fence each other in with hate and war. Fear is the bricks and mortar of our prison, our pride of self, the prison coat we wear. 4 O judge us, God, and in your judgment free us, and set our feet in freedom's open space; take us as far as your compassion wanders among the children of the human race. Languages: English Tune Title: VICAR

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

We Shall Not Give Up the Fight

Hymnal: The New Century Hymnal #437 (1995) Meter: Irregular Topics: Freedom and Liberation National Languages: English Tune Title: ONLY STARTED

We bring you, Lord, our prayer and praise

Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith (b. 1926) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #571a (2013) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Freedom and Liberation Lyrics: 1 We bring you, Lord, our prayer and praise that every child of earth should live and grow in freedom's ways, in dignity and worth. 2 We praise for such a task begun to serve each other's need, for every cause of justice won, for every fetter freed. 3 Our prayers are for a world in pain where force and fear prevail, the plough becomes the sword again, and hope and harvests fail. 4 Alike our prayer and praise express the wants of humankind, that those in bondage and distress their larger freedoms find. 5 So may we still maintain the fight till earth's oppressions cease before the universal right to liberty and peace. 6 In Christ we learn to love and care and spread his truth abroad; and in his Name we lift our prayer: 'Your kingdom come, O Lord.' Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13 Languages: English Tune Title: WILTSHIRE

We bring you, Lord, our prayer and praise

Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith (b. 1926) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #571b (2013) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Freedom and Liberation Lyrics: 1 We bring you, Lord, our prayer and praise that every child of earth should live and grow in freedom's ways, in dignity and worth. 2 We praise for such a task begun to serve each other's need, for every cause of justice won, for every fetter freed. 3 Our prayers are for a world in pain where force and fear prevail, the plough becomes the sword again, and hope and harvests fail. 4 Alike our prayer and praise express the wants of humankind, that those in bondage and distress their larger freedoms find. 5 So may we still maintain the fight till earth's oppressions cease before the universal right to liberty and peace. 6 In Christ we learn to love and care and spread his truth abroad; and in his Name we lift our prayer: 'Your kingdom come, O Lord.' Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13 Languages: English Tune Title: LIVERPOOL

Blessed Be the God of Israel

Author: Michael Perry Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #135 (1995) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Freedom and Liberation Lyrics: 1 Blessed the God of Israel, who comes to set us free, who visits and redeems us and grants us liberty. The prophets spoke of mercy, of freedom and release; God shall fulfill the promise to bring our people peace. 2 Now from the house of David a child of grace has come, a Savior who will lead us to our eternal home. Before him goes the herald, forerunner in the way, the prophet of salvation, the harbinger of day. On all by death imprisoned the sun begins to rise, the dawning of forgiveness upon the sinner's eyes, to guide the feet of pilgrims along the paths of peace; O bless our God and Savior with songs that never cease! Scripture: Luke 1:68-79 Languages: English Tune Title: MERLE'S TUNE

We Meet You, O Christ

Author: Fred Kaan Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #183 (1995) Meter: 10.10.11.11 Topics: Freedom and Liberation First Line: We meet you, O Christ, in many a guise Lyrics: 1 We meet you, O Christ, in many a guise; your image we see in simple and wise. You live in a palace, exist in a shack. We see you, the gardener, a tree on your back. 2 In millions alive, away and abroad, involved in our life you live down the road. Imprisoned in systems, you long to be free; we see you, O Jesus, still bearing your tree. 3 In human distress, we still hear you cry; for freedom you march, in riots you die. Your face in the papers we read and we see. The tree must be planted by human decree. 4 You choose to be made at one with the earth; the dark of the grave prepares for your birth. Your death is your rising, creative your word: the tree springs to life and our hope is restored. Languages: English Tune Title: STANLEY BEACH

Blessed Be the God of Israel

Author: Michael Perry Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #209 (1989) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Freedom and Liberation Lyrics: 1 Blessed be the God of Israel, who comes to set us free, who visits and redeems us, and grants us liberty. The prophets spoke of mercy, of freedom and release; God shall fulfill the promise to bring our people peace. 2 Now from the house of David a child of grace is given; a Savior comes among us to raise us up to heaven. Before him goes the herald, forerunner in the way, the prophet of salvation, the harbinger of day. 3 On prisoners of darkness the sun begins to rise, the dawning of forgiveness upon the sinner's eyes, to guide the feet of pilgrims along the paths of peace; O bless our God and Savior with songs that never cease! Scripture: Luke 1:68-79 Languages: English Tune Title: MERLE'S TUNE

We Meet You, O Christ

Author: Fred Kaan Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #257 (1989) Meter: 10.10.11.11 Topics: Freedom and Liberation First Line: We meet you, O Christ, in many a guise Lyrics: 1 We meet you, O Christ, in many a guise; your image we see in simple and wise. You live in a palace, exist in a shack; we see you, the gardener, a tree on your back. 2 In millions alive, away and abroad; involved in our life you live down the road. Imprisoned in systems, you long to be free; we see you, Lord Jesus, still bearing your tree. 3 We hear you, O man, in agony cry; for freedom you march, in riots you die. Your face in the papers we read and we see. The tree must be planted by human decree. 4 You choose to be made at one with the earth; the dark of the grave prepares for your birth. Your death is your rising, creative your word; the tree springs to life and our hope is restored. Languages: English Tune Title: STANLEY BEACH

Lord, thy church on earth is seeking

Author: Hugh Sherlock (1905-1998) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #498 (2013) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Freedom and Liberation Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38 Languages: English Tune Title: LUX EOI

We do not hope to ease our minds

Author: Marnie Barrell (b. 1952) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #572 (2013) Topics: Freedom and Liberation Scripture: Matthew 27:1-26 Languages: English Tune Title: ST PATRICK'S BREASTPLATE

God the Omnipotent!

Author: Henry F. Chorley; John Ellerton Hymnal: The New Century Hymnal #577 (1995) Meter: 11.10.11.9 Topics: Freedom and Liberation National First Line: God the Omnipotent! boldly ordaining Lyrics: 1 God the Omnipotent! boldly ordaining thunder and lightning your strength to display, Bring forth compassion where violence is reigning; give to us peace in our time, we pray. 2 God the All-merciful! earth has forsaken all you make holy, and slighted your way; Bid not your wrath in its terrors awaken: give to us peace in our time, we pray. 3 God, the All-righteous One! earth has defied you, yet to eternity stands what you say; Falsehood and wrong shall not tarry beside you; give to us peace in our time, we pray. 4 God the All-provident! by your great chastening earth shall see freedom and truth holding sway; Though the thick chaos your reign is still hastening: you will give peace in your time, we pray. Languages: English Tune Title: RUSSIAN HYMN

Christ is the world's true light

Author: George Wallace Briggs (1875-1959) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #610 (2013) Meter: 6.7.6.7.6.6.6.6 Topics: Freedom and Liberation Scripture: Micah 4:1-5 Languages: English Tune Title: NUN DANKET

For the healing of the nations

Author: Fred Kaan (1929-2009) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #635 (2013) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Topics: Freedom and Liberation 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. 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. 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. 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. Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5 Languages: English Tune Title: ALLELUIA DULCE CARMEN

Soli Deo gloria!

Author: Marty Haugen (b. 1950) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #745 (2013) Meter: 9.9.9.9.9 with refrain Topics: Freedom and Liberation First Line: O God of blessings, all praise to you! Scripture: Psalm 19 Languages: English Tune Title: SOLI DEO GLORIA

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

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