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Lead On, O Cloud of Presence
Author: Ruth Duck Hymnal: Voices United #421 (1996) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Conflict and Struggle; Struggle and Conflict Languages: English Tune Title: LANCASHIRE
Lead On, O Cloud of Presence
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
Author: Martin Luther; Frederick H. Hedge Hymnal: Voices United #262 (1996) Meter: 8.7.8.7.6.6.6.6.7 Topics: Conflict and Struggle; Struggle and Conflict Lyrics: 1 A mighty fortress is our God,
a bulwark never failing;
our helper sure amid the flood
of mortal ills prevailing:
for still our ancient foe
doth seek to work us woe;
power and malice great,
and armed with cruel hate,
on earth he has no equal.
2 Did we in our strength confide,
our striving would be losing,
were not the right man on our side,
the man of God's own choosing:
dost ask who that may be?
Christ Jesus, it is he;
Lord Sabaoth his name,
from age to age the same,
and he must win the battle.
3 And though this world, with devils filled,
should threaten to undo us,
we will not fear, for God hath willed
the truth to triumph through us:
the prince of darkness grim,
we tremble not for him;
his rage we can endure,
for lo! his doom is sure,
one little word shall fell him.
4 That word above all earthly powers,
no thanks to them, abideth;
the Spirit and the gifts are ours
through Christ, who with us sideth:
let goods and kindred go,
this mortal life also;
the body they may kill:
God's truth abideth still,
God's kingdom is forever. Languages: English Tune Title: EIN' FESTE BURG
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
Lead On Eternal Sovereign
Author: Ernest W. Shurtleff Hymnal: The New Century Hymnal #573 (1995) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Struggle and Conflict Languages: English Tune Title: LANCASHIRE
Lead On Eternal Sovereign
God Made from One Blood
Author: Thomas H. Troeger Hymnal: The New Century Hymnal #427 (1995) Meter: 11.11.11.11 Topics: Struggle and Conflict First Line: God made from one blood all the families of earth Languages: English Tune Title: ST. DENIO
God Made from One Blood
A Candle Is Burning
Author: Sandra Dean Hymnal: Voices United #6 (1996) Meter: 6.5.6.5 D Topics: Struggle and Conflict Tune Title: AWAY IN A MANGER
A Candle Is Burning
Hope of the World
Author: Georgia Elma Harkness Hymnal: Voices United #215 (1996) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Topics: Struggle and Conflict First Line: Hope of the world, O Christ of great compasssion Lyrics: 1 Hope of the world, O Christ of great compassion,
speak to our fearful hearts by conflict rent;
save us, your people, from consuming passion,
who by our own false hopes and aims are spent.
2 Hope of the world, God's gift from highest heaven,
bringing to hungry souls the bread of life,
still let your Spirit unto us be given
to heal earth's wounds and end our bitter strife.
3 Hope of the world, afoot on dusty highways,
showing to wandering souls the path of light:
walk now beside us lest the tempting byways
lure us away from you to endless night.
4 Hope of the world, who by your cross has saved us
from death and dark despair, from sin and guilt:
we render back the love your mercy gave us;
take now our lives, with them your kingdom build.
5 Hope of the world, O Christ, o'er death victorious,
who by this sign did conquer grief and pain,
we would be faithful to your gospel glorious.
You are our Lord! You shall forever reign! Languages: English Tune Title: DONNE SECOURS
Hope of the World
How Firm a Foundation
Author: "K" Hymnal: Voices United #660 (1996) Meter: 11.11.11.11 Topics: Struggle and Conflict First Line: How firm a foundation, you servants of God Lyrics: 1 How firm a foundation, you servants of God,
is laid for your faith in his excellent word!
What more can be said than to you has been said,
to you who for refuge to Jesus have fled?
2 "Fear not, I am with you; O be not dismayed!
For I am your God and will still give you aid;
I'll strengthen and help you, and cause you to stand,
upheld by my righteous omnipotent hand.
3 "When through the deep waters I call you to go,
the rivers of sorrow shall not overflow;
for I will be with you, your troubles to bless,
and sanctify to you your deepest distress.
4 "When through fiery trials your pathway shall lie,
my grace, all-sufficient, shall be your supply:
the flame shall not hurt you, I only design
your dross to consume, and your gold to refine.
5 "The soul that on Jesus has leaned for repose
I will not -- I will not desert to his foes;
that soul, though all hell should endeavour to shake,
I'll never -- no, never -- no, never forsake!" Languages: English Tune Title: ST DENIO
How Firm a Foundation
We Shall Not Give Up the Fight
Hymnal: The New Century Hymnal #437 (1995) Meter: Irregular Topics: Struggle and Conflict Languages: English Tune Title: ONLY STARTED
We Shall Not Give Up the Fight
I Want Jesus to Go with Me
Hymnal: The New Century Hymnal #490 (1995) Meter: 8.8.8.9 Topics: Struggle and Conflict Lyrics: 1 I want Jesus to go with me;
I want Jesus to go with me;
All along my pilgrim journey,
O I want Jesus to go with me.
2 In my trials, O comfort me;
in my trials, O comfort me;
When my heart is almost breaking,
O I want Jesus to comfort me.
3 When I’m in trouble, O stay with me;
When I’m in trouble, O stay with me;
When my head is bowed in sorrow,
O I want Jesus to stay with me. Languages: English Tune Title: [I want Jesus to go with me]
I Want Jesus to Go with Me
Maoz Tsur Y'shuati (Rock of Ages)
Author: Marcus Jastrow, 20th century; Gustave Gottheil, 20th century Hymnal: The New Century Hymnal #10 (1995) Meter: 7.6.7.6.6.6.3.3.6 Topics: Struggle and Conflict First Line: Maoz tsur y'shuati (Rock of ages, let our song) Lyrics: 1 Rock of ages, let our song
praise your saving power;
you, amid the raging foe,
were our sheltering tower.
Furious it assailed us,
but your arm availed us,
and your word broke its sword
when our own strength failed us.
2 Children of the Holy God,
whether free or fettered,
wake the echoes of that song
where you may be scattered.
Yours the message cheering
that the time is nearing
which will see all set free,
tyrants no more fearing.
Hebrew -
1 Maoz tsur y'shuati l'cha naeh l'shabeiach,
tikon beit t'filati v'sham todah n'zabeiach.
L'eit tachin matbeiach mitzar ham'nabeiach,
az egmor b'shir mizmor chanakat hamiz beiach. Languages: Hebrew, English Tune Title: MAOZ TSUR (ROCK OF AGES)
Maoz Tsur Y'shuati (Rock of Ages)
Now Quit Your Care
Author: Percy Dearmer Hymnal: Voices United #109 (1996) Meter: Irregular Topics: Struggle and Conflict First Line: Now quit your care and anxious fear and worry Languages: English Tune Title: QUITTEZ, PASTEURS
Now Quit Your Care
Forty Days and Forty Nights
Author: George Hunt Smyttan; Francis Pott Hymnal: Voices United #114 (1996) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Topics: Struggle and Conflict Lyrics: 1 Forty days and forty nights
you were fasting in the wild;
forty days and forty nights
tempted, and yet undefiled.
2 Sunbeams scorching all the day,
chilly dewdrops nightly shed;
prowling beasts about our way;
stones your pillow, earth your bed.
3 Shall not we your trial share,
and from earthly joys abstain,
fasting with unceasing prayer,
strong with you to suffer pain?
4 If temptations, vexing sore,
flesh or spirit should assail,
you their vanquisher before,
grant we may not faint nor fail.
5 Keep, oh keep us, Saviour dear,
ever constant by your side;
that with you we may appear
at the eternal Eastertide. Languages: English Tune Title: HEINLEIN
Forty Days and Forty Nights
Forty Days and Forty Nights
Author: George Hunt Smyttan Hymnal: The New Century Hymnal #205 (1995) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Topics: Struggle and Conflict Lyrics: 1 Forty days and forty nights
you were fasting in the wild;
Forty days and forty nights
tempted, and yet undefiled.
2 Shall we not your sorrow share
and from worldly joys abstain,
Fasting with unceasing prayer,
strong with you to suffer pain?
3 Then if Satan on us press,
flesh or spirit to assail,
Victor in the wilderness,
grant that we not faint or fail!
4 So shall we have peace divine:
holier gladness ours shall be;
'Round us, too, shall angels shine,
such as served you faithfully.
5 Keep, O keep us, Savior dear,
ever constant by your side;
That with you we may appear
at the eternal Easter-tide. Scripture: Hebrews 2:18 Languages: English Tune Title: HEINLEIN
Forty Days and Forty Nights
Lord Jesus, Who through Forty Days
Author: Claudia F. I. Hernaman Hymnal: The New Century Hymnal #211 (1995) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Struggle and Conflict Lyrics: 1 Lord Jesus, who through forty days
for us did fast and pray,
Teach us with you to mourn our sins,
and close by you to stay.
2 As you with Satan did contend,
and did the victory win,
O give us strength to persevere,
in you to conquer sin.
3 And through these days of penitence,
and through this Passion-tide,
Yes, evermore, in life and death,
O Christ, with us abide.
4 Abide with us, till when this life
of suffering shall be past,
An Easter of unending joy
we may attain at last. Scripture: Luke 4:1-13 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. FLAVIAN
Lord Jesus, Who through Forty Days
A Woman and a Coin -- The Coin Is Lost
Author: Jaroslav J. Vajda Hymnal: Voices United #360 (1996) Meter: Irregular Topics: Struggle and Conflict First Line: A woman and a coin--the coin is lost! Tune Title: LIFE RESTORED
A Woman and a Coin -- The Coin Is Lost
Here, O God, Your Servants Gather (Se-ka-i-no To-mo to Te o Tsu-na-gi)
Author: Tokuo Yamaguchi; I-to Loh; Everett M. Stowe; Claude Rozier Hymnal: Voices United #362 (1996) Meter: 7.5.7.5 D Topics: Struggle and Conflict First Line: Sekai no tomo to (Here, O God, your servants gather) (Ô Jésus, voici tes amis) Tune Title: TOKYO
Here, O God, Your Servants Gather (Se-ka-i-no To-mo to Te o Tsu-na-gi)
When Love Is Found
Author: Brain Wren Hymnal: The New Century Hymnal #362 (1995) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Topics: Struggle and Conflict First Line: When love is found and hope comes home Lyrics: 1 When love is found and hope comes home,
sing and be glad that two are one.
When love explodes and fills the sky,
praise God, and share our Maker's joy.
2 When love has flowered in trust and care,
build both each day, that love may dare
to reach beyond home's warmth and light,
to serve and strive for truth and right.
3 When love is tried as loved-ones change,
hold still to hope, though all seems strange,
till ease returns and love grows wise
through listening ears and opened eyes.
4 When love is torn, and trust betrayed,
pray strength to love till torments fade,
till lovers keep no score of wrong,
but hear through pain love's Easter song.
5 Praise God for love, praise God for life,
in age or youth, in calm or strife.
Lift up your hearts! Let love be fed
through death and life in broken bread. Scripture: Mark 10:8 Languages: English Tune Title: O WALY WALY
When Love Is Found
How Firm a Foundation
Hymnal: The New Century Hymnal #407 (1995) Meter: 11.11.11.11 Topics: Struggle and Conflict First Line: How firm a foundation for you has been laid Lyrics: 1 How firm a foundation for you has been laid,
by God in the Word, in the sacrifice paid!
What more can God say than to you has been said,
to you, who for refuge to Jesus have fled?
2 "Fear not, I am with you, oh, be not dismayed,
for I am your God, and will still give you aid;
I'll strengthen you, help you, and cause you to stand
upheld by my gracious, omnipotent hand."
3 "When through the deep waters I call you to go,
the rivers of woe shall not over you flow;
For I will be with you, your troubles to bless,
delivering you from your deepest distress."
4 "When through fiery trials your pathway shall lie,
my grace all-sufficient shall be your supply;
the flame shall not hurt you; for I have designed
your soul to make pure just as gold is refined."
5 "The soul that on Jesus has leaned for repose
I will not, I will not desert to its foes;
That soul, though all hell should endeavor to shake,
I'll never, no never, no never forsake!" Scripture: Hebrews 13:5 Languages: English Tune Title: FOUNDATION
How Firm a Foundation
By Gracious Powers
Author: Dietrich Bonhoeffer; Fred Pratt Green Hymnal: The New Century Hymnal #413 (1995) Meter: 11.10.11.10 Topics: Struggle and Conflict First Line: By gracious powers so wonderfully sheltered Lyrics: 1 By gracious powers so wonderfully sheltered,
and confidently waiting, come what may,
We know that God is with us night and morning,
and never fails to greet us each new day.
2 Yet is this heart by its old foe tormented,
still evil days bring burdens, hard to bear;
O give our frightened souls the sure salvation
for which, O Lord, you taught us to prepare.
3 And when this cup you give is filled to brimming
with bitter sorrow, hard to understand,
We take it thankfully and without trembling,
out of so good and so beloved a hand.
4 Yet when again in this same world You give us
the joy we had, the brightness of your sun,
We shall remember all the days we lived through,
and our whole life shall then be yours alone. Scripture: Romans 8:31-39 Languages: English Tune Title: BONHOEFFER
By Gracious Powers
Each Winter as the Year Grows Older
Author: William Gay Hymnal: The New Century Hymnal #435 (1995) Meter: 9.6.9.6.6 Topics: Struggle and Conflict Languages: English Tune Title: CAROL OF HOPE
Each Winter as the Year Grows Older
God of Grace and God of Glory
Author: Harry Emerson Fosdick Hymnal: The New Century Hymnal #436 (1995) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.7 Topics: Struggle and Conflict Languages: English Tune Title: CWM RHONDDA
God of Grace and God of Glory
When Peace, Like a River (It Is Well with My Soul)
Author: Horatio G. Spafford Hymnal: The New Century Hymnal #438 (1995) Meter: 11.8.11.9 with refrain Topics: Struggle and Conflict First Line: When peace, like a river, upholds me each day Refrain First Line: It is well with my soul Lyrics: 1 When peace like a river, uphold me each day,
when sorrows like sea billows roll,
whatever my lot, you have taught me to say,
"It is well, it is well with my soul."
Refrain:
It is well with my soul;
it is well, it is well with my soul.
2 Though evil should tempt me, though trials should come,
let this blessed assurance control,
That Christ has regarded my helpless estate,
and has paid life and blood for my soul: [Refrain]
3 My sin - oh, the bliss of this glorious thought -
my sin - not in part, but the whole -
Is nailed to the cross and I bear it no more.
Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord, O my soul! [Refrain]
4 O God, speed the day that is filled with your light,
when clouds are rolled back as a scroll;
The trumpet shall sound and the Lord shall appear,
"even so" - it is well with my soul. [Refrain] Scripture: Psalm 145 Languages: English Tune Title: VILLE DU HAVRE
When Peace, Like a River (It Is Well with My Soul)
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
Author: Frederick H. Hedge; Ruth Duck; Martin Luther Hymnal: The New Century Hymnal #439 (1995) Topics: Struggle and Conflict Scripture: Psalm 46 Languages: English Tune Title: EIN' FESTE BURG
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
Author: Martin Luther; Madeleine Forell Marshall Hymnal: The New Century Hymnal #440 (1995) Topics: Struggle and Conflict Scripture: Psalm 46 Languages: English Tune Title: EIN' FESTE BURG
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
Jesus, Savior, Pilot me
Author: Edward Hopper Hymnal: The New Century Hymnal #441 (1995) Meter: 7.7.7.7.7.7 Topics: Struggle and Conflict Lyrics: 1 Jesus, Savior, pilot me
over life's tempestuous sea;
Unknown waves before me roll,
hiding rock and treacherous shoal;
Chart and compass ever be;
Jesus, Savior, pilot me.
2 As a mother stills her child,
you can hush the ocean wild;
Boisterous waves obey your will
when you say to them, "Be still."
Wondrous sovereign of the sea,
Jesus, Savior, pilot me.
3 When at last I near the shore,
and the fearful breakers roar,
Keeping me from peaceful rest,
then, while leaning on your breast,
May I hear your words so true,
"Fear not, I will pilot you." Scripture: Mark 4:35-41 Languages: English Tune Title: PILOT
Jesus, Savior, Pilot me
I'm Pressing on the Upward Way (Higher Ground)
Author: Johnson Oatman, Jr. Hymnal: The New Century Hymnal #442 (1995) Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Topics: Struggle and Conflict First Line: I'm pressing on the upward way Refrain First Line: O lift me up, and I shall be Lyrics: 1 I’m pressing on the upward way,
new heights I’m gaining every day;
Still praying as I'm onward bound,
“O plant me, God, on higher ground.”
Refrain:
O lift me up, and I shall be
by faith in heaven eternally,
A higher plane than I have found,
O plant me, God, on higher ground.
2 My heart has no desire to stay
where doubts arise and fears dismay;
Though some may dwell where these abound,
my prayer, my aim is higher ground. [Refrain]
3 I want to live above the world,
Though Satan’s darts at me are hurled;
For faith has caught a joyful sound,
the song of saints on higher ground. [Refrain]
4 I want to scale the utmost height,
and catch a gleam of glory bright;
But still I’ll pray till heaven I’ve found,
“God, lead me on the higher ground.” [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: HIGHER GROUND
I'm Pressing on the Upward Way (Higher Ground)
How Like a Gentle Spirit
Author: C. Eric Lincoln Hymnal: The New Century Hymnal #443 (1995) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Topics: Struggle and Conflict First Line: How like a gentle spirit deep within Scripture: 1 John 4:16 Languages: English Tune Title: SURSUM CORDA
How Like a Gentle Spirit
We Are Often Tossed and Driven (We'll Understand It Better By and By)
Author: Charles Albert Tindley Hymnal: The New Century Hymnal #444 (1995) Meter: Irregular with refrain Topics: Struggle and Conflict First Line: We are often tossed and driven Refrain First Line: By and by, when the morning comes Lyrics: 1 We are tossed and driven
on the restless sea of time,
Somber skies and howling tempests
oft succeed a bright sunshine;
In that land of perfect day,
when the mists have rolled away,
We will understand it better by and by.
Refrain:
By and by, when the morning comes,
when the saints of God are gathered home,
We'll tell the story how we've overcome:
for we'll understand it better by and by.
2 We are often destitute
of the things that life demands,
Want of food and want of shelter,
thirsty hills and barren lands;
In our God our trust's assured,
and according to the Word,
We will understand it better by and by. [Refrain]
3 Trials dark on every hand,
and we cannot understand
All the ways that God would lead us
to that blessed promised land;
We are guided by God's eye,
and we'll follow till we die,
For we'll understand it better by and by. [Refrain]
4 Temptations, hidden snares
often take us unawares,
And our hearts are made to bleed
for many a thoughtless word or deed,
And we wonder why the test,
when we try to do our best,
But we'll understand it better by and by. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: BY AND BY
We Are Often Tossed and Driven (We'll Understand It Better By and By)
Lift Your Head, O Martyrs, Weeping
Author: Pauli Joachim, 1636-1708; Theodore S. Horvath; William Tóth; Károly Jeszensky Hymnal: The New Century Hymnal #445 (1995) Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.8.8 Topics: Struggle and Conflict First Line: Lift your heads, O martyrs, weeping Scripture: Matthew 8:23-26 Languages: English Tune Title: MAGYAR
Lift Your Head, O Martyrs, Weeping
Jesus, Still Lead On
Author: Jane Borthwick; Nicolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf Hymnal: The New Century Hymnal #446 (1995) Meter: 5.5.8.8.5.5 Topics: Struggle and Conflict Lyrics: 1 Jesus, still lead on, till our rest be won;
And although the way be cheerless,
we will follow, calm and fearless;
Guide us by your hand to the promised land.
2 If the way be drear, if the foe be near,
Let not faithless fears o'ertake us,
let not faith and hope forsake us;
For through many a woe to our home we go.
3 When we seek relief from a long-felt grief,
When temptations come alluring,
make us patient and enduring;
Show us that bright shore where we weep no more.
4 Jesus, still lead on, till our rest be won;
Heavenly Leader still direct us,
still support, console, protect us,
Guide us by your hand to the promised land. Languages: English Tune Title: SEELENBRÄUTIGAM
Jesus, Still Lead On
Beams of Heaven as I Go
Author: Charles Albert Tindley Hymnal: The New Century Hymnal #447 (1995) Meter: 7.7.7.7.8.8.9.5.6 Topics: Struggle and Conflict First Line: Beams of heaven, as I go Refrain First Line: I do not know how long 'twill be Lyrics: 1 Beams of heaven, as I go
through this wilderness of woe,
guide my heart in peaceful ways,
turn my midnights into days;
When in life's shadows I would grope,
faith always sees a star of hope,
And soon from all life's grief and danger
I shall be free some day.
Refrain:
I do not know how long 'twill be,
now what the future holds for me,
But this I know, if Jesus leads me,
I shall get home some day.
2 Oftentimes my sky is clear,
joy abounds without a tear,
though a day's so bright begun,
clouds may hide tomorrow's sun. [Refrain]
There'll be a day that's always bright,
a day that never yields to night,
And in its light the streets of glory
I shall behold some day.
3 Burdens now may crush me down,
disappointments all around,
troubles speak in mournful sigh,
sorrow through a tear-stained eye.
There is a world where pleasure reigns,
no mourning soul shall roam its plains,
And to that land of peace and glory
I want to go some day. [Refrain] Languages: English Tune Title: SOME DAY
Beams of Heaven as I Go
In Solitude
Author: Ruth Duck Hymnal: The New Century Hymnal #521 (1995) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: Struggle and Conflict First Line: In solitude, in solitude Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-20 Languages: English Tune Title: LAND OF REST
In Solitude
Why Am I Living? (Nan no tame ikiru no ka?)
Author: Genzo Mizuno; William Mensendiek Hymnal: Sound the Bamboo #250 (2000) Topics: Life Conflict and Struggle First Line: Nan no tame ikiru no ka (Why am I living? why am I striving?) Scripture: Romans 8:28 Languages: English; Japanese Tune Title: NAN NO TAME
Why Am I Living? (Nan no tame ikiru no ka?)
Why, O LORD, Why? (Een aandevenee?)
Author: E. Soundararajan; S. John Barathi; Rolando S. Tinio Hymnal: Sound the Bamboo #251 (2000) Topics: Life Conflict and Struggle First Line: Vaanem ulegin koorei (Blue skies are a rooftop you created) Refrain First Line: Een een een en aandevenee (Why, why, why, why O LORD, why?) Scripture: Zechariah 10:1 Languages: English; Thamilz Tune Title: EEN
Why, O LORD, Why? (Een aandevenee?)
Light of the World, Salt of the Earth (Chú Lí kau-tài góa kang-tiâ)
Author: John Jyigiokk Tin; Erik Routley Hymnal: Sound the Bamboo #254 (2000) Topics: Life Conflict and Struggle First Line: Chú Lí kau-tài góa kang-tiâ ("Light and salt" you called your friends) Lyrics: TAIWANESE -
1 Chú Lí kau-tài góa kang-tiâ,ⁿ
Góa chín-lát teh phah-pià,ⁿ
Nā-sí chit sè-kan siaⁿ-im,
Kè-thâu chōe kiáu-jiáu sim.
Hit-sî góa sim ài tiāⁿ-tiāⁿ,
Chíp-tiong sim-sîn lâi thiaⁿ,
Tùi jít-jít tio̍h chòe kang-tiâⁿ,
Chú teh chí-sï ê siaⁿ.
2 Taⁿ góa tí kang-chok tiong-kan,
Kiaⁿ liáu chí thàn sè-kan,
Sui bô-hiâm kèng-gū kan-khó;
Tióh ūi seng-oàh pun-pho,
Khún-kiû Thiⁿ-pē chhun sèng-chhiú,
Hû-chhî bián siū ín-iú,
Hō go̍a tí bô-êng tiong-kan,
Iā khîⁿ-tiâu Chú pêng-an.
3 Sè-kan seng-oáh bô tan-sûn
Iông-iⁿ poáh-lóh tim-lûn,
U-si bêng-chai sí put-gï
Iáu-kú be-tit siám-pï,
U-sî kôan-sè pek góa kiâⁿ,
Ko-hū góa chú chun-miâ,
Góan goa ióng-kám koh chheng-liâm,
Chiaⁿ-chòe sè-kan kng iâm.
4 Siā-hõe pān-sū ná hôk-cháp,
Lâng-lâng ná oh hô-háp,
Iàu-kin tāi-chi tióh chham-siông.
Khiok bô ló thangs siong-liông,
Góan Chú chòe tiong-pó-ki-leng,
Hó lâng chòe sū hô-pêng,
Lí sí sè-kài chú-jîn-ong,
Sim-phòaⁿ tōe-chiūⁿ kun-ông.
---
ENGLISH -
1 "Light and salt" you called your friends,
"On the hill your city:
let your light shine out for all,
still and peace and pity."
But if salt has lost its taste,
and the light its fuel,
and the city shuts its gates,
whence can come renewal?
2 All in their own place receive
Gospel, guidance, duty:
daily bread and daily work
toward the kingdom's beauty.
Yet the world's distracting scene
mocks our lofty vision.
Life's complexities confuse
conscience and decision.
3 Men dispute and nations fight
each all virtue claiming;
your disciple errs and falls
false opinion framing.
Judge me, Lord, and plead my cause,
light and truth now send me;
lead me in your righteousness,
chasten and befriend me. Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16 Languages: English; Taiwanese Tune Title: SU-KONG-PAN
Light of the World, Salt of the Earth (Chú Lí kau-tài góa kang-tiâ)
Bear the Weight of the Cross (Pasanin mo ang Krus)
Author: Aloysius Baes; Rolando S. Tinio Hymnal: Sound the Bamboo #280 (2000) Topics: Life Conflict and Struggle First Line: Pasanin mo ang krus (Bear the weight of the Cross) Scripture: Mark 8:34-35 Languages: English; Pilipino Tune Title: PASANIN
Bear the Weight of the Cross (Pasanin mo ang Krus)
Come, Happy Souls, Approach Your God
Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Hymnal: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #374 (2011) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Topics: The Christian Life Struggle and Guidance; Conflict; Courage; Peace Lyrics: 1 Come, happy souls, approach your God
With new melodious songs;
Come, render to Almighty grace
The tribute of your tongues.
2 So strange, so boundless was the love
That pitied dying men,
The Father sent His equal Son
To give them life again.
3 Thy hands, dear Jesus, were not armed
With a revenging rod.
No hard commission to perform
The vengeance of a God.
4 But all was mercy, all was mild,
And wrath forsook the throne,
When Christ on the kind errand came,
And brought salvation down.
5 Here, sinners, you may heal your wounds,
And wipe your sorrows dry:
Trust in the mighty Savior’s name,
And you shall never die. Scripture: John 3:16-17 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. PETER
Come, Happy Souls, Approach Your God
My Soul, Be on Thy Guard
Author: George Heath, 1750-1822 Hymnal: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #376 (2011) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Topics: The Christian Life Struggle and Guidance; Conflict; Warning; Watchfulness Lyrics: 1 My soul, be on thy guard:
Ten thousand foes arise;
The hosts of sin are pressing hard
To draw thee from the skies.
2 O watch and fight and pray:
The battle ne'er give o'er;
Renew it boldly every day,
And help divine implore.
3 Ne'er think the victory won,
Nor lay thine armor down;
Thine arduous work will not be done
Till thou obtain the crown.
4 Fight on, my soul, till death
Shall bring thee to thy God;
He'll take thee, at thy parting breath,
To His divine abode.
Amen. Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8 Languages: English Tune Title: LABAN
My Soul, Be on Thy Guard
Soldiers of Christ, Arise
Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Hymnal: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #383 (2011) Meter: 6.6.8.6 D Topics: The Christian Life Struggle and Guidance; Ascription; Conflict; Courage; Cross; Zeal Lyrics: 1 Soldiers of Christ, arise,
And put your armor on,
Strong in the strength which God supplies
Through His eternal Son;
Strong in the Lord of hosts,
And in His mighty power,
Who in the strength of Jesus trusts
Is more than conqueror.
2 Stand, then, in His great might,
With all His strength endued;
But take, to arm you for the fight,
The panoply of God:
That, having all things done,
And all your conflicts passed,
Ye may o'ercome thru Christ alone,
And stand entire at last.
3 From strength to strength go on,
Wrestle and fight and pray;
Tread all the powers of darkness down,
And win the well-fought day.
Still let the Spirit cry,
In all His soldiers, "Come!"
Till Christ the Lord descends from high,
And takes the conquerors home. Languages: English Tune Title: DIADEMATA
Soldiers of Christ, Arise
I Am on the Battlefield for My Lord
Author: Thomas A. Dorsey, 1899- Hymnal: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #390 (2011) Meter: Irregular Topics: The Christian Life Struggle and Guidance; Conflict; Trials First Line: I was alone and idle Scripture: Matthew 24:14 Languages: English Tune Title: BATTLEFIELD
I Am on the Battlefield for My Lord
Come, Come, Ye Saints
Author: William Clayton, 1814-1879; Joseph F. Green, 1924- Hymnal: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #397 (2011) Meter: 10.6.10.6.8.8.8.6 Topics: The Christian Life Struggle and Guidance; Assurance; Conflict; God Providence; Service First Line: Come come, ye saints, no toil nor labor fear Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:13 Languages: English Tune Title: ALL IS WELL
Come, Come, Ye Saints
Be Thou My Vision
Author: Mary Elizabeth Byrne; Eleanor H. Hull Hymnal: Voices United #642 (1996) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Topics: Conflict and Struggle First Line: Be thou my vision, O joy of my heart Lyrics: 1 Be thou my vision, O joy of my heart;
naught be all else to me, save that thou art,
thou my best thought, by day or by night,
waking or sleeping, thy presence my light.
2 Be thou my wisdom, my calm in all strife;
I ever with thee, and thou in my life;
thou loving parent, thy child may I be,
thou in me dwelling, and I one with thee.
3 Be thou my battle shield, sword for the fight;
be thou my dignity, thou my delight,
thou my soul's shelter, thou my high tower;
raise thou my heavenward, O power of my power.
4 Riches I heed not, nor vain empty praise,
thou mine inheritance, now and always;
thou and thou only, first in my heart,
great God of heaven, my treasure thou art.
5 Great God of heaven, after victory won,
may I reach heaven's joys, O bright heaven's sun!
Heart of my own heart, whatever befall,
still be my vision, O ruler of all. Languages: English Tune Title: SLANE
Be Thou My Vision
From the Slave Pens of the Delta
Author: Herbert O'Driscoll Hymnal: Voices United #690 (1996) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Topics: Conflict and Struggle Tune Title: OMNI DIE
From the Slave Pens of the Delta
Creation Sings
Author: Shirley Erena Murray Hymnal: Worship and Song #3018 (2011) Topics: Angels; Artist; Awe and Wonder; Beauty; Church Community in Christ; Conflict; Creator; Eternal Life; Giving; Groaning; Hearts; Holy Spirit; Joy; Lament; Life; Love (Human); Melody; Movement; Music and Singing; World Peace; Play; Praise and Thanksgiving; Shalom; Silence and Solitude; Spirit/Soul; Struggles and Strife; Universe; Voices; Worship; Angels; Artist; Awe and Wonder; Beauty; Christian Year and Observances Pentecost; Church Community in Christ; Conflict; Creator; Eternal Life; Giving; Groaning; Hearts; Holy Spirit; Joy; Lament; Life; Love (Human); Melody; Movement; Music and Singing; World Peace; Play; Praise and Thanksgiving; Shalom; Silence and Solitude; Spirit/Soul; Struggles and Strife; Universe; Voices; Worship First Line: Creation sings! And we are in the music Lyrics: 1 Creation sings! And we are in the music,
the movement of God's energy and art,
a liturgy that links our life to angels,
a litany that rises from the heart.
The Spirit sings! Through love and lamentation,
from Pentecost to joy of Easter Day
the universe is resonant with music,
the smallest creature dances to its play.
2 Creation groans at our discordant clashing:
the Spirit comes with music as our friend
to bring the harmony of peace and beauty,
to teach the textures of the way to blend.
O God, you draw the melody from silence,
you make of us the instruments of song!
We offer thanks in worship and in wonder
that such a gift to human souls belong. Scripture: Psalm 148 Languages: English Tune Title: LONDONDERRY AIR
Creation Sings
Day of Joy, Let Us Be Glad (Saen suksan wan prachum nii)
Author: Songsan Prasopsin; Boonmee Julkiree; Rolando S. Tinio; JM Hymnal: Sound the Bamboo #11 (2000) Topics: Life Conflict and Struggle First Line: Saen suksan wan prachum nii (Day of joy, let us be glad) Scripture: Psalm 9:1-2 Languages: English; Thai Tune Title: PHLENG KRET PHA-MA
Day of Joy, Let Us Be Glad (Saen suksan wan prachum nii)
Fount of Love, Our Savior God (Ai zhi quan-yuan jiu-shi Shen)
Author: Ernest Y. L. Yang; Frank W. Price Hymnal: Sound the Bamboo #65 (2000) Topics: Life Conflict and Struggle First Line: Ai zhi quan-yuan jiu-shi Shen (Fount of love, our Savior god) Refrain First Line: Ai zhi quan-yuan jiu-shi Shen (Fount of love, our Savior God) Scripture: Psalm 46 Languages: English; Mandarin Tune Title: MAN-JIANG-HONG
Fount of Love, Our Savior God (Ai zhi quan-yuan jiu-shi Shen)
When My Troubles Arose (Nang ako'y manganib)
Author: Rolando S. Tinio Hymnal: Sound the Bamboo #97 (2000) Topics: Life Conflict and Struggle First Line: Nang ako'y manganib kay Yahweh dumaing (When my troubles arose I called out to the LORD) Scripture: Psalm 120 Languages: English; Pilipino Tune Title: CORDILLERA
When My Troubles Arose (Nang ako'y manganib)
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