SpiritHymns: December 2010

12/26/10

Lord, Be An Epiphany

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Lord, Be An Epiphany

Lord, I want your light to lead me, too,
the light that led the *wise men straight to you,
Bright as brightest star, show me where you are;
Lord, be an epiphany to me.

Shine your light where you would have me see;
Illuminate each opportunity
to serve and worship you in spirit and in truth;
Lord, be an epiphany to me.

Like you, Lord, let me be a surprise;
Let someone see kindness in my eyes,
Love in my embrace, charity and grace;
Lord, be an epiphany through me.

Until hunger ceases to exist,
'Til justice reigns where evil now persists;
'Til war shall be no more, peace on earth restored;
Lord, be an epiphany through me.

*The word "magi" may be substituted for "wise men."

12/25/10

Responsive Reading: The Magnificat, Luke 1:46

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Refrain: My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God, my Savior.

Leader: For God has looked with favor upon the lowliness of his servant.
    Women: Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed;
                   for the mighty One has done great things for me,
            All: and holy is his name.

Refrain

Leader: God's mercy is for those who fear him from generation to generation.
      All: He has shown strength with his arm;
             he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts.
Leader: He has brought down the powerful from their thrones, and lifted up the lowly.
      All: God has filled the hungry with good things, and sent the rich away empty.

Refrain

Leader: God has helped his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy,
      All: according to the promise he made to our ancestors,
             to Abraham and to his descendants forever.

Refrain

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Lectionary Reference: Yr A, 3rd Sunday of Advent
Scripture quotation from the NRSV of the Bible, copyright © 1989 by Division of Christian Education of the
National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
This treatment of responsive reading and original music © 2010 Kenneth Athon. All rights reserved worldwide.
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