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A New Father, Awestruck (A new hymn for refugees)

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Carolyn Winfrey Gillette, a Presbyterian pastor and author of more than 300 hymns, has written a new hymn in response to the refugee crisis in the Middle East. Gillette is offering it for churches to use, saying that "the new hymn would be very appropriate for Christmas Eve, Christmas Sunday and New Year's Day (the First Sunday after Christmas' lectionary gospel reading is Jesus and his family being refugees fleeing Herod)." Tune: MUELLER   11.11.11.11  ("Away in a Manger") Biblical references: Luke 2:1-20; 22-24; Leviticus 12:6; Matthew 2:13-18; Luke 1:46-55; Matthew 25:31-46 and Micah 6:8. Text: Copyright © 2016 by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette. All rights reserved. Gillette also has written this hymn note: Hymn Note:  This hymn begins with a traditional image of a manger scene, and becomes a prayer that we may look deeper— at our loving God who chose to come into this world as someone who was poor, powerless, in danger, and a refugee.  It is a prayer for the church to … [Read more...]

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Hymns for Advent & Christmas – Year A (2016)

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The Presbyterian Outlook commissioned Presbyterian hymn writer, Carolyn Winfrey Gillette to compose Advent hymns set to familiar Christmas tunes. Your purchase includes a bulletin insert score (a PDF of the lyrics scored with the music for a half-page regular sheet of paper), a large print version (PDF of the lyrics and scored with the music for a full sheet of paper) and a document with lyrics only. Each hymn is $10. You have permission to print as many copies as needed for your use. 2016 package - $50 - Click here to purchase Order all 5 new hymns for 2016: One for each Sunday of Advent and one for Christmas 1st Sunday - No One Knows the Day or Hour 2nd Sunday -  Did Your Parents Pray at Table 3rd Sunday - Are You the One Who Is to Come 4th Sunday - Joseph Was Troubled Christmas - A Savior Born, A Gift of Joy Advent wreath hymn for four Advent Sundays & Christmas Eve/Day The Candle of Hope - Click here to purchase This hymn is not geared to the … [Read more...]

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God of All Peoples, Cultures and Nations (A hymn for the election)

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Carolyn Winfrey Gillette has written a new hymn for the 2016 election season.  This interfaith hymn was written in response to the divisive presidential election in the United States. Permission is given for free use by local churches and in ecumenical services. Tune: BUNESSAN 5.5.5.4 D (“Morning Has Broken”) Biblical references: Genesis 1:26, Isaiah 58; Micah 6:8; Matthew 25:31-46; Luke 9:52-56; Hebrews 13:2; Leviticus 19:18, 33-34; Luke 15:1; Ephesians 4:6; Proverbs 14:29; 15:18; 22:24; 1 John 3:17-18; 4:20-21. Text: Copyright © 2016 by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette. All rights reserved. Download a PDF of the hymn with music and lyrics: God of All Peoples, Cultures and Nations PDF Download of PDF of the words only: God of All Peoples, Cultures and Nations - bulletin insert Check out Carolyn's new hymns for Advent here. … [Read more...]

To a Place of Celebration (A hymn for Orlando)

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Carolyn Winfrey Gillette has written a new hymn for churches in response to the Orlando shootings.  She hopes the hymn will be both comforting and challenging, helping all who grieve and supporting efforts for change. Permission is given for free use by local churches and in ecumenical services.   Tune: EBENEZER 8.7.8.7 D Text: Copyright © 2016 by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette. All rights reserved. Download a PDF of the lyrics: To a Place of Celebration (bulletin) May also be sung to the Beach Spring tune. Download a PDF of the hymn with music and lyrics: To a Place of Celebration - complete music … [Read more...]

They Met to Read the Bible (A hymn-prayer lamenting Charleston church murders)

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  Many people of faith are praying for the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church, Charleston, South Carolina and the United States after the murder of nine people by a young man. Carolyn Winfrey Gillette finished writing the following hymn-prayer early Saturday morning.  You are welcome to  to use it in worship this Sunday (solo, choir, congregational singing or simply read it) and in the future.  The tune is well-known, in the public domain and found in most hymnals. Permission is given for free use by local churches and in ecumenical services. Click here to download a PDF of the lyrics. Click here to download a PDF of the hymn with music and lyrics. … [Read more...]

O God, We Hear of Suffering (A hymn-prayer for Nepal)

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Click here to download a PDF of the scored hymn. ST. CHRISTOPHER 7.6.8.6.8.6.8.6 ("Beneath the Cross of Jesus") O God, we hear of suffering of people in Nepal; There, mountains trembled, valleys shook and rocks began to fall. From city streets, the cries of grief rise up to hills above; In all the sorrow, pain and death, where are you, God of love? A woman sifts through rubble, a man has lost his home, A hungry, orphaned toddler sobs, for she is now alone. Where are you, Lord, when thousands die — the rich, the poorest poor? Were you the very first to cry for all that is no more? O God, you love your children; you hear each lifted prayer! May all who suffer in that land know you are present there. In moments of compassion shown, in simple acts of grace, May those in pain find healing balm, and know your love's embrace. Where are you in the anguish? Lord, may we hear anew That anywhere your world cries out, you're there — and suffering, too. And may we see, in … [Read more...]

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