"Not in the dark of buildings confining, not in some heaven light-years away, here in this place the new light is shining, now is the kingdom and now is the day." (Gather Us In, v. 4)
"Heaven cannot hold him, nor earth sustain. Heaven and earth shall fade away when he comes to reign. In the bleak mid-winter, a stable would suffice, the Lord God Almighty, Jesus Christ." (In the Bleak Midwinter, v. 2)
"Spirit, spirit of gentleness, blow through the wilderness calling and free. Spirit, spirit of restlessness, stir me from placidness, wind, wind on the sea" (Spirit of Gentleness, chorus)
"See from his head, his hands, his feet, sorrow and love flow mingled down. Did e'er such love and sorrow meet? Or thorns compose so rich a crown?" (I always forget the name of this song, but it's v. 3)
"Long lay the world, in sin and error pining, til he appeared and the soul felt it's worth. A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices, for yonder breaks a new and glorious morn. Fall on your knees..." (O Holy Night, is it a hymn? Most of v. 1 and part of the chorus)
"Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it. Prone to leave the God I love. Take my heart, Lord, take and seal it. Seal it for thy courts above." (Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing, part of v.3)
"Sing out, ring out, jubilation, exultation, tell the story..." (I can't remember the name of this one, but I think it's part of v. 5. Diane Pearson helped me love it.)
"Though I am small, my God my all, you work great things in me." (Canticle of the Turning. I think it's part of v. 2? Guess why I like this one? ha)
"Come, live in the light." (The first line of We Are Called)
"The hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight." (O Little Town of Bethlehem, v. 1)
I know there are more, but I'm tired. What are your favs?
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