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Hymns from Carolyn Winfrey Gillette

A complete list of Carolyn's 150+ hymns with a lectionary index can be found at http://www.carolynshymns.com.

Abraham Journeyed to a New Country - a hymn written to address the new Arizona immigration law.
O God, the Great, Wide Seas Are Yours - a hymn written in response to the ongoing oil spill from the Deepwater Horizon offshore drilling rig that started on April 22, 2010.
In Haiti, There Is Anguish - a hymn in support of those suffering in Haiti from the January 12, 2010, earthquake
See also a version with music, posted by the UMC Worship Office
O God, You Send Us Out to Walk - A hymn of dedication for those participating in CROP Hunger Walks
Whatever You Do - A hymn inspired by Matthew 25:31-46.
O God of Mighty Wind and Flame - A hymn in response to the fires in California.
Who Is My Neighbor? - A hymn inspired by the July 15th gospel lesson, Luke 10:25-37, the parable of the Good Samaritan.
The Earth is the Lord's - speaks of God's ownership of the created earth and of our stewardship of it. Especially suited to the lectionary Psalm for Sunday, July 16, 2006.
Where Is Bread? - for July 30: Multiplying the Loaves and Fishes
God of Creation - a hymn for Hurricane Katrina relief efforts by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette
A Prayer for Our Children - originally written in response to the shootings at Columbine High School.
O God of Light, May Our Light Shine - for World Day of Prayer 2005.
O God, That Great Tsunami - Hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette
In Times of Great Decision - A hymn/prayer before election day
Be Doers of the Word of God - hymn from Carolyn Winfrey Gillette

God, We've Known Such Grief and Anger - for churches' anniversary services of September 11th
O God, Our Words Cannot Express - a hymn for September 11th
Music video of Noel Paul Stookey and the Northfield Mount Herman School Choir singing September 11 hymn, "O God, Our Words Cannot Express"
God, How Can We Comprehend? - for use by churches who want to support the relief efforts for the Afghan refugees in 2001
Bigger Barns
God, You Give Us Recreation - a hymn for Souper Bowl Sunday
God, With Joy We Look Around Us
Fear Not," the Angel Said
There is a Mighty Question
God, You Wrap Your Love Around Us - a hymn for Blanket Sundays
God, How Can We Comprehend? - A hymn for refugees
The Storm Came to Honduras - hymn with music & lyrics

Special hymns in response to the crisis in Gaza, by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette

A Voice Was Heard in Ramah
A Hymn for Peace - dedicated to the memory of Shaul Lahav, grandson of Helen and Paul Loeb, who was killed on November 18, 2003, on the road between Bethlehem and Jerusalem.
God, Whose Love Is Always Stronger - for peace in a time of war

Hymns by Edith Sinclair Downing

Hymn by John R. Kleinheksel Sr. and Mary Louise Bringle

As the Waters Rise Around Us - a hymn for Hurricane Katrina relief efforts
PDF format Listen to this hymn (midi format, 4 kb)

Other music

Children of the World - by Tim Janis
PDF file (115 Kb)

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Some hymns and songs for worship

Hymns from Carolyn Winfrey Gillette

Special hymns in response to the crisis in Gaza, by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette

Hymns by Edith Sinclair Downing

Hymn by John R. Kleinheksel Sr. and Mary Louise Bringle

Other music

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