Hymns by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette
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NETTLETON (8.7.8.7 D) (Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing)
Book: Songs of Grace
A hymn celebrating the gift of music, good any Sunday as well as for choir dedication Sunday and hymn sings
"All creation sings your glory; in the Psalms are pain and praise." - A Man Owned a Vineyard
(Matthew 20:1-16)
TO GOD BE THE GLORY (11.11.11.11 with Refrain) (To God Be the Glory)
A hymn based on Jesus' Parable of the Compassionate Employer (Matthew 20:1-16) - A Man Who Could Not See
(John 9:1-41)
LEONI (6.6.8.4) (The God of Abraham Praise)
New hymn written for Presbyterian Outlook magazine for Lent 2011 - A Prophet Has a Lonely Task
(Matthew 10:40-42)
WAREHAM (8.8.8.8) (The Church of Christ in Every Age)
CANONBURY (8.8.8.8) (Lord, Speak to Me, That I May Speak)
A hymn calling the Church to welcome the prophets among us today. - A Voice Was Heard in Ramah
(Matthew 2:13-23)
LLANGLOFFAN (7.6.7.6 D) (Lead On, O King Eternal; Rejoice, Rejoice, Believers)
Books: Songs of Grace, More Voices
This hymn remembers Rachel and her lament for killed children while also being a prayer for peace today. - Abraham Journeyed to a New Country
BUNESSAN (5.5.5.4 D) (Morning Has Broken)
A hymn for immigrants in the Bible and today
"Mary and Joseph feared Herod's order; Soldiers were coming! They had to flee.
Taking young Jesus, they crossed the border; So was our Lord a young refugee." - All of Life is Filled With Wonder
HYMN TO JOY (8.7.8.7 D) (Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee)
IN BABILONE (8.7.8.7 D) (There's a Wideness in God's Mercy)
A new Thanksgiving hymn celebrating the many glimpses of grace in daily life that we too often overlook. - An Eagle Is Soaring
(Isaiah 40:30-31)
ASH GROVE (6.6.11.6.6.11 D) (Let All Things Now Living)
Book: Songs of Grace - Another Son Is Killed (PDF file)
(Psalms 137:1-2; Isaiah 2:4)
LEONI (6.6.8.4) (The God of Abraham Praise)
Book: Songs of Grace
This hymn for peace, also called "A Hymn for Peace," was originally written for the Middle East with references to Psalm 137, but can speak to many other contexts. - Are You the One Who is to Come?
(Matthew 11:2-11)
ST. LOUIS (8.6.8.6.7.6.8.6) (O Little Town of Bethlehem)
A hymn for Advent - Ash Wednesday Comes and, Lord, We Hear
(Joel 2:1-2, 12-17)
TALLIS' CANON (8.8.8.8) (All Praise to Thee, My God, This Night)
New hymn written for Presbyterian Outlook magazine for Lent 2011 - At The Dawn of Your Creation
(Genesis 1)
HYMN TO JOY (8.7.8.7 D) (Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee)
A celebration of God's creation and the command to care for it. - Be Doers of the Word of God
(James)
ELLACOMBE (8.6.8.6 D) (I Sing the Mighty Power of God)
Book: Songs of Grace
Faith and Works, Care for the Poor and Grace - Bigger Barns
(Luke 12:13-21)
ABERYSTWYTH (7.7.7.7 D) (Jesus, Lover of My Soul; Watchman, Tell Us of the Night)
Book: Songs of Grace
Jesus' Parable of the Rich Fool - Blessed Are the Poor Among You
(Luke 6:20-26)
PROMISES (11.11.11.9 with Refrain) (Standing on the Promises)
Book: Gifts of Love
Beatitudes in Luke; Prayer for Persecuted - Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit
(Matthew 5:1-12)
NETTLETON (8.7.8.7 D) (Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing)
This hymn celebrates Jesus' teachings in Matthew 5
and is part of "The Sermon on the Mount: A Worship Service of Lessons and Songs." - Blest Are God's Peacemaking Ones
(Matthew 5:6,9, 13:33; Luke 13:20-21)
ABERYSTWYTH (7.7.7.7 D) (Jesus, Lover of My Soul; Watchman, Tell Us of the Night)
Book: Songs of Grace
"Blessed are God's prophets, too, Called to challenge what we know --
Working for a world that's new, Calling us to change and grow." - Christ Be With Us
CONVERSE (8.7.8.7 D) (What a Friend We Have in Jesus)
HYFRYDOL (8.7.8.7 D) (Alleluia, Sing to Jesus)
Book: Gifts of Love
Mission, Lord's Supper and Church Unity - Christ Taught Us of a Farmer
(Mark 4:1-23; Matthew 13:1-13; Luke 8:4-15)
AURELIA (7.6.7.6 D) (The Church's One Foundation)
Book: Songs of Grace
The Parable of the Sower and Church Anniversary - Christ, You Often Sat at Dinner
(Luke 14:12-24, 15, 22:14-20, 24:30-31; 1 Corinthians 12:12-26; Colossians 1:20; Luke 13:29)
ABBOT'S LEIGH (8.7.8.7 D) (God Is Here!)
HYFRYDOL (8.7.8.7 D) (Alleluia, Sing to Jesus) - Christ, You Walked Among the Grain Fields
(Matthew 13:1-13; Mark 4:1-9, 26-29; Luke 8:4-15)
Book: Songs of Grace
A hymn for the Food Resource Bank. A music video of this hymn has been done by the Kalamazoo Bach Choir.
Folksinger Bryan Field McFarland includes a recording of this hymn in the CD "...Until All Are Fed" for the Presbyterian Hunger Program. - Come and Join the Celebration!
(Romans 8:26-39)
ANN'S TUNE (8.7.8.7 D) (Newly composed by Hal Hopson)
NETTLETON (8.7.8.7 D) (Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing)
This hymn celebrates Christian hope found in Easter with references to Romans 8:26-39.
"God, we sing, for there is nothing that can keep your love away --
Not oppression, hardship, famine, things to come or things today.
Heights and depths cannot defeat us; death will never be the same.
Christ is risen! So you promise: we have life in Jesus' name." - Come, You Hungry Ones
KUM BA YAH (8.8.8.5) (Kum ba Yah)
Book: Gifts of Love
A hymn for healing. - Creator God, You Made the Earth
ST. COLUMBA (8.7.8.7) (The King of Love My Shepherd Is)
Book: Songs of Grace
2002 Conference of the National Association of Presbyterian Clergywomen
Keeping Sabbath Time, Relating to Others/Forgiveness and Reconciliation - Creator of the Water
LANCASHIRE (7.6.7.6 D) (The Day of Resurrection)
Book: Gifts of Love
This baptism hymn celebrates biblical stories about water (creation, Noah, Moses), Jesus' baptism and our baptism. - Creator, We Thank You for All You Have Made
(Psalms 95; Psalms 104)
ST. DENIO (11.11.11.11) (Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise)
Book: Songs of Grace
Beauty of creation in every day - Do Not Turn Away the Children
(Matthew 19:13-15; Mark 9:33-37; Mark 10:13-16; Luke 18:15-17)
BEACH SPRING (8.7.8.7 D) (God Whose Giving Knows No Ending)
Book: Songs of Grace
Jesus Welcomes Children; Children's Sabbath Hymn - Don't Go Round Judging Others
(Matthew 7)
ANGEL'S STORY (7.6.7.6 D) (O Jesus, I Have Promised) - Don't Show Off Your Giving
(Matthew 6)
ASH GROVE (6.6.11.6.6.11 D) (Let All Things Now Living) - Down by the Jordan
LOBE DEN HERREN (14.14.4.7.8) (Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty)
Books: Songs of Grace, Worship and Song
Jesus' baptism and our baptism - Early On a Sunday
PROMISES (11.11.11.9 with Refrain) (Standing on the Promises)
Book: Gifts of Love
Easter - Emmaus-Bound on Easter Day
(Luke 24:13-35)
O WALY WALY (8.8.8.8) (Though I May Speak)
This hymn celebrates the story of the risen Jesus walking with two disciples. - Faithful God, You Sent Your Spirit
(Acts 2:1-21; John 17:11-18; Matthew 25:35-40, 28:19; Galatians 3:28)
NETTLETON (8.7.8.7 D) (Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing)
Multicultural Conference
This hymn celebrates the church welcoming all. - Father, Forgive Them
(Luke 23:33-34, 39-43, 46; John 19:25-29; Mark 15:33-34)
ADELAIDE (5.4.5.4 D) (Have Thine Own Way, Lord)
HAMBURG (8.8.8.8) (When I Survey the Wondrous Cross)
A hymn inspired by Jesus' Seven Last Words from the Cross - "Fear Not!" the Angel Said
(Luke 2)
TERRA BEATA (6.6.8.6 D) (This is My Father's World)
Book: Songs of Grace
Christmas - For Everything There is a Time
(Ecclesiastes 3)
TALLIS' CANON (8.8.8.8) (All Praise to Thee, My God, This Night) - For Freedom, Christ Has Set Us Free!
(Galatians)
ELLACOMBE (8.6.8.6 D) (I Sing the Mighty Power of God)
Books: Songs of Grace, Singing the New Testament - For This Land In All Its Wonder
CWM RHONDDA (8.7.8.7.8.7.7) (God of Grace and God of Glory)
Book: Gifts of Love
A hymn for a national holiday (not uniquely American) - Gifts of Love Our Lord Has Given
I WANT TO BE A CHRISTIAN (Irregular) (Lord, I Want To Be a Christian)
Book: Gifts of Love
Ten Commandments - Giving God, We Pause and Wonder
NETTLETON (8.7.8.7 D) (Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing)
Book: Songs of Grace
Vision for tithing - Go Walk with God
O WALY WALY (8.8.8.8) (Though I May Speak)
TALLIS' CANON (8.8.8.8) (All Praise to Thee, My God, This Night)
Book: Songs of Grace
Trinitarian Blessing is the inspiration of this hymn that can be used for a closing/commissioning hymn as well as one for departing members who are moving away. - God Bless the Poet's Heart and Hand
TALLIS' CANON (8.8.8.8) (All Praise to Thee, My God, This Night)
Book: Songs of Grace
The Mystery and Wonder of God
"God, bless the ones who boldly dare to let the scriptures be their guide" - God, How Can We Comprehend?
ABERYSTWYTH (7.7.7.7 D) (Jesus, Lover of My Soul; Watchman, Tell Us of the Night)
Books: Gifts of Love, Songs of Grace
A hymn for refugees - God, How Many Are A Thousand
AUSTRIAN HYMN (8.7.8.7 D) (Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken)
Book: Gifts of Love
A hymn for the New Year - God, in Christ You Give Salvation (PDF file)
2008 Synod of the Mid-Atlantic Men's Conference - God, In Joy We Gather
NICAEA (12.12.12.10) (Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty!)
Book: Gifts of Love
Wedding - God Made the Heavens and the Earth
SOLID ROCK (8.8.8.8 with Refrain) (My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less)
Book: Gifts of Love
Creation and Environmental Stewardship - God, May Your Justice Roll Down
LOBE DEN HERREN (14.14.4.7.8) (Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty)
Book: Songs of Grace
Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday, Presbyterian Heritage Sunday
"Christ, we give thanks for past saints who renewed education,
Freed the oppressed, brought your healing and fought segregation.
Savior and Lord, great were the risks they endured,
Bearing your hope and salvation." - God of Creation
HERZLIEBSTER JESU (11.11.11.5) (Ah, Holy Jesus)
Book: Songs of Grace
Katrina Relief - God of Generations
NICAEA (12.12.12.10) (Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty!)
Book: Gifts of Love
Church for All Ages - God of Love, We Sing Your Glory
NETTLETON (8.7.8.7 D) (Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing)
Book: Songs of Grace
Limestone Presbyterian Church's 50th anniversary - God of Mercy, You Have Shown Us
(Micah 6:8; Luke 1:79; Romans 12:15; 1 John 4:16-21; Matthew 5:9)
BEACH SPRING (8.7.8.7 D) (God Whose Giving Knows No Ending)
A Hymn-Prayer Lamenting Gun Violence
"God of mercy, you have shown us ways of living that are good:
Work for justice, treasure kindness, humbly journey with the Lord." - God of the Women
SLANE (10.10.9.10) (Be Thou My Vision)
Books: Gifts of Love, Voices Found
This hymn celebrates the faithfulness of biblical women, including as the first witnesses to Jesus' resurrection, and is a popular hymn for Mother's Day. - God, the Mountains Tell Your Glory
(Genesis 6-8; Exodus 3, 19-20; Matthew 5-7, 17:1-3, 26:36-46)
AUSTRIAN HYMN (8.7.8.7 D) (Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken)
ABBOT'S LEIGH (8.7.8.7 D) (God Is Here!) - God, We Await Your Advent Here
MARYTON (8.8.8.8) (O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee)
Book: Gifts of Love
Advent and Simpler Living - God, We Gather to Remember
HYMN TO JOY (8.7.8.7 D) (Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee)
ABBOT'S LEIGH (8.7.8.7 D) (God Is Here!)
175th Anniversary of the First Presbyterian Church in West Chester, Pennsylvania - God, We Have Come From Our Families and Homes
SLANE (10.10.9.10) (Be Thou My Vision)
Book: Songs of Grace
30th Anniversary of Ulster Project/Delaware for Peace in Northern Ireland - God, We Have Heard it
HERZLIEBSTER JESU (11.11.11.5) (Ah, Holy Jesus)
Book: Gifts of Love
A Prayer for Our Children, Lament and Prayer about Violence and School Shootings - God, We Join in Celebration
(Matthew 5:13-14, 13:33, 28:16-20)
HYMN TO JOY (8.7.8.7 D) (Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee)
Book: Songs of Grace
Neshaminy Presbyterian Church anniversary - God, We See What You Have Given!
(Psalms 148, 22, 100, 150; Luke 1:46-55)
NETTLETON (8.7.8.7 D) (Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing) - God, We Sing and Worship Confirmation
NICAEA (12.12.12.10) (Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty!)
Book: Gifts of Love - God, We Spend a Lifetime Growing
HYMN TO JOY (8.7.8.7 D) (Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee)
Book: Songs of Grace
Celebrating Older Adults and Their Gifts for the Church - God, We Walk Through Death's Deep Valley
VESPER HYMN (8.7.8.7.8.6.8.7) (Now, on Land and Sea Descending)
BEECHER (8.7.8.7 D) (Love Divine, All Loves Excelling)
Book: Gifts of Love
"Do not let your hearts be troubled," Jesus said to those he loved.
"There are many dwelling places in my Father's house above."
Jesus, you have gone before us; Jesus, you will guide us there.
Lord, we trust your hand to lead us to the place that you prepare. - God, We've Known Such Grief and Anger
IN BABILONE (8.7.8.7 D) (There's a Wideness in God's Mercy)
Book: Songs of Grace
The anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks in New York City, Washington, DC and Pennsylvania; a hymn to support disaster relief efforts - God, What a Faith-Filled Mystery!
ST. ANNE (8.6.8.6) (Our God, Our Help in Ages Past)
Book: Gifts of Love
Good Friday and Atonement - God, When You Called Our Church by Grace
(Matthew 21:42; Mark 12:10; Luke 20:17; Acts 4:11; Ephesians 2:20; 1 Peter 2:6)
SOLID ROCK (8.8.8.8 with Refrain) (My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less)
Book: Songs of Grace
Blackwood Presbyterian Church anniversary - God, Who Made Each Great Wide Ocean
(Genesis 1, 6-9; Exodus 2:1-10; Psalms 69:34; Matthew 13:1-7, 14:22-32, 18:23-27; Mark 3:7-12, 4:1-9, 4:35-41, 6:47-52; Luke 5:1-3, 8:22-25; Acts 2:1-21; Hebrews 11:7)
BEACH SPRING (8.7.8.7 D) (God Whose Giving Knows No Ending)
First Presbyterian Church in Myrtle Beach, SC
Jesus Calms the Storm - God, Whose Love Is Always Stronger
BEACH SPRING (8.7.8.7 D) (God Whose Giving Knows No Ending)
Book: Songs of Grace
For Peace on the Eve of the Iraq War March 17, 2003
"When we're caught up in believing War will make the terror cease,
Show us Jesus' way of living; May our strength be in your peace." - God, With Joy We Look Around Us
REGENT SQUARE (8.7.8.7.8.7) (Angels, from the Realms of Glory)
Book: Songs of Grace
Racial justice, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and celebrating diversity - God, You Alone Know What You've Planned
(Luke 21:25-36; Matthew 24:29-36; Mark 13:24-32; Romans 8:34; John 15:13-15; Romans 8:16-17; Isaiah 1:17; Luke 4:18; Revelation 22:2, 21:4, 11:15; Matthew 6:9-14, 33)
CAROL (8.6.8.6 D) (It Came Upon the Midnight Clear) - God, You Give Each Generation (PDF file)
HYMN TO JOY (8.7.8.7 D) (Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee)
IN BABILONE (8.7.8.7 D) (There's a Wideness in God's Mercy)
Celebrating the importance of schools and education - God, You Give Us Recreation
IN BABILONE (8.7.8.7 D) (There's a Wideness in God's Mercy)
Book: Songs of Grace
Souper Bowl Sunday
This hymn is used by many churches to support Souper Bowl Sunday's collection of food for the hungry. - God, You Love the World!
(John 3:1-17)
ARGENTINA (11.11.11.11 with Refrain) (Song of Hope)
Book: Gifts of Love
Closing hymn and also a commissioning hymn for a mission trip - God, You Spoke Your Word Through Amos
(Amos 8:1-12)
BEACH SPRING (8.7.8.7 D) (God Whose Giving Knows No Ending) - God, You Wrap Your Love Around Us
CONVERSE (8.7.8.7 D) (What a Friend We Have in Jesus)
BEECHER (8.7.8.7 D) (Love Divine, All Loves Excelling)
Book: Gifts of Love
For Church World Service's Blanket Sunday
"Jesus, you were once a baby, Sought by those who would destroy.
Into Egypt you were carried, Far from home, a little boy.
Were you wrapped up warm to travel, Safe from terror, free from harm?
Did you feel God's strong protection, Snuggled there in Mary's arm?" - God, Your Blessings Overflow!
DIX (7.7.7.7.7.7) (For the Beauty of the Earth)
A Thanksgiving hymn that celebrates our many blessings, but also God's comfort for those who are grieving during the holidays. - God, Your Gift of Peace is Precious
CWM RHONDDA (8.7.8.7.8.7.7) (God of Grace and God of Glory)
Book: Gifts of Love
Peacemaking - God, Your Love and Care Surround Us
(Revelation 21:1-5; John 14:1-6)
BEECHER (8.7.8.7 D) (Love Divine, All Loves Excelling)
Book: Songs of Grace
A hymn celebrating everlasting life, good for All Saints Sunday and funerals
"We hold onto what you promise: Earth and heav'n will be made new.
Then your home will be among us; we will always dwell with you.
There will be no sound of weeping; you will wipe away each tear.
God, we trust your promise to us: Now and always, you are here." - God's Great Love is So Amazing!
(Luke 15)
CONVERSE (8.7.8.7 D) (What a Friend We Have in Jesus)
Books: Gifts of Love, Sing the Faith
This hymn celebrating three lost and found parables in Luke 15, including the woman looking for the lost coin, is a good one to use to encourage church members to invite people to church. - Happy Are Those Who Walk in Your Ways
(Psalms 119)
ASSURANCE (9.10.9.9 with Refrain) (Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine!)
A hymn celebrating God's law and the longest chapter in the Bible. - Hear My Prayer For Unity
(John 17)
ABERYSTWYTH (7.7.7.7 D) (Jesus, Lover of My Soul; Watchman, Tell Us of the Night)
Book: Gifts of Love
Christian Unity and Jesus' Prayer in John 17 - Here's a Promise We Can Count On!
(Isaiah 2:1-5)
W ZLOBIE LEZY (4.4.7.4.4.7.4.4.4.4.7) (Infant Holy, Infant Lowly)
A hymn for Advent - How Can We Sing a Joyful Song?
O WALY WALY (8.8.8.8) (Though I May Speak)
A hymn for a Blue Christmas service - How Long, O Lord? I Mourn and Pray
(Psalms 13)
TALLIS' CANON (8.8.8.8) (All Praise to Thee, My God, This Night) - How Lovely Is Your Church, O Lord
(Jeremiah 1:4-8; Psalms 84:1-7)
ST. ANNE (8.6.8.6) (Our God, Our Help in Ages Past)
Book: Songs of Grace
Episcopal anniversary - I Believe (The Apostles' Creed)
(Psalms 121)
AUSTRIAN HYMN (8.7.8.7 D) (Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken)
Book: Gifts of Love - If Only I Had Known (PDF file)
(Luke 16:19-31, 12:13-21; Deuteronomy 15:11-12)
LEONI (6.6.8.4) (The God of Abraham Praise)
Book: Songs of Grace
Global poverty and justice issues - In a Feedbox, In a Stable
(Luke 2)
BEECHER (8.7.8.7 D) (Love Divine, All Loves Excelling)
Book: Gifts of Love
Christmas Story
"Jesus, you knew want and hunger; Your own family fled the sword.
May we see you, may we hear you, In each one oppressed or poor." - In Cana at a Wedding Feast
ELLACOMBE (8.6.8.6 D) (I Sing the Mighty Power of God)
Books: Gifts of Love, Singing the New Testament
Jesus' miracles (water into wine, feeding thousands, calming the storm and healing the blind) are celebrated as signs of God's love in the world. - In Haiti, There is Anguish
ST. CHRISTOPHER (7.6.8.6.8.6.8.6) (Beneath the Cross of Jesus)
2010 Earthquake in Haiti - In Times of Great Decision
AURELIA (7.6.7.6 D) (The Church's One Foundation)
LLANGLOFFAN (7.6.7.6 D) (Lead On, O King Eternal; Rejoice, Rejoice, Believers)
Book: Songs of Grace
Election Hymn on NCC Principles; a prayer for Election Day - In Your Kingdom Celebration (PDF file)
NETTLETON (8.7.8.7 D) (Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing)
2008 Presbyterian Women's Conference at Massanetta Springs
Luke's Gospel and Jesus' Ministry with the Poor - Jesus Sat and Watched the Crowd
(Mark 12:41-44; Luke 21:1-4)
HENDON (7.7.7.7.7) (Take My Life)
Book: Songs of Grace
This hymn celebrates the faithfulness of the widow in the Temple. - Jesus Went Out to a Garden
(Matthew 26:47-56; Mark 14:43-50; Luke 22:47-53; John 18:1-11)
BEACH SPRING (8.7.8.7 D) (God Whose Giving Knows No Ending) - Jesus, You Once Called Disciples
(Matthew 4:18-22, 10:1-41; Luke 8:1-3, 10:38-42; John 4:1-42, 6:9, 19:25-27, 11:17-27; Acts 9:1-22; 2 Timothy 1:5)
IN BABILONE (8.7.8.7 D) (There's a Wideness in God's Mercy)
Book: Songs of Grace
This hymn includes the names of the original twelve disciples, but also biblical stories of Jesus' followers who were women and children. - John Came Preaching, Bearing Witness
(John 1:6-8, 19-28)
REGENT SQUARE (8.7.8.7.8.7) (Angels, from the Realms of Glory) - John Went Out to Preach God's Word
(Luke 3:7-18; Matthew 3:7-13)
MENDELSSOHN (7.7.7.7 D with Refrain) (Hark! The Herald Angels Sing) - Joseph Heard the Troubling News
(Matthew 1:18-25)
TEMPUS ADEST FLORIDUM (7.6.7.6 D) (Gentle Mary Laid Her Child)
A hymn for Advent - Listen, Sisters! Listen, Brothers!
(1 Corinthians 15; Romans 5:12-21)
BEACH SPRING (8.7.8.7 D) (God Whose Giving Knows No Ending)
Book: Songs of Grace
Resurrection, Hope and Everlasting Life - Long Ago, as Evening Gathered
BEACH SPRING (8.7.8.7 D) (God Whose Giving Knows No Ending)
First Presbyterian Church in Woodbury Heights, New Jersey anniversary - Long Ago, God Reached In Love
JESUS LOVES ME (7.7.7.7) (Jesus Loves Me)
Book: Gifts of Love
This hymn celebrates the covenants in the Bible. - Long Ago, When Pharaoh's Daughter
(Exodus 2:1-10; Matthew 18:1-5; Galatians 4:4-7; John 3:1-10; James 1:27; Psalms 68:5-6)
NETTLETON (8.7.8.7 D) (Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing)
A hymn celebrating adoption - Looking Back, O God, We Wonder
HYMN TO JOY (8.7.8.7 D) (Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee)
Book: Songs of Grace
350th Anniversary of the New Castle Presbyterian Church - Lord, Let Your Servant Go in Peace
(Luke 2:29-32)
ST. PETER (8.6.8.6) (In Christ There is No East or West)
"Lord, let your servants daily know
That we are not alone;
And may we find, where'er we go,
You'll lead us safely home." - Lord, What A Cloud of Witnesses!
(Hebrews 11-12:1; Joshua 24:13; John 14:26)
TRURO (8.8.8.8) (Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates)
TALLIS' CANON (8.8.8.8) (All Praise to Thee, My God, This Night)
Book: Songs of Grace
Church History - Lord, What A Parade!
(Matthew 21:1-11; Mark 11:1-11; Luke 19:28-40; John 12:12-19; Zechariah 9:9-10; Matthew 5:9)
LYONS (10.10.11.11) (O Worship the King, All Glorious Above!)
New hymn written for Presbyterian Outlook magazine for Lent 2011 - Lord, What Is All Our Fighting For?
(Micah 4:3, 6:8; Isaiah 2:4; Matthew 5:9)
O WALY WALY (8.8.8.8) (Though I May Speak)
TALLIS' CANON (8.8.8.8) (All Praise to Thee, My God, This Night)
Book: Songs of Grace
Prayer for Peace - Mary Gladly Told Her Cousin
(Luke 1:39-56)
IRBY (8.7.8.7.7.7) (Once in Royal David's City)
Mary rejoices in the promise of Jesus before his birth with song, the Magnificat (Luke 1:39-56) - Mary Heard the Angel's Message
BEECHER (8.7.8.7 D) (Love Divine, All Loves Excelling)
HYFRYDOL (8.7.8.7 D) (Alleluia, Sing to Jesus)
Books: Gifts of Love, Voices Found
This hymn celebrates many biblical stories about Mary, from before Jesus' birth, fleeing from Herod, his teaching about his family, her presence at his death and with the disciples after his resurrection. - Top of page
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Books of Carolyn's hymns
- Gifts of Love: New Hymns for Today's Worship by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette (Geneva Press, 2000)
- Songs of Grace: New Hymns for God and Neighbor by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette (Upper Room Books, 2009)
Books including Carolyn's hymns
- More Voices (United Church of Canada hymnal supplement) (Westminster/John Knox Press, 2009)
- Singing the New Testament (Calvin Institute of Christian Worship and Christian Reformed Church, Faith Alive Christian Resources, 2008)
- Sing the Faith: New Hymns for Presbyterians (Westminster/John Knox Press, 2003)
- Voices Found: Women in the Church's Song (Episcopal Church Publishing, 2003)
- Worship and Song (Abingdon Press, 2011)
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We are happy to send you news about new hymns by Carolyn. For example, her hymn "Abraham Journeyed to a New Country" is inspired in part by Hebrews 13, the lectionary epistle lesson for August 29th. Church World Service, Sojourners, the National Council of Churches, Mennonite Church USA, the Presbyterian Peacemaking Program and others are promoting this hymn about the church's ministry with immigrants. Three of Carolyn's hymns ("Down by the Jordan," "O Christ, When You Ascended" and "Whatever You Do") are included in Worship and Song: for United Methodists (Abingdon Press, February 2011). Carolyn has several other hymns in the works.
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