God Loved the World
(Sing to LONESOME ROAD, folk song)

God loved the world.
He gave us Jesus, not to condemn, but save.
Our Lord was born to bring redemption, if we believe in him.

And on the Cross our Lord was lifted, he sacrificed his life.
He bore our grief; he bore our sadness, hung on the Cross to die.

“My God”, he cried, “Why did you leave me?”
He suffered and he died.
And then he rose, to life eternal.
From sin he made us free.

Alleluia! Alleluia!
He died and rose for us.
By faith through grace, we have salvation.
Alleluia! Amen.


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eMeRaLD Effect Enterprises

Abide in Me

(“Words” of Jesus sung to EVENTIDE*)
[Evangelical Lutheran Worship, # 629]

Abide in me as I abide in you.
Dwell in my light as my light dwells in you.
Live in my truth as my truth lives in you.
Live in my Word as my Word lives in you.

Children of God, his seed abides in you.
God grows the vine and I am that true vine.
I am the vine and you are but one branch.
Give forth your fruit as you are called to bear.

God is my Father. He and I are one.
As Father loved me so have I loved you.
Father will love you; make his home with you.
Abide in love as love abides in you.

Love one another. God has first loved you.
Keep his commandments. Show your love for him.
Follow his way and you will walk in truth.
Ask and receive. God makes your joy complete.


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eMeRaLD Effect Enterprises

*This hymn may be sung to any melody
with ten syllables in each line
and four lines in each stanza.