Voices Found

North Africa's mothers gave rise to the faith Voices Found #9, verses 1 and 3 North Africa's mothers gave rise to the faith like Monica, woman of worship and prayer, her devotion converted a husband, two sons and blessed is she who  believes. Oh Jesus, the guest, made his friends hearts to turn-- God's gift is a grace, not a work to be earned-- 'twer Mary and Martha, dear friends of our Christ, and blessed are they, are they who yearn O blessed are they who burn with the truth, oh blessed are they who learn; 'twere Martha and Mary who listened to Christ and blessed are they, are they who yearn. Words: Susan Marie Smith Music: Beatitude, Robert A.M. Ross    O rganized in 1997, t he  Voices Found hymnal committee, was thrilled to find and share songs to  celebrate women  saints.  Except for  hymns to the Virgin Mary, very little music by or about women  was available in Episcopal hymnals at that time.   "The first one ever," by Linda Ega...

The Wisdom Ring, Morikami Gardens, Delray Beach, Florida When like the woman at the well Voices Found #24 When like the woman at the well, I lived with broken dreams, Christ came to me, good news to tell, of everliving streams Christ knew my heart, my wayward ways, yet gave me hope, not fear. The God I once thought far away, I could approach, draw near. I learned I could forever live and worship God aright, could trust the power the Spirit gives  to guide me in truth's light. Each day I lift my cup above and once again receiv the living water of God's love revealed for my belief. Since now I am in grace immersed, set free, forgiven, whole I share with those who thirst the wellsprings of my soul. Words: Edith Sinclair Downing Music: Wayne, CCW Sparks, arr. Robert  A. M. Ross  John 4: 39-42 " Many of the Samaritans of that town believed in him because of the women's testimony, 'her told me everything I ever did.' So when the Samaritans came to him, they urged h...