Voices Found

                                                                                   Voices Found #2, verses 1, 4 Myrrh-bearing Mary from Magdala came seeking her Jesus with with spirit aflame; he had commanded her sickness depart, she now would thank him with newness of heart Myrrh-bearing Mary from Bethany  came seeking her Jesus who'd called her by name; there she anointed his feet and his head with precious oils that were meant for the dead. Myrrh-bearing Mary to Calvary came seeking her Jesus who'd hung there in shame; and as the careless and heedless passed by, hopeless and helpless she watched her Lord die. Myrrh-bearing Mary to death's garden came seeking her Jesus who'd borne the world's blame; heartsick she stood till she heard the Lord's voice: "Mary!" he said,"I am ...

                    The Song of Solomon graphic by Cody F Miller Voices Found # 145, Verse One Lo, the winter's past. For the rain is gone; the flowers appear. Time of singing has begun-- Lark and turtledove. Rise then, come away, as the vines burst into blossom here rich with fragrance, drenched with sun, shimmering with God's love. Words: Mary Louise Bringle Music: Robinson Chapel, William P. Rowan Bringle's  text echoes the Song of Solomon, a poetic evocation of  intimate, sensual love. In three verses Bringle brings Solomon to life with William Rowan's   music, originally written as a "hymn without words."  It works well as a congregational hymn or a solo song,  especially appropriate for  weddings or  any celebration of Divine love.  You could easily add a melody instrument to double the tune.  Now we can all can sing  with Solomon!    https://www.churchpublishing.org/produ...

                                                              Hagar in the desert, Marc Chagall Voices Found #147 Refrain:  There is a longing in our hearts, O Lord, for you to reveal yourself to us. There is a longing in our hearts for love  we only find in you, our God. For justice, for freedom, for mercy: hear our prayer. In sorrow, in grief: Be near, hear our prayer, O God. Refrain For wisdom, for courage, for comfort, hear our prayer. In weakness, in fear: Be near, hear our prayer, O God. Refrain For healing, for wholeness, for new life: hear our prayer. In sickness, in death: Be near, hear our prayer, O God.   Refrain Lord save us, take pity, light in our darkness. We call you, we wait:  Be near, hear our prayer, O God. Words and music: Anne Quigley   Quigley's chant, expressing Hagar's plea for God's lo...