"ALL ARE WELCOME" 
Chorus: 
All are welcome, friend and stranger 
at the banquet of the Savior 
All are welcome, all are welcome here 

From the woman who comes crying 
leaving tears at Jesus feet 
To the man who knows the right way 
but cannot see (Chorus) 

From the ones who feel forgotten 
those who sense their place is gone 
To the ones who live in hunger, 
here you belong (Chorus) 

Go into the streets and cities 
to the farms and families 
Tell about the splendid table 
God's mercy (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Hans Peterson and Larry Olson 
©1999 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"ALL MY RELATIVES"
Listen my sister, listen my brother, 
so many features, so many colors 
I have not loved you like I should love you 
If I believe that God is love 

Chorus: 
Every face, all my relatives 
Every race, all my relatives 
Every place, all my relatives 
Hear creation sing 
One with everything 

Where there is hurting, we share the hurting 
Where there is justice, we share the justice 
Where there is mercy, we share the mercy 
if we believe that God is love (Chorus) 

Where there is suff'ring, we share the suff'ring 
Where there is praising, we share the praising 
Where there is freedom, we share the freedom 
If we believe that God is love (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Larry Olson & Karol Baer 
©1991 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"ALL OF MY LIFE" 
My heart is hopin' and my eyes are open, 
there is a hunger inside me 
I want to do right, walk in the holy light 
to live my days abundantly 

Some say I've got to have all of the answers, 
Some say I need all this money, 
I hear the world is just mine for the taking, 
oh how I long to be released 

Chorus: 
All of my life, I want to lose myself and be faithful 
All of my life, I want to live forgiven and grateful 
All of my life 

Help out my neighbor, welcome a stranger, 
offer my shirt to an enemy 
Dance in the moonlight, cry by the firelight, 
to live my days abundantly (Chorus) 

Bridge: O God you know me, my every heartbeat 
is a word of grace from you (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Larry Olson 
©1996 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"ALL THANKS TO YOU" 
Chorus: 
All thanks to you O Love and Light 
for all the blessings of the night 

Throughout all time the stars have shown 
that without dark light is not known (Chorus) 

Within the earth dark soils surround 
Here life takes root and circles 'round 
(Chorus) 

Stillness of sleep, promise of peace 
for weary souls that love does keep (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Hans Peterson 
©2007 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"ALL THAT WE HAVE TO GIVE" 
All that we have to give, 
we received it first from God 
Let no one's needs be lost when I have some 
All that we have to give is acceptable 
All that we have to give 

Words and Music by Larry Olson 
©1992 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"ALLELUIA"
Alleluia. To whom shall we go? 
You lead us into life. Alleluia.

Words and Music by Hans Peterson  
©2010 Dakota Road Music.  
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"ALLELUIA (I am the light...) " 
Alleluia, Alleluia! I am the light of the world. 

Alleluia, Alleluia! I am the light of the world. 
Those who follow me will not walk in darkness. 

Those who follow me will have the light of life. 

Words and Music by Larry Olson 

©1990 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"ALLELUIA (Lord to whom...) " 
Alleluia, Lord to whom shall we go? 
Alleluia, Lord to whom shall we go? 
You have the words of eternal life. 

Words-traditional/Music ©1997 Jeff Kjellberg 
Administered by Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"ALLELUIA (to whom shall we go)"  
Alleluia, to whom shall we go?  
You have the words of eternal life.  

Alleluia, Alleluia.  

Words-traditional/Music by Sara Thomsen  
©1994 Dakota Road Music.  

All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"ALWAYS REMEMBER" 
Marriage is a gift, a gift from God 
Two lives alone come together 
Bound by a patient and lasting love 

Always remember 

Chorus: 
At the start God had a plan 
creating woman, creating man 
called and joined, no longer apart 
God smiles on a united heart 

We both have gifts we want to bring 
A story unfolds: "come together 
"
Care for each other as you face the world 
Always remember (Chorus) 

Bridge: 
When storm clouds roll right through our home 
God's promise stands; we are not alone 
Always remember (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Hans Peterson 

©1995 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"AMEN" 
Amen, amen, amen.

Music by Hans Peterson  

©2007 Dakota Road Music.  
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"BE COMFORTED" 
All of you be comforted 
Rest your weary troubled head 
Let your soul live peacefully 
in God's care completely 

Wait, be still you lonely one 
Know that God as Parent, Son 

and as Spirit will be there 

to guide, to love and care 

Blest are you who weep for peace 

Working to make oppression cease 
Some day all will gladly stand 

one great family as God has planned 

Words and Music by Hans Peterson 

©1992 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"BE STILL" 
Chorus: 

Be still and know that I am God. Be still and know that I am God. 

Amidst the chaos of the daily hear the small voice. (Chorus) 

Above the raging of the nations you weep for peace. (Chorus) 

Just as a hen cares for her young ones, your wings, our home. (Chorus) 




Words and Music by Hans Peterson 
©2001 Dakota Road Music. 

All rights reserved. Used by permission. 

"BETHLEHEM HIGHWAY" 
Chorus: 
There is hope on Bethlehem highway 
for the ones who will journey there 
and the hope is a child in a manger 
bringing us love beyond compare 

It's a lifeline for the needy 
It's sight to those who can't see 
It's a freedom for the faithful 
in a child of prophecy (Chorus) 

Let the angels go before us 

Let the darkness become light 
Now the Savior lives among us 
Now truth has come to life (Chorus) 

Words and Music by David Lee Brown and James Hersch 

©1992 Dakota Road Music. 

All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"BLESSED ARE THOSE" 
Chorus: (2X) 

Blessed are those who do believe 

Blessed are those who do believe 
Though they have not seen they trust God faithfully 

Some people doubt what they have not seen 
They will not blindly follow what is said 
Others view this as a weakness 
But it can authenticate instead 
See my nail pierced hands, 
come touch my wounded side 
I give what you need for faith 

And as you give your trust completely 

My Spirit will guide (Chorus) 

As I've been given so I give you 
To the world forgive the sins of all 

Bringing hope to doubting faces 
Tearing down where hatred builds a wall 
And as you bring life
to places near and far 
Always keep in mind
You are not loved for what you do 
But for whose you are (Chorus) 




Words and Music by Hans Peterson 

©1994 Dakota Road Music. 

All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"BLESSING"
May God bless you and keep you.
May God's face shine upon you. 
May God look upon you with favor
and give you peace,
and give you peace,
and give you peace. Amen.




Words and Music by Hans Peterson  

©2013 Dakota Road Music.  

All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"BOUNDLESS LOVE" 
Chorus: 
Boundless love touches and changes the heart of us 
Boundless love touches and changes the heart of us 

Oh Spirit of Jesus you sit at our table 
and call us to a radical meal 
of boundless love that climbs over barriers 
so nothing can keep us apart (Chorus) 

We structure injustice that keeps some from eating 
you prepare us for a different feast 
of boundless love that climbs over barriers 
so nothing can keep us apart (Chorus) 

Oh Spirit of life come and move through the people 
confronting the powers of death 
'cause boundless love climbs over barriers 
so nothing can keep us apart (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Hans Peterson 
©2001 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"BREAD FOR THE WORLD" 
We need bread, bread, 
bread for the world; 
bread, bread, 
bread for the world; 
bread, bread, 
bread for the world today. 
Chorus: 
Sing it loud! Sing it loud! 
Additional verses: "We need: love, peace, grace, hope, truth.." 

Words and Music by Larry Olson and Karol Baer 
©1989 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"BREAD IN A BASKET" 
Bread in a basket risen with care; 
gift of the Dancer, bringing life, brought to us to bear. 

Fresh rain on wheat fields, quenching the thirst; 
seeds full of promise, offering, from the soil, new birth. 

Fields ripe to harvest, plenty to spare. 
Have we the courage for this world, hungry now to share? 

Bread in a basket risen with care; 
gift of the Dancer, bringing life, brought to us to bear. 

Words and Music by Hans Peterson and Larry Olson 
©1998 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"BREAK THESE CHAINS" 
Wrapped in confusion, trapped in life's cage 
tied to the cradle and grave 
Captive to questions, shackled with fear 
touching the edge of faith 

Chorus: 
Only love can break these chains 
Only love can break these chains 
In this whole world 
only love can break these chains 

I hear you calling, calling my name 
Why do I turn from you 
I keep on running, running away 
far from your grace and truth (Chorus) 

Bridge: 
Break these chains 
Break these chains 
Break these chains (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Larry Olson and Scott Jibben 
©2007 Dakota Road Music/Scott Jibben. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"BRING YOUR MERCY" 
Chorus: (2x) 
Bring your mercy, bring your mercy, bring your mercy Lord. 

To those who are distant, to those who are here, 
to those with resistance, those who live in fear. (Chorus) 

To our hidden places only you can see, 
to the many faces yearning to be free. (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Larry Olson and Karol Baer 
©1992 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"BUILD UP - Isaiah 57, 58" 
Chorus: 
Build up, prepare the way 
Remove the obstructions from my people's way 
Build up, prepare the way 
God is near, God is here today 

Break the chains of injustice 
Let the oppressed go free 
Share our homes with the homeless 
and our bread with the hungry (Chorus) 

God sees all our destruction 
How we get in love's way 
Still God comes and meets us 
with a steady, healing embrace (Chorus) 

Bridge: 
Then your light will break forth like the dawn 
and your healing will break into song (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Larry Olson and Hans Peterson 
©1995 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"CANTICLE OF THE SUN"
Praise to you O God most high, from all who walk or swim or fly.
Brother sun, he lights the way for every creature singing praise.
Radiating light creating day.
Radiating light, creating day. 

Chorus: 
Hallelujah. Hallelujah. Hallelujah. Hallelujah.

​Praise to you from mother earth, growing life and giving birth.   
Brother fire so fair and strong praises you with brilliant song.   
Burning mighty bright the whole night long.   
Burning mighty bright the whole night long. (Chorus)

Then when each one’s life is through sister death sings hallelu.
Let every living thing with breath praise you God in life, in death.
Let this life be sung in gratitude.
Let this life be sung in gratitude. (Chorus)

Optional additional verses:
Brother wind, he praises you with rain clouds and with clear sky blue.  
Storms blow in and then relent. Your creatures find their nourishment.  
Sister water pours out precious praise.  
Sister water pours out precious praise. (Chorus)

Praise to you O God most high, from sister moon and stars of night. 
You light up heaven clear and fair, creating beauty everywhere, 
constellations circling the sky
constellations circling the sky. (Chorus)

Words and Music by Hans Peterson 
Based on text from St. Francis of Assisi 
©2011 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission.

"CHILD OF THE WATER" 
Chorus: 
You're a child of the water, child of the word, 
guided by promise and stories you've heard. 
God of the wounded knows you by name 
and carries you home ev'ryday. 

From your first breath 
to the last step, 
all of the dance; 
down deep in your laughter, 
whatever your fears, 
try to remember... (Chorus) 

Life is a gift, 
time carries on, 
and you will grow; 
amidst your believing 
and throughout your doubt, 
something is sure... (Chorus) 

Bridge: 
We journey together as children of God, 
sealed by the cross... (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Hans Peterson, 
Larry Olson and David Lee Brown 
©1998 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"CHOOSE LOVE"
It's your world. It's your life.
You can make it whatever you like.
It's your time right now;
put your foot down, stand tall and be  proud.  

Chorus:
And your days can be shaped 
with hands of love or of rage; 
​choose love.

If you search for what's right
and your quest for peace becomes a fight,  
don't lose faith, don't lose hope;
those are two things you truly own. (Chorus)

Bridge:
Frozen in this moment, sometimes it's so hard to move.
Frozen in these moments sometimes it's so hard to choose.
When it comes to you, choose love. 

Words and Music by Scott Jibben  
©2008 Scott Jibben.
Administered by Dakota Road Music.
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"CHRIST HAS DIED"
Christ has died,
Christ has risen,
Christ will come again.

Music by Hans Peterson
©2007 Dakota Road Music.  
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"CHRISTE" 
Cantor: Let us pray to God, have mercy 

Refrain: Christe Eleison, (have mercy) Christe Eleison 

Cantor: For your peace to come to a troubled world, have mercy 

Refrain: Christe Eleison, (have mercy) Christe Eleison 

Cantor: For unity among all who seek the truth, have mercy 

Refrain: Christe Eleison, (have mercy) Christe Eleison 

Cantor: For strengthening the threads of our lives, have mercy 

Refrain: Christe Eleison, (have mercy) Christe Eleison 

Cantor: Amen, Amen, Amen, Amen 

All: Amen, Amen 

Words and Music by Sara Thomsen 
©1995 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"COME" 
Chorus: 
Come worship the Christ, 
lift up your hearts with a new living praise. 
Come join in the marvelous song 
sung by those who live in God's embrace. 

By the word of the maker the heavens came alive, 
the waters were placed in the dance of the sea. 
So let us stand in awe of creation 
and the one who called it to be. (Chorus) 

No one can be saved by their own might or make 
their lives more secure by the strength of an army. 
Wait for the Lover who offers guidance 
and life abundantly. (Chorus) 

The eyes of the one, our designer watch over 
us like a mother who nurtures her children. 
Blessed are you, a chosen people. 
Rejoice, live the Amen! (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Hans Peterson 
©1997 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"COME AND SEE" 
The song of a wren, the flight of a hawk 
a baby's first bond with her mother 
first flowers of spring arise and sing 
The world is filled with wonder 

Chorus: 
Come and see what God has done 
The earth is alive; thanks to the sun 
Every plant that grows 
every river that flows 
what a miracle gift of creation 

Ponder the vastness of the night sky 
The distance you see is amazing 
The light travels over thousands of years 
before you see it stargazing (Chorus) 

Look at a seed it knows what to do 
New life will spring forth from its falling 
And we as people of the Divine 
can listen as we know our calling (Chorus) 

People of Faith, Grace beckons you home 
to Eden in all of its splendor 
Do you hear the call? Renew the earth 
With care now garden and tend her (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Hans Peterson 
©2007 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"COME TO THE WATERFALL" 
Chorus: (4X) 
Come to the waterfall 

All who are weary, I will give you rest 
For the hell that you're living now you shall be blest 
You searching in the desert will no longer faint 
Old tired souls will find new strength (Chorus) 

Take courage now my children for you shall be restored 
And you who weep for justice, the kingdom shall be yours 
Poor ones, victims of all this world's hate 
Beloved, your reward awaits (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Richard Colligan 
©1990 This Here Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"COMMUNION RESPONSE" 
Lord make me like your bread, your body, 
break and bless my life for you. 
From this cup of love and suffering, 
make our lives poured out for you. 
Take not your presence oh, Lord 
and restore your salvation. 

Words and Music by Hans Peterson 
©1992 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"CROSS OF CHRIST" 
Hearts on fire with hope and grief 
There is doubt and there's belief 
Some will trust, a blessed faith 
Others need to touch the wounds of grace 

Chorus: 
Looking through the cross of Christ 
we die and rise again 
New creation, gift of life 
love that has no end 

Someone has a heavy load 
stranger hurt along the road 
Some will walk right by this place 
Who will stop to be the hands of grace? (Chorus) 

Rivers filled with mystery 
flowing for eternity 
Every child of every race 
Welcome to God's abounding grace (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Larry Olson 
©2006 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"CRY MERCY" 
Eyes of want and depths of need. 
Creeds of hate and piles of greed. 
Loss of truth and groans of pain. 
Voices cry for change. 

Worlds of hunger, miles of waste. 
Hearts of stone and lives of haste. 
Crimes of war and tears of grief. 
Voices of belief. 

Chorus: 
Cry mercy, your touch I need. 
Cry mercy, oh hear my plea. 
Cry mercy, oh, oh, oh, oh 
Cry mercy. 

From the hurt we can't escape. 
We're connected, bound by grace. 
Ev'ry color, young and old, 
voices on the road. (Chorus) 

Bridge: 
We need your love, now is the time. 
We need your bread, your living wine. (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Larry Olson and Hans Peterson 
©1997 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"DANCE WITH ME" 
Chorus: 
Come on everybody, 
take a chance, dance with me 
Grab your sister, tell your brother, 
celebrate life dancing free 

Painful tears, shattered dreams, 
darkness on our left and right 
But with the dawn joy breaks loose, 
Dispersing sorrow and fright (Chorus) 

Life's a dance where we learn 
to move our feet creatively 
We may slip as we move 
but God still leads gracefully (Chorus) 

Bridge: 
Mourning turns to dance 
when we give the Lord a chance to say 
(Chorus) 

Words and Music by Hans Peterson 
©1992 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"DARKNESS, COVER ME" 
Darkness cover me like a 
blanket of night, oh 
cover me lightly 
Shadows gather around me 
deepening darkness 
whispering softly 
Holy Maker of Moonlight 
singing through starlight 
Keeper of all life 

Hidden seed, deep in the dark 
soil of the earth 
fertile ground, womb of the night 
bring us new birth 

©1997 Sara Thomsen 
Administered by Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"DO JUSTICE" 
Racing around, chasing idols 
unfulfilled empty vessels 
World on the edge, out of control, 
will we survive, God only knows 

Chorus: 
Do justice, love mercy, 
walk humbly with our God, 
with our God 

People broken, falling pieces, 
dignity lost, loving ceases 
Hopeless eyes, lonely faces, 
yearning hearts, hurting places (Chorus) 

Deadly hunger, desperate crying, 
wounded living , children dying 
Nails in the flesh, piercing fear, 
why can't we see Christ hanging here (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Larry Olson and Julie Hennies Clark 
©1991 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"DRAW NEAR" 
Woke up one day as the rain came down 
Brand new day, all I could do was frown 
Looked to the skies, so many things gone wrong 
Looking for God, found me in a song 

Chorus: 
Something in the rain said, "Children don't despair 
I'm with you now, know my loving arms of care 
I am here, in the rain is a tear with your name, draw near" 

What about bombs bursting in the sky 
What about children sighing as they die 
What about people losing hope today 
What about friends who just can't see their way (Chorus) 

I am here even as it rains 
I am here, I can feel your pain 
I am here through the toughest fight 
I am here in the darkest night (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Julie Hennies Clark/Larry Olson 
©1997 Julie Hennies Clark/Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"DREAM GOD'S DREAM" 
Chorus: 
Dream God's dream 
Holy Spirit help us dream 
of a world where there is justice 
and where everyone is free 
to build and grow and love 
and to simply have enough 
The world will change 
when we dream God's dream 

I'm dreaming of a world where the color of one's skin 
will mean less than what's within that person's heart 
A world where water's clean and where air is safe to breathe 
and where ev'ry child born has enough to eat (Chorus) 

I'm dreaming of the call God is offering to me 
how to use my energy and my best gifts 
to do the work of Christ, to say God please use my life 
to spread your healing love and to live your truth (Chorus) 

I'm dreaming of the way that I want my life to go 
I've got hopes and I've got goals I'd like to meet 
I'll reach high for the stars but I won't forget the scars 
of Christ who died to show that the dream's for all (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Bryan Sirchio 
©1991 Cross Wind Music Music. 
Administered by Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"EARLY MOURNING MARY" 
Early mourning Mary went to the tomb but found no one. 
Stone was rolled, tomb was cold, oh Mary didn't know. 
She sought the living among the dead; 
she had to look in the world instead. 

Chorus: 
He is living! He is living! He's the ever living Lord! 
He's among us, he's inside us, he's the ever living Lord 
and we have been restored. 

Mary wept at the tomb. Angels wondered why she would cry. 
Turn around, see his face, the teacher is alive. 
She spread the news about what she'd seen, 
but not all who heard would believe. (Chorus) 

Disciples hid frightened by what their enemies would do. 
Jesus came quietly; Peace be with you. 
God has sent me now I send you. 
Go in the world and spread the news. (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Larry Olson and Karol Baer 
©1989 Dakota Road Music. 
All rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"EARTH AND EVERYTHING, THE" 
Chorus: 
The earth and everything that lives in it, 
The earth and everything that lives in it, 
belongs to the Lord. 

Who are those that truly love 
their God faithfully? 
It is they with hearts and hands 
who do God's will joyfully. (Chorus) 

God is present in our midst; 
Lift your hearts, look up and see. 
We are his work, and through our lives 
God's love and glory we will be. (Chorus) 

If everything belongs to God, 
all the people, all the land, 
can we agree to work together 
one another understand? (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Hans Peterson 
©1992 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"EVER LOVING GOD" 
Chorus: 
Ever loving God 
how splendid is your name 
Ever loving God 
how splendid is your name 
in all the earth 

Awed by the work of your hands 
the moon and the stars in their place 
Oh, who are we that you would care for us 
Each of us is held in your grace (Chorus) 

Each person fashioned with care 
made in the image of love 
All of the earth, the land, the sea the air 
points to your great goodness, O God (Chorus) 

How will we walk in this world 
Will we have the vision to see 
your sacred touch throughout the universe 
Every person filled with dignity (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Hans Peterson and Larry Olson 
©2007 Dakota Road Music. 
All rights reserved. Used by permission. 

"EVERYBODY HAS A PART" 
Emma lives alone in a small house 
Adam mows her lawn every week for free 
Now his eyes are open wide 
He sees the bike at Emma's side 
She says, "This is for you 
'cause you've been a friend to me" 

Chorus: 
Everybody has a part 
all of us are important 
To find out who we are 
and how we fit with one another 
hidden in their heart 
everybody has a part 

Nelson farms some land in Africa 
but the cocoa price has fallen oh so low 
Now when the times are tough 
he believes he has enough 
to give of what he has 
to give because he knows (Chorus) 

Bridge: 
Whatever it is we have to give 
beyond ourselves is where we live (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Hans Peterson and James Hersch 
©1997 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"EVERYBODY'S GOT SOMETHING TO OFFER" 
Chorus: 
Everybody's got something to offer 
Young and old, the prince and the pauper 
Everybody's got something to offer 
in the name of the Lord 

To the lost and the lowly ones 
the message it is clear 
we have all got a gift to give 
our hands, our hearts, our tears (Chorus) 

To the believers gathered here 
the message it is true 
we have all got a gift to give 
in all we say and do (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Larry Olson 
©1989 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"EVERYDAY IS THANKSGIVING" 
Sometimes it's hard to be thankful. 
Sometimes it's hard to be me. 
Sometimes there's too much trouble here to handle. 
But then your love breaks through my fear. 
I know I'm blessed just to be here. 

Chorus: Ev'ryday is Thanksgiving 
Ev'ryday is worth living 'cause I know you care. 
Ev'ryday is Thanksgiving when I remember that you love me. 
(when I remember who died for me.) 

Sometimes it's hard to be giving. 
I'm afraid there'll be none left for me. 
I do not give thanks in how I'm living. 
But then your love breaks through my greed. 
I know I'm blessed for those in need. (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Larry Olson 
©1991 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"EVERYONE IS A CHILD OF GOD"
We are waiting, we are watching,
we are hoping to see
in the distance, in the darkness
a light that sets us free.   

Chorus:
To see everyone, everyone is a child of God.
See everyone, everyone, is a child,
a beautiful child of God.   

You are goodness, you are mercy,
you are deep mystery.
In the silence you have spoken
a love that sets us free. (Chorus)

Bridge:
Set us free. Set us free

Words and Music by Larry Olson and Hans Peterson  
©2013 Dakota Road Music.  
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"EVERYTHING IS GRACE" 
Chorus: 
Everything is grace 
as we see in others God's loving face 
Grateful people embrace 
even the pains in life 
with God they turn and face 
Every moment we live by faith 
Every breath that we breathe is grace 
Everything that we live is grace 

Can we live with sorrow and with joy 
With conflict and also peace 
Must a shade be only dark or light 
for us to keep our sanity 
Could it be that night and day 
and dancing and mourning are all a part 
part of the same movement (Chorus) 

In the darkness there will be light 
Amidst despair you will find hope 
In your weakest moment there'll be strength 
and out of death new life is born 
When you see the face of pain find a home 
trust the promise you already know 
'cause you know (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Hans Peterson 
©1993 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"FROM GOD'S HEART" 
May our words and what we do 
be lived in gratitude to you 
Emmanuel, Love has come 
in an unexpected lowly one 

Into this hungry, violent place 
your word's for every tribe and race 
Let love increase, let hatred fall 
Be peace on earth good will to all 

Grace revealed for humankind 
good news for poor of every kind 
The low raised up, the rich brought low 
so abundant life the world may know 

From God's heart a child arrives 
Here hope abounds and joy abides 
God with us in the night 
Glory to the One who brings the light 

Words and Music by Hans Peterson 
©2004 Dakota Road Music 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"FROM NOW ON" 
Chorus: 
From now on (I'll be with you 'til the end of the age) 
From now on (Your kingdom come for this we'll live and we'll pray) 
From now on (We'll work for peace until the final day) 
From now on 

God's near (God won't forsake you) 
God's here (and knows the pains that face you) 
Now we're (called to go out in the world) 
Teach and heal and meet every need, 
help the lame to walk and the blind to see (Chorus) 

Christ cares (giving his life for all people) 
We share (the love of his that's eternal) 
Go there (for he has asked us to follow) 
Spread the word that God's in our land, 
spread the message that will always stand (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Hans Peterson 
©1993 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"GET INTO THE RIVER" 
I see you standing on the shoreline 
watching life rush on by 
Muddy water, raging current 
you can't see 'round the bend 
so you safely swim inside your head 

I know you're lookin' for the answers 
and a place where you belong 
Take your shoes off, risk the moment 
there's no time to fret 
'cause the world needs you to get wet 

Chorus: 
Get into the river with me 
feel the spirit flowing free 
Below the surface 
you'll find your purpose 
Get into the river, you¹ll see 

Waves of hunger, floods of fighting 
all those tears could fill a sea 
Feel the beat of all the people 
Hear the holy one 
sayin' there is work here to be done (Chorus) 

Bridge: 
You might get cut or you might sink down 
but this water, this water of life will lead you on (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Larry Olson 
©2001 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"GIVER OF THE HEARTBEAT" 
Chorus: 
Giver of the heartbeat 
Lover of the unclean 
Singer of freedom for the wounded 
You're the song of all life 

We come blessed by your hand 
tied to the pulse of the land 
for all the breath of creation 
we give thanks to you (Chorus) 

We are longing for truth 
courage to follow you 
all of our hurts and our failings 
we bring them to you (Chorus) 

Open our lives to hear 
the word to unwrap our fears 
Free us to love all our neighbors 
we pray this to you (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Hans Peterson and Larry Olson 
©1999 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"GLORY TO THE LOVE" 
Chorus: 
Glory to the Love 
Glory to the Life 
Glory to the child of Light 
From heaven to earth across the universe 
Glory to the peace of Christ 

Moving, reaching into our lives 
seeds of promise stirring inside (Chorus) 

Teaching, healing, seeking the lost 
turning tables, bearing the cross (Chorus) 

Guiding Spirit open us wide 
to see Christ in each others' eyes (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Larry Olson and Hans Peterson 
©2006 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"GLORY, GLORY" 
It was in the night, the darkest of nights, 
that a baby cry came giving light to the darkness 
of this sinful world of ours. 
It was in the plains, the prettiest of plains, 
that the angels came to tell the good news to the shepherds, 
that a Savior is born today on this earth for you. 

Chorus: 
Glory, glory, alleluia, peace on earth. 
Glory, glory in excelsis Deo 
Glory, glory, alleluia, peace on earth. 
Glory, glory in excelsis Deo 

The came from far, far, far from the east 
with all their gifts; gold, perfume and silver 
to welcome the baby boy. 
Why don't you go with them? Open up your heart 
and praise the one, Jesus the newborn Savior 
who has come on this day to save your soul from death. (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Daouda 
©1999 Daouda, administered by Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"GO IN PEACE" 
(Go In peace and serve the Lord) 
Go in peace and serve the Lord 
(Let your life shine out in the world) 
Let your life shine out in the world 
(Christ is calling you to follow him) 
Christ is calling you to follow him 
(Make your lives a living sacrifice) 
Sacrifice 

©1997 Jeff Kjellberg 
Administered by Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"GO NOW" 
Filled with the Holy Spirit 
Go now with God, go now with God 
Into the world as a servant 
Go now with God, go now with God 

Chorus: 
Go now, go now, go now with God 
Go now, go now, go now with God 

Offering a hand to a stranger 
Go now with God, go now with God 
Trusting in the risen savior 
Go now with God, go now with God (Chorus) 

Waters of mercy have found us 
Go now with God, go now with God 
Grace on the journey surrounds us 
Go now with God, go now with God (Chorus) 

Crossing every boundary, every nation 
Go now with God, go now with God 
Dancing in the gift of liberation 
Go now with God, go now with God (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Hans Peterson and Larry Olson 
©2006 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission 

"GOD ARE YOU TIRED" 
Oh God, are you tired of our empty days 
our calloused hearts, our broken ways 
How long till we wake up and heed your call 
How long till we see that we don't know it all 

Chorus: 
May we lose ourselves for you 
May we lose ourselves for you 
For the least and the lost 
may we take up our cross 
and humbly follow you 

Oh God, are you tired of our bombs and guns 
the reasons we give to kill someone 
How long till we stand up and stop this race 
How long till we see you in every face (Chorus) 

Oh God, are you tired of our endless greed 
our mindless chase of luxury 
How long till we cry out that something's wrong 
How long till our praise is more than a song (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Larry Olson 
©2008 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"GOD OF STARS AND DISTANT PLANETS"
God of stars and distant planets, the farthest reaches of night,
Lead us home to rediscover you, our Living Light.
Ignite us with a passion to be your living sparks.
May we radiate your splendor, rays of sun that shine in the dark,
rays of sun that shine in the dark. 

Praise you God the cosmic artist for dazzling beauty complex.
Vibrant colors fill the canvas, your image it reflects.
You step back from your easel, call good what you first saw.
May we all for generations, live with such awareness and awe,
live with such awareness and awe. 

Help us find within creation, O God of creatures and trees,
a new way to grow with nature, sort out our wants and needs.
Transform our way of living, we pray in Jesus' name.
Turn our vision into action, that your work of art be sustained,
that your work of art be sustained.

Words and Music by Hans Peterson
©2011 Dakota Road Music.  
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"GOD OF THE HARVEST" 
Chorus: 
You are God of the seed, God of the soil 
God of the hope, God of the toil 
You are God of the rain, God of the sun 
God of the harvest with blessings for everyone 

From the fields and the gardens 
come your blessed gifts of life 
Colors blossom, vines are dancing 
roots uplifted with our thanks (Chorus) 

From the womb of all creation 
springs the fruit, the living light 
Grace abundant, mercy flowing 
nourishing and bringing life (Chorus) 

Bridge: 
Where there is hunger 
where there is need 
may we share your bounty 
may we always see (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Larry Olson & Karol Baer 
©2003 Dakota Road Music. 
All rights reserved. Used by permission. 

"GOOD NEWS" 
Chorus: 
Good news, there has been a Savior born 
Good news, that is why we sing 
Good news, dancing through the centuries 
Good news, changing everything 

Hear the cries, hear the sighs 
hear the whys? unspoken 
Feel the blame, feel the shame 
and all the pain of being lost and broken (Chorus) 

See the might, see the fright 
See the light for living 
Know the One, know the Son 
and what's been done to set us free for giving (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Larry Olson 
©1993 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"GUARDIAN LIGHT" 
Guardian light, love so bright 
Shine away for a peace-filled day 

In our fears, please be near 
Through our days show your ways 

A world where, all people there 
Together breathe in harmony 

Stir our lives, make us wise 
So that we may live this dream 

Words and Music by Hans Peterson 
©2003 Dakota Road Music. 
All rights reserved. Used by permission. 

"HALLELUJAH" 
Hallelujah maples flow, Hallelu an acorn grows 
Hallelujah there is hope we know, Hallelujah 

Hallelujah graces green, Hallelu with everything 
Hallelujah wherever beauty is seen, Hallelujah 

Hallelujah daffodil, Hallelu come drink your fill 
Hallelujah where oh heart is your will, Hallelujah 

Hallelujah you give sight, Hallelu the moon shines bright 
Hallelujah we make it through the night, Hallelujah 

Hallelujah breath you bring, Hallelu death lose your sting 
Hallelujah to the one we sing, Hallelujah 

Hallelujah life has come, Hallelu warmth of the sun 
Hallelujah peace for everyone, Hallelujah 

Hallelujah the world sighs, Hallelu Christ is alive 
Hallelujah from ashes we all arise, Hallelujah 

Words and Music by Hans Peterson 
©2003 Dakota Road Music. 
All rights reserved. Used by permission. 

"HALLELUJAH" 
Hallelujah. Hallelujah.
Hallelujah. Hallelujah.

Music by Hans Peterson  
©2011 Dakota Road Music.  
All rights reserved. Used by permission. 

"HE CAME TO SET US FREE" 
Chorus: 
He came to set us free, to set us free, 
to set us free from oppression. 
He came to set us free, to set us free, 
to set us free from oppression. 

To bring good news to the poor in the world; 
to grant release to the captives in the world, 
to restore sight to the blind in the world. 
We are captured by the world, captured by the world. (Chorus) 

To break the chains of sin that hold us tight; 
To conquer death so that all may have new life, 
to be our light in our darkness like the night. 
We are captured by the night, captured by the night. (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Larry Olson and Karol Baer 
©1991 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"HE HAS BEEN RAISED" 
Lost and frightened, feeling sadness 
someone you loved has gone away 
Seeking answers; finding questions 
Could it be true, what the people say? 

Chorus: 
He has been raised. 
He is not here. 
Can you believe your ears? 
Let go of all your hurts and fears. 
Jesus is alive! 

We are struggling, we are wond'ring 
Can we walk the streets of faith? 
We are loved and we're forgiven 
Why don't we trust in these arms of grace? (Chorus) 

Bridge: 
Our mourning and weeping has turned to rejoicing, 
the stones from our tombs have been rolled away 
life has come from death today, now.... (Chorus) 

Words by Larry Olson/James Desai, Music by Larry Olson 
©1997 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"HEALER" 
Chorus: 
Healer, healer, come and heal this world 
Healer, healer, come and heal this world 

May we all offer up our hands 
May we all, all together stand (Chorus) 

May we all lay our weapons down 
May we all find our common ground 
(Chorus) 

May we all offer up our hands 
May we all, altogether stand (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Larry Olson 
©2009 Dakota Road Music. 
All rights reserved. Used by permission. 

"HEART IS STRONGER, THE"
I will not raise my child to hate your child.
I will raise my child to love your child.  

Chorus:
Oh precious child, the heart is stronger and higher than any wall.
The heart is stronger and higher than any wall.

I will not raise my child to hurt your child.  
I will raise my child to help your child. (Chorus)

When you love your child you love my child.  
When I love your child I love my child. (Chorus)

Words and Music by Larry Olson  
©2012 Dakota Road Music.  
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"HEART OF THE PEOPLE" 
Hear the sounds of tragedy, 
the tears are falling on our hearts. 
Is anybody left with love inside there? 
Suffering has no name 
but the people living it they do. 
Is anybody left with love inside their heart, 
their heart? 

Chorus: 
I'm looking to the heart, the heart 
the heart of the people. 
One heart on fire can change the world 
Oh with the heart, the heart, 
the heart of the people 
we can change the world. 

What are the reasons why 
we don't hear God calling in our hearts? 
Is anybody left with love inside there? 
Frightened or unaware, 
too tired, just no time to care? 
Is anybody left with love inside their heart, 
their heart? (Chorus) 

I believe that just one heart 
can touch the face of human pain 
and the world will never be the same. 
If one more tear is dried, 
if one less child has to die, 
the world will never be the same again, 
again. (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Larry Olson 
©1991 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"HELP US O LORD" 
Help us, O Lord, to hear your word. 
Open our hearts to feel your word. 
Give us the strength to live your word each day. 

Words and Music by Larry Olson 
©1989 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"HELP US OH LORD" 
Help us, oh Lord, to do what is right and wise 
Help us to see our brothers' needs that are in disguise 
Help us, oh Lord, to feel the pain in our sisters' eyes 

Teach us to live your kingdom come here on earth 
Open our lives to treat each person with equal worth 
Remind us we're family, we're bound by baptismal birth 

We offer in joy what you first to us gave 
Ourselves, our time, the very things that our hands have made 
Receive them all now, this is our prayer in Jesus' name 

Words and Music by Hans Peterson 
©1997 Dakota Road Music 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"HERE AT THE TABLE"
Chorus:
Christ is here, here at the table.
Come gather and lay life's burdens down
here at the table, at the table
where love and peace abound.  Oh, oh, oh, oh.  

Bring your hunger, bring your wonder,
bring your thirsting heart.
Bring your troubles, bring your struggles,
bring all that you are.  (Chorus)

Bring your sadness, bring your madness,
bring your silent shame.
Bring your sighing, bring your crying,
bring all of your pain. (Chorus)

Bring your yearning, bring your turning,
bring your deepest needs.
Bring your doubting, bring your shouting,
bring all to be freed.  (Chorus)

Words and Music by Larry Olson
©2011 Dakota Road Music.  
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"HERE'S HOPE" 
Chorus: 
Here's hope given for you 
gift of life full and true 
Jesus comes to make us each his own 
Beloved, we are made new 

My grace is sufficient for you 
for pow'r is made perfect in weakness 
Give witness to the truth (Chorus) 

We are the body of Christ 
here to be food for each other 
in joy, in suffering (Chorus) 

Rise then as servants of God 
Follow the light of freedom 
to walk the way of love (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Hans Peterson 
©2003 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"HOLY LORD" 
Holy Lord, Holy Lord 
who was and is and is to come 
Holy Lord, Holy Lord 
who was and is and is to come 

You, O Lord are most worthy to receive 
glory and honor and power 
For you made all things and by your will 
they came into being 

Holy Lord, Holy Lord 
who was and is and is to come 
Holy Lord, Holy Lord 
who was and is and is to come 
Holy Lord, Holy Lord 
who was and is and is to come 

Words and Music by Mark Douglass 
©1993 Dakota Road Music 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"HOLY, HOLY (God of power)"
Holy, holy, holy Lord,
God of power, God of might,
heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. 
Hosanna in the highest.

Music by Hans Peterson
©2008 Dakota Road Music  
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"HOLY, HOLY (is the story)" 
Holy, Holy is the story. 
At creation begun 
and carried through history by the word. 

We are woven by the story and in turn we weave it more. 
We are working with each other to see our tapestry made whole. 

Holy, Holy is the story. 
At creation begun 
and carried through history by the word. 

Words and Music by Allison Schuette and Sara Thomsen 
©1995 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"HOLY, HOLY (tender, gentle God)" 
Holy, holy, holy, tender, gentle God. 
Heaven and earth are full of you. 
Hosanna, hosanna in the highest 
and in the low ones. 
Blessed is the one who comes in your name. 

Words and Music by Sara Thomsen 
©1997 Sara Thomsen, administered by Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"HOLY ONE"
Holy, holy, holy One,
God of power, God of might,
heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
​Hosanna in the highest.
​Hosanna in the highest.

Words and Music by Larry Olson
©2011 Dakota Road Music.  
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"HOPE OF ALL CREATION - Prayer Response
Hope of all creation,
Healer of relations,
We lift our prayer to you.
We lift our prayer to you.

Words and Music by Hans Peterson
©2010 Dakota Road Music.  
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"HOW LONG" 
Chorus: 
How long will you hide from me, oh Lord? How Long? 
How long will you hide your face from me? How long? 

How long till the lion lies with the lamb? How long? 
We long to see you great I am (Chorus) 

When will swords become that which plows the land? How long? 
When will all as one together stand? (Chorus) 

When will justice flow like a river running wide? 
We long for you to come and sit and be close by our side (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Hans Peterson 
©1992 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"I AM" 
Chorus: 
I am the light to lead you 
the lamb, born to release you 
I am, I am 

Oh Herod's cold, cold heart 
could never stop the spark 
that turned into the flame 
that's burning still the same (Chorus) 

The wonder of God's love, 
the healing saving Son 
is with us everywhere 
to follow if we dare (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Larry Olson, Karol Baer and David Lee Brown 
©1992 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permssion. 

"I BELIEVE IN THAT LOVE" 
I believe in a love that is born in the song of a baby's cry. 
I believe in a love that lives on and on even when we die. 
I believe in a love that reaches out, embracing all our pain and doubt. 

Chorus: 
I believe in that love, I believe 
I believe in that love 
I believe in that love, I believe 
I believe in that love 

I believe in a love that is felt in the touch of a helping hand. 
I believe in a love that sees differences and seeks to understand. 
I believe in a love that has no bounds, no class or race to hold it down. 
(Chorus) 

I believe in a love that is here at the heart of a mystery. 
I believe in a love that forgives, forgets, heals and sets us free. 
I believe in a love that loses self for the sake of life for someone else. 
(Chorus) 

Words and Music by Larry Olson 
©1993 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"I LIFT MY EYES" 
Chorus: 
I lift my eyes to the mountain from where does my help come? 
My help comes from our God who made heav'n and earth. 

In the scorching sands of dessert there's promise of shade. 
In your deepest night a still small voice says don't be afraid. (Chorus) 

In your going and your coming a Guardian is near. 
In the face of death the open arms of love appear.(Chorus) 

When it all seems so confusing alone in despair 
the cross reveals new hope for life to rise from there. (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Hans Peterson 
©2002 Dakota Road Music. 
All rights reserved. Used by permission. 

"I WAS HUNGRY " 
I was hungry and you gave me bread 
Homeless, you gave a place to lay my head 
I was naked, you clothed me 
I was imprisoned and you set me free 

Chorus: 
And the prison doors are opening 
and the prison walls are falling down 
And the prison doors are opening 
and the prison walls are falling down 

I was parched and dry and you gave me rain 
Sick and tired and you eased my pain 
I was cold as ice and your warmth melted me 
I was imprisoned and you set me free (Chorus) 

I was crying, you kissed my tears 
Frightened, you relieved my fears 
I was unheard, you listened to me 
I was imprisoned and you set me free 

Bridge: 
As you've done it to the least of these 
my brothers and my sisters, 
you've done it unto me (Chorus) 

(Last Chorus) 
And the prison doors are opening 
and the prison walls are falling down 
And our eyes and ears are opening 
and the walls that divide are falling down 
And our hearts and hands are opening 
and the chains that held them are 
falling down, falling, falling down 

Words and Music ©1994 Sara Thomsen 
Administered by Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"I WILL BE YOUR GOD" 
Chorus: 
I will be your God and you will be my people 
I will be your God and you will be my people 

A day of comfort is a comin' 
suffering has no chance 
Sin and greed will have no stronghold 
and the mourning turns to dance (Chorus) 

There may be times that you seek me 
when I seem far 
Know that I am very near you 
hearing struggles of your heart (Chorus) 

A new cov'nant I will give you 
wear it on your hearts 
From the youthful to the wisest 
all will know that from the start that (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Hans Peterson 
©1992 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"IF I BELIEVE IN JESUS" 
Chorus: 
If I believe in Jesus do I need to follow him? 
If I believe in Jesus do I need to follow him? 
'cause if I'm gonna follow him 
some things are bound to change 

Time to go and love my neighbor 
Time to get down on my knees 
Time to step out on the water 
but I'm having some trouble 
letting go of all of my things...(Chorus) 

Time to break some bread with sinners 
Time to weep for broken dreams 
Time to help a wounded stranger 
but I'm having some trouble 
with loving my enemies...(Chorus) 

Time to help my homeless sister 
Time to wash my brother's feet 
Time to speak against injustice 
but I'm having some trouble 
confronting the powers that be....(Chorus) 

Words and Music by Larry Olson 
©2003 Dakota Road Music. 
All rights reserved. Used by permission. 

"I'M ON MY WAY"  
There's a place where I know I belong  
where the hills and breezes know me  
where the land and the trees and view  
gently whisper, "How are you?"  

Chorus:  
I'm on my way, on my way  
to the one who knows my name  
to the voice that calls me home everyday  
I'm on my way, I'm on my way  

There's a home that has borne me this song  
where the arms lift up and hold me  
where the laughs and the tears ring true  
simply saying, "I need you" (Chorus)  

There's a love that remembers no wrong  
one that knows me and still loves me  
one that feels all that I go through  
always saying, "I'm with you" (Chorus)  

Words and Music by Larry Olson  
©1993 Dakota Road Music.  
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"IN GOD'S EYES" 
Outside my window, right across the street 
there is someone new living next to me 
They might look different, they might talk strange 
Do I really care to know their name? 

There is a brother working on wall street 
and a sister who needs bread to eat 
Now truth keeps calling, we have family ties 
we're all the same in God's eyes 

Chorus: 
In God's eyes there must be rivers of tears 
for all the pain love has endured 
In God's eyes there must be mountains of hope 
to keep sending babies into our homes 
with God's eyes 

I am no better, I am no worse 
than a drunk who's lying down in the dirt 
Now truth keeps calling 'til we hear the cries 
we're all the same in God's eyes (Chorus) 

Bridge: 
So quick to judge each other 
so slow to love another 
Oh can our hearts ever see? With (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Larry Olson 
©1994 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"IN THE BEGINNING" 
In the beginning God spoke the world 
and said it is good 
In the beginning God breathed all life 
and said it is good 

Chorus: 
For creation and the power 
and the glory are yours 
now and forever, forevermore 

In the beginning there was the word 
That word came alive 
The word is Jesus, Emmanuel 
Through him we have life (Chorus) 

Bridge: 
You showed the way of sacrifice 
For us you suffered loss 
You showed the way of strength and might 
by hanging upon the cross (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Larry Olson 
©1999 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"JOURNEY OF PRAISE, THE" 
We are all on a journey 
from the cradle to the grave 
We are given life through the price 
our Savior had to pay 

Chorus: 
Oh let our hearts praise the Lord 
Oh let our hands praise the Lord 
Oh let our voices praise the Lord 
Oh let our lives praise the Lord 

We can feel suffering 
there is someone near in need 
We are given choice, heart, hands, voice, 
they are within our reach (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Larry Olson, David Lee Brown and Karol Baer 
©1989 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"JUBILEE" 
Chorus: 
Jubilee, a time of our Lord's favor, 
all debts are freed, forgotten, do you hear the call? 
Meet ev'ry need, share your bread and your table 
in this year of Jubilee. 

There's hope in a day we've been promised, 
no more tears rivals forgive 
God will bind up the broken-hearted, 
those with property will share their harvest yield 
so that together all will joyfully live. (Chorus) 

"The Spirit of the Lord is upon me" 
Christ speaks Isaiah's prophecy 
To announce the now of God's saving mercy; 
bring captives liberty and sight to those who don't see 
so that together all will joyfully live. (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Hans Peterson 
©1997 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"JUSTICE MEANS" 
Chorus: 
May, Oh God, your Reign come. 
May, Oh God your Reign come. 

Justice means that all are fed; 
Everyone will have their bread 
and a place to lay their head (Chorus) 

Justice means that work will pay, 
what it takes to live that day 
and that children will laugh and play (Chorus) 

Justice frees us from the clutch 
of too little or too much 
It's God's liberating touch. (Chorus) 

With all people we can grow. 
God's abundance all can know. 
No one's high and no one's low. (Chorus) 

Justice means the slaves go free; 
Debts all end with Jubilee. 
The Land is God's own property. (Chorus) 

Justice means that rulers care, 
to keep people from despair, 
building systems that are fair. (Chorus) 

Justice ends our fears and wars. 
Ploughs are hammered from our swords. 
Vine and fig tree at each door. (Chorus) 

Justice is what God requires 
More than hymns and lofty spires 
It's the praise that God desires. (Chorus) 

(can be sung as a descant with the Chorus) 
May your Kingdom come. May your will be done. 

Words and Music by Cathy Brechtelsbauer & Hans Peterson 
©2002 Dakota Road Music. 
All rights reserved. Used by permission. 
(Our hope is that congregations connected with Bread for the World would use this song free of copyright charge). 

"KYRIE ELEISON" 
Chorus: 
Kyrie Eleison on our world and on our way 
Kyrie Eleison ev'ryday 

For peace in the world, for the health of the church, for the unity of all, 
for this holy house, for all who worship and praise, 
let us pray to the Lord, let us pray to the Lord (Chorus) 

That we may live out your impassioned response to the hungry and the poor, 
that we may live out truth and justice and grace, 
let us pray to the Lord, let us pray to the Lord (Chorus) 

For peace in our hearts, for peace in our homes, for friends and family, 
for life and for love for our work and our play, 
let us pray to the Lord, let us pray to the Lord (Chorus) 

For your Spirit to guide, that you center our lives in the water and the word, 
that you nourish our souls with your body and blood, 
let us pray to the Lord, let us pray to the Lord (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Larry Olson 
©1989 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"LAMB OF GOD" 
Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world, have mercy upon us. 
Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world, have mercy upon us. 
Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world, grant us your peace, 
grant us your peace. 

Words-traditional/Music by Sara Thomsen 
©1995 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"LAMB OF GOD" 
Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world, have mercy on us.  
Bread of Life, you take away the sin of the world, have mercy on us.  
Prince of Peace, you take away the sin of the world, grant us your peace,  
grant us your peace.  

Words-traditional/Music by Hans Peterson 
©2007 Dakota Road Music.  
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"LAMB OF GOD"  
Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world. 
Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world.
Have mercy upon us. Have mercy upon us.
Have mercy upon us and grant us your peace,  
lamb of God, lamb of God, lamb of God.

Words-traditional/Music by Larry Olson
©2011 Dakota Road Music.  
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

 "LET JUSTICE ROLL" 
As you seek your fame the meek are left trampled beneath your feet. 
As you hoard your wealth the poor from whom you steal wail in the street. 

Chorus: 
So let justice roll on like a river 
and righteousness like an always present 
everflowing stream. 

Your worship comes as empty noise clanging in my ears. 
What good, to me, your fancy feasts? Dry your brothers' tears. (Chorus) 

The voice of God cries out to us, you have so much to give. 
Seek good and flee from evil. How else can you live? (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Hans Peterson, Paula Williams and Miriam Larsen 
©1997 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"LET THE CHILDREN COME" 
Watching people pass by one more time, 
scared to face tomorrow. 
Filled with questions, wanting to live free. 
Yet a teen, sometimes wondering 
what the future holds. 

Chorus: 
Let the children come, let the children come. 
For to such belongs the kingdom of heaven, 
let the children come. 

Staring blankly at his bare office wall, 
scared to face tomorrow. 
A checkered past wanting to come clean. 
Though he's grown, needs to be held to know 
what the future holds. 

Gazing eyes framed with wrinkled lines, 
scared to face tomorrow. 
Long life lived, still children in God's care. 
Growing old, know that they've been told 
what the future holds. 

Words and Music by Hans Peterson and Julie Hennies Clark 
©1996 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"LET'S GO OUT" 
Let's go out into the world and make it a loving place to live. 
Let's go out into the world and tell ev'ry one the Savior lives. 
Let's go out (Let's go out) Let's go out (Let's go out) 
and make it a loving place to live. 
Let's go out (Let's go out) Let's go out (Let's go out) 
and tell ev'ry one the Savior lives! Let's go out! 

Words and Music by Larry Olson 
©1989 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"LIGHT SHINES IN THE DARKNESS" 
Chorus: 
Oh the light shines in the darkness 
and the light will not be overcome 
In this world broken and scattered 
the light will not be overcome 

As our lives are turning 
and our hearts are yearning 
through the days of hurting 
deep in the night 
still the flame burns bright (Chorus) 

Tears throughout creation 
torn apart relations 
wounds across the nations 
hope may seem gone 
but the flame burns on (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Larry Olson and Hans Peterson 
©2007 Dakota Road Music 
All rights reserved. Used by permission. 

"LISTEN" 
PART 1: Listen to the Word of the Lord... 
PART 2: Listen... Listen... Listen... 

Words and Music by David Lee Brown and Larry Olson 
©1990 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"LITTLE LIGHT, A" 
From you oh Bethlehem, the son of righteousness 
shall rise up from the earth to heal our brokenness 
A little light is born to shine throughout the land 
humility brings strength, the love that God had planned 

There's life for everyone, Yahweh has come near 
Our hunger will be fed and laughter will appear 
But all the world's wealth will not guarantee 
this everlasting love, a gift from Galillee 

The Christ comes as a child to comfort all the earth 
to challenge those with might to trust a lowly birth 
and so we pray that life which comes as love fulfilled 
would enter all our hearts for peace on earth to build 

Words and Music by Hans Peterson 
©2002 Dakota Road Music. 
All rights reserved. Used by permission. 

"LORD IS MY DEFENSE, THE" 
When my heart is weary, the Lord is my defense. 
When I can't see clearly, the Lord is my defense. 
When my friends don't understand, the Lord is my defense. 
When fear weakens my hand, the Lord is my defense. 

Chorus: 
The Lord is my defense, the Lord is my defense. 
Here no harm can come to me, the Lord is my defense. 

When somebody slanders me, the Lord is my defense. 
When a mem'ry hinders me, the Lord is my defense. 
When I cannot hide my heart, the Lord is my defense. 
When the condemnation starts, the Lord is my defense. (Chorus) 

Words and Music ©1991 by Kathy Duncan 
Administered by Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"LORD LET YOUR SERVANT" 
Lord let your servant go in peace 
Your promises have been fulfilled 
My eyes have seen your Chosen One 
Which you prepared for all to see 

Your Christ is light for all the world 
a light for everyone to see 
revealing glory from above 
bringing hope, bringing peace 

Lord let your servant go in peace 
Your promises have been fulfilled 
My eyes have seen your Chosen One 
Which you prepared for all to see 

Words and Music by Mark Douglass 
©1993 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"LORD OF JUSTICE" 
Chorus: 
Lord of justice, Lord of life 
help us to do what you know is right, oh, oh, oh 
Lord of justice, Lord of life 
guide us through the day and night 

To the stranger may we give welcome 
To the hungry may we give bread 
To the naked may we give clothing 
To the homeless, a place to lay their head (Chorus) 

To the wounded may we give healing 
To the voiceless may we give words 
To the captives may we give freedom 
To the tortured, release from all the hurt (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Larry Olson 
©1989 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"LORD OF LIGHT" 
Chorus:(2X) 
The Lord of light is my salvation 
Whom shall I fear? 
God's the source of life 

Though wars may rage and pain surrounds you 
your heart will hope 
God's the source of life(Chorus) 

Wait, be still God's strong arms keep you 
Wait, be strong 
God's the source of life (Chorus) 

For in the day of trouble 
God will keep me safe 
Though enemies surround me 
I will sing to the Lord (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Hans Peterson 
©1993 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"LORD'S PRAYER-Creator Of All Life" 
Creator of all life, Maker of the Light 

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. 
Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. 
Give us today our daily bread. 
Forgive us our sins as we forgive. 
Creator of all life, Maker of the Light 
Save us from the time of trial. 
Creator of all life, Maker of the Light -- deliver us from evil. 
For the kingdom, and the power, and the glory are yours. 
Creator of all life, Maker of the Light -- Amen. Amen. 
Creator of all life, Maker of the Light -- Amen. Amen. Amen. 

Words and Music by David Lee Brown and James Hersch. 
©1990 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"LOVE CAN BREAK THROUGH" 
Little child can you hear me 
I believe you are the one 
who can heal, who can change us 
who gives life to everyone 

Chorus: 
I'm waiting on love 
I'm hoping for love 
I'm counting on love to break through 
In this miracle life, in our joy and strife 
I know that your love can break through 
Your love can break through 

Little child in the stable 
stars and angels hail your birth 
Hear the voice of the ages 
praying for your peace on earth (Chorus) 

Love can break through 
Love can break through 
Oh, Oh, Oh, Oh 

Little child gift of mercy 
light and grace for all to see 
in a friend or a stranger 
anyone who is in need (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Larry Olson and Scott Jibben 
©2006 Dakota Road Music/Scott Jibben. 
All rights reserved. Used by permission. 

"LOVE TO THE WORLD" 
Chorus: 
Light the path, shine the way, send your word 
through our lives show your love to the world 

Many roads up ahead, hard to see 
Where is truth to be found? 
Can I trust and believe? (Chorus) 

Every nation and tongue, every tribe 
All Are children of God 
for each one there is life (Chorus) 

To the ends of the earth bring your light 
Justice, mercy and love 
let them shine through the night (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Hans Peterson & Larry Olson 
©2002 Dakota Road Music. 
All rights reserved. Used by permission. 

"MADE FOR LOVE" 
Chorus: 
We've been molded by the Creator's hand 
Here in Jesus we have grace to stand 
Moving by the Spirit 
We are made for love 

Sun and starlight, sparkling waters 
morning birds that serenade 
In the image of the maker 
we are wonderfully made (Chorus) 

In the water's holy blessing 
Spirit coming like a dove 
We're a witness to the wonder 
We are loved and so we love (Chorus) 

Live out justice, treasure kindness 
journey humbly everyday 
We are called here into service 
a forgiving, loving way (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Hans Peterson, Larry Olson, Mary Olson 
©2002 Dakota Road Music. 
All rights reserved. Used by permission. 

"MAKE ME AN INSTRUMENT" 
Chorus: 
Make me an instrument of your love; 
let me be a channel from above. 
Make me an instrument of your love, 
an instrument of your love. 

When a friend is in need of an open heart, 
let me be there, oh, let me be there. 
When a friend is lost with nowhere to go, 
let me be there. (Chorus) 

When someone is hungry, when someone is cold, 
let me be there, Oh, let me be there. 
When someone needs help to carry their load, 
let me be there. (Chorus) 

If someone should wonder, "Is God still alive?" 
let me be there, oh, let me be there. 
If someone should wonder, "Does God really care?" 
let me be there. (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Larry Olson and Karol Baer 
©1989 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"MAY GOD BE WITH YOU" 
(May God be with you) 
And also with you 
(Lift up your hearts) 
We lift them up to our God 
(Let us give thanks to God) 
It is right to give God thanks and praise 

Words and Music by Sara Thomsen 
©1995 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"MAY LOVE RISE ABOVE" 
The beauty and the bloodshed 
runs deep and wide 
from the center of the city 
to the rolling countryside 
The healing and the suffering 
runs far and near 
There is hope for each tomorrow 
but still so many fears 

Chorus: 
Oh may love rise above the mountains 
May love rise above the plains 
May love rise above the hatred 
May love rise above all the pain 
rise above it all, oh 
rise above it all, oh 

The courage and the caution 
it fills the air 
from the children on the playground 
to the woman on the stairs 
There's a calm upon the water 
but down below 
oh the anxious hearts are beating 
Will this peace ever hold? (Chorus) 

The promise and the passion 
rings loud and strong 
as a generation searches 
for a freedom loving song 
Still the memories are haunting 
Will they block the way? 
What can bring us all together 
to start a brand new day? (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Larry Olson 
©2007 Dakota Road Music. 
All rights reserved. Used by permission. 

"MERCY" 
Chorus: 
Mercy, oh mercy, ever loving kindness 
that sees beyond our blindness. 
Mercy, oh mercy, 
we're calling on you Lord 
for us to be restored. 
Oh mercy. 

I know I hurt you 
with things I do and say. 
I want to love you 
but I lose my way. 
Anger and hatred 
speak too loud on earth, 
stealing the sacred, 
tearing at our worth. (Chorus) 

Sunset brings darkness, 
a chance to rest our hearts. 
Sunrise brings daylight 
and a brand new start.(Chorus) 

Words and Music by Larry Olson 
©1994 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"MERCY ON THIS FALLEN WORLD" 
Chorus: 
Have mercy on this fallen world 
Have mercy on us 
Have mercy on this fallen world 
Mercy, Lord have mercy on us 

For all of the days that have fallen apart, have mercy 
For every life, for every heart, have mercy 
For all those who hunger and struggle each day, have mercy 
For all of the times that we turn away (Chorus) 

For all who have fears that come with the night, have mercy 
For all those who need to be held in the light, have mercy 
For all of creation through famine or feast, have mercy 
For all of the world to live in your peace (Chorus) 
Lord have mercy on us 

Words and Music by Larry Olson and Hans Peterson 
©2009 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"MESSIAH" 
Someone's shouting from the desert 
Someone's shouting from the sea 
Someone's shouting from the mountain 
Someone's shouting from the valley 

Chorus: 
Messiah, come and be our King 
Messiah, come and be our King 

Someone's shouting from the city 
I am young, I am cold 
Someone's shouting from the country 
I am lonely, I am old (Chorus) 

Someone's shouting I am broken 
Someone's shouting make me whole 
Someone's shouting come and change me 
Someone's shouting save my soul (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Larry Olson 
©1989 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"MOVE ME" 
Spirit of God move me from death into life 

Words and Music ©1997 Sara Thomsen 
Administered by Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"MY GOD - Psalm 22" 
Chorus: 
My God, my God, why have you abandoned me? 
My God, my God, I have cried so desperately 
still there is no help for me. 

I call out to you each night and day. 
You don't answer anything I say. 
It was you who brought me here at birth. 
Now where are you on this troubled earth? (Chorus) 

My strength is gone like water on the ground. 
My bones cry for flesh that can't be found. 
My throat is dry. My tongue sticks to my mouth. 
I am dying, there is no way out. (Chorus) 

I am helpless before my enemies. 
Come now quickly, come and rescue me. 
I will tell my people what you've done, 
that your love can save us ev'ryone. (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Larry Olson 
©1993 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"MY SOUL PROCLAIMS" 
Chorus: 
My soul proclaims your greatness O God, 
my Spirit dances in your sight. 
You look with loving kindness on me 
and bless my life with ceaseless light. 

Your mercy pours upon the ones 
who give you glory all their lives. 
You show your strength and scatter the proud 
in the midst of their hearts. (Chorus) 

You send the mighty from their thrones 
and put the lowly in their place. 
You fill the hungry with good things 
and the rich get no part. (Chorus) 

You help your servant Israel, 
from age to age you show your love. 
As you had promised long ago, 
make us whole, make us one. (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Mark Douglass 
©1993 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"MY SOUL WILL REST" 
When there's bread for all people then my soul will rest 
oh my soul, oh my soul 
When there's bread for all people then my soul will rest 
oh my soul will rest, oh..., oh... 
When there's bread for all people then my soul will rest 
oh my soul will rest 

When we all have safe shelter then my soul will rest 
oh my soul, oh my soul 
When we all have safe shelter then my soul will rest 
oh my soul will rest, oh..., oh... 
When we all have safe shelter then my soul will rest 
oh my soul will rest 

When there's peace on this planet then my soul will rest 
oh my soul, oh my soul 
When there's peace on this planet then my soul will rest 
oh my soul will rest, oh..., oh... 
When there's peace on this planet then my soul will rest 
oh my soul will rest 

When I'm laid in the soil then my soul will rest 

Words and Music by Larry Olson and Karol Baer 
©2004 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"NO HANDS BUT YOURS" 
Chorus: 
Christ has no body now but yours 
no hands but yours, no feet but yours 
Christ has no body now but yours 
no hands but yours, no feet but yours 

Yours are the eyes through which Christ's compassion 
must look out on the world, must look out on the world (Chorus) 

Yours are the feet with which to go about doing good 
Yours are the hands with which to bless us now (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Hans Peterson based on text from Teresa of Avila 
©2003 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"NO LONGER STRANGERS" 
Chorus: 
Through God's grace we are sisters and brothers, 
no matter what color, we are no longer strangers. 
Through God's grace we can all work together 
to make our world better where there's no longer strangers. 

I should not be frightened 
by someone who's not the same as me. 
Celebrate the difference! 
Our lives could be fuller 
if we learn from our diversity. 
Celebrate the difference! (Chorus) 

I should not believe that 
God created all things just for me. 
Celebrate the difference! 
There should be no reason that 
all people cannot live in peace. 
Celebrate the difference! (Chorus) 

Words and Music by David Lee Brown and Larry Olson 
©1991 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"NO ROOM" 
Chorus: 
There's no room at the inn. 
Is there no room within 
our busy lives for Christ to enter in? 

Guests are coming, there are meals to make. 
Gifts to wrap and things to bake. 
Are you ready? Time is drawing near. 
Lines are long, no time to wait. 
Go on now and don't be late. 
Do you think you'll find the message here? (Chorus) 

It's been many years since that simple birth; 
Emmanuel has come to earth 
to live to die, to rise and lead the way. 
Still today Christ wants to heal; 
to show to us his love is real. 
May that love be born in us each day. (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Hans Peterson and Meg Sander 
©1994 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"NOT BE AFRAID" 
I will not be afraid, I will not be afraid 
I will look upward as I travel onward 
I will not be afraid 

Words and Music by Hans Peterson 
©2003 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"NOW LET YOUR SERVANT GO IN PEACE" 
Now let your servant go in peace 
Your word has been fulfilled 
Now let your servant go in peace 

Words and Music by Sara Thomsen 
©1995 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"OH SPIRIT GUIDE ME" 
Oh, Spirit guide me now 
Oh, Spirit guide me now 
Oh, Spirit guide me now 
In your way, guide me 

Words and Music ©1997 Sara Thomsen 
Administered by Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"ON A QUIET NIGHT" 
Hearts are missing, harsh words spoken, 
children wand'ring, fam'lies broken. 
We need someone to heal our ways, 
to give new hope to ev'ry day. 

Races fighting, people stumbling, 
nations drifting, lives are crumbling. 
We need someone to show us how 
love can break apart ev'ry wall. (Chorus) 

(Chorus) O God of heaven, O God of earth, 
we celebrate the Savior's birth. 
Lead us in living Your sacrifice, 
like the Baby born on a quiet night. 

Earth decaying, hope is falling, 
to all living, death is calling. 
We need someone who won't let go, 
whose arms out-stretched can save our souls. (Chorus) 

Bridge: 
Angels we have heard on high 
singing joy to the world, 
saying what child is this 
born to save this silent night. (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Larry Olson and Karol Baer 
©1991 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"ONE EARTH"
Chorus:
One breath keeps us all living.
One earth we walk on.
One heart beats like a drum
keeps us moving forward together.  

Breathe in know you're connected
to all life,  in everyplace.
The same air cycles through time
for every creature, tribe  and  race. (Chorus)

Earth spins, 'round through the cosmos,
a small speck, where we're from.
Our choices reach through the years
for seven generations to come. (Chorus) 

Life blood pulses within us,
it's moving through each heart.
A strong beat calls to each one
"play your own original part". (Chorus)

Words and Music by Hans Peterson
©2010 Dakota Road Music.  
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"ONE MAKER" 
Leaf falling, river running, 
flower dying in the fall. 
Dead of winter, spring is coming, 
who can understand it all. 
Time moving, earth spinning, 
another new beginning. 

Chorus: 
One Spirit, one Savior, one Maker for them all. 
One Spirit, one Savior, one Maker for them all. 
One Spirit of the earth surrounds us. 
One Savior with his arms around us. 
One maker with a promise for them all. 

One suffering, one crying, 
one back against the wall. 
One living, one dying, 
one learning how to crawl. 
Some given in sorrow, 
some praying for tomorrow. (Chorus) 

Words and Music by James Hersch and David Lee Brown 
©1990 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"ONE SPIRIT" 
Chorus: 
One Spirit leads us 
One Spirit guides us 
One Holy Spirit binds us all 

In God's fami'ly we all belong 
Two together are better than one 
One gives a hand to one who's down 
A cord of three strands is so strong (Chorus) 

There is nobody just like you 
Do what you do best and I will too 
This world is big and deep and broad 
There's more than one way to serve God (Chorus) 

Jesus showed us the way to love 
by never putting himself above 
And though we walk on different streets 
We ought to wash each other's feet (Chorus) 

Words and Music ©1985 Glen Berg Moberg 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"OPEN MY HEART TO YOUR LOVE" 
Open my heart to your love, oh God 
Open my eyes to your grace 
Open my life to receive your word 
Send wisdom and courage to follow your way 

Healer of nations and broken hearts 
you are the pathway to peace 
Singer of life in the face of death 
may we be your vessels so love will increase 

Open my heart to your love, oh God 
Open my eyes to your grace 
Open my life to receive your word 
Send wisdom and courage to follow your way 

Words and Music by Hans Peterson 
©2007 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"OPEN OUR DAYS" 
Open our days, open our nights 
to see the way and the truth and the life 

Words and Music by Larry Olson 
©1992 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"OUR GOD REIGNS" 
Chorus: 
Our God reigns! She is robed in majesty. 
Our God is robed in majesty. 
Our God reigns! God is robed in majesty. 
Our God is robed in majesty and disarms with strength. 

Mightier than the armies of our warring lands; 
mightier than the power of a few; 
our God on high is mighty, mighty. (Chorus) 

We see God in faces of the suffering. 
We see God in faces of the poor. 
When we join hands, we are one family, family. (Chorus) 

There is a struggle now in many lands. 
There are wrongs we seek to turn around. 
Our God on high seeks justice, justice. (Chorus) 

Music ©1987 Rachel Trelstad. Words ©1990 Pam Johnson. 
Administered by Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"PEOPLE OF HOPE" 
Chorus: 
We are people of hope 
alive in the mystery 
growing in faith 
learning to love 
We are people of hope 
throughout all of hist¹ry 
held by the one 
who will never let go 

We are dead in our striving 
for wealth and for might 
But God rich in mercy 
has loved us to life (Chorus) 

We are what God has made us 
created in Christ 
for justice and mercy 
to be our way of life (Chorus) 

In the journey everyday 
we're led by the word, saved by grace. (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Larry Olson & Hans Peterson 
©1998 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"PEOPLES CHURCH" 
It's a worn out church 
with a broken down steeple 
It's filled with poor 
and homeless people 
kids in trouble and the unemployed 
gather there for hope and joy 

Rosa lost her son 
Jimmy found his freedom 
Nikala has a place that needs him 
There's a baby in her grandpa's arms 
There's a woman seeking shelter from harm 

Chorus: 
It's a people's church for folks in need 
It's a people's church where the word meets deed 
It's a people's church for every race 
At a people's church come and see Jesus' face 

You know a living church 
can make a Christian nervous 
it carries risk 
and leads to service 
It calls us all to get involved 
and lose our comfort, to live God's love (Chorus) 

Bridge: 
I'm praying for the poor and rich 
to share the blood and body gifts 
I'm praying that in every place 
there's a people's church living out there faith (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Larry Olson 
©2001 Dakota Road Music. 
All rights reserved. Used by permission. 

"PRAISE TO YOU" 
Chorus: 
Praise to you O Great Creator 
Maker of the land and sky 
Praise to you O Living Water 
Hope and breath of every life 

We are lost and we are longing 
wandering in the wilderness 
searching for your holy presence 
and the reason we exist (Chorus) 

Hear the cries of all creation 
how the tears like rivers flow 
for your touch of grace and healing 
and the love that leads us home (Chorus) 

May we live your way of justice 
May we walk your way of peace 
May we see your sacred vision 
May we know your sweet release (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Larry Olson 
©2007 Dakota Road Music. 
All rights reserved. Used by permission. 

"PREPARE THE WAY" 
Prepare the way, prepare the way 
prepare the way of the Lord. 
The grass it withers and the flowers fall 
but the word of our Lord stands forever. 
Prepare the way, prepare the way, 
prepare the way of the Lord. 

Words and Music by Hans Peterson 
©1993 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"PSALM 139" 
Chorus: 
You have looked deep into my heart Lord 
and you know all about me 
When I work, when I rest my head Lord 
you are there all around me 

Everything I do, everywhere I go 
Before I speak, my words you know 
Your arms protect from every side 
Your knowledge is far, far beyond my mind (Chorus) 

Where could I hide? Where could I go? 
Your eyes they see, your spirit knows 
From highest heavens to depths of death 
Lord you will be there for my every breath (Chorus) 

Bridge: 
You knit me together in my mother's womb 
I praise you Lord for all you do (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Larry Olson 
©1997 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"REACH OUT" 
Chorus: 
Reach out with hands of hope 
Reach out with love 
Reach out with hands of hope 
Reach out, reach out with love 

To a brother out on the street 
To a sister who needs bread to eat 
To a stranger lost on the road 
To a neighbor who has a heavy load (Chorus) 

To a friend or enemy 
To every person that we meet 
To every heart to every home 
To every one everywhere we go (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Larry Olson 
©2009 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"REIGN OF HEALING" 
God be near us as we travel and help us when we fall; 
in the chaos that surrounds us send your hope through it all. 
Be mercy for our madness at the world and ones we love, 
a gentle rain of healing from above. 

In the bread of life that's broken and sacred wine that flows 
may we honor you the mystery and how we've come to know 
you gather us together at the banquet of your love, 
a gentle rain of healing from above. 

Throughout history we're surrounded by travelers in the faith 
giving witness to the struggle and wonder of God's grace 
to strive each day for justice and point us to release, 
a gentle reign of healing, hope and peace. 

Words and Music by Hans Peterson and Larry Olson 
©1999 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"REJOICE AND CELEBRATE" 
Chorus: 
Rejoice in the Lord always! 
Celebrate what God has done! 
Rejoice and celebrate, we are one! 

Some days we're gonna feel lonely; 
some days we're gonna feel blue; 
some days we're gonna feel helpless; 
we've gotta let God's saving grace shine through! (Chorus) 

We were baptized into the promise; 
God's fam'ly we'll always be. 
We're born each day through the Savior, 
who humbly gave his life for you and me! (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Larry Olson 
©1989 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"REMEMBERING THE PROMISE" 
Chorus: 
We are remembering the promise of God's love. Oh... 
we are remembering the Savior's dying love. Oh... 
we are remembering the promise of God's love 
and we know that we will never be alone. 

Through the years and through the wonder, 
we will never be alone. 
Through the tears and through the laughter, 
God is here with us. (Chorus) 

Through the fear and through the silence, 
we will never be alone. 
Through the life and through the dying, 
God is here with us. (Chorus) 

Through the word and through the water, 
we will never be alone. 
Through the cross and the risen Savior, 
God is here with us. (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Larry Olson 
©1989 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"REST YOUR HEAD" 
Chorus: 
Rest your head on the heart of heaven 
know the peace which we can't understand 
feel the love that will live forever 
in the touch of a loving hand 

There is hope and there is wonder 
as we live everyday 
Always growing, never knowing 
will this be the day (Chorus) 

There is beauty all around us 
there is struggle and strife 
there's a season, there's a reason 
but I don't know why (Chorus) 

Bridge: 
Oh I can't be certain through all of life's hurtin' 
but somehow I still believe (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Larry Olson & Karol Baer 
©2001 Dakota Road Music. 
All rights reserved. Used by permission. 

"RESTORE TO LIFE" 
The nations rage and the earth quakes in fright 
where are you maker, where is your might 
The cry goes up to the heav'ns above 
hear us now source of love 

Chorus: 
Restore to life oh God all creation 
Restore to life oh God all creation 

The world groans as it waits for you 
hunger, disaster, the next tyrants rule 
lovers quarrel and widowers mourn 
when will new life be born (Chorus) 

From ages past the promise is found 
you tear open heaven for love to come down 
You stir in hearts and you change our lives 
from your touch we cannot hide (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Hans Peterson 
©2002 Dakota Road Music. 
All rights reserved. Used by permission. 

"RETURN TO THE LORD"
Return to the Lord, your God,
who is gracious and merciful,
slow to anger,
and abounding in steadfast love. 

Music by Hans Peterson  
©2009 Dakota Road Music.  
All rights reserved. Used by permission. 

"RIGHT BY THE WATER" 
You are a tree right by the water 
with roots that came from a small seed 
Drink deep from the source 
sons and daughters 
Bear fruit, reach for who you can be 

Come one and all, lost, lonely, poor 
Blest are you; God's realm is yours 
All hungry souls you will be fed 
All you who weep will laugh instead (Chorus) 

Christ stands beside, calls out your name 
"I am with you in your pain" 
May living waters make you whole 
May you find peace for your soul (Chorus) 

The river brings a prophet's dream 
"Let justice flow like a stream" 
Love has come so all may live 
Inspired we joyfully give (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Hans Peterson 
©2007 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"ROUND THE TABLE" 
Chorus: 
Come together 'round the table 
come and taste the wonder 
A healing touch and a deep connection 
from the living center of it all 

Seeking meaning on the run 
you try and save the day 
but all is ready, will you come? 
love invites the way (Chorus) 

Bring a friend or enemy 
or one you hold or blame 
With each other we are one 
here in Jesus' name (Chorus) 

Hear creation groan for life 
will hate and hunger cease? 
In the roar of violence 
the world cries for peace (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Larry Olson & Hans Peterson 
©2002 Dakota Road Music. 
All rights reserved. Used by permission. 

"SAVIOR'S SONG" 
Chorus: 
Sing to the one who has known us forever 
Dance to the rhythm of freedom and love 
Rest and be sure in the arms of forgiveness 
Join in the Savior's song 

I'm hoping for a brand new day 
where we stop all the fuss and the fighting 
long enough to look in each others eyes 
and see the precious gift of every life (Chorus) 

There's nothing that can take away 
all the love of the one who has saved us, 
we may walk, we may run or fall 
but God is right here with us through it all (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Larry Olson and Karol Baer 
©1995 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"SECURE IN YOUR ARMS" 
Before I close my eyes, I look up to the skies 
knowing you are there protecting me unaware 

Chorus: 
You brought me through the day 
guiding along the way 
Now I rest secure in your arms 

God, I pray for peace, fighting and war to cease 
Remind me of your plan that one day love will rule the land (Chorus) 

Christ, you are my light through the dark of night 
I sense your presence near as you calm my deepest fear (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Meg Sander and Hans Peterson 
©1993 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"SEED OF LIFE" 
Chorus: 
Seed of Life arise anew 

Darkness covers and quiet hovers, we wait in wonder (Chorus) 

Water flowing and roots growing you nourish us, Oh, (Chorus) 

Breaking soil you push and toil with strength unknown. (Chorus) 

Ground of promise to sky around us you beautify (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Hans Peterson & Maia Twedt 
©2001 Dakota Road Music. 
All rights reserved. Used by permission. 

"SEND US OUT" 
We have be called by the Lord 
We have been saved by the Word 
Now let the Word be restored 
Now let the Gospel be heard 

Chorus: 
Send us out to teach what God has done 
Send us out to reach ev'ry single one 
Send us out, send us out 

We who were bound by our shame 
Ruled by our fears within 
Stand and declare by the name 
Freedom from all of our sin (Chorus) 

Bridge: (2X) 
Teach what God has done, reach ev'ry single one (Chorus) 

Words and Music by James Hersch 
©1994 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"SOMEWHERE IN THE NIGHT" 
Chorus: 
Somewhere in the night I hear your voice calling 
like a light to be a guide, to help when I'm falling 
I long to be held tight and to know that you're near me 
through my life, somewhere in the night 

A tear drops from my eyes as I stop and realize 
how blessed I am to hear "your mine" 
It's hard to think of a time without you there right by my side 
your gentle presence helps me shine (Chorus) 

Your spirit's song, a joyful strain, helps release inside of me 
a sense of all I'm called to be 
In this world of pain and chance it comforts me to know you're near 
you turn my sorrow into dance (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Hans Peterson 
©1993 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"SONG WAS WITH GOD, THE"
At the start the song was God
and the song it was with God.
Into harmony
all life came to be.
A song was sung into the silence.     

In the dark there was the song.
It began for all to sing.
It's melody was love
it rang out clear above;
it rang through fear, into the empty. 

Lead us to the manger where
love, the song is born;
and through the deepest night,
we'll join with the light
to shine with your eternal presence.

Words and Music by Hans Peterson  
©2013 Dakota Road Music.  
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"SPIRIT INTERCEDES FOR US, THE" 
The Spirit intercedes for us 
with sighs to deep 
for words to express, oh oh oh... 

Words and Music by Larry Olson 
©1989 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"STEADFAST LOVE" 
Oh God you are my God and I, I seek you 
My soul thirsts for you and my, my flesh faints for you 
As in a dry and weary land where there is no water 
So I've looked upon you in the the sanctuary 
Beholding your power, your power and glory 
'Cause your steadfast love is better than life 
and my lips will praise you 
your steadfast love is better than life 
and my lips will praise you 

Words and Music by Christel Lankhorst 
©2002 Dakota Road Music. 
All rights reserved. Used by permission. 

"STIR US LORD" 
Chorus: 
Stir up in our hearts oh Lord 
what you want us to do. 
You showed your love up upon the cross, 
we want to give of our lives to you. 

Show us the faces of all of those in need. 
Move us to action, giving with a joyful heart, 
loving is the place to start. 
Let your Spirit plant the seed. (Chorus) 

With gifts we've been given, help us see where we fit in. 
We're part of one fam'ly, knowing that we have a place, 
serving by your gift of grace. 
Keep your Spirit stirred within. (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Hans Peterson/Meg Sander 
©1993 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"TAKE UP YOUR CROSS" 
In a world of many voices calling at me 
it's hard to hear the one that's true. 
Even when I hear it, when my heart discerns it, 
I lack the will to see it through. 

Chorus: 
Though I'm falling, falling the voice is always calling 
Take up your cross. Take up your cross. 
Take up your cross and follow me, and follow me. 

The call is hard to swallow: 
Take up your cross and follow; 
the words reach deep inside of me. 
I find myself so troubled to lose my life; be humble, 
the sins within refuse to see. (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Larry Olson and Karol Baer 
©1989 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"TEAR DOWN THE WALLS" 
Chorus: 
We are creation, called to freedom 
called to freedom, freedom for all 

We've got to lose all the greed 
earth is in need 
earth is in need from the heart 
We've got to tear down the walls 
rise from the fall 
live out the call from the heart (Chorus) 

We've got to look everywhere 
take time to care 
take time to care from the heart 
We've got to tear down the walls 
rise from the fall 
live out the call from the heart (Chorus) 

Oh, Jesus tore down the wall 
tore down the wall 
tore down the wall from our hearts 
Yes, Jesus tore down the wall 
rose from the fall 
gave us a call from the heart (Chorus) 

Words and Music by David Lee Brown and Larry Olson 
©1990 Augsburg Fortress. Reprinted by Permission from Called To Freedom. 

"THERE IS A MOUNTAIN" 
There is a mountain where every tribe meets 
There is rich food here and plenty to drink 
Love's already there pointing the way 
A banquet for all on that day 

There is a cover that mourners all wear 
It keeps them from giving each other care 
The greatest of lovers will take fear away 
Swallowing death on that day 

Here will be laughter and wiping of tears 
The hand of God on the mountain is near 
Everyone's burden the other will bear 
Fullness of life waiting there 

Words and Music by Hans Peterson 
©2003 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"TO BE ALIVE" 
Chorus: 
To be alive is to live the love 
that is alive in God's saving Son 
who brought us back from a life of death 
to be alive 

There is nothing I can do to save me 
Only God carries us home 
So we live mercy, hope and freedom 
Loving another to be whole (Chorus) 

Join the singing, join the celebration 
Jesus lives, we are restored 
Love alive, giving and forgiving 
Loving another to be whole (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Larry Olson & David Lee Brown 
©1993 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"TO LIVE ON" 
Chorus: 
To live on in grace and wonder 
To reach out and to love each other 
To live on, to live on, to live on 

We don't always know 
where we're going, 
we don't always know 
what to believe 
but we stand inside 
this hope of freedom 
holding to the faith we have received. (Chorus) 

Some days we are in 
life's dark valleys 
Some days we are on 
life's mountain tops 
Everywhere we go 
in all creation 
We walk in the promises of God. (Chorus) 

Bridge: God who made us, 
claims and saves us, 
lead us in your love. (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Larry Olson 
©1995 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"TOGETHER IN CHRIST" 
Chorus: 
Alone we are incomplete 
together in Christ we are somebody. 
Alone we are incomplete 
together we are the family of God. 

To start, the world alive, it beats to the rhythm of peace 
each part different but coming from the heart. (Chorus) 

We stand on hills like trees in awe of all that we see. 
Your hand unites us and gives us to the land. (Chorus) 

The truest you behind the mask is a glorious gift. 
Break through, Love is here and lives in you. (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Hans Peterson & Linda Breitag 
©2002 Dakota Road Music. 
All rights reserved. Used by permission. 

"TRAVELERS ON THE JOURNEY" 
Chorus: 
We are travelers on the journey 
yearning to believe 
Hearts are burning, eyes are opened 
We are travelers on the journey of love 

What is life really all about 
in the struggle of faith 
Hear the word reaching out to you 
Jesus is alive today (Chorus) 

Do we walk in our foolishness 
with our hearts ever slow 
to the touch of the Holy One 
who is with us on this road (Chorus) 

We are blessed in the gathering 
At the table of grace 
Free to see in another's pain 
The face of Jesus here today (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Larry Olson and Hans Peterson 
©1999 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"VOICE OF THE SOUL" 
Chorus: 
Voice of the soul, lead on 
Speak your truth, lead on 

Voice of the soul cry out with power rare 
your sweetest revelation 
brings out the sorrow there 
Voice of the soul you are so very near 
break through the shaming silence 
take power out of fear (Chorus) 

Voice of the soul be not afraid to share 
the passion of your spirit 
breathes hope into the air 
Voice of the soul that yearns to tell the truth 
let dreams and childhood passions 
reveal your tender youth (Chorus) 

Voice of the soul that knows the mystery 
as long as we keep hiding 
our spirits can't be free 
Voice of the soul within there is a light 
as brilliant as the daybreak 
challenging the night (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Julies Hennies Clark/Larry Olson 
©1992 Julie Hennies Clark/Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"WASHED IN THE PROMISE" 
Chaos rages, tears run dry, 
painful laughter, a sea of selfish cries 
Gifting waters on your head, 
words of welcome, you are born again 

Chorus: 
You(we) are washed in the promise, 
the cross of forgiveness, the mystery of grace. 
You(we) are held in the hope and 
wrapped in the reach of the Savior's embrace. 

The Spirit's pouring joy and light, 
understanding, liberty and sight. (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Larry Olson and Hans Peterson 
©1997 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"WATER AND DIRT" 
So many people living on this earth 
everyone needing some water and dirt 
How did we get here, what should we do 
six point eight billion, plus me and you 

I love my country, a place to be free 
I have been blessed here, with food and family 
But how can abundance turn to thoughtless waste 
while so many struggle for just a taste 

Chorus: 
Way down deep in my soul 
these are the questions that won't let go 
I don't have the answers so I say 
oh Lord can you show us another way 

I love the soldiers and their sacrifice 
but the death and destruction just never seems right 
How come the leaders who get to decide 
don't have to fight on the front lines (Chorus) 

I read the good book but I don't understand 
is hunger and violence a part of the plan 
Oh won't you help us, turn our hearts to see 
Oh Lord, will we ever know your peace (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Larry Olson 
©2003 Dakota Road Music. 
All rights reserved. Used by permission. 

"WATER OF CHANGE, THE" 
Chorus: 
I've been washed by the water, 
I've been cleansed by the sea, 
I've been touched by the river of eternity. 
Though I don't understand it, 
I have never been the same. 
I can't turn back the water, 
the water of change. 

The rivers they run, 
the rivers they roll away. 
The voice of life whispers ev'ryday. 
At the heart of it all 
ev'ryone wants to be free 
free to live, free to love for eternity. (Chorus) 

I wonder aloud 
where in the world I might be 
had the cross not been shown to me. 
It's opened my heart, 
made me look outside and see. 
I can no longer live for only me. (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Larry Olson 
©1989 Dakota Road Music 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"WE ARE A CHOSEN PEOPLE OF GOD" 
Chorus: 
We are a chosen people of God; 
called into light and gathered in love, 
redeemed and held by the holy one. 
We are a chosen people of God. 

Look around you and see people in your neighborhood, 
endless variety; God has created good. 
We're a part of it all, chosen and called. (Chorus) 

Look around you and see the blessings given us. 
Earth, sky and sea, they're all placed in our trust. 
We're a part of it all, chosen and called. (Chorus) 

Look around you and see not all is going right. 
In this mystery we're called to be a light. 
We're a part of it all, chosen and called. (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Larry Olson 
David Lee Brown and Karol Baer 
©1990 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"WE ARE ALL CONNECTED"
We are all connected by the air we breathe.
We are all connected by the love we need.
We are all connected by our hopes and fears.
We are all connected by our smiles and tears.   

Chorus:
We're gonna do a little dance. 1, 2, 3!
We're gonna clap our hands. (Clap, Clap, Clap)
And raise our voices high. HIGH! HIGH! HIGH!
We're gonna do a little dance. 1, 2, 3!
We're gonna stomp our feet. (Stomp, Stomp, Stomp)
And celebrate this life. Celebrate life! 

We are all connected by the wind and rain.
We are all connected by our joy and pain.
We are all connected by the sun and moon.
We are all connected in everything we do. (Chorus)

Words and Music by Larry Olson  
©2010 Dakota Road Music.  
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"WE ARE CALLED" 
(We are called) we are called 
(We are claimed) we are claimed 
(We are loved) we are loved by the holy name. 
(We are healed) we are healed 
(We are whole) we are whole 
the Savior ransomed our souls and we're singing 

Chorus: 
Glory, Glory, Glory Hallelujah! 
Glory, Gloria! Oh... 
Glory, Glory, Glory Hallelujah! 
Glory, Gloria! 

(We are here) we are here 
(to proclaim) to proclaim 
(God is here) God is here calls us each by name. 
(We are here) we are here 
(to give praise) to give praise 
the love of God will not change and we're singing (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Larry Olson 
©1989 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"WE ARE GATHERED HERE" 
We are gathered here in the name of the Maker. 
We are gathered here to sing God's praise. 
We are gathered here in the name of the Maker, 
chosen by God's grace. 

Additional verses: "...of the Savior", "...of the Spirit" 

Words and Music by Larry Olson 
Karol Baer and David Lee Brown 
©1990 Dakota Road Music. 
All Right Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE" 
Chorus: 
We can make a difference in ev'rything we do. 
We can make a difference, it's up to me and you. 
Children of the light, the Spirit shows us how. 
We can make a difference now. 

Some say we shouldn't be heard, 
we've got something to say. 
Some say we are lost, 
we can find the way. 
Some say we don't care, 
we've got love today. 
We can make a difference. (Chorus) 

He needs someone to lean on, 
it just takes one shoulder. 
She has a lonely heart, 
just takes one to hold her. 
They're afraid to take a chance, 
just takes one who's bolder. 
We can make a difference. (Chorus) 

Words and Music by David Lee Brown 
Larry Olson and Karol Baer. 
©1989 Dakota Road Music. 

"WE GATHER" 
We gather in your name today 
to honor you and call you Lord 
We gather in your name today 
to worship you and pray 
You are (you are) 
you are our God (you are our God) 
We are (we are) 
we are your people (we are your people) 
You are (you are) 
you are our God (you are our God) 
We are (we are) 
we are your people (we are your people) 
Amen 

Words and Music by Richard Colligan 
©1997 This Here Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"WE HAVE SEEN THE MESSIAH" 
Chorus: 
We have seen the Messiah, here for all the world. 
We have seen the Messiah, here for all the world. 

Shepherds came to see the sight 
a baby born to be the light. 
Then they went and spread the word, 
'cause they had to tell all they had heard. (Chorus) 

Mary came with tears of grief 
but she found life beyond belief 
She found joy where she had hurt 
when the risen Lord appeared to her. (Chorus) 

Have you seen the aching hearts, 
the human hurts, lives torn apart? 
When we see the least of these 
do we really know who we have seen? (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Larry Olson and Hans Peterson 
©1993 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"WE JOIN WITH THE EARTH"
We join with the earth and with each other to bring new life to the land, 
to restore the waters, to refresh the air.   
We join with the earth and with each other.

We join with the earth and with each other to renew the forests,
to protect the creatures, to care for the plants.
We join with the earth and with each other.

We join with the earth and with each other to celebrate the seas,
to rejoice in the sunlight, sing the song of the stars.
We join with the earth and with each other.

We join with the earth and with each other to re-create community, 
to remember our children, work for justice and peace. 
We join with the earth and with each other.

We join with the earth and with each other, many as one in a great mystery, 
for the healing of the earth and renewal of life. 
We join with the earth and with each other.

Words and Music by Hans Peterson 
Inspired by language from
the United Nations Environmental Sabbath
©2011 Dakota Road Music.  
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"WE WILL REMEMBER" 
In a world full of broken hearts 
crying out for life 
on a day that feels oh so dark 
we all need some light 

Chorus: 
I want you to know we will remember 
the seeds of love you have sown 
I want you to know we will remember 
we will remember 

There's a part of us that is gone 
nothing can replace 
but I have hope we will live as one 
through the Savior's grace (Chorus) 

Bridge: 
Your love will be with us 
everywhere we go 
we will feel your presence 
stirring in our souls (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Larry Olson and Karol Baer 
©1991 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"WE WILL WAIT" 
We will wait with ever watchful eyes. 
We will wait with ever serving lives. 
We will wait with ever open hearts. 
We will greet You. 

We will greet You with ever thankful tears. 
We will greet You with ever lessening fears. 
We will greet You with ever hopeful joy. 
We will welcome You. 

Chorus: We will welcome You! We will sing! 
We will welcome you! We will sing! 

We will welcome you as prophesied. 
We will welcome you into our lives. 
We will welcome lessons that you teach. 
We will sing for you. 

We will sing while we wait here on earth. 
We will sing to greet you at your birth. 
We will sing to welcome you, the gift. 
We will follow you. (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Julie Hennies Clark 
Larry Olson and David Lee Brown 
©1992 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"WE WILL WALK ON" 
Chorus: 
Though we may be weary and we can't see clearly, 
there is strength for the journey. We will walk on. 

Sometimes the road is long, caught between right and wrong; 
but when our hope is gone, the Lord will lead us on. 
Take a look at the earth bleeding for all its worth. 
We all feel the hurt. The Lord will give new birth. (Chorus) 

Though we don't understand where all the pieces land, 
Christ stretched out his hands and gave us strength to stand. (Chorus) 

On and on (the Spirit holds us). On and on (keeping us strong). 
On and on (we wonder how long). On and on. (Chorus) 

Words and Music by David Lee Brown and Larry Olson 
©1991 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"WEAVER'S HANDS, THE" 
Chorus: 
All around me are the wonders of the Weaver's hands 
In God's tapestry, each one a woven strand 
All around me are the wonders of the Weaver's hands 

You are there when I open my eyes 
to welcome the new day, 
unrav'ling the tangled threads 
and giving strength where they fray 
(Chorus) 

You are there when I close my eyes 
to dream through the night, 
ev'ry color, ev'ry shape and size 
in one pattern unite 
(Chorus) 

Oh God my heart is full, 
it's spilling over, 
all the words that I possess 
cannot express who you are 
(Chorus) 

Words by Paula Williams, Music by Sara Thomsen 
©1995 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"WEEPING OVER JERUSALEM" 
He journeyed there for the last time. 
Jerusalem, you were still so blind. 
He was the message of truth, 
but you just would not believe 
so you hung him on a tree. 

He journeyed there for the last time. 
Jerusalem could not see the sign. 
He brought you healing and life, 
but you just turned him away 
and you screamed out "Crucify!" 

Chorus: 
He was weeping over Jerusalem. 
He was crying, tears were running down his face. 
He was weeping over Jerusalem, 
because they could not see God's grace. 

He journeys to us ev'ryday. 
Jerusalem, do we walk your way? 
He wants to give us new life, 
but do we turn him away 
and do we scream "Crucify?" (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Larry Olson 
©1989 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"WELCOME TO THE WONDER" 
Most every morning I look deep into your eyes and I can see 
all the beauty of creation, all the mystery 
And when I see your face I feel God's living grace right here with me 
and it lifts me up and leads me on when I am weak 

Chorus: 
Welcome to the wonder my child 
You give us life with every smile 
I hope you feel our love is real 
as you live the wonder of it all 

Oh when I hear you cry I don't need reasons why, I just hold you 
'cause there's nothing more important than to see you through 
And when I hear your laugh I know I could not ask for something more 
than to share with you the love that we are living for (Chorus) 

I know I can't explain all of the senseless pain that falls so near 
though I greive I still believe we should not live in fear 
I'm hoping as you grow, with everything you know that you will see 
It's in giving to another that you will be free (Chorus) 

Tag: 
I hope you feel God's love is real 
as you live the wonder of it all 

Words and Music by Larry Olson & Karol Baer 
©1992 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"WELL NOW MAMA" 
Well now mama, it's the future that we face 
Well now mama, moving forward by God's grace 
What better way to honor 
the one we love who first loved us 
than to heed the sun of mourning 
that gives us joy and calls us forth 

Christ invites us to follow him, leave all behind at any cost 
to proclaim the amazing love of God given to the hurt and lost 
This our task the kingdom to increase 
to weep with those who now do mourn 
Let's make our lives a simple offering 
to praise the One who first called us 

Words and Music by Hans Peterson 
©1992 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"WHAT SHALL I GIVE" 
Chorus: 
What shall I give to you? 
What shall I give to you? 

Oh, that we could give like the rain, 
pouring out on rich and poor the same. 
Oh, that we could give like the sun, 
shining light on everyone. (Chorus) 

Teach us how to give we pray, 
offering our work and play. 
Oh, that we could learn how to care, 
every breath we breathe a prayer. (Chorus) 

Oh, that like the bread we become, 
scattered grains all gathered in one. 
With this cup of blessing you give, 
fill us and teach us how to live. (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Sara Thomsen 
©1996 Sara Thomsen, administered by Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"WHEN SEED FALLS ON GOOD SOIL"
When seed falls on good soil, it's born through quiet toil. 
Where soil receives, the earth conceives:
the blade, the stem, the fruit, the leaves.
Good soil, oh, mother earth,
the womb, where seed takes birth.

God's Word in Christ is seed; good soil its urgent need;
for it must find in humankind
the fertile soil in heart and mind. 
Good soil, a human field, 
a hundredfold to yield.

Plow up the trodden way, and clear the stone away.
Tear out the weed and sow the seed.
Prepare our hearts your Word to heed,
that we good soil may be.
Begin, O Lord, with me!

text: ©Norman P. Olsen
tune: Hans Peterson ©2010 Dakota Road Music.  
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"WHOSE BODY" 
Part 1: 
Whose body? Whose blood? 

Part 2: 
Whose body, whose blood was given in the name of love? 
Jesus' body, Jesus' blood was given in the name of love. 

Words and Music by David Lee Brown and Larry Olson. 
©1990 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"YOU ROLLED AWAY THE STONE" 
How can we look in anyone's eyes 
and not see the beauty there? 
How can we know someone's pain 
and just leave it there? 

How can we take more than we need 
when so many bellies growl? 
How can we not share our roof 
when a homeless baby howls? 

Chorus: 
ou rolled away the stone from the tomb. 
Can you roll away the hardness from our hearts? 
You rolled away the stone from the tomb. 
Can you roll away the hardness from our hearts? 

How can we hurt our fam'ly and friends, 
the ones that we love the most? 
How can we not live your love 
when you saved our souls? (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Larry Olson 
©1991 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"YOUR KINGDOM COME" 
Chorus: 
Your kingdom come, your kingdom come 
your kingdom come, your kingdom come 

Do I really want your kingdom come, 
when I see the light I turn and run 
from the truth, from the life, from the sacrifice, 
from the will that must be done (Chorus) 

It is you and I in a troubled land 
We can close our doors or reach our our hands 
to the high, to the low, to the in between, 
feel the nail scars we don¹t see (Chorus) 

I can see the light in a child's eyes 
It is shining still in the old and wise 
It's the hope, it's the love stirring deep within, 
it's the love that conquers sin (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Larry Olson and Julie Hennies Clark 
©1992 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"YOUR LOVE IS EVERLASTING" 
Since time began, through centuries 
God's love is everlasting 
To distant unknown galaxies 
God's love is everlasting 
Splendor springs forth 'cross the land 
God's love is everlasting 
Abundance, sharing hand in hand 
God's love is everlasting 

Chorus: 
Your love (your love) is lasting 
Your love is everlasting 
Your love (your love) is lasting 
Your love is everlasting 

A mother’s womb, a brand new life 
God's love is everlasting 
An empty tomb, the risen Christ 
God's love is everlasting 
Weeping may last for the night 
God's love is everlasting 
But joy breaks forth with morning light 
God's love is everlasting (Chorus) 

Signs of hope, a voice of peace 
God's love is everlasting 
The prophet's cry for war to cease 
God's love is everlasting 
For the down and out, for the high and proud 
God's love is everlasting 
Come all you people shout out loud 
God's love is everlasting (Chorus) 

Words and Music by Hans Peterson and Larry Olson 
©2007 Dakota Road Music. 
All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. 

"YOUR RIVER O GOD" 
Chorus: 
Your river, O God, is full of water 
water alive with justice and grace 
Your river, O God, it flows with mercy 
for every child through every time and place 

Every birth on this earth speaks the mystery 
Every heart, from the start, light for all to see (Chorus) 

Come and hear all who fear, you are not alone 
Come and see, be set free, rest here in your home (Chorus) 

As we grow, may we know, waves of hope surround 
As we live may we give love that has no bounds (Chorus) 

Words and music by Larry Olson and Hans Peterson 
©2007 Dakota Road Music. 
All rights reserved. Used by permission. 

"YOUR TOUCH IS ON US" 
Your touch is on us God of day and of night 
Inspire our living to do what is right 
Move in our hearts with your Spirit that we 
may bring hope to places of hurt and of need 

Help us to know who we are deep within 
though voices demand and temptations press in 
Give us the courage to hear the Christ 
"Follow me now to be children of light" 

Creatures and plants move and breathe in the land 
The mountains they sing and the trees clap their hands 
Lead the way home to be peace in this place 
where there is abundance of food and your grace 

Words and Music by Hans Peterson 
©2007 Dakota Road Music. 
All rights reserved. Used by permission.