1. Seek Justice
    By: Brian McLaren

    This song was co-written by Brian McLaren and Tracy Howe Wispelwey and is based on the well known text of Micah 6:8. This would be a fun song for church bands to work with. A beautiful transition between verses that could be solo and an uplifting and accessible chorus for the congregation. Learn More

  2. Majesty And Power
    By: Brian McLaren

    Brian McLaren's gift for finding fresh language and images with which to refer to and praise the Divine comes through powerfully in this song. This is another song from the "Songs For A Revolution of Hope" collection that Brian released with the musical aid of Tracy Howe Wispelwey. Learn More

  3. Love And Justice (McLaren)
    By: Brian McLaren

    Another of Brian McLaren's pieces from the "Songs For A Revolution Of Hope" project featuring the lead vocals of Tracy Howe Wispelwey. The verses name many of the ways in which this world is embroiled in unjust systems and structures and patterns, and the chorus is a prayer to the God of justice and love to help us do the work of bringing these things back into alignment with the Divine Intention. Learn More

  4. Let Your Kingdom Come
    By: Brian McLaren

    This song springboards off the well known line in the "Lords Prayer," or the "Prayer of Jesus"-- "...Thy Kingdom come." The lyrics prayerfully explore the depths of what that Kingdom or Dream of God is about. Another song that could be a solo or sung by a congregation in several creative ways. Learn More

  5. In Your Crucifixion
    By: Brian McLaren

    Another one of Brian McLaren's penetrating lyrics sung by Traci Howe Wispelwey. Brian's amazing gift for coming up with fresh language with which to explore Scripture and doctrine and bring biblical Truth to life through song is very evident here. The song is probably more solo than congregational, but could be used liturgically in a number of different ways. Learn More

  6. Hymn Of Remorse
    By: Brian McLaren

    A soulful song of lament and confession written by Brian McLaren and sung by Traci Howe Wispelwey. The song expresses deep regret for some of the ways in which we have collectively made choices that have caused great pain to the world, to the earth, to each other, and to ourselves. It ends with a prayer for healing and renewal. Learn More

  7. God Bless The Poor
    By: Brian McLaren

    A beautiful song musically and lyrically that transcends genres. It could be a solo song, a choral anthem, or a song for congregational singing. Soulful, healing, and expansive... Brian McLaren's lyrics are always provocative, expansive, and soulful. Learn More

  8. Chant
    By: Brian McLaren

    One of the ancient Christian statements of faith adapted and put into chant form and chanted by Brian McLaren and Tracy Howe Wispelwey. Learn More

  9. Atheist
    By: Brian McLaren

    The brilliant lyrics of Brian McLaren naming some of the "false gods" that he does not believe in, and affirming the beautiful Divine Truth he does embrace and to which he commits his life. Probably a bit more of an anthem or solo song that a congregational piece, but very much worthy of being used liturgically. Learn More

  10. Where Cross The Crowded Ways Of Life
    By: Ken Medema

    Ken Medema sets this traditional hymn with a lovely pianistic accompaniment designed to focus our attention on the hymn's fervent prayer for God's healing for the ways our hearts fall short because of our selfish ambitions and personal agendas. We need God's healing to be able to serve this hurting world. This musical setting is suitable for a variety of congregational gatherings. Learn More

  11. Turn It Over And Turn It Round
    By: Ken Medema

    This irresistible sing-along with a reggae feel invites congregants to echo Ken's chorus lyrics in this celebration of the chance we all have to do God's justice and mercy in this world. This kind of service only happens when "see all the world through a new humble heart." Learn More

  12. Tree Song
    By: Ken Medema

    In this classic song, Ken Medema sets the lessons from Psalm 1 as conversations with four different trees. Each tree flourishes in its own environment and gives back to its surroundings because it relies on God for its sustenance. The song encourages us to follow this same path so that we may be the "strong young trees" that our Maker created us to be. The song's lovely melody is easy for congregations to learn. Learn More

  13. Teach Me To Stop And Listen
    By: Ken Medema

    When the world diverts our attention from the important to what seems to be urgent, we can feel frazzled. We have a weakened capacity to reach out to others because we are depleted. But if we choose instead to listen to God, we become centered, renewed, and able once more to minister to the world around us. This lovely meditative song is suitable for congregational singing. Learn More

  14. Love Listen To Your Children Praying
    By: Ken Medema

    This classic Ken Medema song is a plea for God's Spirit to fill those who earnestly lift up their burdens in prayer, expecting God to do great things. Its memorable congregational chorus returns between jubilant verses set with a lively syncopated piano accompaniment. This song is suitable for a variety of worship purposes. Learn More

  15. Lead Kindly Light
    By: Ken Medema

    Ken Medema weaves together the prayerful text of the hymn "Lead, Kindly Light" with earnest questions about whether our devotion remains steadfast despite our circumstances. We cannot know what's ahead of us, but we can pray that God directs our path, one step at a time. Congregations will enjoy this new take on a traditional hymn. Learn More

  16. Gathering Hymn
    By: Ken Medema

    Ken Medema takes the familiar Ebenezer hymn tune and sets his original lyrics as a call to worship for many kinds of believers--those who are joyful, those who are broken, those without answers, and those who stand firm in faith. He reminds us that God asks us to gather in worship with our fears and our masks left at the door. Ken has created new music to lead us into each new verse. The hymn culminates in a prayer from the gathered for the journey ahead. This setting is highly suitable for congregational singing. Learn More

  17. Come Down Spirit
    By: Ken Medema

    Using a contemporary rock style, Ken Medema fervently asks God's Spirit to redeem us, refine us, and revive us in powerful new ways. The building intensity of Ken's piano accompaniment focuses worshippers on the growing earnestness of the song's prayer. This musical invocation is suitable for congregational singing. Learn More

  18. All Through The Night
    By: Ken Medema

    Ken Medema presents the traditional hymn, "All Through The Night," with a quiet piano accompaniment suitable for a reflective benediction. Learn More

  19. Love For Enemies
    By: Paul Demer

    I originally wrote “Love For Enemies” for New Braunfels Presbyterian Church (USA) in the Texas Hill Country. I was coming through on tour, playing a concert and doing some guest worship leading. One of the lectionary passages for that Sunday was Luke 6:27-38. After some searching I realized that I didn’t know many songs based on that passage, so I decided to write one. We strive to love our enemies because Jesus loved us “while we were still sinners” (Romans 5:8). This is such an important part of Christianity, but it’s so hard to actually live out, especially in an election year! As we seek to do justice let’s not forget to love kindness and walk humbly with our God, even in 2020. They will know we are Christians by our love. Learn More

  20. Remember When
    By: The Many

    Can we be honest? Sometimes we wonder where God is and what God does. When horrible things happen in our personal lives and in our world we may not always say it out loud, but we think it...where were you God? Why don't you do something about this? We cry out like the Psalmists did in Psalm 10 "Lord, why are you so far away? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble?" Or lament like the writer of Psalm 42: "My tears have been my food day and night, as people constantly question me, 'Where’s your God now?'" This song is about that - remembering some of the recent events that have left us in tears, left us heartbroken and undone. Where was God when children are put in cages on the U.S. border? Where was God when Laquan McDonald was killed or Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor or George Floyd? Where was God when the child is sent to conversion therapy or when we lose thousands and thousands of people in a pandemic? The answers don't come easy in this song...but as we cry out and ask God, "Why didn't you send help?" we sometimes hear God's still, small voice saying, "I did. I sent you." This song is on The Many's 2019 album "Love Greater Than Fear" which is available on iTunes and Spotify. You can learn more about The Many at: https://www.themanyarehere.com CCLI#: 7140930 Learn More

  21. Invocation
    By: Christopher Grundy

    This spare, a cappella invocation has been used by congregations as a choral introit, but has also been taught line-by-line to the congregation. It is written for Tenor/Baritone/Bass, but can be adapted for higher voices. The lyrics focus on speaking to God, but also listening for God. One License #CGI2001 Learn More

  22. Come to the Feast
    By: Christopher Grundy

    A moving, upbeat invitation to the table with a singable refrain suitable for groups, and story verses suitable for a soloist or choir. This song connects Holy Communion with contemporary issues in a way that makes it relevant for today. CCLI # 5845073 Learn More

  23. Gloria
    By: Christopher Grundy

    A simple, swaying refrain that updates the traditional Gloria with fresh lyrics and a contemporary tune. Used in churches across the United States every week for years. One License #CGG2002 Learn More

  24. God of the Movements and Martyrs (The Many Version)
    By: The Many

    "God of the Movements and Martyrs" was written in honor of the 85th anniversary of the North Carolina Council of Churches. the Council was formed in 1935 to address racial injustice, and continues to work for peace, justice, equity, and inclusion. The hymn honors Christians who have been working for a better world for generations, because of their faith, and invites all of us to join in that sacred work. Note: There are several different versions of this song on the CMP site. Each version has it's own product page and related downloads available. It is the same song done in several different styles by several different artists. Learn More

  25. God of the Movements and Martyrs (Wil Smith SATB Version)
    By: Wil Smith

    "God of the Movements and Martyrs" was written in honor of the 85th anniversary of the North Carolina Council of Churches. the Council was formed in 1935 to address racial injustice, and continues to work for peace, justice, equity, and inclusion. The hymn honors Christians who have been working for a better world for generations, because of their faith, and invites all of us to join in that sacred work. Note: There are several different versions of this song on the CMP site. Each version has it's own product page and related downloads available. It is the same song done in several different styles by several different artists. Learn More

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