Worship Resources
SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
MUSIC & WORSHIP RESOURCES
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Fernando G. Allen, Sr., Guest Lectionary Liturgist
Assistant Minister of Music, New Psalmist Baptist Church, Baltimore, MD
1. Litany
Advent
While we were yet sinners, Jesus came at the right time, after forty two generations.
During this Advent season the whole church, the Body of Christ, looks forward to the second coming of the promised Messiah, Jesus our Lord.
God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth to announce to the virgin Mary that she had found favor with God. Her cousin Elizabeth said, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb.” (Luke 1:42)
As the Word made flesh, Jesus came to an unprepared people in an unprepared place.
We remember our Savior’s humble and obscure entry into our world.
O God, we remember your love for your creation and thank you for Jesus, your only begotten Son.
God, help us to understand and appreciate the ways in which you use the forgotten, the marginalized, the outcast, the weak, the poor, the imprisoned and the afflicted to proclaim the presence of the Kingdom.
At the birth of our Savior, angels sang with jubilation and shepherds praised Jesus and glorified God.
Lord Jesus, as we reflect upon the joyous miracle of your birth, deepen our understanding of the purpose of your coming.
When you came as a tender baby to save a fallen world, Mary wrapped you in swaddling clothes.
And when you died upon a cross at Calvary to redeem and restore a lost creation, Joseph of Arim athea wrapped you in burial clothes.
And when you ascended to your Father in Heaven, God clothed you with all power in heaven and on earth!
You told your disciples you would come again to receive us unto yourself. Thus every day we look forward to your second coming with great anticipation.
We herald your coming, Wonderful Counselor, for you are the King of kings, Lord of lords, the Mighty God, the Prince of Peace. We love you. We adore you. You alone are worthy of all our praise! (see Isaiah 9:6)
2. Hymns and Congregational Songs
(a) Christ Is Coming: Prepare the Way. By Edward V. Bonnemere
(b) Emmanuel, Emmanuel. Text and Tune, (McGee) by Bob McGee
(c) Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing. By Robert Robinson. Tune, (Nettleton) by John Wyeth
(d) Lift Up Your Heads Ye Mighty Gates. By George Weissel. Tune from Psalmodia Evangelica
3. Spirituals or Traditional Songs
(a) Little Innocent Lamb. By Bartholomew
(b) I Hear a Voice A-Prayin. By Houston Bright
(c) Zion’s Walls. By William Dawson
4. Gospel Songs for Choirs, Ensembles, or Praise Teams
(a) He’s Preparing Me. By Carol Antrom
(b) Another Chance. By Kirk Franklin
(c) I Never Lost My Praise. By Kirk Carr
5. Liturgical Dance or Mime Music
(a) Excellent Lord. By Kirk Carr
(b) Encourage Yourself. By Donald Lawrence
6. Anthems
(a) Advent Joy. By Weissel, Jarman, Young, and Greer
(b) An Advent Gospel. By Barrett Larson
(c) Advent Alleluia. By Keith Christopher
7. Modern Songs
(a) Clean Inside. By Hezekiah Walker
(b) Back to Eden. By Donald Lawrence
(c) Peace and Favor. By Kurt Carr
8. Song or Instrumental for the Offertory Period
(a) Am I a Soldier of the Cross. By Isaac Watts. Tune, (Arlington) by Thomas Arne
(b) He Leadeth Me. By Joseph H. Gilmore. Tune, (He Leadeth Me) by William H. Bradbury
9. Song or Instrumental for the Period of Prayer
(a) Lead Me Guide Me. By Doris Akers
(b) Precious Lord Take My Hand. By Thomas Dorsey
(c) Is Your All on the Altar. By Elisha A. Hoffman
10. Sermonic Selections
(a) He’s Done Enough. By Ronald Brown 
(b) Call Him Jesus. By John Ray
(c) Classic Choir Medley: Please Be Patient with Me. By Simon Wilson
11. Invitational Song or Instrumental
(a) Lord I Want to Be a Christian. Adapted by John W. Work. Tune by Frederic J. Work
(b) Come to Jesus. Traditional Negro Spiritual
12. Benediction Songs
(a) The Lord Bless You/Sevenfold Amen. Text from Numbers 6:24-26. Tune, (Benediction) by Peter C. Lutkin
(b) God Be with You ‘Til We Meet Again. By Jeremiah E. Rankin. Tune by William G. Tomer
Cites and Additional Information for Music and Material Listed
1. Litany"Advent".
Location
2. Hymns and Congregational Songs
(a) Christ Is Coming: Prepare the Way. By Edward V. Bonnemere
Location
(b) Emmanuel, Emmanuel. Text and Tune, (McGee) by Bob McGee
Location:
(c) Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing. By Robert Robinson. Tune, (Nettleton) by John Wyeth
Location:
The New National Baptist Hymnal. Nashville, TN: Triad Publications, 1977. #14
Church of God in Christ. Yes, Lord! Church of God in Christ Hymnal. Memphis, TN: Church of God in Christ Pub. Board in association with the Benson Co., 1982. #9
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The United Methodist Hymnal: Book of United Methodist Worship. Nashville, TN: The United Methodist Publishing House, 1989. #213
(a) Little Innocent Lamb. By Bartholomew
Location:
J. W. Pepper & Sons Incorporated
2480 Industrial Boulevard
Paoli, PA 19301
Phone: 1-800-345-6296
Online location: www.jwpepper.com
(b) I Hear a Voice A- Prayin. By Houston Bright
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J. W. Pepper & Sons Incorporated
Phone: 1-800-345-6296
Online location: www.jwpepper.com
(c) Zion’s Walls. By William Dawson
Location:
8240 Georgia Avenue
Silver Springs, MD 20910
Phone: 301-589-1459
Online location: www.dalemusic.com
(a) He’s Preparing Me. By Carol Antrom
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(b) Another Chance. By Kirk Franklin
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(c) I Never Lost My Praise. By Kurt Carr
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5. Liturgical Dance or Mime Music
(a) Excellent Lord. By Kurt Carr
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(b) Encourage Yourself. By Donald Lawrence
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6. Anthems
(a) Advent Joy. By Weissel, Jarman, Young, and Greer
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(b) An Advent Gospel. By Barrett Larson
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(c) Advent Alleluia. By Keith Christopher
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7. Modern Songs
(a) Clean Inside. By Hezekiah Walker
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(b) Back to Eden. By Donald Lawrence
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(c) Peace and Favor. By Kurt Carr
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8. Song or Instrumental for the Offertory Period
(a) Am I a Soldier of the Cross. By Isaac Watts. Tune, (Arlington) by Thomas Arne
Location:
The New National Baptist Hymnal. #388
The United Methodist Hymnal. #511
Yes, Lord! Church of God in Christ Hymnal. #399
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The New National Baptist Hymnal. #209
The United Methodist Hymnal. #128
Yes, Lord! Church of God in Christ Hymnal. #391
(a) Lead Me Guide Me. By Doris M. Akers
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Lead Me, Guide Me: The African American Catholic Hymnal. #168
The New National Baptist Hymnal. #355
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Lead Me, Guide Me: The African American Catholic Hymnal. #161
The New National Baptist Hymnal. #339
Yes, Lord! Church of God in Christ Hymnal. #384
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The New National Baptist Hymnal. #183
Yes, Lord! Church of God in Christ Hymnal. #300
(a) He’s Done Enough. By Ronald Brown
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(b) Call Him Jesus. By Jon Ray
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(c) Classic Choir Medley: Please Be Patient with Me. By Simon Wilson
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11. Invitational Song or Instrumental
(a) Lord I Want to Be a Christian. Spiritual. Adapted by John W. Work. Tune by Frederic J. Work
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Lead Me, Guide Me: The African American Catholic Hymnal. #119
The New National Baptist Hymnal. #490
The United Methodist Hymnal. #402
Yes, Lord! Church of God in Christ Hymnal. #277
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12. Benediction Song
(a) The Lord Bless You/Sevenfold Amen. Text from Numbers 6:24-26. Tune, (Benediction) by Peter C. Lutkin
Location:
The National Baptist Hymnal. #530
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Lead Me, Guide Me: The African American Catholic Hymnal. #309
The New National Baptist Hymnal. #361
Yes, Lord! Church of God in Christ Hymnal. #86