Image from jp.depositphotos.com
[Singing through the Sabbath fellowship appears to be popular among our website visitors, so here’s yet another ‘prayerful tribute in music’.
Christian hymnologists were inspired not only to pay tribute to the Christian God but to teach the flock through the lyrics of simple tunes; that is why they wrote 4 or more stanzas, it was a good way to let doctrine sink into the hearts and minds of the faithful. Unfortunately at church, song leaders do not appear to know this effective ‘teaching tool’ or perhaps the one-hour ‘service’ is running out of time and so they would sing only the first stanza or the first and the last, not realizing the intent of lyricists.
Preaching through songs is effective, somehow the memory better retains words set to music. We are following their lead and hope you are familiar with the music; lyrics have been revised according to Torah teaching. Again, our apologies to the lyricists for replacing their original words but as we keep justifying it, we’ve been familiar with the tunes as former Christians but no longer agree with the original message; still, imitation is the best compliment.
And . . . now that we have attached the instrumental accompaniment to the hymns, there is no more reason NOT to sing the Sabbath liturgy. May our God YAHUWAH be pleased with our efforts to glorify Him through our Sabbath liturgy. —Admin1.]
KINDLE THE SABBATH LIGHTS
[Tune: “Come thou long expected Jesus” or “Alleluia Sing to Jesus”/Revised Lyrics]
1. Let us kindle the Sabbath candles
to bring their glow right into our eyes,
Like the gleam from the Light of Torah
which reaches deep in heart and in mind.
CHO: When the darkness fades in the distance
as kindled lights move to replace its space,
Shadow and dimness that darken the heart and mind of man
brighten up when His Word is heard.
2. Let us kindle the Light of Torah
Allow its glow to brighten our lives.
Let our minds be enlightened daily
by words of life, from the Giver of Life.
CHO: Sabbath lights in our hearth and home
keep on glowing long after sunset has come,
Torah continues to light up each day and everyday
through the week till next Shabbat comes.
3. Israel, you’re the servant light
glowing through the world’s dark days and dark nights;
suffering servant, firstborn of Yahuwah
who survives through good times and bad.
Cho: May your lamp always shine so brightly
that all humanity won’t miss the sight,
servanthood, sonship is yours, truly yours and yours alone,
Till we get to the end of days.
4. Lord Yahuwah, You’re Lord of Sabbath,
Creator God, You’re Sovereign and King.
Primal LIGHT Who illuminated this world—
You give us reason to sing:
Cho: Hallelu Yah, praise Lord Yahuwah,
Our God of LIGHT and of LOVE and of LIFE,
How can we serve You and love You and share Your TRUTH and LIGHT,
Live Your WAY and just do what’s RIGHT!
BLESSINGS
Image from ourdailyblessinglife-amyb.blogspot.com
[Tune: Oh how He loves you and me, Revised Lyrics]
1. For all the joys of our days,
for untold blessings always,
this wine we drink symbolizes our joy,
thank You, dear Father, thank one another,
for joy we share on this day.
2. Thank You for bread that we share,
for Your provisions and care,
we bless You back for the blessings You give,
how can we love You, just as You love us,
oh how He loves you and me!
[Pray specific blessings upon family and other loved ones.]
SHABBAT MEAL
Image from curtis.loftinnc.com
Image from www.beitsimcha.com
HAVDALAH [Tune: Lead me to Calvary, Revised Lyrics]
Image from discoversinai.net
1. Lord of my life, please light my way, all through the darkness be,
lest I get lost, can’t find my way, over my life, please be!
2. Thou art my Shepherd, lead me to pastures of green to feed.
call out my name that I may hear warnings that I should heed.
CHO: Lest I forget Thy voice I heard,
lest I remember not Thy word,
lest I forsake the True Path I’ve tread,
lead me back, LORD, to Thee.
3. Teach me just like the Israelites, all that I need to be,
show me just how to sacrifice, show me what pleases Thee.
4. Best of all that I own and have, unworthy tho’ they be,
best of my mind and soul and will, all are reserved for Thee.
CHO: Lest I fall short of Thy command,
lest I let go of Thy precious Hand,
light up my path, my eyes, my life,
lead me back, Lord, to Thee.
Shabbat shalom!
NSB@S6K