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[Singing the Sabbath liturgy is a Sinaite’s ‘prayerful tribute in music’ to the God we love and worship. We take our cue from Christian hymnologists who 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 since we have attached the instrumental accompaniment to the hymns, there is no more reason NOT to sing our Sabbath liturgy. May our God YAHUWAH be pleased with our efforts to glorify Him through our Sabbath liturgy. —Admin1.]
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[OriginalTune: “Come thou long-expected Jesus”
or “Alleluia Sing to Jesus” – Revised Lyrics according to Sinaite creed
and Retitled: “Let Us Kindle the Sabbath Candles”]
- Let us kindle the Sabbath candles,
their glow will flow
straight 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 take up 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,
its glow will flow 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 every day
through the week till next Sabbath comes.
3. Israel, you’re the servant light glowing
through the world’s dark days and dark nights;
Firstborn son and God’s suff’ring servant,
You’ve journeyed through your depths and your heights!
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
to 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!
Psalm 111
1 Praise the Lord.
I will extol the Lord with all my heart
in the council of the upright and in the assembly.
2 Great are the works of the Lord;
they are pondered by all who delight in them.
3 Glorious and majestic are his deeds,
and his righteousness endures forever.
4 He has caused his wonders to be remembered;
the Lord is gracious and compassionate.
5 He provides food for those who fear him;
he remembers his covenant forever.
6 He has shown his people the power of his works,
giving them the lands of other nations.
7 The works of his hands are faithful and just;
all his precepts are trustworthy.
8 They are established forever and ever,
enacted in faithfulness and uprightness.
9 He provided redemption for his people;
he ordained his covenant forever—
holy and awesome is his name.
10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;
all who follow his precepts have a good understanding.
To him belongs eternal praise.
BLESSINGS
[Original Tune: Oh how He loves you and me, Revised Lyrics]
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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.
Name them: parents, siblings, children, relatives;
friends, staff, special people with specific needs, concerns.]
SHABBAT MEAL
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HAVDALAH
[Original Tune: Lead me to Calvary, Revised Lyrics]
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all through the darkness be,
Lest I get lost, can’t find my way,
over my life, please be!
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.
Teach me just like the Israelites,
all that I need to be,
Show me just how to sacrifice,
Show me what pleases Thee.
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.
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Shabbat shalom to all Sabbath-Keepers
among our Christian, Messianic, Unaffiliated friends and colleagues,
On behalf of the Sinai 6000 Core Community,
NSB@S6K
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