[Oe List ...] Pentecost Blessings

Mon Jun 5 20:12:20 PDT 2017

Hi Jack,

I just caught up with this conversation about the Pentecost Hymn editing.

I find the last line of each stanza awkward :  “for Earth’s call.”

How about substituting “for us all.”  This is both inclusive, and easy for us to get our mouths around (as singers.)  Consider what is required to say “Earth’s call” versus “us all.”

Additionally, I was not clear on the concept of “Earth’s call.”  I could go on, but will not, since it is late and I need to turn in.  

Much love to you all,

Marilyn and Joe

From: OE [mailto:oe-bounces at lists.wedgeblade.net] On Behalf Of Jack Gilles via OE
Sent: Sunday, June 04, 2017 2:49 PM
To: Zoe Barley; OE Listserve
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Dear Zoe,

I know we have tried hard to substitute new words for what might be seen as sexist or even “two story”. But is important to understand that if you are in the realm of the meaning of words you are in the left brain’s domain. Yes, when speaking or writing about things this can be not only helpful, but very important.

But a song is about the Singing, not just the words. For singing (and poetry) is a method to reach the right brain, the spiritual domain, and one sings from the heart, allowing the words to flow with a deep awareness of any words inadequacy to speak about our relationship to the Mystery. But try we must try not to communicate an offence or “untruth” if we can. I think we did a pretty good job for the most part in our great songs, including our ability to sing some old hymns with transparency and profound understanding. 

Peace,

Jack

On Jun 4, 2017, at 09:48, zbarley via OE <oe at lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:

Interesting how world or earth make different meanings. What about the second storey? Heaven demythologized?

Zoe  

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Date: 06/04/2017 8:15 AM (GMT-07:00) 
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or..."for Earth's Call'?

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What about “for the Earth”?

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Thank you Lynda, Randy and Karen. The power of corporate writing shines again!  

Karen Snyder

On Jun 4, 2017, at 8:09 AM, Karenbueno via OE < <mailto:oe at lists.wedgeblade.net> oe at lists.wedgeblade.net> wrote:

Revised for gender equity, and acknowledging other parts of creation:

PENECOST HYMN
Tune: There's New World Coming

Like the sound of heaven with the rushing of the wind 
Came the fire a-burning and new life was given to all 
The young see visions and the old dream dreams 
Born of fire, filled with power, for the world.

To the light from darkness, and to freedom from fear 
Building from the ashes into one community 
Peter, Paul, and Luther, Augustine and Benedict 
Born of fire, filled with power, for the world.

With despair abounding and a lack of hope around 
Still the Spirit comes to the ones who birth the day 
Giving breath and being to the ones who give their death 
Born of fire, filled with power, for the world.

For the coming ages and the journey of mankind 
We claim the promise that the fire give life to them 
Deciding freely to live on behalf of all 

Born of fire, filled with power, for the world.

(Karen Bueno)

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This song was a powerful one for me, even with its old style gender.  I never did find a replaceable word that fit the meter and the meaning.  Wish I could hear some of our great voices and our not so great voices singing this on this Pentecost Sunday.  I recall how the harmony filled the room with its power.        Sing out wherever you are!     Lynda Cock

PENECOST HYMN
Tune: There's New World Coming

Like the sound of heaven with the rushing of the wind 
Came the fire a-burning and new life was given to men. 
The young see visions and the old dream dreams 
Born of fire, filled with power, for all men.

To the light from darkness, and to freedom from fear 
Building from the ashes into one community 
Peter, Paul, and Luther, Augustine and Benedict 
Born of fire, filled with power, for all men.

With despair abounding and a lack of hope around 
Still the Spirit comes to the ones who birth the day 
Giving breath and being to the ones who give their death 
Born of fire, filled with power, for all men.

For the coming ages and the journey of mankind 
We claim the promise that the fire give life to them 
Deciding freely to live on behalf of all 
Born of fire, filled with power, for all men.

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