SONGS FOR 2009 OPENING ODE-“Here I Am Lord” I, the Lord of sea and sky I have heard my people cry. All who dwell in dark and sin My hand will save. I, who made the stars of night, I will make their darkness bright Who will bear my light to them? Whom shall I send? Here I am, Lord. Is it I, Lord? I have heard you calling in the night. I will go, Lord, if you lead me. I will hold your people in my heart. FLAG TRIBUTE-“America” My country „tis of thee, sweet land of liberty, of thee I sing; Land where my fathers died, Land of the pilgrims‟ pride, From every mountain side, Let freedom ring! CLOSING ODE-“Grace Alone” Every promise we can make, every prayer and step of faith, Every difference we will make is only by his grace. Every mountain we will climb, every ray of hope we shine, Every blessing left behind is only by his grace. Grace alone which God supplies, Strength unknown he will provide. Christ in us our cornerstone; We will go forth in grace alone. SONG IN CLOSING MARCH–"Through it All" Through it all, through it all, I‟ve learned to trust in Jesus, I‟ve learned to trust in God; Through it all, through it all, I‟ve learned to depend upon God‟s word. WELCOME SONG (tune: Savior Like a Shepherd Lead Us) Welcome, welcome to our Order, we shall need your help and care. In the harvest fields of labor, you shall have a rightful share. Welcome, welcome, Heaven bless you. Welcome, welcome is our prayer. Welcome, welcome, as a member, Welcome, welcome to you here.
“Trip Around the World” March -Fun Songs This Little Star of Mine -(Tune: This Little Light of Mine) This little star of mine, I‟m going to let it shine. This little star of mine, I‟m going to let it shine. This little star of mine, I‟m going to let it shine. Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine. Shine o‟er Iowa, I‟m going to let it shine. Shine o‟er Iowa, I‟m going to let it shine. Shine o‟er Iowa, I‟m going to let it shine. Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine. Ev‟rywhere I go, I‟m going to let it shine. Ev‟rywhere I go, I‟m going to let it shine. Ev‟rywhere I go, I‟m going to let it shine. Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine. Star of Light -(Tune: Edelweiss) Star of light, star so bright At our meetings you greet us. As you guide us tonight, Shining strong you will lead us.
Star of the East may you shine and glow Shine and glow forever. Eastern Star friends we are; Bless our friendship forever.
The Friendship Song -(Tune: The Wild Rover) Friends are like flowers that brighten your day With fragrance and beauty to share on life‟s way. So treat them like flowers from the Gardener above Weed them with mercy and water with love. Chorus: And we cherish our friendships (clap, clap, clap-clap), a gift from above. May they grow and flourish, nourished with love. Some friends may come and some friends they may go. But, you‟re special friends to eternally know. Your friendship is precious to us ev‟ry day That‟s why we welcome you now and we say: Chorus (sing twice)