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Text:Skillful Hands and Nimble Fingers
Author:Mary Nelson Keithahn
Tune:THREADS AND NEEDLES
Composer:John D. Horman

57. Skillful Hands and Nimble Fingers

1 Skillful hands and nimble fingers
work with fabric, yarn and thread,
quilting, weaving, knitting, sewing,
offering prayers in words unsaid.

2 God, we pray these gifts we fashion
joyfully, with thought and care,
may delight and comfort others
lifted up to you in prayer.

Text Information
First Line: Skillful hands and nimble fingers
Title: Skillful Hands and Nimble Fingers
Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn (2015)
Meter: 87.87
Language: English
Publication Date: 2017
Scripture:
Topic: Ministry
Notes: A short sung prayer for a church quilt/craft group
Tune Information
Name: THREADS AND NEEDLES
Composer: John D. Horman (2015)
Meter: 87.87
Key: E♭ Major
Source: Faith That Lets Us Sing
Copyright: Wayne Leupold Editions, Inc.



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