At A Baptism
At A Baptism
by Norman J Goreham (1931-2021)
This hymn is based on a bidding in the baptismal liturgy of the Anglican Church in New Zealand and Polynesia. The use of the word "treasures" reflects the Maori understanding of "taonga" meaning possessions or valuables, treasures belonging to a heritage that must be preserved at
Faith is the tight-rope of travelling people
Faith is the tight-rope of travelling people
by Andrew Pratt
Faith is the tight-rope of travelling people, taut between mountains of mercy and grace. Pilgrims remember the fears of their parents, trials and deliverance they had to face. Hope kept the balance when human experience met with the fire and the dangers of life, torture and stoni
Hymn: Hidden mysteries amaze us
Hymn: Hidden mysteries amaze us
by Andrew Pratt
Hidden mysteries amaze us, seed is sown then grows up high, swelling seas form mighty mountains, stars adorn the evening sky. Jesus saw in life a story, parables of love and grace, things of God and revelation, rooted, grounded in each place. Verses 3-4 follow Tune: GOTT WILL’S M
Over mountains, through the valleys
Over mountains, through the valleys
by Andrew Pratt
Over mountains, through the valleys let the voice of God be heard, singing, crying in a language often vivid or absurd. God translate your message for us, so that we might understand all your heights of grace and glory, as we worship hand in hand. Verses 3-4 follow Tune: CROSS OF
How full of promise dawns the breaking day
How full of promise dawns the breaking day
by Norman J Goreham (1931-2021)
This hymn, with its reference to the dawn of day, the setting of the sun and the eventual new beginning at our death, could be used on any day of the year, or for specific new new beginnings, such as the inauguration of a new ministry.
Bright morning maker, as your sun breaks through
Bright morning maker, as your sun breaks through
by Marjorie Dobson
Bright morning maker, as your sun breaks through, dawn’s early light reflects in morning dew. So thankful people sing their praise to you: Alleluia Daylight creator, through the busy day, sun, chasing shadows, drives the clouds away and in the rush of life we pause to say: Allelu
Bright morning maker
Bright morning maker
by Marjorie Dobson
Hymn: Bright morning maker Trinity Sunday Year A Genesis 1: 1-2, 4a; Psalm 8 Bright morning maker, as your sun breaks through, dawn’s early light reflects in morning dew. So thankful people sing their praise to you: Alleluia Daylight creator, through the busy day, sun, chasing sh
Hymn: A shade for the nations and fruit for the earth
Hymn: A shade for the nations and fruit for the earth
by Andrew Pratt
A shade for the nations and fruit for the earth, a focus for people, a mark of their worth; the sign of a cedar, a hope set up high, for grace would be present, this wasn't a lie. Abandoned in exile, or so it would seem, the prophet had spoken of more than a dream. Dejected and h
Hymn: By the streams of living water
Hymn: By the streams of living water
by Andrew Pratt
By the streams of living water trees are nurtured bearing fruit; these are strong and worthwhile plantings: spreading branches, healthy roots. Verses 2-3 follow Tune: SHIPSTON Metre: 8.7.8.7 Andrew Pratt (born 1948) Words © 2/5/2012 Stainer & Bell Ltd, London, England, www.stai
Are we but a wasted vineyard
Are we but a wasted vineyard
by Andrew Pratt
Are we but a wasted vineyard where hypocrisy will choke every glimpse of fruitful loving? Is grace covered by a cloak? Verses 2-3 follow Tune: DRAKES BROUGHTON; LAUS DEO (Redhead) Metre: 8.7.8.7 Andrew Pratt (born 1948) Words © 24/7/2013 Stainer & Bell Ltd, London, England, www
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