God has plans for the world, told in stories
God has plans for the world, told in stories
by Michael Docker
God has plans for the world, told in stories Handed down from a people of old; Plans that start with a Word and a garden, And that end in a city, with gold. At the heart is the story of Jesus From his birth through his life to his cross, Prophecied by the ancients and angels, Ful…
God of the rising, shining sun.
God of the rising, shining sun.
by Michael Docker
God of the rising, shining sun, Whose course is founded by your will, The source of life in everyone, In every era shining still. Here in the morning you have given, We praise and like the sun would move Along the lanes and laws of heaven, Our lives made full and free by love. Go…
For all who believe that there's more to this life
For all who believe that there's more to this life
by Michael Docker
For all who believe that there's more to this life Than this world of sadness and sickness and strife What's needed are stories of symbol and sign Like Cana where Jesus turned water to wine For all who believe that the world of today Is rich in potential but poor in its ways What…
God's word to us in Christ
God's word to us in Christ
by Michael Docker
God's word to us in Christ burns like a fire, Flaming through lies and all our will to power, Turn to His Word and trust in what you hear - Glory to God in Christ. God's word to World in Christ brings no easy peace; Hating our weasel words, our compromise, Turn to His Word and tr…
Fools for the world, Christ makes us fools
Fools for the world, Christ makes us fools
by Michael Docker
Fools for the world, Christ makes us fools; God's foolishness our call. The world looks on and pours its scorn - God's wisdom shall not fall. Fools in a world where greed is good; Christ serves the humble poor, That all who hunger shall receive From His abundant store. Fools in a…
God is working his purpose out
God is working his purpose out
by Michael Docker
'God is working his purpose out as year succeeds to year' This is the cry of faith of all who believe that God's Day draws near. As violence rampages around they sing that the Day shall be When the earth shall be filled with the glory of God as the waters cover the sea. Still in …
I sing a song of the saints of God
I sing a song of the saints of God
by Michael Docker
I sing a song of the saints of God, Patient and brave and true, Who lived and loved and served and died For the Lord whose love they knew; And one was a doctor and one was a nurse And one built the buildings and one kept the purse And one sang the songs and down all the years God…
In the dark a light is rising
In the dark a light is rising
by Michael Docker
In the dark a light is rising, Powers of dark and dread surprising, Worlds of fear and pain unbinding, This we see through Christ the Lord In the dawn a light is shining; Shades of grey to gold are turning, Lives once lost new purpose finding; This we see in Christ the Lord. In t…
Jesus Christ the sure Foundation
Jesus Christ the sure Foundation
by Michael Docker
Jesus Christ the sure foundation, Christ the head, the corner-stone, Christ the first-born, Christ in whom all Things are reconciled to God: This the Church’s proclamation; This its hope-forged lightning-rod. In the mystery of belonging, Loved, forgiven, held and free; In the joy…
Hear as the prophet rails and cries
Hear as the prophet rails and cries
by Michael Docker
Hosea Colossians Luke Hear as the Prophet rails and cries, Scarred by the frailty all around; See in his life the agonies Of the Divine in name and sound - Hear as the Preacher sounds his call, Trusting the Cross, the Name, to heal, Powers and authorities shall fall As the Divine…
The human face of God in Christ
The human face of God in Christ
by Michael Docker
Tune: St Columba 8787 Iambic BPW394(ii) Michael Docker Our human faces mark the way Earth’s hate and fear is taking, The human face of God in Christ Reveals the love God’s making. Our world is shackled to the way Of beauty shown in faces, The human face of God in Christ …
Seeking we come in faith
Seeking we come in faith
by Michael Docker
Seeking, we come in faith, Trusting a greater truth Than anything the world can bring. Minds turned away from fear, Ready to pray and hear; We'll praise and worship, stay and sing. Asking, we come in hope, Needing a clearer scope Than anything the world can show. Hearts opened to…
When Jesus walked in Galilee
When Jesus walked in Galilee
by Michael Docker
When Jesus walked in Galilee The people gathered round To hear him speak of God's own love And marvel at the sound; And marvel at the sound of God Like music all around; When Jesus walked in Galilee The people gathered round When Jesus died on Calvary His followers ran away; The …
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