Hymn: The years have turned
Hymn: The years have turned
by Andrew Pratt
The years have turned, the ages passed, millennia run like a stream, and were those words of prophecy a concrete hope, or just a dream? And could a child embody peace, and justice have a human face, could holiness and righteousness inform our grasp of love and grace? Verses 3-4 f…
A baby had been promised
A baby had been promised
by Andrew Pratt
A baby had been promised, a child had come to birth whose counsel should be honoured by everyone on earth. His presence was first signalled in unexpected ways by shepherds and by Magi who came to offer praise. Verses 2-3 follow © Andrew Pratt 19/1/2014 Andrew Pratt (born 1948) …
I don't get it. God has left me
I don't get it. God has left me
by Andrew Pratt
Eighth Sunday after Epiphany Year A Isaiah 49: 14 – 16 Hymn: I don't get it. God has left me ‘I don't get it. God has left me’ hear the peoples’ crude lament. Yet God pleads and makes a promise, I will hold and not relent. God will hear, God will know, God will always he…
The day the universe was started
The day the universe was started
by Andrew T Murphy
A hymn to celebrate the birth of a child. Ideal for baptism or dedication services. This hymn charts God's love for each individual through time and space, creation and redemption, combining contemporary cosmology and ancient theology, with a well known tune.
APCE Advocate - Celebrating Christian Education
APCE Advocate - Celebrating Christian Education
by Norman J Goreham (1931-2021)
This hymn was first sung at the 25th anniversary conference of the Association of Presbyterian Church Educators in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, in February, 1997, and first published in the APCE Advocate, fall issue, 1997. The tune used was Quem Pastores Laudavere.
Now who would have thought that a small crying baby
Now who would have thought that a small crying baby
by Marjorie Dobson
Now who would have thought that a small crying baby, wrapped in a cloth in a cold cattle stall, could ever encapsulate God’s grace and mercy; lay down his life for the sake of us all? Then who would have guessed that a young man from Naz’reth, fresh from his work at the carpenter…
Little baby that the Levite bore
Little baby that the Levite bore
by Andrew Pratt
Hymn: Little baby that the Levite bore Proper 16 year A Exodus 1: 1.8 – 2.10 Little baby that the Levite bore, floating safely in a boat of straw, hidden from the Pharoah's cruel law, Moses set your people free... O now march with them right through the sea, there are mor…
Share God's Delight!
Share God's Delight!
by Norman J Goreham (1931-2021)
A Christmas song celebrating the birth of Christ in humble circumstances, an event which gladdens our hearts and causes God a delight we are invited to share. SHARE GOD’S DELIGHT! Come‚ share‚ at Christmas‚ God’s delight‚ for God is gladdened at the sight of Mother‚ Child and m…
A little child shall lead the nations
A little child shall lead the nations
by Andrew Pratt
A little child shall lead the nations, the light of hope came in that hour, the grace of God, a present promise, had dawned with light and love and power. Verse 2 follows Tune: ST CLEMENT Andrew Pratt (born 1948) Words © 19/1/2014 Stainer & Bell Ltd, London, England, www.stainer.…
Hear the word a prophet speaking
Hear the word a prophet speaking
by Andrew Pratt
Fourth Sunday of Advent Year A Isaiah 7: 10 – 16 Hymn: Hear the word, a prophet speaking Hear the word, a prophet speaking: hear the words that, from the past, echo through the times and seasons, words to challenge, words to last. Look around for signs and wonders, look, a young …
Love that breaks the heart of God
Love that breaks the heart of God
by Andrew Pratt
Love that breaks the heart of God, love of Israel, you or me, love that taught a child to walk, has the power to set us free. Loving kindness now ignored, people turn their backs on grace, turn away from faith and hope, fear to see God's loving face. Verse 2 follows Tune: ABERYST…
Such an enigmatic promise
Such an enigmatic promise
by Andrew Pratt
Fourth Sunday of Advent year A Isaiah 7: 10 – 16 Hymn: Such an enigmatic promise, Such an enigmatic promise, still we strain to understand how a girl gave birth to God-head in a distant time and land... Andrew Pratt (born 1948) Words © Stainer & Bell Ltd, London, England, www.…
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