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…
Here at the table
Here at the table
by Michael Docker
Here at the table Those who have gathered, Following Jesus, With Him are found; Here are the faith-filled, Here are the doubters; Here all are welcome - Gathering round. Called to the table, Those who were scattered, Hearing of Jesus, In Him shall find Bread for their hungering, …
Lord of ages past remembering
Lord of ages past remembering
by Gareth Hill Publishing/Song Solutions CopyCare
Hymn – Lord of ages past remembering Lord of ages past remembering Lord of ages yet to be. Hope of every generation, yours the grace that sets us free. Thorn and cross your battle tokens symbols of a life laid down, as the hope of all the nations dies to claim us for his own. So …
A toast to God, I lift my cup
A toast to God, I lift my cup
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Hymn: A toast to God, I lift my cup ! Third Sunday of Easter Psalm 116: 1- 4; 12 – 19. A toast to God, I lift my cup! a God who senses, God who feels, who reached with care to rescue me when hell was hard upon my heels. When life was twisted all about, the world was spinning upsi…
Hymn: Why does it seem..
Hymn: Why does it seem..
by Michael Docker
Why does it seem..? Why does it seem that because there is suffering Someone or something must be to blame? Why does it feel that the world needs an offering - Someone or something to bear all our shame? Deep in our hearts, where there’s no rhyme or reason Something stirs to give…
Hymn: Bread of the world
Hymn: Bread of the world
by Michael Docker
Bread of the world, this broken people Break bread to stand with all who die, Wine of the earth, a suffering people Pours out this wine with all who cry. As Jesus died one time in history - Flesh broken, blood spilt once for all, So Christ comes to us in this mystery, Bread share…
Hymns of John Schimminger - Now We Are Gathered
Hymns of John Schimminger - Now We Are Gathered
by John Schimminger
A new communion text set to my original arrangement of an old folk melody, Maa Bonny Lad. This tune from Northumberland, on the border between England and Scotland, was adapted by Swedish folk singer Olle Adolphson in 1967 with his own text Ge Mig En Dag ("Give Me One Day") also …
New Jerusalem
New Jerusalem
by Andrew T Murphy
Seen alongside William Blake's original poem, this is a reworking for Christian congregations, using the same tune (by Parry). Suitable especially for occasions where 'Jerusalem' is requested but the words of the original are not relevant. The first verse deals with the mystery…
A day of returning, a day to remember
A day of returning, a day to remember
by Andrew Pratt
A day of returning, a day to remember: the years of their exile were over and gone, a day of thanksgiving for such preservation, a day for rejoicing, a day to move on. And now they would settle to re-build a kingdom, to value tradition, to start a new life. For now they were feas…
All the glory of the cosmos
All the glory of the cosmos
by Andrew Pratt
All the glory of the cosmos bleeds its brilliance through the darkness, light emerges, shadows shorten, sign and hope of people's pardon. Nations gather in communion, cov’nant grace and hope of union, lift your eyes for God is with us, bringing hope through Christ's forgiveness. …
Frightened Herod, wandering strangers