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Come and join our people’s praise
Come and join our people’s praise
by Avis Palmer
Come and join our people’s praise, Celebrate the many ways God is present, with us still. Found in talent and in skill. Paintings, photos, works of art, Flower arrangements play their part. Banners, crochet, quilts and lace, Witness God's creative grace. Music, poetry and song, T…
Jesus is coming
Jesus is coming
by Avis Palmer
Children's song for Palm Sunday Jesus is coming, Joy and excitement, Telling our friends that He's on his way. Will you come with us? Leave what you're doing? Wait at the roadside, Wonderful day! Here he comes smiling, Happy to see us. We wave our branches His praises sing. He to…
Mary's travelling to Bethlehem town
Mary's travelling to Bethlehem town
by Avis Palmer
Mary's travelling to Bethlehem town, Christmas hope, rejoicing and peace. Requiring rest, she's tired and worn, Finds a barn where her son is born. Christ is cradled in Bethlehem town, Christmas hope, rejoicing and peace. Receiving his first kiss and caress, Heaven is held and wo…
Many will fall at the sign of the child
Many will fall at the sign of the child
by Michael Docker
Many will fall at the sign of the child, Just as many will rise with him too: The words of the prophecy speak to our world Lord, inspire us with what we must do When the sign is opposed many thoughts will be known As the actions of some make them plain; The Saviour who died holds…
There are stories in the Bible
There are stories in the Bible
by Michael Docker
There are stories in the Bible Where this world's turned upside down - Wine from water; health from sickness; Bread from none; a Kingdom shown. Jesus stands in all these stories, Human being with godly powers; By his words and signs and spirit We shall find God's life is ours. Th…
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…
Jesus said to Nicodemus
Jesus said to Nicodemus
by Michael Docker
Jesus said to Nicodemus Jesus said to Nicodemus, “you must be born from above.” Jesus talked to Nicodemus of the Way that's paved with love. And this story in the gospel is to help us understand That God's Christ has walked the world - And we are called to comprehend. Nicodemus s…
We seek the welfare of this place
We seek the welfare of this place
by Michael Docker
We seek the welfare of this place; Where people work and rest and play Looking to all that makes for peace In Christ the Truth, the Life, the Way. We trust that here God works his work Through all life's changing, growing scenes; Lighting a way through all that's dark - Lending C…
As the darkness gathers round us
As the darkness gathers round us
by Michael Docker
As the darkness gathers round us, As the shadows lengthen, grow; As the sun of winter weakens, In the days of rain, wind, snow; We will look to see the signs of light, We will wait for truth to show. As the light grows short, nights darken, As our lives grow frail and cold, As th…
Times and Seasons - We wait in darkness for the dawn
Times and Seasons - We wait in darkness for the dawn
by Jan Berry
We wait in darkness for the dawn when night seems long and grey; the faintly-gleaming ray of light that marks the edge of day. We wait in silence for the word that whispers in our ear; that gives our dreams a shape and form and gently calms our fear. Verses 3-4 follow ©Jan Berry …
Rushes quivered in the breeze
Rushes quivered in the breeze
by Norman J Goreham (1931-2021)
John the Baptist, with his perceptive preaching on social issues of his time, is a model for all who would stand up for justice in our day. BE LIKE JOHN: NO SHAKING REED! Rushes quivered in the breeze, as the prophet, fearlessly, censured all who lived at ease in uncaring luxury.…
Gifts in Open Hands: More Worship Resources for the Global Community (The Pilgrim Press) - Hear the word of grace
Gifts in Open Hands: More Worship Resources for the Global Community (The Pilgrim Press) - Hear the word of grace
by Norman J Goreham (1931-2021)
This hymn is based on the wording of the Absolution in the liturgy. It encourages us to accept God's gift of forgiveness and live at peace with ourselves and others.
Times and Seasons - God’s love from heaven to earth comes down
Times and Seasons - God’s love from heaven to earth comes down
by Jan Berry
God’s love from heaven to earth comes down in cattle-shed and crowded town; in all the pain and risk of birth God shares our human life on earth: And so with hope and joy we sing, God is with us! Good news we bring. Verses 2-3 follow ©Jan Berry Tune: Sussex Carol
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