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PENTECOST HYMN - The backwash of rumour unsettles the faithful,
PENTECOST HYMN - The backwash of rumour unsettles the faithful,
by Andrew Pratt
Pentecost hymn that moves from the disciples behind closed doors to a challenge to us to ....go out in the power of that spirit to live lives like Jesus, to cheer and restore the ones who are broken, derided, forsaken, [knowing that]...the future is sure. Tune: Streets of Laredo …
People that manage, manipulate markets
People that manage, manipulate markets
by Andrew Pratt
People that manage, manipulate markets, using their skills just to maximise gain. This is the focus that holds their attention, working for profit, their purpose is plain. Verses 2-3 follow Tune: STEWARDSHIP; LIEBSTER IMMANUEL, ST NINIAN (Dykes) Metre: 11.10.11.10 Andrew Pratt …
Past, present, future, through all time transcending
Past, present, future, through all time transcending
by Andrew Pratt
Past, present, future, through all time transcending: ground of all being, and source of our life lover and loving, in all love abiding, born into earth-time, humanity's strife. Verses 2-3 follow Tune: STEWARDSHIP; EPIPHANY HYMN Metre: 11.10.11.10 Andrew Pratt (born 1948) Words…
PENTECOST HYMN - To make disciples drunk with grace
PENTECOST HYMN - To make disciples drunk with grace
by Andrew Pratt
A hymn which explores the coming of the spirit on the day of Pentecost and the way in which all people are caught up by it as prophesied by Joel. Extract: To make disciples drunk with grace you poured your spirit on us all, that everyone should share your gifts, responding to you…
Perpetual fashion, flowery prayers
Perpetual fashion, flowery prayers
by Andrew Pratt
Hymn: Perpetual fashion, flowery prayers Proper 26 Year A Matthew 23:1-12 Perpetual fashion, flowery prayers, a show to make you blink, the Scribes and Pharisees sought praise, and that should make us think. Hypocrisy had been condemned, Christ saw another way, of humble service,…
SING A SONG OF JOY
SING A SONG OF JOY
by Audrey Hogan
Spontaneous words to an original tune sung by Audrey Hogan.An invitation to sing a song of welcome to the Saviour at Christmas time. Sing a song of joy to Christ our Savior, Sing a song of joy to Christ our king, Come and see him lying in a manger, Come and see him gentle little …
Grumpy, graceless human beings
Grumpy, graceless human beings
by Andrew Pratt
Hymn: Grumpy, graceless human beings Proper 20 Year A Exodus 16: 2-15 Grumpy, graceless human beings angry at their lot; Moses once had been their idol, but they soon forgot. Slaves set free should be more grateful, but we’re just the same; satisfaction soon exhausted, ready to c…
Remote and immense, far beyond comprehension
Remote and immense, far beyond comprehension
by Andrew Pratt
Remote and immense, far beyond comprehension, the heaven's a canvas, below it the earth spread out like a carpet of massive dimension, assurance of homing and place of our birth. And yet in our wonder we're blind to existence, we're deaf to the Word that brings wisdom and light, …
Here's a mountain see it towering
Here's a mountain see it towering
by Andrew Pratt
First Sunday of Advent Year A Isaiah 2: 1 – 5 Here’s a mountain, see it tow’ring, Here’s a mountain, see it tow’ring, God is present, all will know that a new day is arising, where God’s peace and love will grow. New day coming, like a river, sweeping all things in its path; God …
Hymn: When we go with the flow where God’s spirit is leading
Hymn: When we go with the flow where God’s spirit is leading
by Andrew Pratt
We go with the flow where God’s spirit is leading, and sense all the good that God calls us to do, the way may be hard and our prayers become pleading, and yet God can lead us to things that are new. Verses 2-3 follow Tune: STREETS OF LAREDO Metre:12.11.12.11 Andrew Pratt (born…
A Man set off for Bethlehem
A Man set off for Bethlehem
by Marjorie Dobson
A man set off for Bethlehem to find himself a king. An animal and jar of oil was all he had to bring. He knew he would be met with fear for people knew his name, but he was sure God sent him there to make a special claim. When he arrived in Bethlehem God led him to a man whose ei…
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) …
The Weaver, The Word and Wisdom - Loves's spark
The Weaver, The Word and Wisdom - Loves's spark
by Michaela Youngson
First Published in The Weaver, The Word and Wisdom Hymn Love’s spark In empty space, devoid of light, a spark of love began to form. What myriad worlds could it ignite, what great potential might be born? This universe of love broke through, to God of all, our praise is due...
A laser like tongue used when speaking God's word
A laser like tongue used when speaking God's word
by Andrew Pratt
Hymn: A laser like tongue used when speaking God’s word Second Sunday after Epiphany Isaiah 49: 1 – 7; John 1: 29 – 42 A laser like tongue used when speaking God’s word, an arc-light to shine through the crass or absurd. The prophet had spoken of just such a voice, embodied in Jo…
A stranger who would be a friend to people
A stranger who would be a friend to people
by Andrew Pratt
First Sunday after Christmas Day Isaiah 63: 7 – 9 Hymn: A stranger who would be a friend to people A stranger who would be a friend to people, to hold and fold within the arms of love, a shaking, stirring, challenger of nations, yes, this is God, in whom we live and move.... An…
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