Norman J Goreham (1931-2021)

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Christ, My Life, My Truth, May Way (Triangle Wood)

Christ, My Life, My Truth, May Way (Triangle Wood)

by Norman J Goreham (1931-2021)

This hymn is a prayer that Christ will guide and lead throughout the whole day from dawn till dusk. In this version the words are set to an alternative tune, Triangle Wood, by John Piggins.

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Trust In God (Aiket)

Trust In God (Aiket)

by Norman J Goreham (1931-2021)

God, our Helper, is worthy of our trust and will surely soothe, bless and support us in all life's winding roads. The words of this hymn are, in this version, enhanced by the beautiful tune Aiket by John Piggins.

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Be On Your Guard

Be On Your Guard

by Norman J Goreham (1931-2021)

Prompted by 1 Corinthians 10: 1-12, this hymn tackles the delicate subject of backsliding (apostasy). Saint Paul's waning still applies. We have sacrament and word to nourish us, but will we reach our own promised land?

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Sacred Space (Hillpark)

Sacred Space (Hillpark)

by Norman J Goreham (1931-2021)

This hymn uses the symbolism provided by the architecture of church buildings to point to the wideness of God's love and grace. In this version it is enhanced by Brad Shaw's tune Hillpark.

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Our Easter Hope (Living Flame)

Our Easter Hope (Living Flame)

by Norman J Goreham (1931-2021)

At Easter 2020 Queen Elizabeth II spoke to the Commonwealth from Windsor Castle in the midst of the covid-19 pandemic lockdown. In her speech she referred to "the living flame of our Easter hope". This hymn takes its inspiration from that speech and develops her theme further. He…

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Whither Shall I Fly? (West Wymer)

Whither Shall I Fly? (West Wymer)

by Norman J Goreham (1931-2021)

This psalm setting develops the beautiful imagery of Psalm 139: 2-10 with its assurance of God's ever-present care and protection. It ends with a Trinitarian acclamation. The words are enhanced by Madeline Maguire's tune, West Wymer.

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Love Is Here To Stay (A Carol For Easter Day) (Riverbank)

Love Is Here To Stay (A Carol For Easter Day) (Riverbank)

by Norman J Goreham (1931-2021)

This carol is a celebration of Easter with its message of divine love and life, pointing to our responsibility to be bearers of such love and life in turn. The hymn is enhanced here by the tune Riverbank.

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Our Easter Hope (words only)

Our Easter Hope (words only)

by Norman J Goreham (1931-2021)

At Easter 2020, Queen Elizabeth II spoke to the Commonwealth from Windsor Castle in the midst of the covid-19 pandemic lockdown. In her speech she referred to “the living flame of our Easter hope”. This hymn takes its inspiration from that speech and develops her theme further.

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In Deep Distres (De Profundis)

In Deep Distres (De Profundis)

by Norman J Goreham (1931-2021)

This setting of Psalm 130 starts with the sufferer in deep distress crying out to God and wins through to the confidence that "God's redemption will be great." The tune is appropriately named De Profundis

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One Died For All

One Died For All

by Norman J Goreham (1931-2021)

This hymn, in traditional language, picks up Saint Paul's themes in 2 Corinthians 5: 14-21 of reconciliation and advocacy. We are urged to be reconciled with God by grace and, acting as ambassadors of Christ, to commend God's friendship to others.

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To All Their Proper Tasks

To All Their Proper Tasks

by Norman J Goreham (1931-2021)

This hymn, written in traditional language, starts from Luke 12: 43 with its promise of the imminent advent of the Christ and asks that we may be found faithful at that time.

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In Your Mercy, Heal Us (East Coast Bays)

In Your Mercy, Heal Us (East Coast Bays)

by Norman J Goreham (1931-2021)

This hymn text could appropriately be sung between the Confession and Absolution in the liturgy. It is here accompanied by an original tune, East Coast Bays, by Dave Hallam.

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Grace And Peace To You! (Trinity-at-Waiake)

Grace And Peace To You! (Trinity-at-Waiake)

by Norman J Goreham (1931-2021)

This hymn is in the form of a greeting based on the opening words of the eucharistic liturgy. It is here accompanied by an original tune by Dave Hallam.

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Journey Onward (Islecroft)

Journey Onward (Islecroft)

by Norman J Goreham (1931-2021)

This hymn, now paired with the tune Islecroft by John Piggins, starts from the Flight into Egypt and moves on to a welcome for all displaced persons today.

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Christ Exalted

Christ Exalted

by Norman J Goreham (1931-2021)

This hymn starts from the saying of Christ in John 12: 32 that, when exalted, he will draw all people to himself. It goes on to ask that we may similarly elevate the Christ by our total demeanour.

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Sustaining Grace

Sustaining Grace

by Norman J Goreham (1931-2021)

This hymn begins from Psalm 55: 22 with its message to the faithful to cast their burdens on the Lord. It then gives words of encouragement to those who are troubled, pointing to the Resurrection as an example of how evil is defeated.

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The Joy Of God's Word

The Joy Of God's Word

by Norman J Goreham (1931-2021)

This hymn is based on the prayer of the Venerable Bede (673-735), teacher of the faith and translator of the Scriptures: “I pray you, good Jesus, that, as you have given me the grace to drink in with joy the word that gives knowledge of you, so, in your goodness, you will grant m…

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Glory To God

Glory To God

by Norman J Goreham (1931-2021)

This hymn recalls the song of the angels announcing the birth of Christ and invites us to respond with lives full of praise.

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