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For Night's Silent Hours
For Night's Silent Hours
by Norman J Goreham (1931-2021)
This hymn is based on a traditional prayer in the night-time office of Compline. Compline is the final Church service (or office) in the Christian tradition of canonical hours. The named is derived from the Latin completorium, as Compline marks the completion of the day.
For All Your Troubled Friends Most Deeply Caring
For All Your Troubled Friends Most Deeply Caring
by Norman J Goreham (1931-2021)
This hymn starts from the Gospel narrative of the foot washing and then proceeds to praise all (including deacons!) who engage in a ministry of costly service. They stand in the great tradition of many on the Scripture page who were "helpers".
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.
Arts And Crafts And Music's Measure
Arts And Crafts And Music's Measure
by Norman J Goreham (1931-2021)
This hymn is based on words in a letter of Pope John Paul II to artists encouraging them to imitate their Maker by creating works of beauty. It could be used at a Festival For Celebrating the Gift of Music or a Festival of God-Given Talents.
At A Baptism