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Refining Spirit, Flame From Love's Pure Fire
Refining Spirit, Flame From Love's Pure Fire
by Norman J Goreham (1931-2021)
This hymn text is based on words of Saint Elizabeth of Schonau, mystic (1129-1164): "O consuming fire, O Spirit of love, descend into the depth of our hearts and there transform us, until we are fire of your fire, love of your love, and Christ himself is formed within us. Amen."
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.
On This, Our Festal Day
On This, Our Festal Day
by Norman J Goreham (1931-2021)
This hymn celebrates the local church, its buildings, its people and those who have gone before. It asks that, as people continue to worship there, the risen Christ will be present. It could be used at Dedications of Buildings, Church Anniversaries and Patronal Festivals.
On Easter Eve