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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.
Possess Poverty
Possess Poverty
by Norman J Goreham (1931-2021)
How different from the teachings of the televangelists and the prosperity cults is that of Saint Dominic (c 1170-1221), founder of the Order of Preachers, who, on his deathbed, urged his followers: "Possess poverty." This hymn, in traditional style,attampts to explore the meaning…
On Easter Eve
On Easter Eve
by Norman J Goreham (1931-2021)
This hymn is based on a traditional prayer for Easter Eve, also used in the night-time office of Compline. Compline is the final church service (or office) of the day in the Christian tradition of canonical hours. The name is derived from the Latin completorium, as Compline marks…
In The Desert Lands, A Shout