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When we bear a grudge that’s lasting
When we bear a grudge that’s lasting
by Andrew Pratt
Hymn: When we bear a grudge that’s lasting Proper 19 Year A Genesis 50: 15 - 21 When we bear a grudge that’s lasting, eating us from deep within, it can cripple solid friendships, losing where love ought to win. When his brothers came to see him it was hard to read his mind... Tu…
When will we ever learn?
When will we ever learn?
by Andrew Pratt
When will we ever learn? When will we ever hear the words and ways that lead to peace? That peace could be so near. Verses 2-3 follow Tune: SANDYS Andrew Pratt (born 1948) Words © 21/1/2014 Stainer & Bell Ltd, London, England, www.stainer.co.uk. Please include any reproduction…
Wild wilderness pathetic desolation
Wild wilderness pathetic desolation
by Andrew Pratt
Hymn: Wild wilderness, pathetic desolation First Sunday in Lent Year A Matthew 4: 1 – 11 Wild wilderness, pathetic desolation, as Jesus walked, then rested for the night, for forty days his strength was tried and tested, for forty days he sifted wrong and right. He woke to hunger…
Telling the Christmas story
Telling the Christmas story
by Norman J Goreham (1931-2021)
A Christmas carol, encouraging to tell abroad the good news of the Saviour's birth. TELLING THE CHRISTMAS STORY (Luke 2: 8-20) The wakeful shepherds hear and see a wondrous sound and sight: angelic choirs in harmony add splendour to the night. “No longer fear; let sorrows cease…
Zechariah's Song
Zechariah's Song
by Sally Spencer
The words of Luke 1:68-79 written to be sung to the tune of In Christ Alone (or other similar tune) Zechariah’s Song Blest be the Lord of Israel We are remembered and brought home. In David’s house a Saviour born Told by the prophets long ago. No longer hated or despised, His pro…
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 …
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 time to reconsider