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On This, Our Festal Day (Loch Heron)
On This, Our Festal Day (Loch Heron)
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 Dedication (Consecration) of Buildings, Church Anniversaries and Patronal Fest…
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…
Christ is the Word, with God from the beginning
Christ is the Word, with God from the beginning
by Avis Palmer
Christ is the Word, with God from the beginning, Creative force through whom all things are made, In him is life abundantly proceeding, At darkest times the light of God displayed. O Word made flesh, your dwelling is among us, Children of God, redeemed and blessed have been. Gift…
MARK THE PEOPLE’S BIBLE COMMENTARY - PUTTING the CART before the HORSE
MARK THE PEOPLE’S BIBLE COMMENTARY - PUTTING the CART before the HORSE
by BRF - Dick France
PUTTING the CART before the HORSE MARK 7: 9-13 ‘Making void the word of God’ The unexpected accusation which Jesus has launched against the scribes in verse 8 is repeated in different words twice more, in verses 9 and 13…
Deep Church Rising - 6 (part 2) Ortho-Doxia is Gospel-Shaped
Deep Church Rising - 6 (part 2) Ortho-Doxia is Gospel-Shaped
by SPCK - Andrew Walker and Robin Parry
Ortho-Doxia is Gospel-Shaped Christians are gospel people and the gospel story determines the shape of Christian worship. Indeed, the key criterion of whether worship is Christian is whether it is Christ- centered…
Body - 2 Introduction (part 2)
Body - 2 Introduction (part 2)
by SPCK - Paula Gooder
Introduction (part 2) The aim of this book I should stress that this is not a new area of study. Paul’s attitude to the body and his use of soul, spirit and mind has been extensively explored over the years,7 but the debates and discussions among New Testament scholars have not, …
The Act of Prayer Year C - Third Sunday of Epiphany Year C
The Act of Prayer Year C - Third Sunday of Epiphany Year C
by BRF - John Birch
Third Sunday of Epiphany Year C Opening prayer Lord God, we are here today to listen to your word, bring the prayers that are on our hearts and join together in fellowship. Speak to us through scripture, hymns, prayer and meditation…
Celtic Christian Spirituality - 6 Incarnation (Chapter 3)