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Hymn: He felt exhausted, worn and drained
Hymn: He felt exhausted, worn and drained
by Andrew Pratt
He felt exhausted, worn and drained, his muscles and his mind were taut. He needed solitude and rest from pressures that his care had brought. He needed time to set aside the burdens that he chose to hold. To find again God's peace and grace, to warm a heart that might grow cold.…
Hymn: Great God of change and constant contradiction
Hymn: Great God of change and constant contradiction
by Andrew Pratt
Great God of change and constant contradiction, we sense your presence everywhere we go; while you transcend all human understanding, our praise on earth will sing, will rise and grow. How can we reach beyond our human compass? Great God, your grace can bring us to our knees. Our…
Hymn: He stood with scarred and open hands
Hymn: He stood with scarred and open hands
by Andrew Pratt
He stood with scarred and open hands, their bloodied, but now risen, Lord, incomprehension met his words, their fear had tightened like a cord. His word of peace rang in their ears, yet they could hardly understand. Bemused, unsettled, disbelief meant that the fear they felt was …
Hymn: Heirs of Christ and God's own children
Hymn: Heirs of Christ and God's own children
by Andrew Pratt
Heirs of Christ and God's own children, God our parent, yet a friend, Abba, we still pray before you: source of freedom without end. Slaves no longer: liberation, free to serve and free to pray, free to live our lives for justice, Verse 3 follows © Andrew Pratt 14/5/2012 Tune: …
Hymn: Hard sayings of Jesus that challenge and test
Hymn: Hard sayings of Jesus that challenge and test
by Andrew Pratt
Hard sayings of Jesus that challenge and test, that bring us to crisis, will not let us rest. Confronted by holiness, righteousness, light, our lives are exposed whether wrongful or right. Verses 2-3 follow Tune: DATCHET Metre: 11.11.11.11 Andrew Pratt (born 1948) Words © 23/8/…
Hymn: He speaks of peace while all inside
Hymn: He speaks of peace while all inside
by Andrew Pratt
He speaks of peace while all inside disciples’ minds are churned about; their memories haunt their waking time, while day and night are fused by doubt. He speaks of peace while all the world will clamour at our open door, while shards of music sing and break with light in discord…
Hymn: God, give to us discerning minds
Hymn: God, give to us discerning minds
by Andrew Pratt
God, give to us discerning minds to know your love, to live by grace, to tune our lives to your commands, to live at peace within this place. Verses 2-3 follow Tune: ALFRETON, ARIZONA Metre: LM Andrew Pratt (born 1948) Words © 31/7/2012 Stainer & Bell Ltd, London, England, www.…
Hymn: Into darkness and disaster
Hymn: Into darkness and disaster
by Andrew Pratt
Into darkness and disaster, swept along by what we’ve done, making choices that determined things we’ve lost and things we’ve won, sometimes we reflect and wonder at the people we’ve become. Sometimes lost, sometimes despairing, feeling there is no way back to the way we wish we’…
Hymn: In the depth of deep recession
Hymn: In the depth of deep recession
by Andrew Pratt
In the depth of deep recession hopeless, helpless here we stand; all around new fears are waking anxious thoughts throughout this land. While some live in wealth and comfort, others struggle to be fed; mothers queue at new-found food banks, others look to find a bed. Verses 2-3 f…
Hymn: In the days of righteous justice
Hymn: In the days of righteous justice
by Andrew Pratt
In the days of righteous justice peace will reign and love will dwell, God will cover all with comfort, heal our hurt and banish hell. Promise of the prophet's vision: God's shalom will cover earth, every continent and nation blessed as if with second birth. Verse 3 follows Tun…
Hymn: It seemed a riddle, made no sense
Hymn: It seemed a riddle, made no sense
by Andrew Pratt
It seemed a riddle, made no sense, 'you must be born again', divine impossibility to stretch the human brain. And Nicodemus heard the words, an answer to his search, a man of intellectual strength, his mind would strain and lurch. Verses 3-4 follow Tune: LUCIUS Metre: CM Andrew…
Hymn: Imagine people gathered round
Hymn: Imagine people gathered round
by Andrew Pratt
Imagine people gathered round, the day was warm, the sun was low. The mist was rising from the lake, the mood was holy, lowly, slow. Toward the evening they had come, expectant, waiting for his word. The day was long, they rested tired, and looking, his compassion stirred. Verses…
Hymn: Hush! The Psalmist sang of safety
Hymn: Hush! The Psalmist sang of safety
by Andrew Pratt
Hush! The Psalmist sang of safety peace beyond the fading light. Sleeping, held in arms of comfort, till the ending of the night. Verse 2 follows Tune: SAINT CATHERINE(Flood Jones) Metre: 8.7.8.7 Andrew Pratt (born 1948) Words © 19/3/2012 Stainer & Bell Ltd, London, England, ww…
Hymn: How strange when God anoints the ones
Hymn: How strange when God anoints the ones
by Andrew Pratt
How strange when God anoints the ones that we have not befriended For when the spirit freely flows that grace should not be ended. Verses 2-3 follow Tune: BARBARA ALLAN Metre: 8.7.8.7 Andrew Pratt (born 1948) Words © 22/4/2012 Stainer & Bell Ltd, London, England, www.stainer.co…
Hymn: Hypocrisy destroys our best intentions
Hymn: Hypocrisy destroys our best intentions
by Andrew Pratt
Hypocrisy destroys our best intentions, and Jesus read the hearts of those he met. His challenge, never veiled, caused consternation with words that those who heard would not forget. Verses 2-3 follow Tune: INTERCESSOR Metre: 11.10.11.10 Andrew Pratt (born 1948) Words © 19/10…
Hymn: Necessary separation
Hymn: Necessary separation
by Andrew Pratt
Necessary separation, Jesus’ parting frees the saints, now their calling is to action, living love without constraints. Verses 2-3 follow Tune: ANIMAE HOMINUN; ALL FOR JESUS Metre: 8.7.8.7 Andrew Pratt (born 1948) Words © 27/4/2012 Stainer & Bell Ltd, London, England, www.sta…
Hymn: Love as we, ourselves, know loving
Hymn: Love as we, ourselves, know loving
by Andrew Pratt
Love as we, ourselves, know loving, in this way we will be blessed; get this right and all will follow: such a very simple test. And this test is in the action, not in claims of faith or creed, but in ways we serve each other, meeting one another's need. Verses 3-5 follow Tune: C…
Hymn: Love never ends, for God is love