Written for Year B Epiphany 5 Mark 1.29-39 Tune: Melcombe For the lyrics, music and a power point, click here. In healing, Jesus did embrace An energy we cannot trace; His love revealed in every place The mystery of amazing grace. They came to Jesus to be blest – The sick and those who were […]
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Tune: God rest you merry For the lyrics, music and a power point, click here. To Bethlehem, a stable bare, We journey to behold The baby born to change the world. The story has been told. He brings the lonely to his side. He makes the timid bold. O Tidings of comfort and joy Comfort […]
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For the lyrics, music and a power point, click here. Tune: Nun Danket It is our Mother Earth To whom we owe allegiance, For ever since our birth She’s shared from her abundance; The air we need for breath, The plants we need for food, Cycles of life and death, All have our gratitude. From […]
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George Stuart has written at least one hymn for each Sunday of Lent, for each year of the Common Revised Lectionary. Using familiar tunes, he incorporates words that are straightforward, understandable and faithful. And they match musically so the songs are easy to sing. If you go directly to George’s website, you will find printable lyrics and music, […]
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Pentecost 24, Year B Mark 12:38-44, particularly verse 41-44 Tune: Ombersley For the lyrics, music and a power point, click here. Jesus sat by the temple door Watched people’s giving – when he saw Some gave great sums but one gave more; Who gave the most – the rich or poor? We can confirm we really […]
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Tune: Dominus Regit Me Title: Ministering to Christ The sacred role of ministry Of caring for the broken – Christ can be heard, but silently As if his pain has spoken. The ministry to Christ is known In caring for the stricken; He comes to us in flesh and bone Of those caught in affliction. Christ […]
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Tune: Darwall For the lyrics, music and a power point, click here. A dream of dignity For all humanity It is a dream so bold; ‘Can’t happen,’ we’ve been told; But we can strive To keep alive This hope for human harmony A dream of dignity For all humanity; A dream that Jesus saw Was […]
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At the Manger Tune: Cradle Song New words for ‘Away in a Manger’ For printable lyrics and music click here. Visit George’s website here to discover several modern Christmas Carols set to familiar tunes. Away in the manger, no pillow or bed, The baby boy Jesus is born in a shed; The stars in the […]
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For the lyrics, music and a power point, click here. Tune: Repton AHB 519(ii) TiS 598 Title: The Unexpected Proper 27, Year A The stories of the long ago Can lead to rich insight; The unexpectedness of life Can lead to happiness or strife, To sadness or delight; To sadness or delight. The opportunities that […]
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Year A, Proper 21 (usually Pentecost 16) Reading: Matthew 21:23-32, particularly verses 28-32. Tune: St Paul Adapted using inclusive language. For the lyrics, music and a power point, click here. Recorded stories Jesus told Were told for his own day; But still their message nurtures those Who wish to walk his way. A vineyard owner […]
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Year A, Pentecost 15 Reading: Matthew 20:1-16 The Labourers in the Vineyard Tune: Wir Pflugen For the lyrics, music and a power point, click here. George shares his lyrics copyright free. 1. God’s kin-dom was the focus Whenever Jesus taught. The people heard of freedom, The message they all sought. He used familiar customs, The […]
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Year A Pentecost 12 Matthew 16:21-28 Tune: Regent Square For the lyrics, music and a power point, click here. Growing Tensions 1. Jesus faced the growing tension; Fierce hostility was grim; Yet he wished to preach his gospel In streets of Jerusalem; He knew that his strong opponents Planned his death to silence him. 2. […]
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Matthew 14:22-33, Proper 13, (usually 9th Sunday of Pentecost), Year A For tune, musical score, lyrics and PPT – click here 1. On the Sea of Galilee Can you picture you and me? Apprehension can arise In a storm can we survive? Chorus: Jesus is God’s presence here; In his teachings we can hear Love […]
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Fourth Sunday of Lent, Year John 9:1-41, particularly verses 13-16a For the lyrics, music and a power point, click here. Tune: Winchester Old When Jesus healed on Sabbath days, He broke the sacred law; The power structures were appalled; Were shocked by what they saw. For breaking of the Sabbath rules Was such a heinous […]
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Third Sunday of Lent, Year A John 4:5-42, particularly verses 5-9. Jesus Speaks to the Woman of Samaria Tune: Old 124th For the lyrics, music and a power point, click here. Jesus was tired; he sat by Jacob’s well; Asked for a drink; the woman could not tell Why was it thus? Why did he […]
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Second Sunday of Lent, Year A John 3:1-17 (particularly verses 1-9) & Matthew 17:1-9 Tune: Leoni For the lyrics, music and a power point, Click here. In darkness he had lived: he journeyed in the night; Came Nicodemus to be taught some new insight; And Jesus said to him, ‘To live in God’s domain, In […]
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A Christmas Carol for Today Tune: The Ash Grove The birth of a baby Can kindle just maybe A spark of compassion for all humankind. At Christmas we wonder, Amazed as we ponder A sight that stirs love in our heart and our mind. A babe so dependent, A human descendant, So fragile and helpless […]
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Tune: Christmas Morn, 7.6 7.6 D meter (Christmas Morn by Edward John Hopkins) Our summer Christmas season is when we sing with joy About some loving parents and of their baby boy; We sing when we remember the miracle of birth With all its pain and beauty – the dawn of wondrous worth. With thanks […]
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Tune: Russian Hymn For the lyrics, music and a power point, click here. This wondrous universe tells of God’s glory, Endless in space and forever in time; We are astonished when we contemplate its story We have a place in this myst’ry sublime. This planet’s destiny, life in its beauty Rests with the choices we […]
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Year C Easter 2 Reading: John 20:19-31, particularly verses 19-29. Not specifically on the reading but on the general issue of doubt Tune: Forest Green For the lyrics, music and a power point, click here. In Praise of Doubt Some people say, ‘To doubt is wrong’ We should not doubt at all; To question our […]
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Tune: Bishopgarth For the lyrics, music and a power point click here. The New Year brings another time To practise some reflection, To contemplate priorities; What past ways need rejection; The call of Jesus comes again To strengthen our connection To his inspiring way of life, And maybe change direction. The past is gone; cannot […]
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With praise and elation Tune: To God be the glory For the lyrics, music and a power point, click here. With praise and elation we greet the Divine In beauty of love that we just can’t define; The mystery is wondrous; it captures our soul; It gives our life purpose; it makes us feel whole. Praise […]
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These songs of thanksgiving, by George Stuart, are especially applicable for Harvest, Earth Day and Season of Creation celebrations. Click on the song title to link to printable music and lyrics. Nature’s Beauty (Tune: Regent Square) Celebrate all hidden textures; Value all the roots below; Celebrate all covered splendour; Value beauty not on show; Celebrate with […]
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We gather in this place Tune Crimond For the lyrics, music and a power point, click here. We gather in this place today To hear a word we need; From Jesus’ teaching we gain strength; We listen. We take heed. We come with open hearts and minds To hear a word we need; To sing […]
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Songs for Season of Creation, Creationtide and Earth Day George Stuart writes inclusive language lyrics to use with familiar tunes. Have a look on George’s easy-to use website (click here) for numerous ‘Eco-Church’ songs focusing on God in creation/nature, the environment and our care thereof. Each song includes the lyrics, musical score, a link to […]
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God Is Inside Tune: Twinkle Twinkle Little Star For the lyrics, music and a power point, click here. God is tiny like the ants, And as big as elephants; God is soft like kitten fur And can make a tiger purr; God is inside everything, That is why we want to sing. We can all be […]
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Tune: Ba Ba Black Sheep Choose which verses are most relevant, omit the others. Arrange them in the sequence most suitable for your purpose. The last two lines of the first verse are the same for all other verses. George suggests: consider teaching the children only two verses and help them to memorise them by […]
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Jesus loves Tune: This old man Traditional nursery rhyme melody For the lyrics, music and a power point, click here. Jesus loves; he loves one; No! Not one! but everyone; Telling each one, everyone, this is what we know, Jesus loves us as we grow. Jesus loves; he loves two; He gives love to me […]
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Jesus Asks Us Tune: Old Macdonald had a farm Traditional Nursery Rhyme melody For the lyrics, music and a power point, click here. The repeated lines (italicised) might be omitted to keep the verses simple. Jesus asks us to give thanks every single day; Yes. Jesus asks us to give thanks every single day; With […]
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Tune: St. Anne Click here to access free downloads of lyrics and music. In contemplation on this day Both pride and sadness grow; We laud the courage on display; Yet tears can overflow. White crosses filling endless fields Remind us of those lost; We long for respite, that which shields Us from war’s wicked cost. […]
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In Singing a New Song, volume 3, a book of hymns by George Stuart For the lyrics, music and a power point, click here. Tune: Hanover Remember the one who brought us to birth; So special, unique; a person of worth; Our love and our thankfulness we wish to show For she shared her body to […]
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Mark 9:2-9, particularly verses 2-3. ‘The message of the lyrics goes beyond the actual reading.’ – George Stuart Tune: Bunessan For the lyrics, music and a power point, click here. Can we see Jesus High on the mountain Brighter than sunlight Whiter than white? Yes. We see Jesus Unmasking for us God in such wonder, […]
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Liturgy of the Palms, Year A Matthew 21:1-11 Tune: Winchester For the lyrics, music and a power point, click here. Ride on; ride on in majesty Yet seeking no hostility; To ride a colt is to proclaim That peace, compassion is your aim. Ride on; ride on compass’nately For victims of cruel tyranny; The poor […]
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Tune: Rivaulx For the lyrics, music and a power point, click here. These lyrics work well on Mother’s Day. With the simple substitution of ‘father’ for ‘mother’ in the last verse, it fits in well on Father’s Day. For all the blessings in our life, For peace and calm amidst the strife, A thankful hymn […]
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For 4th Sunday after Pentecost, Year C in the Revised Common Lectionary Tune: Hyfrydol 8787 D For the lyrics, music and a power point, click here. Jesus, when he went to dinner, he used every time and place To proclaim God’s love and mercy, and display forgiving grace; Jesus, when he went to dinner, used […]
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Tune: Hyfrydol For the lyrics, music and a power point, click here As we come in celebration, We now contemplate our past We delight in former friendships And the love that holds us fast; All our past is now accepted; Through its troubles we have grown; Now the future beckons to us, Knowing we are […]
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Tune: Ar Hyd Y Nos (All Through the Night) For the lyrics, music and a power point, click here. Verse 1 In this sacrament with water God can be seen; In each human son and daughter God can be seen; When love streams from fathers, mothers, Gen’rously from sisters, brothers, When compassion flows from […]
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The Second Coming of Christ – written for Pentecost Tune: Church Triumphant For the lyrics, music and a power point click here Our Lord, our teacher, healer, friend, The One whose love shall never end, Back years ago he lived his life When times were harsh, in days of strife. We look for signs of his […]
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