This song, entitled ‘For everyone born,’ is copyrighted, but the words soar with truth and beauty so I’m sharing them via links. For the complete lyrics click here. Hear a rendition on Youtube by the First-Plymouth Church choir in Lincoln, Nebraska USA. For everyone born, a place at the table… For gay and for straight, a […]
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Mark 9.2-9, Transfiguration hymn, Can we see Jesus? — George Stuart, Australia
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, […]
Read full textHoly, holy, holy, Love Now Ascending (hymn) — Jim Burklo, USA
Tune: Nicaea (Holy, Holy, Holy) Words by Jim Burklo (use freely with attribution) Holy, holy, holy, love now ascending Early in the morning our song shall rise to you Holy, holy, holy, joy that has no ending Giving, forgiving, breathing life anew. Holy, holy, holy, love without a limit Care that binds creation in sacred […]
Read full textWe Praise You, God of All (hymn)– Jim Burklo, USA
Tune: “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name”, Coronation C.M. Words by Jim Burklo (use freely with attribution) We praise you, God, with rousing song, we answer at your call Your Word creates the universe, We praise you, God of all Your Word creates the universe, We praise you, God of all […]
Read full textAwe fills us at the shore (hymn) — Jim Burklo, USA
(use freely with attribution) Tune: Madrid 6.6.6.6 – “Come Christians, Join to Sing” Watch mountain shadows run Allelujia! Amen! Clouds gilded by the sun Allelujia! Amen! Hear tumbling water sing Birds calling on the wing In canyons echoing Allelujia! Amen! Breathe in the desert air Allelujia! Amen! Let footsteps call to prayer Allelujia! Amen! Layers […]
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