The tune is ‘Davos’ by Michael Baughen, used by Timothy Dudley-Smith for his hymn, ‘I lift my eyes to the quiet hills’. It’s a challenging tune, but the words do fit. I see a star And a stable bare And a baby a mother lays On manger hay On Christmas Day This baby Emanuel An […]
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Written on the occasion of an Angel Festival in Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK Angels from the realms of glory Wing your flight around this place, You who sang creations story, Bless our festival / [worship here] with grace Gloria…. In excelsis deo All who seek communication With humanity that cares, Turn your mobiles off […]
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Simple Living provides lyrics for Christmas Carols with Justice. The verses blend traditional and bold progressive language. They are easy to use and bring the real world into Christmas. “Jesus’ birth has taken on much cultural significance as a celebration of good will, warm feelings and excessive consumerism. These new stanzas help to connect his birth […]
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