Inspired by: Micah 6:8; Matthew 25:31-46; Luke 4:16-21 Tune: Hyfrydol 1. Church is more than just a building, more than wood or metal or brick. Church is how we love our neighbour. Church is how we tend to the sick, Feed the hungry and heal the suffering, welcome strangers and give to the poor. All […]
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Praise & Elation, hymn — George Stuart, Australia
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 […]
Read full textSinging a New Song – George Stuart, Australia
George Stuart has written sing-able hymns with grounded, authentic and original lyrics set to traditional and familiar tunes. He, graciously, has made his work available free on line. Click here for his website, ‘Singing a New Song‘. ‘Love them. Cute songs for our little kids, too.’ – Comment from a worship leader His “Singing a […]
Read full textGod is not a she…not a he — Brian Wren
God is not a she, God is not a he, God is not an it or a maybe. God is a moving, loving, doing, knowing, growing mystery. From The Song of Three Children, libretto copyright © Brian Wren, 1986, copied from the article “Taking the Next Step in Inclusive Language” by Pamela Payne Allen which […]
Read full textSeeker of Justice, new words to ‘Fairest Lord Jesus’ – Jim Burklo, USA
Tune: “Fairest Lord Jesus” (Crusaders’ Hymn: 5.6.8.5.5.8) Seeker of justice, turner of the tables One who made sure that the poor were fed Land for the landless, home for the homeless And baskets filled with fish and bread. Friend of the friendless, lover of the enemy, Love that conventions cannot contain, Boundless compassion, put into […]
Read full textCome to the table (communion hymn) — Stephen Best, Wales UK
Tune: Assurance 9.10.9.9. Come voice your struggles, come shed your tears, Come calm your anger, come lose your fears. Here we encounter the Living One Through bread that’s broken, in wine that’s poured Refrain: Come to the table, join in the song, This is the place where all shall belong. Voices in chorus, seeking Christ’s […]
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