St Mary’s – Ecclesfield
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2. In him shall true hearts ev'rywhere their high communion find; his service is the golden cord, close binding humankind. 3. Join hands, united in the faith, whate'er your race may be; who serve my Father as their own are surely kin to me. 4. In Christ now meet both east and west, in him meet south and north; all Christlike souls are one in him, throughout the whole wide earth. _________________________________________ Back to First Letter Index
most gracious Lord; no tender voice like thine can peace afford. I need thee, O I need thee! ev’ry hour I need thee; O bless me now, my Saviour! I come to thee. 2. I need thee ev'ry hour; stay thou near by; temptations lose their pow'r when thou art nigh. 3. I need thee ev'ry hour, in joy or pain; come quickly and abide, or life is vain. 4. I need thee ev'ry hour; teach me thy will, and thy rich promises in me fulfil. 5. I need thee ev'ry hour, most Holy One; O make me thine indeed, thou blessed Son! _________________________________________ Back to First Letter Index
for his bed a cattle stall; oxen lowing, little knowing Christ the babe is Lord of all. Swift are winging angels singing, nowells ringing, tidings bringing, Christ the babe is Lord of all, Christ the babe is Lord of all. 2. Flocks were sleeping, shepherds keeping vigil till the morning new; saw the glory, heard the story, tidings of a gospel true. Thus rejoicing, free from sorrow, praises voicing, greet the morrow, Christ the babe was born for you, Christ the babe was born for you. _________________________________________ Back to First Letter Index
thine utterly and only, and evermore to be. 2. O Son of God, who lov'st me, I will be thine alone; and all I have and am, Lord, shall henceforth be thine own! 3. Reign over me, Lord Jesus, O make my heart thy throne; it shall be thine, dear Saviour, it shall be thine alone. 4. O come and reign, Lord Jesus, rule over ev'rything! And keep me always loyal and true to thee, my King. _________________________________________ Back to First Letter Index
no change my heart shall fear; and safe is such confiding, for nothing changes here. The storm may roar without me, my heart may low be laid, but God is round about me, and can I be dismayed? 2. Wherever he may guide me, no want shall turn me back; my Shepherd is beside me, and nothing can I lack. His wisdom ever waketh, his sight is never dim, he knows the way he taketh, and I will walk with him. 3. Green pastures are before me, which yet I have not seen; bright skies will soon be o'er me, where the dark clouds have been. My hope I cannot measure, my path to life is free, my Saviour has my treasure, and he will walk with me. _________________________________________ Back to First Letter Index
one psalm let us offer for the saints who before us have found their reward; when the shadow of death fell upon them, we sorrowed, but now we rejoice that they rest in the Lord. 2. In the morning of life, and at noon, and at even, he called them away from our worship below; but not till his love, at the font and the altar, supplied them with grace for the way they should go. 3. These stones that have echoed their praises are holy, and dear is the ground where their feet have once trod; yet here they confessed they were strangers and pilgrims, and still they were seeking the city of God. 4. Sing praise, then, for all who here sought and here found him, whose journey is ended, whose perils are past: they believed in the light; and its glory is round them, where the clouds of earth's sorrow are lifted at last. _________________________________________ Back to First Letter Index
disturbed by endless pain, aware of God's own bias, we ask him once again: `How long must some folk suffer? How long can few folk mind? How long dare vain self-int'rest turn prayer and pity blind?' 2. From those for ever victims of heartless human greed, their cruel plight composes a litany of need: `Where are the fruits of justice? Where are the signs of peace? When is the day when pris'ners and dreams find their release?' 3. From those for ever shackled to what their wealth can buy, the fear of lost advantage provokes the bitter cry: `Don't query our position! Don't criticise our wealth! Don't mention those exploited by politics and stealth!' 4. To God, who through the prophets proclaimed a diff'rent age, we offer earth's indiff'rence, its agony and rage: `When will the wronged be righted? When will the kingdom come? When will the world be gen'rous to all instead of some?' 5. God asks: 'Who will go for me? Who will extend my reach? And who, when few will listen, will prophesy and preach? And who, when few bid welcome, will offer all they know? And who, when few dare follow, will walk the road I show?' 6. Amused in someone's kitchen, asleep in someone's boat, attuned to what the ancients exposed, proclaimed and wrote, a Saviour without safety, a tradesman without tools with fishermen and fools. _________________________________________ Back to First Letter Index
frosty wind made moan, earth stood hard as iron, water like a stone; snow had fallen, snow on snow, snow on snow, in the bleak mid-winter, long ago.
nor earth sustain; heav'n and earth shall flee away when he comes to reign. In the bleak mid-winter a stable-place sufficed the Lord God almighty, Jesus Christ.
worship night and day, a breastful of milk, and a mangerful of hay: enough for him, whom angels fall down before, the ox and ass and camel which adore.
may have gathered there, cherubim and seraphim thronged the air; but only his mother in her maiden bliss worshipped the beloved with a kiss.
poor as I am? If I were a shepherd I would bring a lamb; if I were a wise man I would do my part, yet what I can I give him: give my heart. _________________________________________ Back to First Letter Index
tow'ring o'er the wrecks of time; all the light of sacred story gathers round its head sublime. 2. When the woes of life o'ertake me, hopes deceive, and fears annoy, never shall the Cross forsake me; Lo! it glows with peace and joy. 3. When the sun of bliss is beaming light and love upon my way, from the Cross the radiance streaming adds more lustre to the day. 4. Bane and blessing, pain and pleasure, by the Cross are sanctified; peace is there that knows no measure, joys that through all time abide. _________________________________________ Back to First Letter Index
when space displays its distances marked by the light of each star, we can stand on this earth and wonder at infinity stretching amazingly far. And now the maker of all things, Lord of the universe, out of love becomes what he has made, for here in a manger, newly born and very small, Jesus our Saviour is laid.
his mother Mary suckles him, Jesus, her Lord and her son. On the rough stable floor the shepherds kneel and worship him; God's saving reign has begun. Because the maker of all things, Lord of the universe, out of love becomes what he has made, and here in a manger, newly born and very small, Jesus our Saviour is laid. 3. By the sign of a star the wise ones come to honour him, willing to kneel and adore. And across time and space we too can join the search for him; Joseph holds open the door. And though our journey to find him has covered weary miles in such joy all weariness will fade, for here in a manger, newly born and very small, Jesus our Saviour is laid. _________________________________________ Back to First Letter Index
broken and forlorn, then an unexpected greeting names her in the dawn: so she meets her risen Saviour on the resurrection morn. 2. Evening journey: two disciples, grieving for the dead, find a stranger walks beside them, cheers their hearts instead – finally they recognise him as he breaks and shares the bread. 3. Ten distraught, confused apostles hide away in fear; rumours that the grave is empty they are shocked to hear - yet when Jesus stands among them dread and sorrow disappear. 4. Fishermen who toiled for nothing on the lake all night hear the sound of Jesus' welcome in the morning light: in the friendship shared at breakfast old mistakes are lost to sight. 5. Ev'ry day a fresh beginning – newness, come what may! In the most unlikely places Jesus reigns today; from the past to new horizons Christ our Saviour leads the way. _________________________________________ Back to First Letter Index
'cos he's done ev'rything for me. It doesn't matter who is looking on, Jesus is the person that I want to please. 2. May my whole life be a song of praise, to worship God in ev'ry way. In this song the actions praise his name, I want my actions ev'ry day to do the same. _________________________________________ Back to First Letter Index
that glorious song of old, from angels bending near the earth to touch their harps of gold: `Peace on the earth, goodwill to all, from heav'n's all-gracious King!' The world in solemn stillness lay to hear the angels sing. 2. Still through the cloven skies they come, with peaceful wings unfurled; and still their heav'nly music floats o'er all the weary world: above its sad and lowly plains t hey bend on hov'ring wing; and ever o'er its Babel-sounds the blessed angels sing. 3 Yet with the woes of sin and strife the world has suffered long; beneath the angel-strain have rolled two thousand years of wrong; and warring humankind hears not the love-song which they bring; O hush the noise of mortal strife, and hear the angels sine! 4. And ye, beneath life's crushing load, whose forms are bending low, who toil along the climbing way with painful steps and slow: look now! for glad and golden hours come swiftly on the wing; O rest beside the weary road, and hear the angels sing. 5. For lo, the days are hast'ning on, by prophets seen of old, when with the ever-circling years comes round the age of gold; when peace shall over all the earth its ancient splendours fling, and all the world give back the song which now the angels sing. _________________________________________ Back to First Letter Index
I have heard my people cry. All who dwell in dark and sin my hand will save. I who made the stars of night, I will make their darkness bright. Who will bear my light to them? Whom shall I send? Here I am, Lord. Is it I, Lord? I have heard you calling in the night. I will go, Lord, if you lead me. I will hold your people in my heart. 2. I, the Lord of snow and rain, I have borne my people's pain. I have wept for love of them. They turn away. I will break their hearts of stone, give them hearts for love alone. I will speak my word to them. Whom shall I send? 3. I, the Lord of wind and flame, I will tend the poor and lame. I will set a feast for them. My hand will save. Finest bread I will provide till their hearts be satisfied. I will give my life to them. Whom shall I send? _________________________________________ Back to First Letter Index
almost too wonderful to be, that God's own Son should come from heav'n, and die to save a child like me. 2. And yet I know that it is true: he chose a poor and humble lot, and wept and toiled, and mourned and died, for love of those who loved him not. 3. I cannot tell how he could love a child so weak and full of sin; his love must be most wonderful, if he could die my love to win. 4. I sometimes think about the cross, and shut my eyes, and try to see the cruel nails and crown of thorns, and Jesus crucified for me. 5. But even could I see him die, I could but see a little part of that great love which, like a fire, is always burning in his heart. 6. It is most wonderful to know his love for me so free and sure; but 'tis more wonderful to see my love for him so faint and poor. 7. And yet I want to love thee, Lord; O light the flame within my heart, and I will love thee more and more, until I see thee as thou art. _________________________________________ Back to First Letter Index
but it's me, O Lord, standing in the need of prayer. (Repeat)
_________________________________________ Back to First Letter Index 327 Basil Bridge (b. 1927) © 1990 Oxford University Press from ‘New Songs of Praise 5' 1. It's rounded like an orange, this earth on which we stand; and we praise the God who holds it in the hollow of his hand. So Father, we would thank you for all that you have done, and fir all that you have given us through the coming of your Son. 2. A candle, burning brightly, can cheer the darkest night, and these candles tell how Jesus came to bring a dark world light. 3. The ribbon round the orange reminds us of the cost; how the Shepherd, strong and gentle, gave his life to save the lost. 4. Four seasons with their harvest supply the food we need, and the Spirit gives a harvest that can make us rich indeed. 5. We come with our Christingles to tell of Jesus' birth, and we praise the God who blessed us by his coming to this earth. _________________________________________ Back to First Letter Index
casting its shadows near. And on this morning, bright though it be, I feel those shadows near me. But you are always close to me, following all my ways. May I be always close to you, following all your ways, Lord. 2. I watch the sunlight shine through the clouds, warming the earth below. And at the mid-day, life seems to say: `I feel your brightness near me.' For you are always ..... 3. I watch the sunset fading away, lighting the clouds with sleep. And as the evening closes its eyes, I feel your presence near me. For you are always ..... 4. I watch the moonlight guarding the night, waiting till morning comes. The air is silent, earth is at rest – only your peace is near me. Yes, you are always ..... _________________________________________ Back to First Letter Index 329 Matt Redman @ 1994 Thankyou Music 1. I will offer up my life in spirit and truth, pouring out the oil of love as my worship to you. In surrender I must give my ev’ry part; Lord, receive the sacrifice of a broken heart. Jesus, what can I give, what can I bring to so faithful a friend, to so loving a King? Saviour, what can be said, what can be sung as a praise of your name for the things you have done? O my words could not tell, not even in part, of the debt of love that is owed by this thankful heart. 2. You deserve my ev'ry breath for you've paid the great cost; giving up your life to death, even death on a cross. You took all my shame away, there defeated my sin, opened up the gates of heav'n, and have beckoned me in. _________________________________________ Back to First Letter Index
of the Christ who died for me, how he left the realms of glory for the cross on Calvary. Yes, I'll sing the wondrous story of the Christ who died for me - sing it with his saints in glory, gathered by the crystal sea. 2. I was lost but Jesus found me, found the sheep that went astray, raised me up and gently led me back into the narrow way. Days of darkness still may meet me, sorrow's path I oft may tread; but his presence still is with me, by his guiding hand I'm led. 3. He will keep me till the river rolls its waters at my feet: then he'll bear me safely over, made by grace for glory meet. Yes, I'll sing the wondrous story of the Christ who died for me - sing it with his saints in glory, gathered by the crystal sea. _________________________________________ Back to First Letter Index
ever in thy heart to stay; hidden in thy wounded side. 2. If the world or Satan lay tempting snares about my way, I am safe when I abide in thy heart and wounded side. 3. If the flesh, more dang'rous still, tempt my soul to deeds of ill, naught I fear when I abide in thy heart and wounded side. 4. Death will come one day to me; Jesu, cast me not from thee: dying let me still abide in thy heart and wounded side. _________________________________________ Back to First Letter Index
silently washes their feet, Master who acts as a slave to them.
varied in colour and race, neighbours are near us and far away.
these are the ones we should love, all these are neighbours to us and you.
silently washing their feet, this is the way we should live with you. _________________________________________ Back to First Letter Index 333 Charles Wesley (1707-1788) alt. 1. Jesu, lover of my soul, let me to thy bosom fly, while the gath'ring waters roll, while the tempest still is high: hide me, O my Saviour, hide, till the storm of life is past; safe into the haven guide, O receive my soul at last. 2. Other refuge have I none, hangs my helpless soul on thee; leave, ah, leave me not alone, still support and comfort me. All my trust on thee is stayed, all my help from thee I bring; cover my defenceless head with the shadow of thy wing. 3. Plenteous grace with thee is found, grace to cleanse from ev'ry sin; Yüklə 4,64 Mb. Dostları ilə paylaş:
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