Michael Docker
Where there is water, where there is worship
Where there is water, where there is worship
by Michael Docker
Where there is water, where there is worship, There is a sign for all to see, Here we are challenged, called by the water, Drawn to the death that sets us free. One time Jesus came to John, Like the others to be baptised; Signed his death and heard God say, ”With him I am pleased…
First in our hearts
First in our hearts
by Michael Docker
First in our hearts, we would praise as the magi Praised as they saw all your glory around; First of the ones who are born into freedom, Through you we offer the love we have found. First of the days when the world found its freedom We come to worship on this day of all; First in…
Carols by Candlelight Order of Service
Carols by Candlelight Order of Service
by Michael Docker
Carols by Candlelight - Order of service (Can be adapted for use with different selection of carols) Leader Before the world began All: All was darkness Leader Before our lives began All: All was silence Leader Before the coming of the Lord All: Darkness covers the earth; silence…
Advent IV
Advent IV
by Michael Docker
Advent IV The candle, like Mary, is frail and small - In the grand scheme of things just a guttering flame. And we, like Mary, like the candle, like Bethlehem, - Are frail but infused with the scent of God's call. The candle, like Mary, is humble and poor When compared with the w…
Advent III
Advent III
by Michael Docker
Advent III The candle is lit for the witnesses, For those who have heard and are living By the way that is laid from cradle to cross That leads from self to the challenge of loss To the duty of service, the joys of giving, This is the way of the witnesses. The candle shines for t…
Advent II
Advent II
by Michael Docker
Poem- Advent II The candle we light is a sign of the Word Today we will honour its promise and power; It will shine here for not much more than an hour; The Word lasts for ever – haven't you heard? The candle we light remains silent, but say, Haven't you heard that when God speak…
Advent I
Advent I
by Michael Docker
Poem- Advent I This first advent candle will shine here in hope - In the moment of lighting we hold out our dreams. Some have come thankful, others are fearful, All are encouraged – the happy, the tearful - By the candlelight shining in hope, To watch in the light for the lightin…
Far from the earth
Far from the earth
by Michael Docker
Far from the earth, in a galaxy's reaches, Light from a star makes a mark in the sky; Ancients interpret, discern what it teaches; Go to the where and rejoice at the why. There in a place far from wealth and from power, Answers are found to the sign in the sky; Little to mark the…
O when you hear our prayers, Lord
O when you hear our prayers, Lord
by Michael Docker
O when you hear our prayers, Lord, Forgive our foolish hearts; Our words and wishes falter When worldly music starts - Sad symphonies surround us Of life's discordant pain - They easily confound us, Help us to pray again. O when you see our ways, Lord, Forgive our worldly hearts;…
Let Christmas come
Let Christmas come
by Michael Docker
Let Christmas come Let the Saviour small as a cradle and already playing with nails Come to our century with its camps and soldiers, tourists and money-men, and play the games of God with our souls, Let the Josephs and Marys, those common people, Let the hill men, the fabulous fo…
Poem of Remembrance
Poem of Remembrance
by Michael Docker
We should remember them, all those who died in war; The soldiers, sailors, airmen and women, wardens And guards, the doctors and the ones whose gardens Grew the food; the wives and mothers; many more - We should remember them; although so long ago For us today what we have they g…
Just a Baby
Just a Baby
by Michael Docker
Just a baby born in a story, Only a sign to point to glory; We will tell the ancient mystery - Look and wonder and worship and praise. Like the shepherds called by an angel, Coming in fear and fascination, We will tell this humble history - Live by faith and by world-changing way…
From this world the Lord has called you
From this world the Lord has called you
by Michael Docker
From this world the Lord has called you; For His life you have been made; When you shine with what's been told you, When your days are passed in shade; You shall know the Lord's hand leading, You shall learn to trust through prayer; When your walk of faith's succeeding, When you …
Hymn: The power of three surrounds us
Hymn: The power of three surrounds us
by Michael Docker
The power of three surrounds us; In story, joke and song - The three-legged chair most stable; The three-strand rope most strong; The independent witness Adds weight when two agree; The worlds of science and nature Affirm the power of three - And so we sing the story Of God the T…
Hymn: A time is coming