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The Edge of Glory - Introduction
The Edge of Glory - Introduction
by SPCK - David Adam
Introduction Whoever wrote St Patrick’s Breastplate, has certainly caught the essence of Celtic prayer. Patrick, arising in the morning and turning his thoughts to God, taking to himself the whole armour of God. As he laced up his tunic or the cross bands on his legs, he had his …
This Is For You (Avon Ohio)
This Is For You (Avon Ohio)
by Norman J Goreham (1931-2021)
This hymn is suitable for use at any Communion service but particularly on Maundy Thursday. It is dedicated to the United Methodist Church congregation at Avon, Ohio, USA, from which the inspiration for it arose at a Maundy Thursday service. Here it is, now paired with the tune A…
On This, Our Festal Day (Loch Heron)
On This, Our Festal Day (Loch Heron)
by Norman J Goreham (1931-2021)
This hymn celebrates the local church, its buildings, its people and those who have gone before. It asks that, as people continue to worship there, the risen Christ will be present. It could be used at Dedication (Consecration) of Buildings, Church Anniversaries and Patronal Fest…
The Edge of Glory - Foreword
The Edge of Glory - Foreword
by SPCK - David Adam
Foreword By Bishop Stuart Blanch David Adam was known to me throughout my time as Archbishop of York, and I well remember the ordination retreat he took for us at Bishopthorpe. He was regarded as conscientious and imaginative parish priest… Taken from The Edge of Glory by David A…
The Work Of Praise (Bell)
The Work Of Praise (Bell)
by Norman J Goreham (1931-2021)
This hymn is based on information given by The Venerable Bede of Jarrow, Teacher of the Faith (673-735). He tells us that, even in old age, he made a point of being present at the times of his monastery's hours of prescribed prayers. What an example for us! The music appropriatel…
How God Became King - 9d Kingdom, Cross and God part 2