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Her first born son, his manger bed
Her first born son, his manger bed
by Andrew Pratt
Her first born son, his manger bed, the straw was where he'd lay his head, his mother resting from the birth, and Joseph wondered at his worth. He held him in his roughened hands, he thought about the world's demands that brought them all to Bethlehem. What prejudice would wait…
Hope is built in present moments
Hope is built in present moments
by Andrew Pratt
Hope is built in present moments, times of visions, times of dreams, times when love transcends the present, long outlasting human schemes. Hope will open gates of promise, herald dawns of glorious light, help us live within this moment, lead us onward from the night. Verses 3-4 …
Hymn - Filled with fear and apprehension
Hymn - Filled with fear and apprehension
by Andrew Pratt
Filled with fear and apprehension, self doubt lurking in his mind. Jesus weighed what lay before him, what resistance would he find? Friends and family could not help him, these were things to face alone. New uncertainties assailed him, things he hoped he'd never own. Verses 2-3 …
Hymn - What was the weather like that day
Hymn - What was the weather like that day
by Andrew Pratt
What was the weather like that day? Cold, wet and overcast with rain, or bright and warm with sun and clouds? What formed the back cloth to this pain? What motivated those who came, to watch this scene, to play this game? There is so much we do not know, save tortured death withi…
Hymn - Strange how perfume marked this moment
Hymn - Strange how perfume marked this moment
by Andrew Pratt
Strange how perfume marked this moment, days away from fear and pain, here a woman disregarded, sharing in this time of strain came anointing, unexpected, wouldn’t pass this way again. Verse 2-3 follow Tune: GRAFTON 8.7.8.7.8.7 Andrew Pratt (born 1948) Words © 21/2/2012 Stainer…
Hymn - Who shares this wine? Who dips this bread
Hymn - Who shares this wine? Who dips this bread
by Andrew Pratt
Who shares this wine? Who dips this bread? Was Judas hesitant or calm, the moment Jesus sent him out to raise that awful, crazed alarm? The others looked around, askance, not sure what this might sign or seal. They whispered, questioned; all too soon resumed this fated, final mea…
Hymn: 'Come follow me, come follow fast
Hymn: 'Come follow me, come follow fast
by Andrew Pratt
'Come follow me, come follow fast, and leave the rest behind, reach after realms of mystery, yes, seek, and you will find'. What holds us in this human realm? What treasures keep us back from giving all we have and are? This confidence we lack! Verses 2-3 follow Tune: KINGSFOLD M…
Hymn: Evil intention, skilful deception
Hymn: Evil intention, skilful deception
by Andrew Pratt
Evil intention, skilful deception, devious plotting, bent on revenge; heart fired by hatred, nothing now sacred, John's words of judgment she would avenge. Then came the moment, see her opponent, vulnerable prisoner, she'd seal his fate. Dancing for Herod opened the scabbard, off…
Hymn: Familiar man
Hymn: Familiar man
by Andrew Pratt
Familiar man, beneath contempt, they knew him all too well, a common carpenter from town without a tale to tell. And now the words they heard contained authority and power. They listened to each utterance and soon their thoughts turned sour. Verses 2-3 follow Tune: MACPHERSON’S F…
Hymn: Confounding the people, confusing the clever
Hymn: Confounding the people, confusing the clever
by Andrew Pratt
Confounding the people, confusing the clever, Christ spoke of his flesh as like bread, bringing grace. And now we assemble, re-member that moment: break bread, pour out wine in our time in the place. Verses 2- 3 follow Tune: ST CATHERINE’S COURT Metre: 12.11.12.11 Andrew Prat…
Hymn: Grace and peace to all God's people
Hymn: Grace and peace to all God's people
by Andrew Pratt
Grace and peace to all God's people from the Word before all worlds, all transcendent cosmic lover, in our presence grace unfolds. Born into the world among us, Christ the Word, incarnate Love knowing human strength and weakness, raise our eyes to things above. Verses 3-4 follows…
Hymn: He felt exhausted, worn and drained
Hymn: He felt exhausted, worn and drained
by Andrew Pratt
He felt exhausted, worn and drained, his muscles and his mind were taut. He needed solitude and rest from pressures that his care had brought. He needed time to set aside the burdens that he chose to hold. To find again God's peace and grace, to warm a heart that might grow cold.…
Hymn: Heirs of Christ and God's own children
Hymn: Heirs of Christ and God's own children
by Andrew Pratt
Heirs of Christ and God's own children, God our parent, yet a friend, Abba, we still pray before you: source of freedom without end. Slaves no longer: liberation, free to serve and free to pray, free to live our lives for justice, Verse 3 follows © Andrew Pratt 14/5/2012 Tune: …
Hymn: Hard sayings of Jesus that challenge and test
Hymn: Hard sayings of Jesus that challenge and test
by Andrew Pratt
Hard sayings of Jesus that challenge and test, that bring us to crisis, will not let us rest. Confronted by holiness, righteousness, light, our lives are exposed whether wrongful or right. Verses 2-3 follow Tune: DATCHET Metre: 11.11.11.11 Andrew Pratt (born 1948) Words © 23/8/…
Hymn: God, give to us discerning minds
Hymn: God, give to us discerning minds
by Andrew Pratt
God, give to us discerning minds to know your love, to live by grace, to tune our lives to your commands, to live at peace within this place. Verses 2-3 follow Tune: ALFRETON, ARIZONA Metre: LM Andrew Pratt (born 1948) Words © 31/7/2012 Stainer & Bell Ltd, London, England, www.…
Hymn: Into darkness and disaster