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The worst time of year, in the cold of the winter
The worst time of year, in the cold of the winter
by Andrew Pratt
The worst time of year, in the cold of the winter, no time to be travelling, setting abroad, yet here in this story the Magi are coming bringing the riches the world can afford. This frankincense speaks of the prayers of the people, while gold represents all the wealth of the ear…
They met within an upper room
They met within an upper room
by Andrew Pratt
They met within an upper room, they wondered at their friend, disciples who had followed, now anticipate the end. The tension here was palpable for he would be betrayed. and yet he spoke of peace to them, they need not be afraid. Verses 3-4 follow Tune: CLAUDIUS (Fink) AKA: BETHE…
The year is new do not resist
The year is new do not resist
by Andrew Pratt
Second Sunday after Christmas year A Jeremiah 31: 31 Covenant Hymn: The year is new, do not resist The year is new, do not resist, for God is moving in our midst who brings a covenant to birth, of common wealth throughout the earth... Andrew Pratt (born 1948) Words © Stainer & …
There is no disability
There is no disability
by Andrew Pratt
There is no disability of age, nor yet of youth, removes responsibility to utter God's own truth. And Jeremiah made excuse, yet still was called to speak, to prophesy a nation's fate, the judgment God would wreak. Verse 3 follows Tune: ABRIDGE; CONSOLATION (Beethoven) Metre: CM …
This rock raised above all others
This rock raised above all others
by Andrew Pratt
Hymn: This rock raised above all others Proper 16 year A Matthew 16: 13 – 20 This rock raised above all others: 'Peter, here I build my church'. So we hear the words of Jesus, though this rock would shake and lurch. Peter was a human being, filled with insight, seeing clear, clos…
Through all generations our God has walked with us
Through all generations our God has walked with us
by Andrew Pratt
Hymn: Through all generations our God has walked with us Proper 25 year A Psalm 90:1-6, 13-17 Through all generations our God has walked with us, has shared in our pain while we lived on this earth. Though mountains pre-date our existence and knowledge, this God who has formed us…
To multiply the grace of God
To multiply the grace of God
by Andrew Pratt
Hymn: To multiply the grace of God Second Sunday after Pentecost Romans 6: 12 – 23 To multiply the grace of God, it is a great temptation, but love is greater, this should be the source for imitation. Set free to find a better way, a loving way of living, no longer slaves, bu…
Through the city streets they hurried
Through the city streets they hurried
by Andrew Pratt
Through the city streets they hurried where each shadow, like a shroud, hung across the darkened doorways, sounds of commerce echoed, loud. This had been the scene of bloodshed, Hist’ry heard, a nation sighed, factions fought and people suffered, mothers wept while children cried…
Through the silence at creation
Through the silence at creation
by Andrew Pratt
Through the silence at creation colours wove a brilliant light, shimmering rainbows, shards of lightning broke the darkness of the night. Verses 2-3 foolow Tune: SHIPSTON Metre: 8.7.8.7 Andrew Pratt (born 1948) Words © 21/7/2013 Stainer & Bell Ltd, London, England, www.stainer.…
Trampled road grit has no saviour
Trampled road grit has no saviour
by Andrew Pratt
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany Year A Matthew 5: 13 – 20 Hymn: Trampled road grit has no savour Trampled road grit has no savour, good for stamping under foot; but to season gifts and graces needs the salt that's pure and good... Andrew Pratt (born 1948) Words © Stainer & Bell Ltd…
Treasures abounding, wonders confounding
Treasures abounding, wonders confounding
by Andrew Pratt
Hymn: Treasures abounding, wonders confounding Proper 12 year A Matthew 13: 31 – 33, 44 – 52 Treasures abounding, wonders confounding limits and concepts humanly held; pearls of great treasure, love beyond measure, graciously given, never compelled. Yeast for our baking, loaves w…
TRINITY HYMN The void that rippled with your breath
TRINITY HYMN The void that rippled with your breath
by Andrew Pratt
A majestic hymn that moves from through incarnation, cross and resurrection to Pentecost and beyond. Tune: ELLACOMBE Extract: The void that rippled with your breath was ordered to your will; then life evolved, as love informed your purpose and your skill. That love, the ground of…
TRINITY HYMN - We fathom mysteries, often fail
TRINITY HYMN - We fathom mysteries, often fail
by Andrew Pratt
A short Trinity hymn of three verses. Tune: Belmont Extract: We fathom mysteries, often fail to understand your will; O God, we tax and strain our minds and reach beyond our skill. Give us simplicity to see your Trinity of care, that furnished being on this earth, then came to me…
Whenever we're challenged by loss or disaster
Whenever we're challenged by loss or disaster
by Andrew Pratt
Hymn: Whenever we're challenged by loss or disaster Proper 12 year A Romans 8: 26 – 39 Whenever we're challenged by loss or disaster when horror is stalking, and health drains away, when hope has been strangled and faith follows after, our God never leaves us by night or by day. …
When those whose thoughts are crystal clear