The National Anthem ~ a post Diamond Jubilee verse
Now blest through passing years
By God midst joys and tears
In our Queen’s reign;
Duty and loyalty
Make us one family –
Formed in diversity:
The whole world’s gain!
© Neil Thompson 2013
The National Anthem ~ a Diamond Jubilee verse
Now blest these sixty years
By God midst joys and tears
In our Queen’s reign;
Duty and loyalty
Make us one family –
Sharing God’s jubilee:
The whole world’s gain!
© Neil Thompson 2012
Easter Round
| Father we adore you |
Jesus, we obey you:
Break the bread to receive you –
So we know you.
Dying, we abuse you:
Father’s love within you:
Death o’ertakes you.
Spirit then restores you:
Easter’s dawn reveals you.
All saved by you!
© Neil Thompson 2008
Living Word ~ a gradual hymn
| Metre: Irregular | As the deer (Nystrom) |
Living Word, in gospel story
Your people hold you high!
Holy Word, incarnate glory,
In Jesus you come nigh.
Holy Spirit light our minds,
And chase away the dark that blinds.
Teach your ways of love and peace
As we hear the Word of Life.
Break the Word to release the meaning
Of the Father’s ways of love.
Hear the Word of Jesus, reigning,
With the Spirit’s seal, the Dove.
Live the Word, the disciples’ calling!
Show the world the joy of life,
Lived for God in Jesus toiling
To redeem our endless strife.
© Neil Thompson 1999