A voice cried out, the Church caused pain,With Christmas Eve so near,The Bishops' actions caused the stain,And trust was lost in fear. The leaders failed to guide with care,Their duty set aside,For those who suffered deep despair,While truth was left to hide. The Church of England’s not alone,For shadows cross the earth,In faiths across this … Continue reading A Voice Called Out (Good King Wenceslas)
The Broken Church
In the Midst of Suffering (In the Bleak Midwinter)
In the bleak midwinter, hearts are cold and torn,News of pain and sorrow, trust and safety worn.Stories of assault and fear, women silenced long,Yet a light still shines through, hope that makes us strong. In the midst of suffering, voices must be heard,Justice for the silenced, healing through the Word.Brave survivors speaking out, breaking through … Continue reading In the Midst of Suffering (In the Bleak Midwinter)
O Come, Let Us Unite Them (O Come, All Ye Faithful)
O come, all ye faithful, stand against the hatred, O come ye, O come ye, to stand for peace. Come and behold them, our brothers and our sisters, O come, let us unite them, O come, let us unite them, O come, let us unite them, in love and peace. Sing, choirs of angels, sing … Continue reading O Come, Let Us Unite Them (O Come, All Ye Faithful)
Yet Earth’s in Pain (O Holy Night)
O holy night, the stars are brightly shining,It is the night of our dear Saviour's birth.Yet Earth's in pain, Antarctica's ice is crying,For in this world, we must preserve its worth. A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices,For change can come, in unity and care.Fall on your knees, O hear the planet calling,O night … Continue reading Yet Earth’s in Pain (O Holy Night)
Beauty in Diversity (Hark! The Herald Angels Sing)
Hark! the herald angels sing,“Glory to the new-born King,Peace on earth, good will to all,Let none be left out or feel small.”In His birth, we see the light,A hope that breaks through darkest night,To all with blindness, deafness, pain,In their worth, we will remain. Hark! the herald angels sing,Celebrate the hope He brings,People shining, breaking … Continue reading Beauty in Diversity (Hark! The Herald Angels Sing)
We The Kings of Oil and Might (We Three Kings)
We the kings of oil and might, Turning blind eyes, day and night, World Cup's near, but do we hear, Cries for human rights? O, star of justice, guide our fight,Against the wrong, uphold the right,East and West, let hearts be true,In Christ, we stand for those abused. Saudi land, where voices fade, Freedom's call, … Continue reading We The Kings of Oil and Might (We Three Kings)
Once in Bustling British Cities (Once in Royal David’s City)
Once in bustling British cities,Families face uncertain nights,Struggling with the rising prices,Seeking warmth in winter's bite.Yet through darkness, light shall beam,From a child in Bethlehem. Born amid the hope and hardship,Jesus came to show the way.In the bleakness and the struggle,Love and faith can still hold sway.Guiding hearts with humble might,Bringing peace and endless light. … Continue reading Once in Bustling British Cities (Once in Royal David’s City)
Where is Peace? Where is the Healing? (Little Donkey)
Little donkey, little donkey,On a journey long and wide,In a land where tears are flowing,Where the innocent cannot hide.In Sudan, the blood is pouring,The people cry in desperate pain,Where is peace, where is the healing,When will hope return again? Little donkey, little donkey,Carrying the Son of God,In a world of endless fighting,Where the streets are … Continue reading Where is Peace? Where is the Healing? (Little Donkey)
For The Ones Who Face Oppression (Infant Holy, Infant Lowly)
Infant holy, infant lowly,Born to bring us peace and love,In a world that’s often cruel,Shining light from heaven above.For the ones who face rejection,Due to race, or age, or creed,Jesus comes with love and mercy,Meeting every human need. Infant holy, infant lowly,Born to show us all the way,In a world of harsh divisions,Bringing hope to … Continue reading For The Ones Who Face Oppression (Infant Holy, Infant Lowly)
A Drought is Here (Little Drummer Boy)
Come they told me, A drought is here, In Somalia, No rain this year. In times of sorrow, where is love to be found?Can grace still heal, when hope feels drowned? Shall I honour Him? Pa rum pum pum pum, Will He come?I have no water, No crops to share, In Ethiopia, The land’s laid … Continue reading A Drought is Here (Little Drummer Boy)