Syrians Lift Hopeful Cries (Of the Father’s Love Begotten)

Of the Father’s love begotten,Through the heavens, loud was spoken:Where the winds of war have driven,Hope and peace are now unbroken.On the earth, the Child doth lie,In the straw, with angels nigh,Joy to all who seek His saving,In the light, the darkness quaking. He, the Word of God, delivered,Born to heal, with love unshivered,In the … Continue reading Syrians Lift Hopeful Cries (Of the Father’s Love Begotten)

Windrush Children (Calypso Carol)

In the land of Windrush, they came with hearts so true,From distant islands, to start a life anew.They sang their carol, joyously they came,But now they wait, their dreams just not the same. Where is the justice? Where is the care?For the children of the sun, still waiting for what's fair.Their roots run deep, through … Continue reading Windrush Children (Calypso Carol)

Innocence Lost (Coventry Carol)

Lully, lullah, thou little tiny child,Bye bye, lully, lullay.Thou little tiny child,Bye bye, lully, lullay. O sisters too, how may we do,To bear this grief, this pain so true?For the young lives lost in October's wake,At Hamas hands, our hearts do break. In Gaza's plight, with rage and pain,The forces wage through night and day,Innocence … Continue reading Innocence Lost (Coventry Carol)

Uyghurs Mourn for Justice (Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus)

Come, Thou long expected Jesus,Born to set Thy people free;From the darkness, bring Thy mercy,Let the oppressed find liberty.In the East, the cries grow louder,Uyghurs mourn for justice near,“Blessed are the poor in spirit,”Wipe away each painful tear. Come, Thou Source of truth and healing,Lift the broken hearts to Thee;“Come to Me, ye weary, heavy,”Thou … Continue reading Uyghurs Mourn for Justice (Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus)

In Sudan the People Mourn (See Amidst the Winters Snow)

See amidst the desert sand,Born for us on earths dry land,See, the Lamb of God appears,Sent to calm our troubled fears. Hail, thou ever blessed morn,Hail, redemption's hopeful dawn,Sing through of all Sudan's land,Christ is born, with healing hand. In His humble manger bed,God's own Son, our Saviour, laid.Born to heal, to save, to show,The … Continue reading In Sudan the People Mourn (See Amidst the Winters Snow)

A Nation Torn (Ding Dong! Merrily on High?)

Ding dong! Merrily on high?Small boats sail through stormy skies,Across the Channel, cold and wide,Seeking refuge, none denied.Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis! The Assisted Dying Bill debates,A nation torn, a life’s decision,Yet Christ’s light shows the way,A promise of grace, a vision.Gloria, Hosanna in excelsis! As the Trees of Hope do grow,With branches wide, they beckon,To … Continue reading A Nation Torn (Ding Dong! Merrily on High?)

In Ukraine, the Skies are Darkened (Angels from the Realms of Glory)

Angels from the realms of glory,Wing your flight o'er Ukraine's land,Where the battle cries still echo,And the prayers for peace still stand:Come and worship, come and worship,Worship Christ, the new-born King. Shepherds, in the fields now trembling,Watching as the war clouds rise,Still in faith, their hearts assembling,Looking to the distant skies:Come and worship, come and … Continue reading In Ukraine, the Skies are Darkened (Angels from the Realms of Glory)

Peace Shall Bloom Where Love Bestows (Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day)

Tomorrow shall be my dancing day,When peace will come and hearts will pray.Through lands torn by conflict, pain and fear,I bring the light that draws us near. "Blessed are the peacemakers," He said,For they shall find the path ahead.In Israel’s streets and Palestine’s plains,I walk with love to heal the stains. Tomorrow shall be my dancing … Continue reading Peace Shall Bloom Where Love Bestows (Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day)

World in Turmoil (The First Noël)

The first Noël, the angels did say,Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay;In Israel’s land, where tensions now rise,A cry for peace echoes under dark skies.Noël, Noël,The world in turmoil calls,Noël, Noël,May peace descend for all.They looked up and saw a star shining bright,Beyond the wars, a symbol of light;In Gaza and … Continue reading World in Turmoil (The First Noël)

Love. Hate. Run?

“You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbour and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you..."Matthew 5:43-44 I'll be honest, I don't really have an enemy. There is no one that I know who I really, genuinely hate. The closest are probably those on the … Continue reading Love. Hate. Run?