Hymns only online (submit to stfplus@methodistchurch.org.uk)
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A bloodied child (The boy in the ambulance) (website only)
“A bloodied child foreshadowed by a cross” ("The boy in the ambulance") by Andrew Pratt New on 19 August 2016 – a response to the widely viewed video image of a child rescued from a bombed building in Allepo, Syria
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A century passes, memories will fade (website only)
"A century passes, memories will fade" by Andrew Pratt New on 13 April 2014 - a hymn for Remembrance Sunday
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A new day dawns - an Easter hymn (website only)
“A new day dawns” by Andrew T. Murphy New on 20 March 2018 – an Easter hymn that connects Christ’s resurrection with the creation of the world
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A prayer in time of crisis (website only)
“A prayer in time of crisis” ("Lord God, creator, life of all we do") by Tony Law New on 29 April 2020 – a prayer of petition, written in response to the 2020 Coronavirus pandemic
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A prize that won't perish (website only)
"A prize that won't perish" by Dominic Grant New on 18 July, 2012 - a new Olympic hymn
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A twisting wind that wreaks such devastation (website only)
"A twisting wind that wreaks such devastation" by Andrew Pratt New on 5 June 2013 - written in the wake of a tornado that devastated suburbs of Oklahoma in May 2013
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A world once rent by turmoil (website only)
“A world once rent by turmoil” by Andrew Pratt New on 7 July 2015 – a plea for God's strength to "covet love" in the face of human hatred and strife
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Adonai (website only)
“Adonai” by Clare Stainsby New on 14 April 2020 – a meditation on some of the names used to describe God
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And did God’s feet in ancient time (New Jerusalem) (website only)
"And did God's feet in ancient time" ("New Jerusalem") by Andrew T. Murphy New on 3 October, 2012 - a re-working of William Blake's text with words that offer a flexible resource for many occasions.
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And I will wait now (website only)
“And I will wait now" by Laurence Wareing New on 19 November 2013 - an Advent hymn partly inspired by words of Dietrich Bonhoeffer
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At this time of sitting down (website only)
“At this time of sitting down” by Rachael Prince New on 9 March 2015 - a hymn suitable for times of retirement, having to "step back" from responsibilities, and also for the Methodist covenant service
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At your table, Lord, we gather (website only)
“At your table, Lord, we gather” by Gareth Hill New on 24 September 2018 – a reflection on words from the communion liturgy, set to a contemporary tune
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Be the light in my darkness (website only)
“Be the light in my darkness” by Elizabeth Burns New on 8 July 2015 – an invocation to the light of God that causes us to reflect on our own response to God's presence in our lives
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Beatitude (Blessed are the poor in Spirit) (website only)
“Beatitude” by Kimberley Rayson New on 24 September 2018 - setting of words from the Gospel of Matthew
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Beyond impossibility (website only)
“Beyond impossibility” by Andrew Pratt New on 20 March 2018 – "in respect for Stephen Hawking", the pioneering scientist who died 14 March 2018, aged 76
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Candles we light upon the Advent Ring (website only)
"Candles we light upon the Advent Ring" by Dominic Grant New on 28 November 2012 - suitable for the lighting of Advent candles
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Carol of Peace (website only)
Carol of Peace ("Where is the peace that will cure the world's madness?") by Barbara Honeyball Young New on 30 October 2012, rev.2016 - a carol formed from questions set within the context of contemporary concerns
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Christ be in my understanding (website only)
“Christ be in my understanding” by Rachael Prince New on 9 March 2015 - a hymn influenced by celtic traditions for use throughout the day
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Come, Holy Spirit, come (website only)
“Come, Holy Spirit, come” by Barbara Honeyball Young New on 2 September, 2016 - a sung response with optional handbells
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Covenant of Grace (website only)
“Covenant of Grace” ("I am no longer mine but yours") by Barbara Honeyball Young New on 23 March, 2017 - a setting of the Methodist Covenant Prayer
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Dear Lord in heaven, we come as your people (website only)
“Dear Lord in heaven, we come as your people” by Ken Howcroft New on 20 June 2014 – a hymn to accompany the ordination of presbyters and deacons
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Down the road run refugees (website only)
“Down the road run refugees” by John Bell and Graham Maule New on 6 May 2016 – a 1992 "protest song" as sadly relevant today as when it was written
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Dressed up on the kerbside (website only)
"Dressed up on the kerbside" by Damian Boddy New on 27 September, 2012 - a challenging text that addresses the subject of prostitution, and the economic conditions that give rise to it.
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Dusty-footed, heavy-hearted (website only)
“Dusty-footed, heavy-hearted” by Sue McCoan and Matthew Prevett New on 24 February 2014 - a hymn based on the events of Maundy Thursday
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Eternal source of humankind (website only)
"Eternal source of humankind" by Gary Hopkins New on 9 July 2013 - a prayer for the support of God's Spirit as we encounter the pressures of modern living
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Eternity ("When a seed, only small") (website only)
"Eternity" ("When a seed, only small") by Kimberley Rayson New on 28 March 2019 - how we experience God's kingdom and eternity
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Give us your comfort, Lord (website only)
“Give us your comfort, Lord” by Barbara Honeyball Young New on 2 September, 2016 - a sung response for prayers and intercessions
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Give voice to the prophets who speak the hard word (website only)
"Give voice to the prophets who speak the hard word" by Michael Docker New on 28 June, 2012
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God and money - two new hymns
Recent additions to StF+ by Clare Stainsby and Liz Delafield
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God and money (website only)
“God and money” by Liz Delafield New on 14 April 2020 – echoing the prophetic cry for the fair distribution of wealth and resources
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God eternal, timeless moment (website only)
“God eternal, timeless moment” by David Lees New on 31 May, 2017 - a hymn suitable for Trinity Sunday and throughout the year
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God who knows our darkest moments (website only)
“God who knows our darkest moments” by Gareth Hill New on 20 October, 2016 - written to mark the 50th anniversary of the Aberfan disaster, a hymn that speaks to all our griefs and to God's unfailing constancy and love
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God who sets us on a journey (website only)
"God who sets us on a journey" by Joy Dine New on 13 February 2013 - a hymn about journeying with God, suitable for Lent and times of upheaval and change
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God, make us ready for our celebration (Emmanuel Now) (website only)
“God, make us ready for our celebration” by Tony Law New on 30 September 2016 – an Advent hymn that reflects the Old Testament lectionary readings set for Year A
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Got a race to run (website only)
"Got a race to run" by Paul Thompson New on 28 June, 2012 - an Olympic-themed song for children
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Gracious God, the heart of truth (website only)
"Gracious God, the heart of truth" by Gareth Hill - a response to the Methodist Church's 2011/12 Fruitful Field consultation New on 26 October 2011
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Gracious God, you call your people (website only)
“Gracious God, you call your people” by Michaela Youngson and Nicola Morrison New on 21 August 2014 – written to mark 40 years since the ordination of the first women to the presbyteral ministry of the Methodist Church in Britain
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Great God, whose name and heart is love (website only)
“Great God, whose name and heart is love” by Andy Fyall New on 3 July 2015 – a hymn that challenges Christians to offer hope to others and witness to the God of peace
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Heaven’s heart is pulsing (website only)
“Heaven’s heart is pulsing” by Gareth Hill New on 21 October 2014 - a hymn about God's presence within all of creation, and our response to that good news
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Heaven's come so close tonight (website only)
“Heaven’s come so close tonight” by Richard Gillard New on 30 October 2012 - a Christmas carol from the author of "Brother, sister, let me serve you" (StF 611)
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Here is the wonder, glory of new life (website only)
“Here is the wonder, glory of new life” by Andrew Brown New on 23 March, 2017 - re-visiting the miracle of the incarnation with fresh words for today
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Holy Spirit, be my Helper (website only)
“Holy Spirit, be my Helper” ("When alone I come before you") by Harold Stutely New on 22 October 2014 - a prayer to the Holy Spirit in difficult times
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Holy Spirit, fall on me (website only)
“Holy Spirit, fall on me” by Mark Savill New on 12 April 2016 – a prayer-hymn, opening us up to the presence and activity of the Holy Spirit
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Hopeless to help in this violence, this crisis (website only)
“Hopeless to help in this violence, this crisis” by Andrew Pratt New on 13 January 2015 - a response to the "Charlie Hebdo" shootings in Paris (January 2015), with wider implications for our multi-faith world
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How hard was that journey (website only)
“How hard was that journey” by Paul Thompson New on 8 July 2015 – a carol for Christmas and Epiphany with a memorable tune also by Paul
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I cannot speak your name, O Lord (YAHWEH) (website only)
"I cannot speak your name, O Lord" by Rob Newton New on 25 October 2012 - a hymn to God's forgiveness, despite human unworthiness.
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'I have a dream', a man once said (website only)
“'I have a dream', a man once said" by Pamela Pettitt New on 27 July 2013 - inspired by Martin Luther King's 1963 "I have a dream" speech
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If we claim to love our neighbour (website only)
“If we claim to love our neighbour” by Andrew Pratt New on 9 April 2015 - exploring the challenging realities of Christian social holiness. With a commentary by Andrew Bradstock.
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In this house all people will be welcome (website only)
“In this house all people will be welcome” by Paul McDermott New on 16 November 2015 – a hymn about transforming a church of welcome into lives of service
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In war, in peace (website only)
“In war, in peace” by Ian Smart New on 12 April 2016 – a communion hymn that explores the generous welcome of Jesus' meal table in the context of war as well as peace
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It was a new beginning on the day the Spirit came (website only)
“It was a new beginning on the day the Spirit came” by Marjorie Dobson New on 23 March, 2017 - an account of Pentecost set to a popular folk song melody
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Jesus, Lamb of God (Agnus Dei) (website only)
“Jesus, Lamb of God” liturgical setting by John Bradley New on 21 April 2015 - simple setting incorporating four-part responses
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Jesus, you ask that we forgive (website only)
"Jesus, you ask that we forgive" by Andrew Brown New on 29 May 2019 - the challenge when we feel unable to forgive others
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Just as we are (website only)
"Just as we are" by Gillian Collins New on 24 December 2012 - a hymn of recommitment, Gillian Collins' words are well suited to use during a Covenant Service (transferred from Methodist Church website)
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Lead us God (website only)
“Lead us God” by Caleb Dinger and Charley Hubbs New on 18 April 2018 – a hymn of hope, vision and community in a gospel-country style
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Let my Saviour sleep (website only)
“Let my Saviour sleep” by Paul Thompson New on 8 July 2015 – a lovely lullaby for the newborn Jesus, yet with a hint of the suffering that he'll one day have to endure
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Lift high the banner of these games (website only)
"Lift high the banner of these games" by Andrew Pratt New on 28 June, 2012
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Lift your voices (website only)
“Lift up your voices” by Andy Murphy New on 16 August 2013 - a wedding hymn set to the tune "Sing Hosanna"
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Light a candle for Jesus the King (website only)
“Light a candle for Jesus the King” by Dominic Grant New on 27 October, 2015 – a candle lighting hymn for Advent
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Light out of darkness (website only)
“Light out of darkness” by Alan Hinton New on 30 October 2012 (transferred from Methodist Church website) - reflecting John 1:1-28
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Light we now our candle’s flame (website only)
"Light we now our candle's flame" by Norman J. Goreham New on 28 June, 2012
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Like Thomas (Life is hard at times) (website only)
“Life is hard at times” by Heather Gallagher New on 9 August, 2017 - the example of Thomas as an inspiration when "faith is low"
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Listen for God (website only)
“Listen for God who speaks within our hearts” by Andrew Brown New on 10 April 2018 – reflecting on the many different contexts in which we may hear God speaking to us
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Listen, my people (website only)
"Listen, my people" by Gillian Collins New on 24 December 2012 - a text that explores the implications of the self-giving to which we commit during the Methodist Covenant Service (transferred from Methodist Church website)
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Lord God we stand at the start of a new year (website only)
“Lord God we stand at the start of a new year” by Steve Clark New on 6 July 2015 – a hymn for the start of a new year
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Lord save us from the desert (website only)
"Lord save us from the desert" by Rachel Parkinson New on 14 February, 2012 (transferred from Methodist Church website)
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Lord, we recall your words (website only)
“Lord, we recall your words that speak of love” by Andrew Brown New on 22 October 2014 - a hymn suitable for Rembrance Sunday that explores the call to lay down one's life for friends
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Love laid bare (website only)
"Love laid bare" by Andrew T. Murphy New on 30 October 2012 - upbeat re-telling of the Christmas story, set to "Winter Wonderland" by Felix Bernard
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Mary, you were there (website only)
“Mary, you were there on the mount of crucifixion” ("Resurrection Sunday") by Rachael Prince New on 2 April 2015 - understanding the impact of Jesus' personal post-resurrection encounters with his followers
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May this place be one of nurture (website only)
“May this place be one of nurture” by Ally Barrett New on 3 May, 2017 - a hymn reflecting the importance of being attentive to the welfare of children and vulnerable adults in our church life
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No other name? (website only)
“No other name?” ("To help a fallen world") by Harold Stutely New on 22 October 2014 - a challenge to Christians to reflect upon God's love for those of other faiths
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Once crimson poppies bloomed (Remembrance) (website only)
"Once crimson poppies bloomed" by Andrew Pratt New on 25 October 2012
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One, two, three for you and me (website only)
"One, two, three for you and me" by Paul Thompson - a lively song suitable for children at Easter and at other times New on 14 February, 2012
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Our God is a God who is faithful and tender (website only)
"Our God is a God who is faithful and tender" by Linda Ashford New on 29 July 2014 – a hymn for the Methodist Covenant Service and other occasions
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Our great Creator's love (website only)
“Our great Creator's love” by Barbara Honeyball Young New on 8 September, 2016 - a song of praise for children of all ages
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Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord (website only)
“Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord” by David Lee New on 13 March 2014 – a paraphrase of Psalm 130, to be sung to "the miner's hymn" - Gresford
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Oyster Shells (website only)
"Oyster Shells" by Andrew Pratt and Barbara Honeyball Young New on February 7, 2012
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Pay heed to the people you meet on the journey (website only)
“Pay heed to the people you meet on the journey” by Dominic Grant New on 7 September 2017 – early Christians rise to the challenge of giving shelter to the traveller
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Poppies to remember (website only)
"Poppies to remember" by Dominic Grant New on 25 October 2011
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Praise the Lord for his Creation (website only)
"Praise the Lord for His Creation" by Mike Dando New on February 8, 2012
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Remembering Mary (website only)
"Remembering Mary" by Gillian Collins New on 24 December 2012 - a text that offers not only an overview of the life of Mary, the mother of Jesus, but also records all that the incarnation will mean for Jesus
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River (website only)
“River callin’ in the desert” by Caleb Dinger New on 18 April 2018 – an urgent prayer for new life in a gospel-country style
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Safe, locked inside that upper room (website only)
"Safe, locked inside that upper room" by Marjorie Dobson New on 1 March, 2012 (transferred from Methodist Church website)
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Set loose the tongues (website only)
“Set loose the tongues” by Sue McCoan and Matthew Prevett New on 24 February 2014 - a hymn based on the events of Pentecost
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Son of God humiliated (website only)
"Son of God humiliated" by Andrew T. Murphy - a hymn for Good Friday and Passiontide New on 14 February, 2012
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Streets are filled with many people (A Living Pentecost) (website only)
“Streets are filled with many people” (A Living Pentecost) by Raj Bharath Patta and Clare Stainsby New on 14 May 2020 – Pentecost is as much about "turning the tables" as it is a time for celebration
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Take, eat, this is my body (website only)
“Take, eat, this is my body” by Rachael Prince New on 9 March 2015 - a communion hymn
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Tectonic plates beneath the ocean's surface (website only)
"Tectonic plates beneath the ocean's surface" by Andrew Pratt
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Thank God for life (website only)
“Thank God for life” by Andrew Brown New on 7 February, 2017 - an exploration of the gifts that God wishes us to enjoy
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The crowd had listened to your word (website)
“The crowd had listened to your word” by Anna Briggs New on 16 January 2016 – Jesus feeds 5,000 people and offers us a lesson about love
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The days are surely coming (website only)
“The days are surely coming” by Dominic Grant New on 17 November 2015 – a carol for Christmas and especially for use alongside the weekly lighting of Advent candles
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The name of Jesus (website only)
“The name of Jesus” by Mary Rose Jensen New on 3 March 2016 – a hymn exploring the implications of the name Jesus in scripture
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The quaking earth is calm (website only)
"The quaking earth is calm" by Andrew Pratt New on 1 March, 2012 (transferred from Methodist Church website)
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The witnesses are watching (website only)
"The witnesses are watching" by Andrew Pratt New on 20 April, 2012 (transferred from Methodist Church website)
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The world is fraught with danger (website only)
“The world is fraught with danger” by Andrew Pratt New on 18 September 2018 – the post-Easter experience of St Thomas re-thought for the present day
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The world we thought we knew is changing fast (website only)
“The world we thought we knew is changing fast” by Rosemary Wakelin New on 1 April 2014 – facing change; trusting in God
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This day we have witnessed (At the death of Nelson Mandela) (website only)
“This day we have witnessed a man for all nations" by Andrew Pratt New on 6 December 2013 - a hymn written in response to the death of former South African President, Neslon Mandela
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This fragile, passing beauty (website only)
“This fragile, passing beauty” by Andrew Pratt New on 14 May 2020 – a hymn that broadens our response to Remembrance Sunday
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This is a day of both prayer and praising (A Hymn for New Year) (website only)
"This day is a day of both prayer and praising" by Andrew Pratt New on 24 December 2012 - a hymn of hope, praise and divine vision for the future, suitable for singing at the turn of the year (transferred from Methodist Church website)
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This is the long awaited day (Wedding hymn) (website only)
"This is the long-awaited day" by Keith Albans New on 13 August 2013 - a wedding hymn.
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This week (website only)
“This week the cry goes 'Hosanna' then 'die'” by Anne J. Sardeson New on 27 March 2019 - the journey from Palm Sunday to Calvary
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Throne of Grace (website only)
Throne of Grace (“May my heart re-tell your story”) by Kathy Flynn New on 1 December 2014 - a praise song for communion
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Time for God (a responsive round) (website only)
"Time for God" by Barbara Honeyball Young - a sung response that can be sung as a round New on 7 February 2012
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Timeless God, you hold our story (website only)
"Timeless God, you hold our story" by Gareth Hill New on 5 June 2013 - written for the 70th Anniversary of MHA, Methodism's housing and care charity for older people
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To the dark place bring a candle (website only)
“To the dark place bring a candle” by Richard Lucas New on 16 November 2015 - two versions of a hymn for times of darkness: in response to war or natural disaster, and for those caring for older people suffering from memory loss
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Was it the shaking ground that moved (website only)
"Was it the shaking ground that moved" by Andrew Pratt New on 1 March, 2012 (transferred from Methodist Church website)
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We believe (The Apostle's Creed) (website only)
"We believe" (The Apostle's Creed) by Paul Thompson
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We cannot bear the full light of your glory (website only)
"We cannot bear the full light of your glory" by Andrew Brown New on 20 June 2014 – a hymn about the mystery of God and our limited understanding of God's will
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We cannot gloat: a time for grief (website only)
"We cannot gloat: a time for grief, another mother's son is dead" by Andrew Pratt
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We come today to celebrate (website only)
“We come today to celebrate" by Stephanie Jenner New on 13 November 2013 - a hymn celebrating diversity, written for an LGBT gathering at the 2013 Greenbelt Festival
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We do not look for angel choirs (website only)
“We do not look for angel choirs" by Gareth Hill New on 19 November 2013 - a hymn for the Christmas season that speaks to our sense of Christian commitment throughout the year
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We gather round this table (website only)
“We gather round this table” by Andrew Herbert New on 24 September 2018 – a communion hymn that draws on Jesus' teachings
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We pray for healing and for health (website only)
"We pray for healing and for health" by Andrew Brown New on 16 May 2019 - a prayer for healing in many diverse contexts, as well as a re-assertion of God's restorative power
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We shall make peace (website only)
“We shall make peace, obedient to God's Spirit” by Vince Gilbert New on 8 July 2015 – a hymn
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We shall not forget (website only)
“We shall not forget” by Andrew Murphy and Matt Allen New on 30 October 2018 – a Remembrance Sunday hymn that extends our thinking well beyond the limits of war
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We stand for brave and selfless friends (website only)
"We stand for brave and selfless friends" by Gareth Hill New on 25 October 2012 - a Remembrance Sunday hymn to complement Andrew Pratt's "Once crimson poppies bloomed"
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We three kings of Orient are (website only)
“We three kings of Orient are” by John Henry Hopkins New on 23 January 2018 – re-visiting an old favourite
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We turn to you in our despair (website only)
“We turn to you in our despair” by Robert Timpson New on 29 August 2017 – a modern psalm which responds to the world's pain with Christ's example of love
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We wait in hope for hope to come (website only)
“We wait in hope for hope to come" by Gareth Hill New on 19 November 2013 - a text that unpacks the implications of Advent hope
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What peace is there for tarnished lives (website only)
"What peace is there for tarnished lives" by Andrew Pratt New on 15 April 2014 - a post-Easter reflection
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When disaster strikes a nation (website only)
"When disaster strikes a nation" by Norman Goreham
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When innocence is fractured (website only)
“When innocence is fractured” by Gareth Hill New on 21 October 2014 (transferred from Methodist Church website) – written in response to the Boxing Day tsunami of 2004
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When life is shaken to its core (website only)
“When life is shaken to its core” by Andrew Brown New on 19 March 2020 – a hymn for when we feel vulnerable, and revised in light of the Coronavirus pandemic
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When our futures are uncertain (website only)
“When our futures are uncertain” by Adrian Low New on 10 March 2015 - reflecting the life and example of the disciple Thomas
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When our views are varied (website only)
"When our views are varied" by Gary Hopkins New on 9 July 2013 - a hymn praying for the respectful sharing of viewpoints and opinions within the Christian community
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When the earth's wild hidden forces (website only)
"When the earth's wild hidden forces" by Norman Brookes
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When the Temple veil was rent (website only)
"When the Temple veil was rent and the earth shook violently" by Norman Goreham...
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'Who is my neighbour?' asked the Scribe (website only)
"'Who is my neighbour?' asked the Scribe" by John M. Smith - a re-telling of the Parable of the Good Samaritan New on 27 January 2012
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Who is this, whose face shines brighter (website only)
“Who is this, whose face shines brighter” by Vince Gilbert New on 8 July 2015 - a hymn that takes the mountain-top transfiguration of Jesus as the focal point for reflecting on Jesus' life and example
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Woman stooping, bent and burdened (website only)
"Woman stooping, bent and burdened" by Gillian Collins New on 1 March, 2012 (transferred from Methodist Church website)
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You call us out to praise you (website only)
"You call us out to praise you" by Anna Briggs New on 24 July 2013 - a hymn of praise that explores different images for the three persons of the Trinity. Published with notes.
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You call us to the wilderness (website only)
“You call us to the wilderness” by Paul Wood and Ian Worsfold New on 30 June 2015 – finding strength and gift from desolate and "barren" times
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You call us, as you called the Twelve (website only)
“You call us, as you called the twelve” by Sue McCoan and Matthew Prevett New on 24 February 2014 - a hymn about God's desire to invite all people into the tasks of discipleship, whatever their character, gifts or background.