Tag Archives: Hymn

Guest Post from Todd Jenkins

Posted on December 16, 2021 by Maren

I am so glad for Todd’s gift to me of this re-written carol! Three Holy CitiesTune: St Louis (Lewis Henry Redner, 1868)Meter 8.6.8.6.7.6.8.6  O Nazareth of Galilee,the home of Mary, strong,and Lizzy’s nameless small hometown,our hearts for you do long;where … Continue reading →

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Summer version of “Morning Has Broken” (Bunessan)

Posted on August 19, 2020 by Maren

Morning has broken, like the first morning. Goldenrod, woken, waves in the fields. Praise for birds singing, concerts of morning, Praise for the bounty all the land yields. Sweet is the summer, ripened each hour — Blackberry bounty, peaches on … Continue reading →

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Remembering Shirley Erena Murray, revision

Posted on February 3, 2020 by Maren

This is a re-done post. One of the hymns ascribed to her (of how many!!!!???) that I used was not hers and so — she has written so many — I re-wrote it. This is the new and usable version. … Continue reading →

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Guest posting to begin Advent — Rosalie Sugrue and Bill Jones

Posted on November 29, 2018 by Maren

Gifts I have received from Bill Jones include a hymn which uses all four of the Advent Sundays — Hope, Peace, Joy and Love. And from Rosalie Sugrue an antiphonal prayer to begin the season! Prayer of Approach (read antiphonally) … Continue reading →

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“All Through the Night” a hymn after tragedy

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Maren

“All Through the Night” words (C) Copyright 2016 by Randy K. Hammer -Tune: Finlandia All through the night to God I raise my pleadings; through tears of pain I suffer through the hours. How long, O Lord, I cry and … Continue reading →

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Hymn from Aotearoa, adaptable to other local settings

Posted on August 6, 2015 by Maren

I am thrilled to have been given a new hymn and a poem from Philip Garside who is a publisher (contact information below for those who are looking!) Let me first give you background information on both pieces from his … Continue reading →

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“When on the earth…” new hymn lyrics for hospitality

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Maren

I have been on vacation for two week’s without access to Internet. While I was gone John Danner sent these wonderful hymn lyrics that connect to Matthew 10: 40-42 which was the Revised Common Lectionary text for last Sunday. I … Continue reading →

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Will You let me Be Your Teacher?

Posted on June 8, 2013 by Maren

An homage to Richard Gillard for his amazing hymn “Will You Let Me Be Your Servant” sung not too long ago at my daughter and son-in-law’s wedding, and in gratitude for Christian educators whom I have met over the years, … Continue reading →

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Hymn for Spring and Prayer for Peace

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Maren

Here are two resources from the southern hemisphere offered for the folks in the northern hemisphere because of the coinciding of spring and Lent. For those reading this in the southern hemisphere — thank you for holding on to them … Continue reading →

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Hymn for Right Relations between Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal Peoples

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Maren

I share today a hymn freely offered by Read Sherman that honors Chief Theresa Spence of the Attawapiskat nation. First the hymn, then I share portions of the two letters in which it was imbedded for me the first from … Continue reading →

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