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Arise! Lift up your head, lift up your eyes. Do you not see? I don’t yet hold the prize but as hope’s dawning tints the darkened skies and I press on, Eventually I will take hold of that for which He took hold of me. By Helen Brocklehurst

Riding there, O can you see? As He rides triumphantly Son of David, can it be? Riding on a donkey! Come and sing, O Sing for joy! Sing Hosanna! Sing Hosanna! Jesus comes – O sing for joy! Riding on a donkey! Waving palm-fronds as we run How we cheer to see Him come! For...

We seek them here, we seek them there, We seek those cream eggs everywhere! Within the church, within the ground Those hidden eggs which must be found!   The pulpit steps? The hymn book stand? The lectern we’ve already scanned Behind that pew? I’ll need a torch! Perhaps one’s hidden in the porch!   Aha!...

Stone-throwing Prayer for help and healing What a world what a world Jesus my Lord The Cold Caller Rekindling   **   Stone-throwing (John 8:1-11) A familiar scene … Crowds of people with strong views, clamouring, demanding their way, intolerant of others who made different mistakes, different choices. A raucous, intimidating, egocentric baying for action....

(John 8:1-11) A familiar scene … Crowds of people with strong views, clamouring, demanding their way, intolerant of others who made different mistakes, different choices. A raucous, intimidating, egocentric baying for action. A familiar scene… Where is the love? Where is the compassion? Where is the concern for the common good? How long Lord, will...

Father, You are always loving, always generous and kind to your children. Please have mercy on us as a nation at this time of turmoil and division. Help us to be tolerant and understanding of those who have different, sincerely-held opinions. And guide our leaders so that your will be done in our country and...

What a world, what a world, whirling and twirling Twisting and turning spinning in space, God with His finger brings order from chaos Mountains and seas all put in place. Man the peak of all His creation Awakes to a world full of beauty and grace, Walks in the garden with God his creator Fellowship...

My spirit soars to hear the name Of Jesus my Lord; His Spirit sets my soul aflame O Jesus my Lord! No evil vexes while I cling To Jesus my Lord, So shall my joyful spirit sing Of Jesus my Lord!   He gave His life that I should live O Jesus my Lord! My...

I sit me down for evening food After a day at work The phone then rings, I think, “How rude! “I’ve barely raised my fork!” “I’m sorry to disturb you, sir,” (Now that’s a fearful lie!) “But I would like now to confer “About your PPI.” I try to be a Christian, real. And, though...

‘A smouldering wick He will not snuff out…’ – Isaiah 42 The oil is consumed, the lamp burns low. Bright, dancing flame becomes a flick’ring glow. Exhausted, tiny, failing source of light almost overpowered by the night but its last efforts catch Compassion’s eye. He refuels the lamp that has run dry then cups His...

Revelation Prayer for revelation The Church at Laodicea Consider the Birds Zacchaeus  Never be weary of doing good ** Revelation (Luke 2:22-35) Sometimes old people see things, sometimes they understand, their years and experience lending wisdom – sometimes. But that day in the Temple was beyond human sight and understanding, beyond human wisdom. That day...

(Luke 2:22-35) Sometimes old people see things, sometimes they understand, their years and experience lending wisdom – sometimes. But that day in the Temple was beyond human sight and understanding, beyond human wisdom. That day in the Temple, God moved. And Simeon saw, with Holy Spirit sight, with revelation light, the realisation of God’s promise....