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To begin, listen to the first file; it lasts about 2 minutes and explains a symbolic action that you can do before moving into the main time of worship in the second audio file below. That one lasts just under 40 minutes, so don't forget to pause the audio-file when you need to get a refilled cuppa.
The sequence contains various elements most of which are listed here: Introduction SONG 1 'Guide me' Prayer Bible reading (John 14:15-21) SONG 2 from Iona Reflections SONG 3 'I lift my eyes' Poem and quotations Prayer time Reading Taking Care' SONG 4 'How great thou art' Words from Pope Francis A Blessing (leading into a play-out...) When the play-out has ended, sit quietly for a moment or two and maybe say the The Lord's Prayer to round off this time of 'worship-together-at-home'. _______________________
S O N G W O R D S Guide me, O thou great Jehovah Guide me, O thou great Jehovah, Pilgrim through this barren land; I am weak, but thou art mighty; Hold me with thy powerful hand: Bread of heaven, bread of heaven Feed me now and evermore. Feed me now and evermore. Open thou the crystal fountain Whence the healing stream shall flow; Let the fiery, cloudy pillar Lead me all my journey through: Strong deliverer, strong deliverer Be thou still my strength and shield. Be thou still my strength and shield. When I tread the verge of Jordan, Bid my anxious fears subside; Death of death, and hell's destruction, Land me safe on Canaan's side: Songs of praises, songs of praises I will ever give to thee - I will ever give to thee. Songs of praises, songs of praises I will ever give to thee - I will ever give to thee. Amen, Amen, A-men Melody : John Hughes 1907 Lyrics : William Williams God the spirit comes to stay If you would love me keep my commandments Then shall my Father sent down from heaven One who reveals the truth you obey. Jesus ascended keeps to his promise. God the spirit comes to stay Pilgrimage journey God will share with you. Ever beside you, faithful companion This he is yours who follow my way. Jesus ascended..... Though I go from you, still I am with you. Blind though the world is, yet you will see me; God will confirm what ever I say. Jesus ascended..... Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. Don’t let your hearts be troubled or weary. Help is at hand whenever you pray. Jesus ascended..... Words and Music John Bell & Graham Maule © 1988 WGRG, Iona Community, Glasgow G2 3DH |
S O N G W O R D S (cont.) I lift my eyes I lift my eyes to the quiet hills in the press of a busy day; as green hills stand in a dusty land so God is my strength and stay. I lift my eyes to the quiet hills to a calm that is mine to share; secure and still in the Father's will and kept by the Father's care. I lift my eyes to the quiet hills with a prayer as I turn to sleep; by day, by night, through the dark and light my Shepherd will guard his sheep. I lift my eyes to the quiet hills and my heart to the Father's throne; in all my ways to the end of days the Lord will preserve his own. 'I lift my eyes' by Timothy Dudley-Smith (b. 1926) © Timothy Dudley-Smith How great thou art O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder Consider all the worlds Thy hands have made I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder Thy power throughout the universe displayed Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to Thee How great Thou art, how great Thou art Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to Thee How great Thou art, how great Thou art! And when I think, that God, His Son not sparing Sent Him to die, I scarce can take it in That on the Cross, my burden gladly bearing He bled and died to take away my sin. Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to Thee.... When Christ shall come, with shout of acclamation, And take me home, what joy shall fill my heart. Then I shall bow, in humble adoration, And then proclaim: "My God, how great Thou art!" Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to Thee.... Author : Carl Gustav Boberg Translator : Stuart Hine (1949) © 1949, 1953, The Stuart Hine Trust. Print Rights (in the U.S., North, Central and South America) admin. by Hope Publishing Company. Rest of the world rights admin. by Integrity Music UK. |