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Might of the Triune our shield in distress, The paschal Christ’s might with his peace to bless, Spirit’s might, Healer of salvation’s state, The gracious King’s might, precious Father great.   Bless us ourselves, the children that we own, Our generations bless that shall be sown, Bless the sire who gave unto us our name,...

(Luke 24:44-53) Scriptures fulfilled, Minds opened, We followed him to Bethany. And there was joy in the blessing Of our risen Lord, Jesus, God on earth. And in the blessing Was the leaving, And in the leaving Was the blessing – His Spirit of life and power To witness to the world Of our ascended...

To complete your seamless robe, and so to complete our faith, you ascended through the air into the heavens, before the very eyes of the apostles. In this way you showed that you are Lord of all, and are the fulfilment of all Creation. Thus, from that moment every human and every living creature should...

God’s creation, what a sensation Myriads of stars all known by name, Each constellation telling their story, Bursting with glory, God’s power to proclaim. Beautiful Pleiades, The Bear with its Cubs, Orion’s Belt, all set in the sky Our planet of blue transfixed in the heavens Touched with the finger of God from on high....

Sitting there, on Sunday morning, Congregations in their pews Read their magazines, informing Them of all the latest news. All save one who sits there smiling – She knows that journal very well Having spent a month compiling – She knows what those pages tell! She it was who, deadlines facing Got those varied items...

A vicar, from Islington way, Permitted his rose to decay. His wife, with more vigour Bought a hose with a trigger And said to her spouse, “let us spray!”   By Nigel Beeton

The truth is… Easter prayer of thanks EASTER Waiting in the darkness for the light to come Riding on a donkey The Easter Egg Hunt ** The truth is… (1 Corinthians 15:19-26) Christ has indeed been raised from the dead! This is the true, real and wonderful good news story. Thank God that in this...

(1 Corinthians 15:19-26) Christ has indeed been raised from the dead!  This is the true, real and wonderful good news story. Thank God that in this world of chaos, Lies and fake-news messengers and moaners Here is truth to sustain and encourage…   Christ has indeed been raised from the dead.   He has overcome...

Gracious, loving Father, Thank you for the wonderful reality of Jesus’ resurrection on that first Easter Day. Thank you that, because Jesus is alive, life has meaning and purpose. When we don’t understand why some things happen, when life is difficult, when we are struggling through pain and loss, help us to know your risen...

(Acrostic poem where the first letter of each line spells the word EASTER) Even though the darkness raged And all was still, the sun had gone Still they shouted their abuse Taunting Him –‘ you’re not God’s Son!   Elijah hasn’t rescued you, Renounce your claim, you’re just like me, Everyone can see you hang...

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...