The November Song – D Plummer
November 15, 2018
November is truly a time of remembrance, and a few years ago Rev Debby wrote this song to help us remember all that should be remembered … More The November Song – D Plummer
Category: music
A Flower Remembered (Rutter 1945-present)
November 7, 2018
As I have written previously, 2018 is a year of deep remembrance, being the centenary of the ending of the First World War … More A Flower Remembered (Rutter 1945-present)
Harvest Song
October 15, 2018
At this time of year St Margaret’s Children’s Choir likes to sing a song about the process of planting, nurturing, growing and harvesting crops. It is a happy tune that swings along in lilting 6/8 time, and reminds me of the story of the Little Red Hen … More Harvest Song
We Shall Walk in the Valley of Peace
October 10, 2018
2018 has been a year of remembrance with concerts to commemorate the centenary of the ending of the Great War reaching their climax in November … More We Shall Walk in the Valley of Peace
How Hard Can It Be?
September 15, 2018
As part of her preparations for retirement, Rev Debby needed to find someone to choose hymns for the ‘first Sunday’ services each month. She asked me to consider taking on that responsibility, and I said yes, after all, how hard can it be? … More How Hard Can It Be?
Northern Lights (Ola Gjeilo, 1978-present)
September 1, 2018
This article was intended for publication in the August 2018 issue of our parish magazine. However, due to a misunderstanding it missed the deadline. So here it is – exclusively – online … More Northern Lights (Ola Gjeilo, 1978-present)
Wie Lieblich Sind Deine Wohnungen (Brahms Op 45, mvt 4)
August 15, 2018
The text for this movement of Brahms’ requiem was written by Heinrich Schütz (1585–1672) and is taken from the Psalms of David (psalm 84) … More Wie Lieblich Sind Deine Wohnungen (Brahms Op 45, mvt 4)
When all else fails, Listen
August 1, 2018
I think most readers of these articles know that for me, music is a key component of worship. This came up in a recent Bible Study discussion about worship, and I commented how frustrating it is when congregants complain that they didn’t know all the hymns … More When all else fails, Listen
Do Not Stand at My Grave and Weep (ME Frye 1905-2004)
July 11, 2018
This well-known poem was written in 1932 by Mary Elizabeth Frye in response to a conversation with a Jewish friend … More Do Not Stand at My Grave and Weep (ME Frye 1905-2004)
The Lord’s Prayer Mark and Helen Johnson (2011)
June 15, 2018
The Lord’s Prayer has to be amongst the best known texts in the world. Whether there was a preference for the traditional or new version, chances are, you learned it at school – as do many, many UK children, even now … More The Lord’s Prayer Mark and Helen Johnson (2011)
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