Specially adapted wedding versions of hymns NB If using my versions I grant permission to reproduce my work freely with acknowledgement, however if the original is still in copyright you must also obtain the original author's copyright permission for the original sections of the work. ------------------------------------ All things bright and beautiful (for a couple who were both keen sailors, hence the "power of the ocean" verse) All things bright and beautiful, all creatures great and small, all things wise and wonderful, the Lord God made them all. ... The power of the ocean, the sunset’s glorious light, each morning filled with promise each calm and peaceful night: all things bright and beautiful … ... The love of bride and bridegroom, their children’s happy play, through good and bad you hold them, with blessings every day: all things bright and beautiful ... ------------------------------------ Alternative version of "Lord of the Dance" I danced in the morning when the world was begun And I danced in the moon and the stars and the sun And I came down from heaven and I danced on the earth At Bethlehem I had my birth. Dance then wherever you may be I am the Lord of the Dance said he And I’ll lead you all wherever you may be And I’ll lead you all in the dance said he. I danced on the Sabbath and I healed the lame The priests and people said it was a shame They turned from the light and they hung me on high They nailed me onto a cross to die. Dance then wherever you may be I am the Lord of the Dance said he And I’ll lead you all wherever you may be And I’ll lead you all in the dance said he. Locked in a tomb - but I leapt up high! Raised to life and never more to die I’ll live in you if you’ll live in me I am the Lord of the Dance said he. Dance then ........ ------------------------------------ Wedding version of "Lord of the Dance" I danced in the morning when the world was begun And I danced in the moon and the stars and the sun And I came down from heaven and I danced on the earth At Bethlehem I had my birth. Dance then wherever you may be I am the Lord of the Dance said he And I’ll lead you all wherever you may be And I’ll lead you all in the dance said he. I danced on a wedding day in Galilee turned water into wine, so my glory they could see and as this couple marry I will bless them today with love for each other as they walk life’s way Dance then wherever you may be I am the Lord of the Dance said he And I’ll lead you all wherever you may be And I’ll lead you all in the dance said he. I’ll hold them together when the way turns hard when hearts are aching I’ll seek their love to guard I’ll live in them if they’ll live in me I am the Lord of the Dance said he. Dance then ... Tune: Lord of the Dance Hymns for use at Songs of Praise NB some is still in copyright - check first. If using my versions I grant permission to reproduce my work freely with acknowledgement, however if the original is still in copyright you must also obtain the original author's copyright permission for the original sections of the work. ------------------------------------ HYMN: Christ is soon returning Tune: Land of hope and glory Christ is soon returning bringing his reward, omega and alpha, first and last and Lord ... ------------------------------------ Come sing the praise of Jesus (normally used in "We sing the praise …" version which only has two verses) (Tune: John Brown’s Body) Come sing the praise of Jesus sing his love with hearts aflame ... ---------------------------- From heaven you came helpless child (Normal words but change first line from: From heaven you came, helpless babe) ------------------------- Glory be to God in heaven, (Tune: Beethoven 9 - ode to joy) Glory be to God in heaven, peace to those who love him well ... ---------------------------- Glory in the highest (Tune: Land of hope and glory) Glory in the highest to the God of heaven ... --------------------------- No weight of Gold or silver (Tune is J S Bach - Passion Chorale.) No weight of gold or silver can measure human worth ... ------------------------------- Onward, Christian sailors! sailing as to war, (Usual tune - ideal for those who will serve on T45s - see v 2!) Onward, Christian sailors! sailing as to war ... Like a stealth ship, silently, sails the Church unseen; we’re projecting power where the saints have been: Christ is not divided, all one fleet are we, one in hope and calling, one in charity. Onward Christian sailors ... Onward, then, you people, sail in faith, be strong! ... -------------------------------------- (What could rhyme with Pilgrims? You will be surprised!) Sailors who would valiant be 'gainst all disaster ... Who would take their courage in hand, and join the Navy? Who’d sail the seven seas, when they are wavy? We’ll work hard at our kit, we’ll not complain a bit We’ll run and we’ll get fit and keep up our chins. Though our training seems designed to strain our spirit, We know we’ll finish it soon, and we’ll complete it. So we will double away! We’ll do what our staff say, We’ll labour night and day and won’t quit on whims. ---------------------------- Another one to Beethoven 9 - ode to joy: Sing to God new songs of worship all his deeds are marvellous ... ------------------------------ Spirit of God unseen as the wind. (Skye boat song) Spirit of God, unseen as the wind, gentle as is the dove ... --------------------------- Strong in Christ our great salvation (Tune - Men of Harlech - but this one is for the choir who will have great fun with it - but it needs practising. I did get away with it at Raleigh without a choir, but only by a pre-start-of-church rehearsal.) Strong in Christ our great salvation called to be his new creation ... ... Many more were hated driven out ill treated ... ... No derision pain or prison ever destroyed their heavenly vision we with them say “Christ is risen!” living by our faith. ----------------------- We are marching in the light of God ------------------------ I have a note which says that in services at Raleigh “There is a green hill” went down surprisingly well. ------------------------ Who is this child that lies in humble splendour Tune: Londonderry Air. Who is this child that lies in humble splendour, and spurns the night, and braves the winter wild? ... ------------------------ We trust in you, our shield and our defender; (Tune Finlandia) We trust in you, our shield and our defender; We do not fight alone against the foe ... -------------------- MUSIC FROM TAIZÉ: ALLELUIA 8 * All my being is yearning, longing for the house of the Lord * My heart and my body cry for joy, to you, God of life * Happy are those who live in your house, forever singing your praise * Happy those whose strength is in you, whose hearts are set on pilgrimage * The Lord is our rampart and shield, and gives his presence and favour * The Lord refuses nothing good to those whose hearts are true. Verses from Psalm 84 --------------------