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Jesus’ steadfast loving kindness – a hymn for Jackie – died 29th April 2026

Jesus’ steadfast loving kindness – a hymn for Jackie – died 29th April 2026

This hymn will be sung for the first time at her funeral at Comberbach Methodist Church, Northwich on 14th May 2026.

Jesus’ steadfast loving kindness – a hymn for Jackie – died 29th April 2026

Jesus’ steadfast loving kindness 
warmed the hearts of those he met, 
we who follow at a distance 
emulate, do not forget. 
So within this present moment 
as we sing and praise and pray, 
cover us with your compassion, 
wipe the tears of grief away. 

Help us recollect our sister, 
how she shared her love and care, 
reaching out to friend and stranger, 
facing down the hostile stare, 
how she weathered grief and sadness, 
not accounting worldly wealth, 
till her loving sapped resources 
draining life and strength and health. 

When we leave this place of worship, 
trusting her into your hand, 
may we know in love’s resources, 
we can follow, strive and stand. 
Lead us onward, ever onward 
hold in mind, her love, her face, 
may your steadfast loving kindness, 
hold us, keep us in your grace.

Andrew Pratt 30th April 2026
Words 2026 © Stainer & Bell Ltd, London, England copyright@stainer.co.uk . Please include any reproduction for local church use on your CCL Licence returns. All wider and any commercial use requires prior application to Stainer & Bell Ltd.
Tune: CALON LAN
Written for Jackie’s funeral – Jackie Daniels 1943-2026



Best of all is God is with us – Hymn for Wesley Day – 24th May

1 Best of all is God is with us,
God will hold and never fail.
Keep that truth when storms are raging,
God remains though faith is frail.

2 Best of all is God is with us,
life goes on and needs are met,
God is strongest in our weakness.
Love renews, will not forget.

3 Best of all is God is with us,
hearts are challenged, strangely warmed,
faith is deepened, courage strengthened,
grace received and hope reformed.

4 Best of all is God is with us,
in our joy and through our pain,
till that final acclamation:
‘life is Christ, but death is gain’.

5 Best of all is God is with us
as we scale eternal heights,
love grows stronger, undiminished;
earth grows dim by heaven’s lights.

Andrew E Pratt (born 1948)
Words © 2008 Stainer & Bell Ltd, London, England, http://www.stainer.co.uk.
Please include any reproduction for local church use on your CCL Licence returns. All wider and any commercial use requires prior application to Stainer & Bell Ltd.
Metre: 8 7 8 7
Tune: CHAPEL BRAE

Words based on those attributed to John Wesley on his death bed: ‘Best of all is God is with us’. First published in Poppies and Snowdrops available from the author.

See here for a commentary on this hymn: Best of all is God is with us