Always looking for a sign - John 6: 24-35
1 Always looking for a sign,
never seeing what is there,
people searching for some proof
fixing Jesus with a stare.
2 Standing lost and so bemused,
hoping for some broken bread,
Jesus meets their ignorance,
people needing to be fed.
3 Not some massive miracle,
simply trusting given grace,
this the message that they heard,
and they saw within his face.
4 And today that look survives,
all our needs are felt and met,
hope is spoken to each life,
love will live and not forget.
Andrew E Pratt (born 1948)
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Metre: 7 7 7 7
Tune: BATTISHILL; EMMA
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Salt and Light – a hymn inspired by Matthew 5: 13 – 20
This hymn was inspired by – Matthew 5: 13 – 20 1 When all the stars burn out, or all the seas run dry, God's love and law will still remain, they soar beyond the sky. 2 When justice is denied, or people are constrained, God's righteousness cannot be found, or hopeful joy retained. 3 Bring savour to the world: this saltiness we share is evidence of godliness that we are meant to bear. 4 For us to be of use, like standards that will shine we need God's power to offer grace through symbol, act and sign. 5 Saltshakers giving taste, light bearers through the night, world changers in the name of Christ we bring God's reign in sight. Andrew Pratt (born 1948) based on Matthew 5 vs 13-20 Words © 2011 © 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. Metre: 6 6 8 6 Tune: CARLISLE
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