God of the Moon A hymn from the Carmina Gadelica God of the moon, God of the sun, God of the globe, God of the stars, God of the waters, the land, and the skies, Who ordained to us the King of promise. It was Mary fair who went upon her knee, It was theContinue reading “A hymn for the God of the moon”
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God of the Moon, God of the Sun
Dia Na Gile, Dia Na Greine God of the Moon, God of the Sun A hymn from the Carmina Gadelica DIA na gile, Dia na greine, Dh’ orduich dhuinne Mac na meine. Muire min gheal air a glun, Criosda nigh nan dul ’n a h-uchd. Is mise an cleireach stucanach, Dol timcheall nan clach stacanach,Continue reading “God of the Moon, God of the Sun”
Praise for the wonders of God
Psalm 65:8 The whole earth is filled with awe at your wonders; where morning dawns, where evening fades, you call forth songs of joy.
Song: for the beauty of the earth
Song: for the beauty of the earth For the beauty of the earth, For the beauty of the skies, For the love which from our birth Over and around us lies, Lord of all, to thee we raise This our grateful hymn of praise. For the beauty of each hour Of the day and ofContinue reading “Song: for the beauty of the earth”
Praise for the four elements
PRAISE FOR THE FOUR ELEMENTS (light a candle) God, we thank you and give you praise for brother Fire. We walk by Fire’s light. Even through darkened times and places, Fire illuminates each step along the path, Even when the distant view is unclear and in shadow. Fire purifies us, burning away the cluttered underbrushContinue reading “Praise for the four elements”
Praising the God of Winter
God of Winter, Springtime Summer and Autumn, God of Light God of Warmth God of Love God of Potential God of Hope Who in the darkest days Enters our lives As you entered this world Bringing Love Healing and Wholeness All: We praise your glorious name! – Author Unknown
In praise of the Holy Spirit
HOLY SPIRIT, making life alive, moving in all things, root of all created being, cleansing the cosmos of every impurity, effacing guilt, anointing wounds. You are lustrous and praiseworthy life, You waken and re-awaken everything that is. Amen. – Author Unknown
Contextualising worship for Indian Christians
The following exerts are from Indiginized Christian Worship in India: Some Considerations. Westernised Posture “Another significant aspect that the Indian church lost in worship was the posture of worship. In most Indian religions worshipers sit on a thick mattress spread on the floor. People sit on the floor, with their legs crossed, as an expressionContinue reading “Contextualising worship for Indian Christians”
Worshipping As You Go
An essential aspect of a sent Christian lifestyle, in my experience, is worshipping as you go. If you’re going to be connecting with God in the world, if you’re going to be modelling church amongst the unchurched, it’s important to develop the discipline of worshipping God, wherever you are, with whatever you’ve got. Even ifContinue reading “Worshipping As You Go”
Worship without artificiality
I don’t know about you, but I find it so much more engaging to worship God without the artificial enhancements of sound systems and electric lighting, to worship God in more natural ways, under the open sky, with my naked feet in touch with the earth. It may sound strange to worship God this way,Continue reading “Worship without artificiality”