September 30, 2015 alt.worship mission teaching First Draft: Hymns for Baptism (to well known tunes) The problem with All Things Bright & Beautiful is that it is simultaneously loathed by anyone (lay and ordained) in the Church and loved fondly by those with only a peripheral connection; it speaks of a particular generation of Primary School and says nothing of either baptism or marriage (where they are frequently requested). This is the beginning of a process to reclaim the well-known tunes with words which speak to the pastoral office. It should be considered alongside these hymns for weddings (and this one) to well-known tunes. Now, this is a very first draft, and I do not want to claim final overall ownership of what I would love to be a collaborative project. Before you simply comment ‘It doesn’t scan’ kindly suggest a change/rewrite and make it better, together. So, here’s a start… to the tune of Morning has broken Out of the waters We come to salvation In pure fresh water We wash ourselves clean Following Jesus Ever hereafter A new beginning A new life to lead The oil of baptism the cross on our forehead The oil of Chrism Crowned on our heads A robe of pure whiteness Wrapped tight around us The candle of our faith To ward away dark God gives us a new gift of life here and after With family around us We look to the dawn Baptismal waters show us a new way to follow Jesus: live life in full. to the tune of All Things Bright & Beautiful Baptism brings us into life With Jesus Christ our Lord God’s blessing poured out on us all Water and Oil and Word As he did in the Jordan We follow his command to bring good news to nations to both the poor and grand In waters of baptism New life in Christ reborn A white robe wraps us in the truth We greet the happy dawn Signed upon our foreheads the Cross of Victory marked As it goes on before us To dispell the fear and dark The fragrant oil of Chrism is poured upon our heads A sign of God’s great blessing Won for us from the dead Though the world may feel quite dark Christ’s light will cast out fear There is nothing we cannot face For the Lord is always near =https://youtu.be/E7dYXVLPd6Y By spr
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