Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silent/Silence is a translation from the Greek 4th century Li tur gy of St. James, (Σιγησάτο παρα σὰρξ βροτεία) by Gerard Moultrie. Its theme of worshipping the incarnate Jesus, recognising Him as God and Saviour is timeless. These words, sung with the almost chant-like intonations of the tune Picardy also …
An interesting insight into a detail commonly associated with the Christmas narrative, quoted at Koinonia. We are accustom[ed] to Christmas plays and TV specials which feature Joseph and Mary being told “there is no room at the inn” by a burly looking innkeeper who seems insensitive to their situation. As the birth of Jesus comes …
Our closing song at mgpc this morning was ‘And Can It Be’, words by Charles Wesley and sung to the tune ‘Sagina’. The hymn has long stood as the classic example of praising God by proclaiming to Him the experience of receiving His gift of new life. The lyric set we used was based on …
Tim Keller has written a two-part post on the future of cities in the USA. His main interest is identifying opportunities for Gospel ministry. Not only can we be confident of a good future for American cities, but also of good opportunity for urban ministry. If cities experience great gaps in social services, this only …
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