About the Author: George Stuart

Born in Victoria, Australia, George Stuart now lives with his wife, Wendy, in Toronto, New South Wales, Australia about 120 kms. north of Sydney. He received his Bachelor of Divinity at Melbourne University’s Ormond College, with honours in Theology. His career has been varied, beginning as an Industrial Chemist, then as a Church Youth Worker and then as an ordained Minister of the Word, first in the Presbyterian Church and then the Uniting Church in Australia. After resigning from the ministry, he worked as a Personnel Officer/Manager in industry, concluding his employment as a Rehabilitation Consultant. He has been writing new lyrics to traditional church melodies since 2005, self-publishing 7 volumes; a set of 3, one for each year of the Revised Common Lectionary, based on the gospel readings, and 4 other general volumes, each with over 100 sets of new lyrics.

  • Religion and Violence

    By Published On: September 27, 2013

    World religions foster justice, Teach of wisdom to pursue; Why then is there so much malice In what some believers do?

  • The Universe in God

    By Published On: September 20, 2013

    All creation sings a story Of great splendours to declare; When we contemplate its beauty We are called forth into prayer. We, enchanted, stand in silence; God discovered everywhere.

  • Peace

    Tune: Hanover 10.10.11.11 (O worship the King)

    By Published On: June 25, 2013

    Can peace come on earth? Can we sow the seed? Can we give it birth? Can it be our creed? We ponder the answers; we long for Shalom; We hunger for good-will abroad and at home.

  • There Is a ‘Presence’

    Tune: St. Bernard or other 8.6.8.6

    By Published On: June 14, 2013

    There is a presence here and now; A presence with us all; A presence when we’re trav’ling high; A presence when we fall.