Tune: Passion Chorale W.O.V. 255
Say welcome to the real world, A world where crosses grow, Nurtured by groups whose “One way” Can seem as pure as snow.
From the Celebrating Mystery collection
All of us have experienced mental or physical suffering at the hands of other people. But each of us has also brought suffering to others.
by Rick Cypert and Jean Henderson
Bound within by my own mind, And a day not left behind. Circling round the memory stays, Echoing through all my days.
From the Celebrating Mystery collection
THEME The path to destruction and the path to new life.
So the hymns in this collection are my attempts to express aspects of a positive progressive theology. They are not meant to give a systematic statement of that theology; there are plenty of topics unaddressed here, and there’s plenty of room for a sequel. These hymns are, in the old sense, occasional pieces. They were written for particular occasions in my spiritual journey.
From the Boundless Life collection
Recalling all our ancient hurts We bind their wounds with love. We bring our enemies to mind And bind their wounds with love.
From the Boundless Life collection
At each journey’s ending point There exists forgiveness space Which invites us to recall Love’s transforming power and grace.
From the Boundless Life collection
When we feel all weighed down with guilt * And find forgiveness out of reach We take your hand, O tender Christ, And walk with you along life’s beach.