Verse1 Verse 2 Chorus Verse 3 Chorus (repeat) Outro
A hymn text written in response to violence and terrorism in our cities
In response to the recent outbreaks of violence and terrorism in our streets Andrew Pratt has written the following hymn text. Alternative final verse:
Short Guide No 17: What are the Arguments For and Against Revising Hymn Texts?
‘Nothing changes here’ or ‘All the changing scenes’? Why would we ever ‘revise’ the words of familiar hymns? We do not change a Shakespeare sonnet or a Beatles song; but we do adopt new Bible versions and modify ancient prayers. In which category do our still-beloved hymns belong? Unlike poems, hymns are for singing together by churches which may be …