I’ve been having a go at writing contemporary hymn lyrics – words that progressive and post-Christians will be comfortable singing. You’re welcome to use them, with acknowledgement. A couple are paraphrases of old, well-known hymns; others are new but set to familiar tunes.
Music collaborations: Faith of metaphor and mystery (general version) has a brand new score by Amanda Udis-Kessler. “Wise Ones’ Carol” has a tune written especially for it, by Wellington musician and organist Vivien Chiu.
Our city in the spring – a simple hymn of joy
Give thanks for creation – He Waiata mō Aotearoa (Song for Aotearoa)
Easter hymn: We walk the way that has no end
Easter hymn: Quick past the places we used to meet
Faith of metaphor and mystery (wedding version)
Wise Ones’ Carol / St Andrew’s Carol
Amazing Grace – progressive version
Telling our stories (progressive version of Tell me the old, old story)
Your stories tell our lives – lyrics that need a new tune
words of spirit and faith 