Magazine letter December 2021
Advent Sunday, Advent from the Latin meaning coming or arrival. As a season it is first heard of in the writing of Gregory of Tours at the end of the 5th century. In Gaul in the 6th century it is referred to as a penitential period of six weeks prior to Christmas, mirroring Lent. In […]
Morning Service for Advent 2 2021
HYMN Hark the glad sound – NEH 6 – Bristol 1 HARK the glad sound! The Saviour comes, The Saviour promised long! Let every heart prepare a throne, And every voice a song. 2 He comes the prisoners to release In Satan’s bondage held; The gates of brass before him burst, The iron fetters yield. […]