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"Come to me," says Jesus

Baptismal Integrity, a group I've belonged to for many years, is holding a competition for songwriters to write suitable hymns and songs for use in the service of Thanksgiving and Blessing for the Gift of a Child.

"There are very few suitable hymns in the hymn book," writes Roger Godin, the chairman, "and on an occasion when lots of people turn up to church, maybe many of them not used to church services, we need to roll out the red carpet with good hymns set to singable tunes."

I couldn't resist the challenge, particularly as we use the Thanksgiving service a great deal at St Luke's. So here's an attempt at a starter: the tune is the Eton Boating Song. It's a song which tries to express the invitation which Jesus gives when he takes children in his arms, puts a hands on them, and blesses them.

For details of the competition, visit www.baptism.org.uk

"Come to me," says Jesus,
"Come, all you little ones.
God my Father's kingdom
to such as these belongs.
Never try to stop them;
for if you would live above,
you must be like children
and freely receive his love."

"Come to me," says Jesus,
"Come if you've tears and care.
Take my yoke upon you,
lean on me, come and share.
For my yoke is easy,
my burden is light for you:
if you follow my way
then my strength will help you through."

"Come, if you are thirsty,
come, find what life's about.
I'm the living water:
drink and you'll quench your drought.
You will find a purpose -
a meaning for all you do:
God has planned a pathway
of good things and tasks for you."

"Come to me," says Jesus.
"When I am lifted high
I will draw you to me:
my death will purify
all your sins and evils
and thoughtless things you have done -
all will be forgiven.
By my blood they'll all be gone."

"Come to me," says Jesus,
"Come to my Father's home.
Trust in God my Father,
trust in me - me alone.
If you walk your journey
by holding me by my hand,
at the end I'll be there:
together in heaven we'll stand."

John Hartley

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Home Page. Index of articles: by subject, by date. In this issue: (June 2004) Vote! The Passion (2), Song: Come to me, Islamic racists? Kosovo Kids Other hymns, songs and poems. Baptismal Integrity	"Come to me," says Jesus *Baptismal Integrity*, a group I've belonged to for many years, is holding a competition for songwriters to write suitable hymns and songs for use in the service of Thanksgiving and Blessing for the Gift of a Child. "There are very few suitable hymns in the hymn book," writes Roger Godin, the chairman, "and on an occasion when lots of people turn up to church, maybe many of them not used to church services, we need to roll out the red carpet with good hymns set to singable tunes." I couldn't resist the challenge, particularly as we use the Thanksgiving service a great deal at St Luke's. So here's an attempt at a starter: the tune is the Eton Boating Song. It's a song which tries to express the invitation which Jesus gives when he takes children in his arms, puts a hands on them, and blesses them. For details of the competition, visit www.baptism.org.uk "Come to me," says Jesus, "Come, all you little ones. God my Father's kingdom to such as these belongs. Never try to stop them; for if you would live above, you must be like children and freely receive his love." "Come to me," says Jesus, "Come if you've tears and care. Take my yoke upon you, lean on me, come and share. For my yoke is easy, my burden is light for you: if you follow my way then my strength will help you through." "Come, if you are thirsty, come, find what life's about. I'm the living water: drink and you'll quench your drought. You will find a purpose - a meaning for all you do: God has planned a pathway of good things and tasks for you." "Come to me," says Jesus. "When I am lifted high I will draw you to me: my death will purify all your sins and evils and thoughtless things you have done - all will be forgiven. By my blood they'll all be gone." "Come to me," says Jesus, "Come to my Father's home. Trust in God my Father, trust in me - me alone. If you walk your journey by holding me by my hand, at the end I'll be there: together in heaven we'll stand." John Hartley
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