St Luke's Church, Eccleshill - musical items

These pages are provided so that you can hear the tunes of items which we have used in church, or which have been written by the vicar. Please note that the original items are copyright - we will be very happy to give permission to you to use them, but we would like to be asked. You will find contact details here. Please include any use on your Christian Copyright Licence returns.

 

Index of songs Nos 1-97, written in 2006 or earlier.

In this list, links are provided to further details of songs underlined in blue (or purple if you've already visited the link), but not for songs underlined in red. For some items the words are available in the parish magazine.

1. Come to me, says Jesus (Mark 10:13-16) (magazine article)
Words by John Hartley to the tune "The Eton Boating Song".

2. Gabriel came down (Luke 1:26-38) (magazine article)
Words by John Hartley to the tune "Jingle Bells".

3. How great is God (magazine article)
Words by John Hartley to the tune of "Match of the Day".

4. I believe in God (Acts 2:14-21 quoting Joel 2:28-31) (magazine article)
Words by John Hartley to the tune of "I'm a little teapot".

5. I want to live for Jesus
Words by John Hartley to the tune of "I wish I was a spaceman"
(Gerry Anderson's "Fireball X L 5" children's TV programme).

6. If you go down to Jerusalem (Acts 2:2-4) (magazine article)
Words by John Hartley to the tune of "Teddy Bears' Picnic".

7. Jesus is our king (Luke 24:36-53) (magazine article)
Words by John Hartley to the tune of "Scooby Doo".

8. Jesus is the coming king for Palm Sunday, Matthew 21:1-11 (magazine article)
Words by John Hartley to a traditional "donkey riding" tune.

9. Jesus take me in your arms (Mark 10:16) (magazine article)
Words by John Hartley.

10. Joseph, what ' you goin' t' do? (magazine article)
Words by John Hartley to the tune "Neighbours".

11. Simeon in the city (Luke 2:22-38) (magazine article)
Words by John Hartley to the tune "Rudolf the red-nosed reindeer".

12. We'll eat some bread, and drink (magazine article)
Words by John Hartley to the tune "Lily the Pink".

13. We keep the lambs and sheep (Luke 2:8-16) (magazine article)
Words and music by John Hartley.

14. While shepherds watched. Tune: Fanfare in the Fields,
A tune by John Hartley to an adaptation of "While shepherds watched their flocks by night".

15. Faith, the certainty, based on Hebrews 11. (magazine article)
Words & Music - John Hartley.

16. Godly grief, based on 1 Thess 4.
Words & Music - John Hartley (still in preparation).

17. The Heavenly Vision, based on Revelation 21:1-7. (magazine article)
Words & Music - John Hartley.

18. When Christ came, based on Hebrews 9
Words & Music - John Hartley (not yet in its final form).

19. Lord, pour your Holy Spirit (for a baptism).
Words & arrangement of tune - John Hartley (tune based on Ma Vlast by Smetana).

20. In remembrance of you I come (for communion)
Words by Crystal Bamford, and
1st tune: melody by Crystal Bamford, tune arranged by John Hartley,
2nd tune: music and adaptation of words by John Hartley.

21. The tree (Matthew 13:31-32 & Ps 1) (magazine article)
Words by John Hartley to a tune by Darren Garfield.
(This version replaces an earlier version which was called "The seed".)

22. How shall they hear? Tune: Snowden
A tune by John Hartley to Michael Perry's Words on Romans 10.

23. How shall they hear? Tune: How indeed?
Another tune by John Hartley to Michael Perry's Words on Romans 10.

24. I will praise you, Jesus
A one-chord guitar song. Words & Music - John Hartley.

25. His eternal friends based on 1 Thess 4. (magazine article)
Words & Music - John Hartley.

26. Jesus - the Force of God
Words by John Hartley to the Star Wars theme tune.

27. O Lord, I need you ("Star Wars" theme)
Words by John Hartley to a tune suggested by "Star Wars".

28. This song is not available for copyright reasons.

29. Once, only once, and once for all
Adaptation of the traditional hymn by W Bright, to bring it closer to Hebrews 7-10

30. The Lord our God is one
based on the writings of Gregory of Nyssa about the doctrine of the Trinity,
Words & Music by John Hartley.
  (a) First draft, without a chorus;
  (b) 2nd version, with a chorus added;
  (c) 3rd version, with a different chorus.
(I would like your views about which of the two chorus versions is better.)

31. How could God?
A hymn about the incarnation, based on the words of Gregory of Nazianzus refuting Apollinarianism.
Words & Music by John Hartley.

32. God gives you strength
Words & Music by John Hartley for a holiday club looking at Old Testament heroes.

33. Looking unto Jesus
Words by John Hartley based on quotations supplied by Henry Crawley.
Suggested tune: St Gertrude ("Onward Christian Soldiers") by Sir Arthur Sullivan.

34. He who began a good work (Philippians 1:6) (magazine article)
Words & Music by John Hartley.

35. The world needs bread
Words & Music by John Hartley.
A hymn on the Christian Aid theme for 2005.

36. Shout to the Lord
Words & Music by John Hartley.
A worship song on the Christian Aid theme for 2005.

37. A lonely cross (magazine article)
Words & Music by John Hartley.

38. Life in a minor key
Words by Blair MacLean and John Hartley, and music by John Hartley.

39. Time to set the world on fire
Words by John Hartley to a popular tune (the tune is not provided).

40. When you left your throne - in preparation.
(a rewrite of "Thou did'st leave thy throne" by Emily Steele Elliott, 1864).

41. Christmas is ...
Words and music by John Hartley, based on a greeting by Crystal Bamford.

42. God sent his angel - 1st Tune: Messenger (Luke 1:26-38)
Words and music by John Hartley.

43. God sent his angel - 2nd Tune: Visitation (Luke 1:26-38)
Words and music by John Hartley.

44. The reason for the season - a patter song about Christmas.
Words and music by John Hartley.

45. I would proclaim you.
Words and music by John Hartley, following a talk by Elaine Storkey.

46. He hears me.
Music by John Hartley to lyrics by Brian Cookson.

47. Proclaiming afresh
Words and music by John Hartley, following a talk by Paul Bayes.

48. Who is this God? (Acts 17:16-32)
Words and music by John Hartley, following a talk by David Coffey.

49. Losing it at Christmas
Words by John Hartley, based on a song by Roy Wood and Wizzard.

50. Give me my sight (Bartimaus - Mark 10:46-52).
Words and Music by John Hartley.

51. We live by the Spirit (Galatians 5:16-25).
Words and Music by John Hartley.

52. The last straw (Mark 14:3-11). (magazine article)
Words and Music by John Hartley.

53. A German hymn tune.

54. Beautiful Earth about the environment.
Words and Music by John Hartley.

55. Good Friday Blues (Pilate - Matthew 27:11-45).
Words and Music by John Hartley (but the music isn't very original!).

56. He saved others (The crowd - Luke 23:32-43).
Words and Music by John Hartley.

57. Christ is risen! Alleluia! (1 Corinthians 15:1-11).
Words and Music by John Hartley.

58. He will come!
An advent hymn by Pam Gidney with music by John Hartley.

59. As two unite in one.
A paraphrase / translation of a Romanian song for a wedding.
Words by Dave Davis and John Hartley, from the original by Jean Staneschi.

60. Alive, not just in heaven (John 20 & 21)
First tune; second tune. (magazine article)
Words and Music by John Hartley.

61. God raised Jesus (Romans 4:25)
Words and Music by John Hartley.

62. We fall away (Mark 14:27-42).
Words and Music by John Hartley.

63. A short liturgy for rededicating a church organ (Psalm 150).
Words and suggested chords by John Hartley.

64. Before you formed me (Jeremiah 1:5). (magazine article)
Words and Music by John Hartley.

65. Spirit of God, we worship you for Pentecost (John 14 & 16). (magazine article)
Words and Music by John Hartley.

66. The harvest is plentiful (Luke 10:2 and John 4:35).
Words and Music by John Hartley.

67. Going Bananas.
Words and Music by John Hartley for a children's holiday club.

68. I praise you, Lord
Words and Music by John Hartley.

69. I want to walk
Words and Music by John Hartley.

70. Immanuel right here
Words and Music by John Hartley.

71. 'Remember me,' said Jesus (a communion hymn)
Words and Music by John Hartley.

72. Let us praise our God
Words by Pam Gidney and Music by John Hartley.

73. The Original April Fool
Words and Music by John Hartley.

74. Quiet Time Magazine article to appear - Sept 2006 p2
Words and Music by John Hartley.

75. I don't wanna job (dedicated to Jim Fuller)
Words and Music by John Hartley.

76. I am as clay
Words and Music by John Hartley, inspired by a poem by the late Rev'd Canon David Sutcliffe.

77. Jesus, loving Saviour
Words and Music by John Hartley, a "modernization" of the hymn "Gentle Jesus, meek and mild" by Charles Wesley.

78. My covenant
Words and Music by John Hartley.

79. Bowing down
Words and Music by John Hartley.

80. Let there be light
Words and Music by John Hartley.

81. Balaam's song (Numbers 23 & 24)
Words by John Hartley to the tune "Kenosis" by Norman Warren.

82. Sing to Him, all the earth.
Words by Pam Gidney and Music by John Hartley.

83. Wonderful healer.
Words by Brian Cookson and Music by John Hartley.

84. Jesus, help me know
Words and Music by John Hartley.

85. The Lord reigns! (Psalm 93)
Words and Music by John Hartley.

86. God is King! (also Psalm 93)
Words by John Hartley. Tune: a variation of "All Saints" arranged by John Hartley.

87. Be strong and very courageous (Joshua 1:1-9)
Words and Music by John Hartley.

88. Those who remain faithful (Hebrews 8)
Words by Ian Parsons, Music by John Hartley.

89. As in Adam (1 Corinthians 15:22)
Words and Music by John Hartley.

90. Praise the Lord! (Psalm 135)
Words and Music by John Hartley.

91. Let us draw near (Hebrews 10:19-25)
Words and Music by John Hartley.

92. For me, to live is Christ, to die is gain (Phil 1:21)
Words and Music by John Hartley.

93. Come, see a little baby
Words and Music by John Hartley.

94. A baby in a manger
Words and Music by John Hartley.

95. In the beginning was the word (John 1:1-14 with a bit of Isaiah 40:3)
Words and Music by John Hartley.

96. Stable behind the inn
Words and Music by John Hartley.

97. Jesus, little baby (Luke 2, Phil 2:5-11)
Words and Music by John Hartley.

Later songs

Some of the above are still in preparation.

 

This web page was last updated on 29th February 2008.