Preaching Plan

Preaching Plan

Dear Friends,

Asked what my favourite Pentecost hymn was, my mind went straight away to a hymn sung at my ordination some 32 years ago, by the great hymn writer Charles Wesley - O thou who camest from above.

John Wesley had had a heart-warming experience of the love of God on 24th May 1738. Charles had his three days earlier. This set them, and many others, ablaze with a passion for sharing the Good News of God’s love in Jesus with all, and everyone. Their faith was in the Christ who came from above to impart the celestial fire. He was the one who would kindle a flame on the “mean altar of my heart.”

I hope and pray that during this season of worship across our Circuit, we may know the heart renewing love of God. That the flame of faith, hope and love, kindled in each of us, will continue to burn, not for our benefit, but for the glory of God.

1 O thou who camest from above, the pure, celestial fire to impart,

Kindle a flame of sacred love, on the mean altar of my heart!

2 There let it for thy glory burn, with inextinguishable blaze,

And trembling to its source return, In humble prayer and fervent praise

3 Jesus, confirm my heart's desire, to work, and speak, and think for thee;

Still let me guard the holy fire, and still stir up thy gift in me.

4 Ready for all thy perfect will, my acts of faith and love repeat;

Till death thy endless mercies seal, and make the sacrifice complete

                                                                                                      Charles Wesley

Your minister and friend

Rev Tim Morris