Shall we gather at the river and other beautiful hymns

I think, when we were children, and knew far less about the world than we do now, the words of Hills of the North conjured up romantic notions of people who lived in far off lands. Isles of the southern seas; shores of the utmost west, lands of the setting sun, etc. The world was a bigger place then, in our heads at least. Since this thread started, I’ve had it as an ear worm!!

I feel sad that at my parents funerals it was recorded music. One song went a bit bit wonky. I seriously didn't know whether to laugh or cry. The sight of my 96 year old mother in her best clothes trying to catch up with a faulty version of a hymn.

I've just remembered "Be Still and Know that I Am God". 💜 I grew up with hymns.

"All is safely gathered in, free from sorrow free from sin" from the harvest festival hymn We plough the fields and scatter". I can't stop wanting to cry as I always remember my son when I hear it.

25Avalon

"All is safely gathered in, free from sorrow free from sin" from the harvest festival hymn We plough the fields and scatter". I can't stop wanting to cry as I always remember my son when I hear it.

So poignant these memories.

A couple of years ago , a new minister conducted the Harvest service without " We plough the fields and scatter". There was a (polite and respectful) exchange of views after the service.
She did not make that mistake again.