The 100-Minute Bible

One speed reader on BBC’s Radio 4 Today read it in just over 5 minutes. The presenters on Today were so impressed that they challenged listeners to submit by E-mail their own 10-second version of the Bible. Here’s my favourite, by James Barabas:
The lights came on,
we could see the rules,
but being lost,
we behaved as [...]

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The wideness in God’s mercy

There’s a wideness in God’s mercyLike the wideness of the sea;There’s a kindness in his justiceWhich is more than liberty.
There is no place where earth’s sorrowsAre more felt than up in heaven;There is no place where earth’s failingsHave such kindly judgement given.
For the love of God is broaderThan the measures of man’s mind;And the heart [...]

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Call My Name

When the raging storms of life roll in,And darkness clouds my path;Lost, alone, on a road of fear –Empty silence holds my tears.Who will hear my cries?Who can read my heart?Who will lead me homeAnd be my Guide?
Call – and I will answer you.Just call my nameAnd let the heavens ring.For I will send [...]

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