This shanty seems to be everywhere at the moment, so I couldn't resist writing a hymn to the tune. Here we are. Feel free to use wherever in a worship situation.
The Wellerman Hymn
(to the tune of the shanty - feel free to use in worship).
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There once was a man from Galillee,
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He healed the sick and set prisoners free.
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He preached forgiveness and healed the lame
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And Jesus was his name.
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He looked for followers far and wide,
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He had no time for those puffed with pride.
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He called some women and fishermen,
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And taught of peace and love.
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Soon will the Saviour come,
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Like light that shines in the morning sun,
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Healing the grieving hearts
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With life that has no end.
He welcomed outcasts and raised the dead,
He fed five thousand with fish and bread.
He was the Way and the Truth and Life,
The Son of God on earth.
But all his talk of a Kingdom crown.
Upset authorities in the town;
So they arrested him for fake crimes
And nailed him to a cross.
Soon will the Saviour come,
Like light that shines in the morning sun,
Healing the grieving hearts
With life that has no end.
But after dying he rose again
And promised life that would never end;
He died to save us from death itself
And wipe away our crimes.
He will come back here from heaven’s domain
And all our loved-ones will rise again;
Our broken world he will make brand new,
And take away our pain.
Soon will the Saviour come,
Like light that shines in the morning sun,
Healing the grieving hearts
With life that has no end.
Soon will the Saviour come,
Like light that shines in the morning sun,
Healing the grieving hearts
With life that has no end.
Sue Wallace Jan 2021.
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