Lent - the time when our pianist/choir leader tells me he is going to drag out his dreary anthems.  Solemn maybe, dreary, never.

Just for a change this year, and because the Christian Aid thing doesn't cover Sundays explicitly, I've decided to post a Lenten hymn from BPW each Sunday... at least that way six of them will get wider  airing!

Today I've opted for one I don't know very well, but which is based on the temptations of Jesus:

When he was baptized in Jordan
Jesus knew his chosen role:
Ready now for time of testing
In the desert of the soul.

Starved of bread to feed the body,
Starved of rest to feed the brain,
Starved of friends to feed the spirit,
Jesus daily bore the strain.

During six long weeks of trial,
Evil masquerades as good:
Points false roads to instant lordship,
Tempts him with the Word of God.

He attacks the great impostor:
Evil shall not win this day!
Ready now to serve his calling,
Sets his face Jerusalem way.

On the hour of our temptation,
As we meet each vital choice,
Make us wise and make us willing,
Lord of life, to heed your voice.

Bernard Braley (1924-2003) © 1979 Stainer & Bell Ltd & The Trustees for Methodist Church Purposes
8.7.8.7. Trochaic set tune in BPW Charlestown

Busy Sunday for us - morning worship than Church Meeting - so better stop blogging and get there!