Rev Shirley Murphy
The thoughts, reflections, faith stories and meanderings of an 
Anglican Priest

Stand up, stand up for Jesus, Ye soldiers of the cross; Lift high his royal banner, It must not suffer loss. From victory unto victory...

Music has a way of dividing us. Turn on music in a car full of people and you will get a car full of mixed reactions. But there are...

"Abide with Me" is one of the best-loved English hymns of the past 150 years. We see this both in its enduring usage in churches today...

Amazing grace! How sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me! Chances are, you started humming along as you read those Amazing Grace...

Onward, Christian Soldiers” was written in 1865 with no intention of ever being published, especially in adult hymn books. Rev. Sabine...

‘I Have Decided to Follow Jesus’ is a Christian hymn originating from India. The lyrics are based on the last words of a man in Garo,...