Priming the Lectionary is a series of books and companion resources for people who want scripture to speak with depth, imagination and justice into real life. Rooted in inclusive theology, it offers language and ideas that honour every person and make room for those so often pushed to the edges of church life. The printed volumes are available through Holyvity; these online pages are growing as a free companion space.

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Song

An Advent song for weary justice-seekers, naming darkness and conflict while calling us to wake up to God’s dawning light and peace.

Are you wearied by the darkness?
Exhausted by the pain?
Are you searching for an answer
to when Christ will come again?

Oh wake up to God’s presence
and seek God’s heavenly light,
be part of shunning darkness,
God’s dawn will end the night.

Are you weeping at the warring?
Heartbroken by each feud?
Are you wondering when the weapons
will be used to harvest food?

Oh wake up to God’s presence
and seek God’s heavenly light,
be part of shunning darkness,
God’s dawn will end the night.

Are you tired of all the anger?
Frightened by its increase?
Are you longing for the morning
when the world wakes up to peace?

O wake up to God’s presence
and seek God’s heavenly light,
be part of shunning darkness,
God’s dawn will end the night.

© Gary Hopkins 2025

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