Mark has proven once again his knack for re-writing hymns. A few of us banged out his epic version of "I heard the bells on Christmas Day" and I thought I'd post it on the Urban Hymnal website. You can hear the creak of my chair, flat vocals, and Joel's assessment of the song at its end. Do have a listen, warts and all. I think it will be the highlight of the service with the full band and generous walls of St. Mark's. We are most excited to hold our first service/installation this FRI evening. Hope to see you there.

And in despair I bowed my head
“There is no peace on earth,” I said,
“For hate is strong and mocks the song
Of peace on earth, good will to men.”

Then pealed the bells more loud and deep:
“God is not dead, nor doth He sleep;
The wrong shall fail, the right prevail
With peace on earth, good will to men.”