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A Methodist Minister’s View<br />
He’s got the whole world in his hand<br />
He’s got the whole world in his hand<br />
He’s got the whole wide world in his hand<br />
He’s got the whole world in his hand<br />
I recently used this hymn at the start of a morning Service which<br />
included a baptism. We went on to sing ‘He’s got the little tiny<br />
baby’ and ‘He’s got everybody here in his hand.’ Through singing<br />
the hymn we were reminding ourselves that we live alongside<br />
other in God’s World, and that God cares for each of us.<br />
There is no known author to this hymn, But it comes to us from the African -American spiritual tradition and is a<br />
hymn or song that has passed through the generations over, perhaps, 250 or more years. Its origins are a reminder<br />
to us that we live in a world where each one of us contributes to the experience and well being of people around<br />
us, and across the world.<br />
I have become really conscious of the fact that we live on a World map and part of the World Village over recent<br />
days as the publicity for Christian Aid Week has arrived in the post. Christian Aid Week this year runs from 12 th<br />
– 18 th <strong>May</strong> and during that week we will be encouraged to think of the plight of many of other brothers and sisters<br />
in our countries and contribute something to aid their well-being. Christian Aid as an organisation is one of our<br />
leading overseas development agencies whose work makes a difference to the lives of many people through their<br />
on-going project work. Additionally, they are one of the bodies who run the National Disasters Emergency<br />
Committee which responds to emergency situations when they arise. Hopefully like me, you respect the work<br />
which they do.<br />
My thinking about us living on a World map and contributing to the welfare of each other also came to the fore as<br />
I have listened to the news bulletins which have reported on the ‘racist comments’ being made at some football<br />
matches toward some of our talented players. Some of our premier league teams include players from various<br />
nations whose skills are marvelled week in week out. Amidst their experiences of hurtful comments, they contribute<br />
to our well being in our world village. – God’s World. Indeed, many people from many nations contribute to our<br />
well-being.<br />
All of this gives us food for thought and reflection as we experience God’s love and goodness day by day.<br />
Every Blessing,<br />
Bryan Ede<br />
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