Once a Father Told His Children

This hymn by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette asks the question what does it mean to be a Christian, a church? Whom do we serve? How shall we respond to those in need? It is based on the lectionary passage Matthew 21:23-32 (September 25, 2011).

Once a Father Told His Children (pdf)

Carolyn Winfrey Gillette is co-pastor with her husband Bruce of the Limestone Presbyterian Church in Wilmington, Delaware.

Carolyn's book, Songs of Grace: New Hymns for God and Neighbor, was published in 2009 by Upper Room Books. Other hymn publications and compositions by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette are available at www.carolynshymns.com.