When the Temple Veil Was Rent (Easter)

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When the Temple veil was rent

Author: Norman J. Goreham
Published in 1 hymnal

Author: Norman J. Goreham

Norman J Goreham is a presbyter in the Methodist Church of New Zealand. Born and educated in England, he developed a love of Christian hymns as a boy during the Second World War, when, his mother, a devout woman, would sing hymns to her family during air raids to keep everyone’s spirits up. However he did not start writing hymn texts himself until he retired. Ordained in 1958, he served in England, West Africa and the United States of America before taking up residence in New Zealand in 1976. He holds honors degrees in theology from two British universities, is married and has two adult children and two adult grandchildren. He was the winner of the 1977 contest for a hymn to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Association of Presb… Go to person page >

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First Line:	When the Temple veil was rent
Title:	When the Temple Veil Was Rent (Easter)
Author:	Norman J. Goreham
Publication Date:	2015
Notes:	This hymn reflects the trauma cause by the devastating earthquake at Christchurch, New Zealand, in February 2011 and points to the Easter hope of new life and new opportunities. The hymn could be used by any church (or other body) experiencing extreme loss. Tune: ABERYSTWYTH, Voices United 196
Copyright:	Easter,© 2011 Norman J. Goreham. Used by permission.