Retreat Reflections

A couple of weeks ago we had our annual Hineni Retreat at the beautiful Rivendell Christian Retreat Centre on Bowen Island. It was a wonderful opportunity for conversation, singing, praying and reflection. The following are the thoughts and artwork by Hineni resident Benjamin Marks Woo.

​Our retreat at Rivendell was an opportunity for quiet reflection about religion and spirituality. I wrote this song to reflect upon Christianity and the origins of Christianity and what Christianity might become.

​Come & Be Free
Lyrics and Music by Benjamin Marks Woo

Come and be free
​To break the bread
At every meal
As Jesus did

Come let us walk
The sacred path
That leads to truth
For all who ask

Once how a story was stolen
Used for power and gain
Let us show them
Peace and glory and love

Come let us rise
And break the chains
Which shaped our world
Since ancient days

Come let us turn
The evil hearts
Which rule our world
For power and gain

Stand gainst the enemy soldiers
Living their lives out in sin
Let us show them
Peace and glory and love

Come let us speak
The living word
The word made flesh
To all the world

Come let us bring
The holy ghost
Into the light
That all may know

God of the earth may you help us
With guidance and wisdom and care
Let us show them
Peace and Glory and Love