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Songs of Praise: Tree of Life

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11/02/2018

BBC One - Songs of Praise, Tree of Life

Bishop James Jones reveals the links between Christianity and forests to Claire McCollum.

Bishop James Jones tells Claire McCollum why forests are important to Christians. JB Gill meets a former addict who is now a Christian who works as a tree surgeon.

Claire McCollum joins bishop James Jones in Lincoln to learn about the links between Christianity and forests. The 800-year-old Charter of the Forest is given a 21st-century relaunch and JB Gill meets a former addict whose Christian faith, combined with his new job as a tree surgeon, have together cured his addiction. In Essex, a group prepares for Lent with 'Forest Church', plus hymns and songs celebrating creation, including Great Are You Lord and Indescribable.

Music:
This Is Amazing Grace, from Green Pastures, Ballymena
For the Fruits of His Creation, from St John the Baptist Church, Tideswell
Indescribable, from Holy Trinity Platt Church
Be Still for the Presence of the Lord, from Christ Church, Port Sunlight
Your Name, from Presbyterian Assembly Buildings, Belfast
Great Are You Lord, from City Gates, Ilford
To God Be the Glory, from St Macartin's Cathedral, Enniskillen.

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