A Light in Every Harbour
A song about life at sea and the friendship, practical support and welcome offered through Mission to Seafarers centres.
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Stories carried in song
Each song has its own page with the video, lyrics and story behind it. Browse the collection below.
Come In from the Weather
A warm welcome for seafarers coming ashore, with friendship, practical help and a little feeling of home.
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The Door Is Open
A tired seafarer reaches an unfamiliar shore and finds a light left on, a chair waiting and a welcome.
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When the Water Rises
An uplifting song for anyone facing overwhelming odds and searching for a way through the storm.
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One Small Step at a Time
A compassionate song for seafarers facing loneliness, fatigue and difficult days far from home.
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I Live on in Your Heart
A Northumbrian folk song about grief, remembrance and the love that remains after loss.
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Abuse - It can happen to Anyone
A song affirming that abuse is never okay and that survivors deserve care, belief and support.
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Free To Be Me
A personal journey from the weight of other people’s expectations towards openness and the freedom to be yourself.
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Let Every Voice Be Heard
An original song about leaders who listen, welcome honest disagreement and help every voice rise.
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Open Sky
A gospel-orchestral anthem about freedom, democracy, listening and the strength of ordinary voices.
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Stand Your Ground
A bold rap for anyone made to feel they must hide, bend or apologise because they do not fit expectations.
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The Voice You Cannot Own
A song about truth, leadership and the freedom of every voice.
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Unbowed
A rap about resisting oppression, standing together and seeking freedom without revenge.
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A Stetson and a Helping Hand
A country-western tribute to Shane and his work with seafarers, volunteers and centre managers across the North East.
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Aidan’s Journey
A song about a life of craft and service, from organ building to welcoming seafarers at North Tees.
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The Light You Carry
A celebration of the many chapters in Aidan’s life and the light he continues to carry forward.
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Here’s to Bart
A cheerful tribute to Bart, our friendly Polish visitor and second engineer aboard the CGas Leopard.
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Alfred on the Carina
A personal song for Alfred, a Filipino tea bearer aboard the Carina, named for Alfred the Great and remembered as a thoughtful, kind gentleman.
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But a Breath Away
A gentle song of faith and encouragement: God is near, even when the struggles of life make that presence difficult to feel.
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Mercy Meets Me Here
A quiet worship song praising God’s faithfulness, forgiveness and mercy, and the gift of a fresh start.
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Boris, My Shadow
A joyful song for Boris, Aidan’s faithful fourteen-year-old companion, full of ball games, laughter and blanket snuggles.
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