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If ever a book was written about Leith Fishers life, it would need numerous chapters to cover his many gifts, interests and life experiences. Leith was a parish minister in the Church of Scotland in Glasgow and Falkirk, a member of the Iona Community, a broadcaster, contributing to BBCs Thought for The Day; he served on presbytery committees, and was Convener of the General Assemblys Panel on Worship. He was a gifted speaker (and also a gifted listener) and his pastoral abilities were legendary. In a tribute to him following his death in 2009 Leith was described as one of the ablest ministers of his generation.
For all his activity, Leith was also at his desk, sometimes late into the night, writing poems, articles, reports, life-changing letters, gospel commentaries, prayers and hymns.
Seven of these were included in the fourth edition of the Church Hymnary (2005), and hymns like For your generous providing and Christ is our light are now establishe
