“Yes—deep within and deeper yet The rankling shaft of conscience hide,Quick let the swelling eye forget The tears that in the heart abide.Calm be the voice, the aspect bold, No shuddering pass o’er lip or brow,For why should Innocence be told The pangs that guilty spirits bow? “The loving eye that watches thine Close as …
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Of Days and Seasons
It is that time of year again when we gather with family and friends, celebrating the season's particular feasts and memories, and I find myself contemplative. It is somewhat interesting, and maybe a bit sad, that we call these last couple months of the year The Holiday Season. In reality, there are holidays, and Holy …
Etymology: Quinquagesima
“Develop a passion for learning. If you do, you will never cease to grow.”Anthony J. D'Angelo It always amazes me the things that I don't know. I hope that amazement and discovery never ends. I recently became aware of a rather old word: Quinquagesima. I am actually surprised that I hadn't heard of it before …
Repost: Hymns – Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word
“But in all this fear, uncertainty, and unrest, we can find faith, hope, and love in God and His Word. Thus, we ask that God keep us in that Word that we might serve His kingdom and have peace.”Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word This was a new hymn to me. I am always …
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The Word, the Beginning, and Christmas Eve 1968
That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked at and our hands have touched--this we proclaim concerning the Word of life. The life appeared; we have seen it and testify to it, and we proclaim to you the eternal life, which was …
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Madelyn Rose Craig 