Sunday, October 25, 2026

Hymn 483


The Head that was once 

crowned with thorns

is crowned with Gloria now ;

a royal diadem addorns the 

mighty victor's brow.

. . .

The Cross He bears is life and health

though shame and death to Him : 

          His people's hope ,

          His people's wealth ;

      their everlasting theme.


. . .



St. Andrew's Church, Northford, 06472
The Hymnal 1982


Thursday, October 22, 2026

The Ancient Mariner

 Part VI


First Voice

' But tell me, tell me !  speak again,

    Thy soft response renewing --

What makes that ship drive on so fast ?

    What is the Ocean doing ? '


Second Voice

Still as a slave before his lord,

   The Ocean has no blast ;

The great bright eye most silently

   Up to the Moon is cast --


If he may know which way to go ;

   For she guides him in smooth or grim.

See, brother, see ! how graciously

   She looked down on him.


. . .

. . .


Do as you have said.



Monday, October 19, 2026

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Il Puro ha udito il musico susurro de le vergini stelle e ne li abissi cerca se stesso solamente e ha fissi occhi d'amore ne l'immenso azzurro.