Sometime around the middle of the nineteenth century, Frederick Faber wrote the hymn, "There's a wideness in God's mercy". That would have been soon after he converted from Anglicism to Catholicism, and founded what was … [Read more...]
May we trust in your mercy and know your love
September 5, 2010 By
Sometime around the middle of the nineteenth century, Frederick Faber wrote the hymn, "There's a wideness in God's mercy". That would have been soon after he converted from Anglicism to Catholicism, and founded what was … [Read more...]
Abide With Me
January 7, 2010 By
One of the presents I was given for Christmas was the Camilla Kerslake album -- it is stunning. Along with it, there came a bonus CD of Christmas Carols. I've never thought of "Abide With Me" as a Christmas Carol, and … [Read more...]
Three Hymns
November 24, 2009 By
With many people around the world thinking about Thanksgiving this week, I was reminded of an old joke that always makes me laugh. It would, I guess, work for any time with a little change in the wording. But, without … [Read more...]
Sweet Sacrament divine
September 17, 2009 By
Sweet Sacrament divine Our Choir sung one of my favourite hymns (I have many), "Sweet Sacrament divine", during the administration of communion in the Sung Eucharist at Godmanchester Church on Sunday. What I … [Read more...]
May we trust in your mercy and know your love
September 13, 2009 By
May we trust in your mercy and know your love Sometime around the middle of the nineteenth century, Frederick Faber wrote the hymn, "There's a wideness in God's mercy". That would have been soon after he converted … [Read more...]
May we trust in your mercy and know your love
August 23, 2008 By
May we trust in your mercy and know your love These lines from the Collect for the Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity -- "May we trust in your mercy and know your love" -- made me think of that wonderful hymn by … [Read more...]
Andrew Gosden (now 18) has been missing from his Doncaster home since 14 September 2007. The search continues.
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