…of Vivaldi! Continuing with last week’s trend of the Gloria song, I will share yet another Gloria song. These are three videos of Vivaldi’s Gloria played by a few different orchestras and choirs. It’s interesting to note the different tempos each orchestra uses. Madrid Concert directed by Antonio Fauró I like the huge choir, the peppy orchestra….and the funny… Read More Midweek Music IX: Three Versions…
No…this is not a Christmas carol. It is a beautiful and majestic melody from the Saint-Saens Organ Symphony, which is sung by the Libera boys choir. The lyrics are in Latin. I could listen to this melody over and over again. It is quite uplifting and the words do fit the song. I copied the lyrics from this… Read More Midweek Music VIII: A favorite melody
Great God, we sing Your mighty hand By which supported still we stand; The opening year Your mercy shows, That mercy crowns it ’til its close. By day, by night, at home, abroad, Still are we guarded by our God, By His incessant bounty fed, By His unerring counsel led. With grateful hearts the past… Read More Another Year is Dawning
For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder: and His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6) Merry Christmas! To quote a lovely rhyme: “Merry be your Christmas, peaceful be your home, joyful be… Read More Christmas Greetings!
I would write a Christmas post everyday if I had the opportunity, but there’s so little free time around Christmas, wouldn’t you agree? For the past few days I’ve been decorating, baking, creating and caroling. So, since today is Sunday, here are some more of my favorite Christmas carols for you to enjoy. What Christmas activities have… Read More More Christmas Carols
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: “Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men! I love Christmas music, and I want to share with you some of my favorites this year. There’s nothing like Christmas music to put you in the… Read More Midweek Music VII – Christmas music
O Lord, how manifold are Your works! In wisdom You have made them all. The earth is full of Your possessions (Psalm 104:24)
This is my family’s favorite hymn
(image via pinterest) Remember I did a “write my blog post” invitation awhile ago, and I asked all you readers to be the writers? I quite enjoyed the interaction that time, so I’m doing it a second time, I’m letting you write my blog post. Here’s how it works: 1. Copy the writing prompts listed here 2. Paste them in your comment… Read More Write my Blog Post Part II
Since Thanksgiving is soon upon us, here are two beautiful renditions of the hymn “Praise to the Lord the Almighty”.
