Category Archives: Nature Photography

Give Reviving (Strength in Hymn)

Posted on April 27, 2015 by virginiaknowles

“Give Reviving” by Albert Midlane alt. by Chelsea Scott Father for Thy promised blessing, Still we plead before Thy throne For the times of sweet refreshing,Which can come from Thee aloneBlessed earnests Thou hast given,But in these we would not … Continue reading →

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An Odd Palm and an Odd Parable for Palm Sunday

Posted on March 30, 2015 by virginiaknowles

This morning, we heard the familiar Palm Sunday passage, and the children paraded around the church sanctuary waving their palm fronds. The next day the great crowd that had come for the festival heard that Jesus was on his way … Continue reading →

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Love Light

Posted on December 29, 2014 by virginiaknowles

Such love does the sky now pour, that whenever I stand in a field, I have to wring out the lightwhen I get home. St. Francis of Assisi I took all of the sky pictures you see here. I can’t resist … Continue reading →

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Kyrie Eleison (Strength in Hymn)

Posted on October 26, 2014 by virginiaknowles

“Kyrie Eleison” Kyrie eleison Christe eleison Kyrie eleison Lord, have mercy Christ, have mercy Lord, have mercy This is the ancient “Jesus Prayer” sung as a hymn in the liturgy of churches around the world.  When times are stressful, I … Continue reading →

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Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies (Strength in Hymn)

Posted on September 14, 2014 by virginiaknowles

“Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies”Charles Wesley, 1740 Christ, whose glory fills the skiesChrist, the true, the only Light,Sun of Righteousness, arise,Triumph o’er the shades of night;Dayspring from on high, be near,Daystar, in my heart appear. Dark and cheerless is the … Continue reading →

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Take Us on the Quest of Beauty (Strength in Hymn)

Posted on September 1, 2014 by virginiaknowles

“Take Us on the Quest of Beauty” Eleanor B. Stock Take us on the Quest of Beauty, Poet, Seer of Galilee Making all our dreams creative Through their fellowship with Thee.   Take us on the Quest of Knowledge Clearest … Continue reading →

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When Wilt Thou Save the People? (Strength in Hymn)

Posted on August 20, 2014 by virginiaknowles

“When Wilt Thou Save the People?” by Ebenezer Elliott When wilt thou save the people? O God of mercy, when?Not kings and lords, but nations!Not thrones and crowns, but men!Flowers of thy heart,O God, are they;Let them not pass, like weeds, … Continue reading →

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The Star of Hope is Still in the Sky When the Night is Blackest

Posted on July 20, 2014 by virginiaknowles

“The star of hope is still in the sky when the night is blackest. The LORD will not forget us and hand us over to the enemy. Let us rest in hope. We have to deal with One whose mercy … Continue reading →

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"Be Still, My Soul" (Strength in Hymn)

Posted on May 20, 2014 by virginiaknowles

“Be Still, My Soul” by Katharina von Schlegel, 1697-? Translated by Jane Borthwick, 1813-1897 Be still, my soul; the Lord is on thy side;Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain;Leave to thy God to order and provide;In every change … Continue reading →

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I Know that My Redeemer Lives (Strength in Hymn)

Posted on April 13, 2014 by virginiaknowles

I Know that My Redeemer Lives By: Samuel Medley (1738-1799) I know that my Redeemer lives!What comfort this sweet sentence gives!He lives, he lives, who once was dead;He lives, my ever living head! He lives triumphant from the grave;He lives … Continue reading →

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