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Category Archives: Carols
The Holly and the Ivy
I love the obliquity of some of the older Christmas carols. What do holly and ivy have to do with the birth of Christ? The early modern caroling imagination knew the answer. The holly and the ivy, Now both are … Continue reading
From 1684
One of the Wexford carols. On Christmas night all Christians sing To hear the news the angels bring. News of great joy, cause of great mirth News of our King, his birth. The King of Kings of earth and heaven … Continue reading
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Tagged Carols, Christianity, Christmas, Hymns, Poetry
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Solstice
The darkest midnight in December, No snow, no hail, nor winter storm, Shall hinder us for to remember, The Babe that on this night was born. With shepherds we are come to see, This lovely Infant’s glorious charms, Born of … Continue reading
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Tagged Advent, Carols, Christianity, Current Events, Poetry, Solstice
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Isaiah in meter
Not all metrical psalms are from the Book of Psalms. Here is a peerless version of Isaiah 40:1-5 (quoted in my previous post), doubling as an old Advent song from the 17th century. Comfort, comfort, ye my people, Speak ye peace, thus … Continue reading
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Tagged Advent, Christianity, Christmas, Poetry
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Hymn of the Cherubim
Let us who mystically represent the Cherubim and who sing the thrice-holy hymn to the life-creating Trinity, now lay aside all cares of this life, that we may receive the King of All, who comes invisibly upborne by the angelic … Continue reading
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The Middle Room 