Light rises in darkness when justice rules our lives. This is the antiphon from our chosen setting of Psalm 112 in Together in Song number 69; it's a paraphrase based on verse 4. It contains a powerful message - although just what 'justice' might mean in our daily lives is open to question. As usual, … Continue reading Psalm 112, 9 Feb 2014
Month: January 2014
Update on style
For those interested, this is to advise there is some new material on the Styles page - click here> or at left. 1. It now includes a review of the pattern of activity in Year C, December 2012 to November 2013, based on about 40 weeks of singing the psalms (your cantor was away for a … Continue reading Update on style
Psalm 15, 2 Feb 14
Psalm 15 is short and direct. It asks the question: Who may dwell in the presence of the divine? Who can abide on your holy hill? No problem: live a blameless life speak the truth don't cast discredit on others do no evil ... and so on Sets the bar pretty high, you will agree. … Continue reading Psalm 15, 2 Feb 14
Psalm 27, 26 Jan 14
Hang on, what happened to this coming Sunday 19 Jan? A slightly different but interesting worship will be led by Gwenda with some of her typically thoughtful ideas yet to be revealed - that do not include singing a psalm. I take the opportunity to sketch out the next few weeks, Plan B or C … Continue reading Psalm 27, 26 Jan 14
Psalm 29, 12 Jan 14
The voice of God is a constant and powerful theme in this psalm - thundering over the mighty waters, shaking the wilderness, breaking cedars or flashing forth in flames. The psalmist assures us that through all the elemental turbulence of life, God reigns supreme. In God's house, all sing 'Glory' and pray for strength. The psalm … Continue reading Psalm 29, 12 Jan 14
Psalms in the South 