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Tag: canticle

First song of Isaiah, 13 Dec 15

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As we noted two weeks ago, we are into canticles or individual songs of praise (from the Latin canticulum meaning little song) in the place of the psalm during Advent. Which ones? Which texts are accepted as canticles is another question. Different church traditions tend to use different lists. One web-site lists dozens of them which, it … Continue reading First song of Isaiah, 13 Dec 15

The Magnificat, 21 Dec 14

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This lovely Song of Mary, found in Luke 1:46b-55, is called Magnificat since that is the first word of the text in the Latin: My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my saviour. You can feel the thrill springing up in her heart -- to be the mother of the promised one! … Continue reading The Magnificat, 21 Dec 14

Song of songs, 6 July 14

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In place of the set psalm this week, we find a reading of that lovely poetry of The Song of songs, or of Solomon.  It's a small emotional poem of love and devotion: Like a lily among thorns is my darling among the young women Like an apple tree among the trees of the forest is my beloved among … Continue reading Song of songs, 6 July 14

Magnificat, 15 Dec 13

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The third Sunday in Advent (we are around to Year A again, by the way) brings us to the song of Mary, generally known by its Latin name (from the first line Magnificat anima mea Dominum) as the  Magnificat. The text is in Luke 1: 46-55. Understandably, settings for this song abound. In our own song book alone, Together in song, … Continue reading Magnificat, 15 Dec 13

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