Whoever chose Psalm 114 for the Lectionary for Easter must have been serious about it. It is the one and only psalm set for both the Easter Sunday and Easter vigil services in all three years of the cycle. Why? This poem is all about the Exodus, the release from slavery in Egypt, and the … Continue reading Psalm 114, Easter Sunday 2020
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Psalm 118, Easter Sunday 2016
Yes, it's 118 again. This is the day that the Lord hath made, that building block and several other ringing and memorable statements of hope and trust appear in this favourite. Not much new here, so a little ramble is in order. There are dozens of settings of this psalm, including some classical pieces by … Continue reading Psalm 118, Easter Sunday 2016
Skipping, 70, 64
The 'Skip and jump' series (see this earlier post of Jan 2016) started off to fill the gaps -- the psalms we do not hear. Psalm 70 only qualifies if you do not observe daily worship for Holy Week (which is South Woden). Those who do will hear (hopefully sing) this one on Wednesday thereof. (You will also hear 36 … Continue reading Skipping, 70, 64
Psalm 118, Easter Sunday 5 Apr 15
Visitors to ancient cities like York enjoy discovering quaint and remote features: the Shambles; archaeological remains of successive eras under the cathedral; hidden misericordiae within, saints and gargoyles without. The Shambles area provides just a hint of the chaotic life in early times; narrow alleys, stalls, clamour, smells and all sorts of behaviour, seen and unseen. Fairness … Continue reading Psalm 118, Easter Sunday 5 Apr 15
Psalm 22, 18 April 14
Good Friday is traditionally and appropriately a minimalist quiet moment of reflection. As we saw last Sunday this psalm text, a harbinger of the dark moments in the story of Jesus, captures the mood perfectly. The setting will be that by Christopher Willcock in Together in Song No 9. Psalm South Singers: there's some nice harmonies in the … Continue reading Psalm 22, 18 April 14
Psalms in the South 