June 30 Pondering, Reading, Morning Prayer

Pilate took Jesus and scourged him Jhn 19:1 – Then Pilate therefore took Jesus, and scourged him. – surely hoping to appease them, finally giving in to their wants and desires.  How often have all us “given into wants and desires of others although we know better” and how often do we regret the outcome. …

THE NICENE CREED: One self-defining aspect of being an Anglican is an affirmation of the Nicene Creed as the sufficient statement of the Christian Faith. This section explores creeds, what they are, how they developed, and their place in our faith and history. Particular attention is paid to the Nicene and Apostles’ Creeds. Comparing the…

Blessed by being part of a Church Family and the Rector of the good people of Christ’s Church. Pondering, words from Fulton Sheen and Morning Prayer – what a great day!

Prelude                                Prelude for Soft Stops in G Major             Henry Smart Henry Smart (1813-1879) was organist in several London churches and an organ designer. Known for the hymn tunes Regent Square and Lancashire, he was one of the earliest in England to compose pedal parts in his organ music. (English organs commonly had a pedal keyboard…

Prelude  Veni Emmanuel                                Daniel Pinkham Introit: Drop down, he heavens, from above: and let the skies pour down righteousness. Let the earth open: and bring forth salvation. The heavens declare the glory of God: and the firmament showeth His handywork. Offertory: Be strong, fear not: behold your God will come with vengeance, even God with a recompense; He…