"there is a fountain filled with blood" |
There is a fountain filled with blood drawn from Emmanuel's veins;And sinners plunged beneath that flood lose all their guilty stains.The dying thief rejoiced to see that fountain in his day;And there...
Posted by clayton (alice) davis on Thu, 04 Oct 2007 12:47:00 PST |
sonnet 135 |
CXXXV.Whoever hath her wish, thou hast thy 'Will,'And 'Will' to boot, and 'Will' in overplus;More than enough am I that vex thee still,To thy sweet will making addition thus.Wilt thou, whose will is l...
Posted by clayton (alice) davis on Mon, 15 Jan 2007 07:33:00 PST |
the Phos Hilaron |
Hail Gladdening LightOf His pure glory pouredWho is the Immortal Father, Heavenly BlestHoliest of Holies, Jesus Christ our LordNow we are come to the sun's hour of restThe lights of evening 'round us ...
Posted by clayton (alice) davis on Sat, 12 Aug 2006 06:26:00 PST |
"the lark ascending" |
He rises and begins to round, He drops the silver chain of sound, Of many links without a break, In chirrup, whistle, slur and shake. For singing till his heaven fills, Tis love of earth that he insti...
Posted by clayton (alice) davis on Mon, 12 Jun 2006 02:42:00 PST |
A Franciscan Benediction |
May God bless you with discomfort at easy answers, half truths, and superficial relationships, so that you may live deep within your heart. May God bless you with anger at injustice, oppression, and e...
Posted by clayton (alice) davis on Mon, 20 Mar 2006 05:55:00 PST |
