Music by William Doane (1876) Poetry by Fanny Crosby, first verse from Isaiah 1:18 Though your sins be as scarlet, They shall be as white as snow; Though your sins be as scarlet, They shall be as white as snow; Though they be red like crimson, They shall be as wool! Though your sins be […]
Several decades have passed since the days of segregation and integration in the United States, and as one who grew up after those troubled times had blown over, it seems very strange to look back and see how unfair and prejudiced so many Americans were back in those times. But there is a remnant of […]
Music: Traditional American hymn, arr. John Dye (1935) Poetry: Bever’s Christian Songster (1858) I am a poor, wayfaring stranger, While journeying through this world of woe, Yet, there’s no sickness, toil nor danger, In that bright land to which I go. I’m going there to see my father, I’m going there no more to roam; […]
I don’t really like being a tourist. At least I try to avoid the term, even if I am travelling and taking pictures of commonly visited sights in foreign countries. I guess the main thing is that I want to experience the culture more, speak the language, and get deeper than the superficial experience enjoyed […]
From Ailenroc’s Book, by Cornelia Alexander “Where is Charles?” said Mrs. Butler, as they gathered around the breakfast table. “He is generally prompt at mealtime, if no other.” “I think he was reading,” Mr. Butler answered. “Lou., go and call him; perhaps he did not hear the bell;” but as Lou. arose from her seat […]