And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn. (Luke 2:7) John Jacob Niles, 1933 – Collector of the music Music – I Wonder as I Wander, Appalachian carol by Carl Rütti (1949 – ) … Continue reading
“The rainbow shall be in the cloud, and I will look on it to remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is on the earth.” (Genesis 9:16 NKJV) Recently a friend posted a video of beautifully colored Finches. They didn’t tell what they were and others were writing … Continue reading
My lips shall greatly rejoice when I sing unto thee; and my soul, which thou hast redeemed. (Psalms 71:23 KJV) Words by Henry J. van Dyke, 1907. Van Dyke wrote this hymn while staying at the home of Harry A. Garfield at Williams College, Massachusetts. It was first published in the Presbyterian Hymnal in 1911. It also appeared … Continue reading
Woodstock really has his issues with trying to be a bird. Then again, Snoopy’s analysis of the adventures of Woodstock can be rather entertaining. Here is the latest from the two. As the partridge sitteth on eggs, and hatcheth them not; so he that getteth riches, and not by right, shall leave them in the midst of … Continue reading
Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! (Philippians 4:4 NKJV) Words by Bernhardt S. Ingemann (1789-1862), 1840 (Julen har bragt velsignet bud); translated from Danish to English by Cecil Cowdrey. Music: Christmas Brings Joy, Christoph E. Weyse (1774-1842), 1841 Christmas Brings Joy To Every Heart Christmas brings joy to every heart, Sets old … Continue reading
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. (Luke 2:14 KJV) Words & Music by William H. Havergal (1793-1870), alt. The Worcester Christmas Carol How grand and how bright That wonderful night, When angels to Bethlehem came! They burst forth like fires, They struck their gold lyres, And mingled … Continue reading
A Psalm for Solomon. Give the king thy judgments, O God, and thy righteousness unto the king’s son. He shall judge thy people with righteousness, and thy poor with judgment. (Psalms 72:1-2 KJV) Words by James Montgomery (1771-1854), 1821 [This hymn] is a metrical version of the Seventy-second Psalm. It was written as a Christmas … Continue reading
And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. (Luke 2:7 KJV) Words & Music: 15th Century – This Endris Night This Endris Night This endris night I saw a sight A star as bright … Continue reading
And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. (Luke 2:10-11) Written as – El Cant Dels Ocells – Traditional Catalonian Carol … Continue reading
“Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for riches certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven.” (Proverbs 23:5 KJV) The last post mentioned the Golden Eagle and the Sea Eagle. We were privileged to have seen the Bald Eagle [almost daily here in Polk Country this time of … Continue reading
Copyright Peanuts/Distributed by Universal Uclick for UFS Snoopy has provided another service for Woodstock I always enjoy the reactions between these two. But, OH! the ruffled feathers that we have seen on birds. Maybe they should stop by Snoopy for some help. “Everyone helped his neighbor, And said to his brother, “Be of good courage!” … Continue reading
“Let them also offer sacrifices of thanksgiving, And tell of His works with joyful singing.” (Psalms 107:22 NASB)
Birds of the Bible For Kids 