Tag: Word

The Song of the Tree of Life – Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958)

April 23, 2024

Is it only me that has a favourite compendium of sacred anthems? It’s “the blue and yellow one”, also known as “Anthems for Choirs 2: Twenty-four Anthems for Sopranos and Altos (unison and 2-part)”, edited by Philip Ledger and published by OUP. Unusually for such a compendium, I have sung well over half of the 24 anthems, and many of my favourites are in the selection … More The Song of the Tree of Life – Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958)

How to testify to Jesus against the odds

April 20, 2024

When I was younger I was always told to look to others for examples of how to behave. Now we all have different role models and I’m sure you will be able to think of yours now. I must admit mine have been hit or miss when my mum has found about them. When you’re asked who you admire and aspire to be like and I said Elizabeth I and David Bowie, there are always a few raised eyebrows … More How to testify to Jesus against the odds

I am the Good Shepherd

April 18, 2024

What does your Christian name mean, why were you named that way? Do you like it? Krystyna asked those of us who were at Foxhill last week during one of the sessions and the answers were fascinating. For many there was a bit of family history involved. Surnames, too, help others to join the dots and connect us to our family members. When we meet someone, names contribute to the impression we are forming of them … More I am the Good Shepherd

April Showers

April 16, 2024

When I was child, my parents and I moved to the United States for a couple of years. It was spring and so one of the first English phrases I learnt in my new school was: ‘April flowers bring May showers’ – I kept saying it the wrong way around until somebody finally corrected me … More April Showers