Archive for May 2013
Above: A Squirrel, Circa 1913
Image Source = Library of Congress
(http://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/99614467/)
Reproduction Number = LC-DIG-ppmsc-01742
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Creative God, thank you for all that is delightful and beautiful in nature.
Thank you in particular for squirrels, who dart about so adorably;
for turtles, who go about their lives so deliberately;
and for wildflowers, which decorate hills and fields so nicely,
creating a multicolored landscape to see.
Thank you for all blessings, of course,
but now, especially for those three. Amen.
KENNETH RANDOLPH TAYLOR
MAY 26, 2013 COMMON ERA
TRINITY SUNDAY: THE FIRST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, YEAR C
THE FEAST OF SAINT AUGUSTINE, ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY
THE FEAST OF SAINT PHILIP NERI, ROMAN CATHOLIC PRIEST
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http://blogatheologica.wordpress.com/2013/06/17/a-prayer-of-thanksgiving-for-squirrels-turtles-and-wildflowers/
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Above: Memorial Day, 1923
Image Source = Library of Congress
(http://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/npc2007008661/)
Reproduction Number = LC-DIG-npcc-08662
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Loving God, we mourn those who have died in wars.
May we cease to cause needless deaths,
and may those necessary deaths occur only in the service of justice and freedom,
so that so many future deaths in that cause will prove unnecessary.
In the name of Jesus, who conquered death;
who came to serve and not to be served;
who lived, died, and rose again for the redemption of generations not yet born;
and whose ethical teachings challenge us still. Amen.
KENNETH RANDOLPH TAYLOR
MAY 26, 2013 COMMON ERA
TRINITY SUNDAY: THE FIRST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, YEAR C
THE FEAST OF SAINT AUGUSTINE, ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBURY
THE FEAST OF SAINT PHILIP NERI, ROMAN CATHOLIC PRIEST
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http://blogatheologica.wordpress.com/2013/05/26/a-prayer-for-memorial-day-u-s-a/
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Above: Dome of Ascension, Olivet, Between 1934 and 1939
Image Source = Library of Congress
(http://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/mpc2004005188/PP/)
Reproduction Number = LC-DIG-matpc-03258
Hymn Source = The Church Hymnary (1927)
Words by Arthur Tozer Russell (1806-1874), a priest of The Church of England
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1. The Lord ascendeth up on high,
The Lord hath triumphed gloriously,
In power and might excelling;
The grave and hell are captive led,
Lo! He returns, our glorious Head,
To His eternal dwelling.
2. The heavens with joy receive their Lord,
By saints, by angel hosts adored;
O day of exultation!
O earth, adore thy glorious King!
His rising, His ascension sing
With grateful adoration!
3. Our great High Priest hath gone before,
Now on His Church His grace to pour,
And still His love He giveth:
O may our hearts to Him ascend;
May all within us upward tend
To Him who ever liveth!
Above: Lincoln Cathedral, Circa 1901
Image Source = Library of Congress
(http://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/det1994024477/PP/)
Reproduction Number = LC-D428-840
Copyright Claimant = Detroit Publishing Company
Christopher Wordsworth (1807-1885) was the Anglican Bishop of Lincoln from 1868 until his death.
http://neatnik2009.wordpress.com/2013/01/19/feast-of-christopher-wordsworth-march-20/
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See the Conqueror Mounts in Triumph:
https://gatheredprayers.wordpress.com/2013/05/14/see-the-conqueror-mounts-in-triumph/
Alleluia! Alleluia! Hearts and Voices Heavenward Raise:
https://gatheredprayers.wordpress.com/2011/04/23/alleluia-alleluia-hearts-and-voices-heavenward-raise/
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Above: The Ascension
Image Created the N. Currier firm between 1835 and 1856
Image Source = Library of Congress
Hymn Source = The Hymnal 1940 (1943), of The Episcopal Church
Words (1862) by Christopher Wordsworth (1807-1885), Anglican Bishop of Lincoln (1868-1885)
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1. See the Conqueror mounts in triumph;
See the King in royal state,
Riding on the clouds, his chariot,
To his heavenly place gate!
Hark! the choirs of angel voices
Joyful alleluias sing,
And the portals high are lifted
To receive their heavenly King.
2. He who on the cross did suffer,
He who from the grave arose,
He has vanquished sin and Satan;
He by death has spoiled his foes.
While he lifts his hands in blessing,
He is parted from his friends;
While their eager eyes behold him,
He upon the clouds ascends.
3. Thou hast raise our human nature
On the clouds to God’s right hand:
There we sit in heavenly places,
There with thee in glory stand.
Jesus reigns, adored by angels;
Man with God is on the throne;
Mighty Lord, in thine ascension,
We by faith behold our own.
Above: The Ascension of Christ
Image Created Circa 1873
Image Source = Library of Congress
(http://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2003670200/)
Reproduction Number = LC-DIG-pga-01968
Hymn Source = The Hymnal 1940, of The Episcopal Church
Words (1739), by Charles Wesley (1707-1788), a priest of The Church of England
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1. Hail the day that sees him rise. Alleluia!
Glorious to his native skies; Alleluia!
Christ, awhile to mortals given, Alleluia!
Enters now the highest heaven! Alleluia!
2. There the glorious triumph waits; Alleluia!
Lift your heads, eternal gates! Alleluia!
Wide unfold the radiant scene; Alleluia!
Take the King of glory in! Alleluia!
3. See! he lifts his hands above; Alleluia!
See! he shows the prints of love: Alleluia!
Hark! his gracious lips bestow, Alleluia!
Blessings on his Church below. Alleluia!
4. Lord beyond our mortal sight, Alleluia!
Raise our hearts to reach thy height, Alleluia!
There thy face unclouded see, Alleluia!
Find our heaven of heavens in thee. Alleluia!
Above: Logo of The Church of England
John Chandler (1806-1876), a priest of The Church of England, translated hymns into English.
http://neatnik2009.wordpress.com/2013/05/14/feast-of-john-chandler-july-1/
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As Now the Sun’s Declining Rays:
https://gatheredprayers.wordpress.com/2013/12/24/as-now-the-suns-declining-rays/
What Star is This, With Beams So Bright:
https://gatheredprayers.wordpress.com/2011/01/09/what-star-is-this-with-beams-so-bright/
On Jordan’s Bank the Baptist’s Cry:
https://gatheredprayers.wordpress.com/2010/12/10/on-jordans-bank-the-baptists-cry-announces-that-the-lord-is-nigh/
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Above: Shepherds and Sheep, 1898-1946
Image Source = Library of Congress
(http://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/mpc2005001751/PP/)
Reproduction Number = LC-DIG-matpc-10045
Hymn Source = The Hymnal 1982, of The Episcopal Church
Words by F. Bland Tucker, an Episcopal Priest
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1. The Lord my God my shepherd is;
how could I want or need?
In pastures green, by streams serene,
he safely doth me lead.
2. To wholeness he restores my soul
and doth in mercy bless,
and helps me take for his Name’s sake
the paths of righteousness.
3. Yea, even when I pass through
the valley of death’s shade,
I will not fear, for thou are here,
to comfort and to aid.
4. Thou hast in grace my table spread
secure in all alarms,
and filled my cup, and borne me up
in everlasting arms.
5. Then surely I can trust thy love
for all the days to come,
that I may tell thy praise,
and dwell forever in thy home.
GATHERED PRAYERS 
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