Yes, Ron. It's from my local walk, though it's one I took a couple of years ago. Glad you like it.

Welcome, friend. God bless you.

Thank you for your encouragement of my sharing of good Christian teaching.

Thank you, friend. It's such a good message in song.

Thank you, Ron.

Thank you, friend.

Thanks Clint. I was aware of the variation, indeed, the imperfection. It was recorded in a kind of pensive moment.

Glad you enjoyed it, Ron. I like to share from time to time some of the things I enjoy seeing on my walks.

Thanks. It's from an old book that I found helpful many years ago, and have re read a few times since. I had already discovered his translations (more a sort of paraphrase) of the New Testament Epistles as a boy, which were a nice complement to the Authorized Version of the Bible I was brought up on. I don't entirely endorse all of Phillips' ideas, but I do find him particularly helpful in this little book.

I know it from an old Redemption Songs hymnal that was popular in evangelical churches and missions.

Thanks Clint. Did you enjoy Skye?

@@anselman3156 We did. Three good (long) hikes, and walking around Castle Dunvegan (home of the MacLeod’s). Weather held up fairly well for us, did get soaked on two of those hikes. Single lane roads were a challenge!

I'm glad you like it. It was great to talk with you. Enjoy your tour.

Thank you Clint. I did record them last year. You can find the video "Atoning Saviour-a poem" on my playlist if you search for "Poems for Our Lord anselman". I may re record as sound was a little fuzzy at the start.

Thank you for your encouragement.

He had come right into my garden, and we eyed each other up. I scrambled to find my camera, but just in time to see him scamper off.

This is a standard English version, as found in liturgies on the lines of the Book of Common Prayer tradition.

We're going to keep singing, brother!

It's good to hear from you Terpsi. Hope you're enjoying Summer. Actually, this is a new one, but I am aware that it contains the same kinds of images I have used before. I am a creature of habit, and the same themes and images recur on my evening walks in the country, such that often I am really just sort of re working them in my newer work. I guess if I ever do organize a compilation, I could set some companion pieces side by side.

@@anselman3156 Oh sorry! It does sound very similar. YES!! still awaiting ‘The Book’!? That’d help categorisations *hands on hips, taps foot*

Thank you, Eef. Have a blessed Lord's Day.

Anselman,...nice read ! Gonna listen again. Thanks: )

@@RonCopperman Thank you, Ron.

It is from a traditional Anglo Catholic "St Augustine's Prayer Book".

A musical companion to it is my video from last month "Come Holy Ghost, our souls inspire.

Thank you, friend. I do pray about making a good choice of things which will be helpful to my listeners.

I don't understand what you mean to say. To Christianity, it is an obvious truth, to be upheld, not "withstood", that Holy Scripture ultimately has God as its Author, God having inspired various men in their writing of it. It is those who deny that truth, and denigrate Holy Scripture as only the invention of men, who tend towards false religion, polytheism and idolatry.

@@anselman3156 Yet there you are, worshipping three gods.

@@faturechi That is a silly mischievous comment and a misrepresentation of the Christian worship of the one true God.

@@anselman3156 I didn't put the tri in trinity. Just denying what is plain for anyone to see and murdering people who point it out doesn't work anymore. Which is why very few Christians even know what the trinity is much less actually believe in anything that Christian theologians would say is not heretical. It is not malicious to point out that you are a polytheist. It is the last I can do before you assign your soul to eternal regret.

@@faturechi You are not engaging with the reasoning of the Christian doctrine of the one true God which is explained in several of my videos. You seem just concerned to hurl ignorant abuse. I pray that you will come to know and love the Lord Jesus Christ for your eternal salvation.

Yes. The very one. I couldn't convey everything I was experiencing and feeling, but this gives some impression of it.

@@anselman3156 👍🏼

It is a delightful accompaniment to my prayerful walk to have the delicate scent wafting on the breeze. I could not capture in words all that I experienced on that walk, but these verses may serve as a little aide memoire for myself, and hopefully some enjoyment for my listeners. I read it in my writers' group today, and it was appreciated.

Thank you, friend.

Loveliest of trees! There is a musical setting for it. .

It was Butterworth's setting of Loveliest of Trees that got me interested in Houseman. Best wishes to you for the enjoyment of this beautiful time of year.

Blessings indeed, and always uplifting! Have a wonderful month of May.

I'm glad you enjoyed it.

It's a pleasure to share the beauty. I love this time of year. Best wishes to you from across the water in Scotland.

Happy May, and Easter Pascha joy to you!

@@anselman3156 May this month bring to us all abundant happiness, renewed hope, and a sense of rejuvenation. Easter is a beautiful time of celebration and reflection, symbolizing new beginnings and the triumph of light over darkness. Christ is risen. Christos Anesti from Cyprus.

@@UpCycleClub He is risen indeed! Alithos anesti!

An anselman gold medal has been awarded! I recorded the whole lecture yesterday, taking about an hour and a half, but a problem with my laptop meant I lost it all! Rather frustrating. So I am recording in shorter sections, perhaps three for each of the eight lectures. So it will be a lengthy project for me. I hope that it will have some interesting and enjoyable things for you. Feel free to comment on any things that stand out for you.

Game on.