Merry and Theoden: another dip into Tolkien

[@a.j.r_ball]

The best notification on KZbin. The Wizard Malcolm!!

[@Sampan24]

Yes! Look forward to each new visit!

[@AlexejSvirid]

The God has nothing to do with magic. This is the God's word, Leviticus 20: 27: "A man also or a woman that hath a familiar spirit, or that is a wizard, shall surely be put to death: they shall stone them with stones; their blood shall be upon them." Levticus 19: 31: "Turn ye not unto them that have familiar spirits, nor unto the wizards; seek them not out, to be defiled by them: I am Jehovah your God." (ASV) This is a christians' way, Acts 19: 19: "And not a few of them that practised magical arts brought their books together and burned them in the sight of all; and they counted the price of them, and found it fifty thousand pieces of silver." But, the inhabitants of World Sodom run to fortune tellers and astrologers while blessing them in the name of God... The problem is Devil runs the world. He is liar and murderer. This is the reason why deception and violence are everywhere. This is the reason why Hitler got the power, but Christ was executed as "blasphemer" and "rioter" by denunciation of clergy. This is the reason why the whole world is Sodom. That's why we've got the Gospel about the God's kingdom. Jehovah would put everything in order. He has anointed the king, Jesus Christ. The dead will be resurected and we'll meet our loved ones again! :-)

[@toniwilson6210]

Quite

[@williamclarke2020]

He makes me want to read literature and become a better man.

[@thewealthofnations4827]

It is with gladness we think of thee The lads with pipes in the Shire and Bree. The smoke rings blow, the bowls ignite In thy story we're swept, as our souls take flight. Off we roam to our secondary home As we read in dreams the legendary poem.

[@luciuscohen]

In the whisker'd twirl of smokewreath'd lore, Guite's grand read'n beardscape score; pipe'n tufts, the charm's all stow'd, ‘tis the fumy fur where magic glowed. Without his beard, without his pipe, Guite's readings might lack the ripe Magic, that now so deeply runs; It's his style that charms us, ensconced in plumes.

[@irawest7666]

As a LOTR fan, and a novice pipe smoker, I have to say that this is the absolute best dude on KZbin!!!!

[@freespiritwithnature4384]

Isn't it wonderful! ❤

[@bignickenergy2042]

Same! Was enjoying my first pipe for a second time yesterday and thinking about his videos! So relaxing watching the birds in the back yard and getting lost in thought.

[@MrBriweav]

Beyond a shadow of a doubt

[@awildwandering]

I am watching this from near Chicago. In 2021 my father died. We played LOTR and read to him from the Hobbit as he did to us as children. He was here and there and everywhere as kids, because of his mental health and addiction issues. But when he was with us, he carried a pipe, tobacco, and Tolkien. He reminds me of you Malcolm. This story comes on the heels of his homegoing Nov 5, 2021. It has been a few years but I am always reminded of him all year and esp leading up to the time we spent together those days as we lay in wait with him, reading, singing, listening. Sacred space that we don't often talk about but he got to hear his kids share in his greatest joy (Tolkien) and talk about the road ahead. Thank you.

[@Randymarsh2069]

“My body is broken. I go to my fathers. And even in their mighty company I shall not now be ashamed.” That is incredibly beautiful. May we all live in a way that makes our forefathers proud (and most importantly our Heavenly Father)!

[@SavinelliMike]

Hello Malcolm. I just wanted to say thank you for all of your videos. I've been in a very dark place for years and it came to a head recently. Discovering the arts and poetry through your enthusiasm has been a real light in the darkness.

[@BlueSunBibliothecary]

I hope he inspires you to create

[@coolguy2242]

You’re not alone my friend. I feel the same and these videos have been a great comfort.

[@geoffthecarpenter]

You bring such a generous kindness to a troubled world, thinking on those trapped in conflict, Thank you, Malcolm.

[@curt2017]

What a reading! I was near tears at the end. Thank you Malcolm.

[@BlueSunBibliothecary]

every time i watch a video I have to ready to evacuate snot after

[@wesb2823]

A brilliant reading! My grandfather was a pipe smoker and great reader and you remind me of him. I've recently taken up the hobby of pipe smoking and think often of him while I'm smoking my pipe. Thank you so much for your videos!

[@oldandintheway1955]

A chamber full of "Hal O the Wynd" in my Savinelli Churchwarden. An excellent companion to this video.

[@neilh9442]

Whenever you smoke your pipe and read Tolkien, I am transfixed and transported. Cheers from the USA!

[@tinastone2458]

I have so many different copies of LOTR but my most used one is the copy that has been on my phone since 2016. I started reading it from my phone kindle app when my mom was going through daily cancer treatments. Those bits of waiting time..I could read LOTR and be taken away from my circumstances. Since then, it’s become a daily habit to read from LOTR, mostly before bed. It brings stability and comfort and hope. So I’ve read it through so many times, I can no longer count. Thank you for this beautiful excerpt. What a wonderful reading and a perfect pause to remember those who are no longer with us.

[@ReallyJustAnotherDay]

Beautifully put, god bless you. These are very special stories.

[@PhilokaliaPhotography]

I also have lost count of how many times I have read through the LOTR trilogy....stopped counting after the 20th time through! It is always good to hear from others who keep returning to it as well. There is something so deeply beautiful, true, and hopeful about Tolkien's writing!

[@tinastone2458]

Yes!!!

[@samdye2150]

Has to be one of the coolest people on KZbin. Always enjoy the videos!

[@hd-cu8bu]

Love this guy 🎉

[@DamburaDioa]

4:54 “but the ring wraith made no answer, and was silent, as if in sudden doubt.” There’s something I just love about that small detail.

[@NoahPly]

Always a priviledge to be invited to listen to a good story while you enjoy a pipe. One of the best uses of the internet, though simple.

[@greyfeather7857]

That reading sent wave of emotions through me..I am reminded of all those I have lost now,yet not with sadness,with tears of love. Thankyou dear sir for you reading 📖🙏🏻

[@987nananana]

This man is an absolute treasure! Living the dream!

[@amaterasu22able]

I wish they had included this in the movie, it would have sent a much stronger message of remembering the fallen during our times of peace. We should never forget the price.

[@ReallyJustAnotherDay]

God Bless you Malcolm what a gift you have.

[@AlexejSvirid]

The God has nothing to do with magic. This is the God's word, Leviticus 20: 27: "A man also or a woman that hath a familiar spirit, or that is a wizard, shall surely be put to death: they shall stone them with stones; their blood shall be upon them." Levticus 19: 31: "Turn ye not unto them that have familiar spirits, nor unto the wizards; seek them not out, to be defiled by them: I am Jehovah your God." (ASV) This is a christians' way, Acts 19: 19: "And not a few of them that practised magical arts brought their books together and burned them in the sight of all; and they counted the price of them, and found it fifty thousand pieces of silver." But, the inhabitants of World Sodom run to fortune tellers and astrologers while blessing them in the name of God... The problem is Devil runs the world. He is liar and murderer. This is the reason why deception and violence are everywhere. This is the reason why Hitler got the power, but Christ was executed as "blasphemer" and "rioter" by denunciation of clergy. This is the reason why the whole world is Sodom. That's why we've got the Gospel about the God's kingdom. Jehovah would put everything in order. He has anointed the king, Jesus Christ. The dead will be resurected and we'll meet our loved ones again! :-)

[@brads1545]

Man did I need this today. Thanks.

[@AntonNidhoggr]

Your videos always make me smile.

[@DanJonesShow]

My 3 year old daughter and I love watching/ listening to you read! Cheers!

[@robr5348]

(8:40) "he goes into alliterative poetry even though he's writing prose." That one observation in this video brought joy to my heart.

[@PhilokaliaPhotography]

Tolkien just couldn't stop himself sometimes!

[@robr5348]

@PhilokaliaPhotography I enjoyed your comments on this. Imagine when the Inklings came together, what a time they must have shared.

[@TxLeftridge]

Perfect timing, loved that. Thank you

[@williamclarke2020]

That was beautiful and moving. Bless you Brother Guite.

[@stonem83]

These videos have encouraged me to read the Lord of the Rings. I bought a paperback version that contains all 3 books. I got it when the Fellowship of the Ring was released in theaters back in 2001. It has set unread on my bookshelf for all these years but no longer.

[@rpdeao]

I just finished my yearly reading of the Hobbit and all the LOTR books. They never get old, so well written and a treat to hear it read in bits by Malcolm. Thank you for taking the time to share these great passages with all of us. Hearing you read and also reading your poem “Smoke Rings From my Pipe” as I have a pipe brings me solace after a hard day. Cheers

[@richardsnow7299]

Thank you Reverend. I have now bought myself a copy of the Hobbit to read.

[@MrHandyDad]

The reading... the comments and their insight... I've read it dozen times and this makes it new again. Much Thanks.

[@ImAzureNirmata]

I am really enjoying your content sir. Thank you for your labors.

[@josephbutros8526]

Thank you Malcom! What a great lazy day treat

[@joshwatkins6907]

I really needed this today!

[@russelllambert6900]

I have read that many times but you made me cry!! Bravo Malcolm!! Blessings from the red neck of Mississippi

[@AJ_Nightfall]

Such a wonderful ending. ❤️

[@Nighttrainpiper]

And there stood Meriadoc the Hobbit. Love that part! Remember me …

[@knightonart8886]

"For living or dark undead, I will smite you if you touch him" is one of the most badass lines in LOTR.

[@patriot1902]

I didn't know that I needed that just now!

[@freespiritwithnature4384]

Every moment with Malcolm is wonderful. ❤

[@priscilas24]

I love the way he narrates the history,the entonation pretty nice and more I loved the beard

[@dancronin826]

When this man walks Eagles bow and Valar look on with pride ❤

[@rayt9428]

Welcome home Malcolm

[@loopinnerthe]

Conduit. Malcolm you connect us to literature in ways that no school English teacher ever could. I don't think I knew what literature was until you lit up some pages for us. Pipe.

[@JosephHeinecke-t5x]

I sat and smoked my own churchwarden while enjoying some of the sweet “Longbottom leaf” listening to you read and what a pleasure it is. Almost feel as if I’m sitting with you. I love how you don’t just read but bring it to life and add your own bits of insight. I am also reading Return of the King. Such wonderful writing!! Cheers my good sir!

[@ethanhawkins165]

Hello Malcom, i just recently discovered your channel and i must say sir, your readings, songs, and discussions of poetry are some of the most amazing content I have ever found on youtube. You sir are the archetypal wise old christian proffesor. God bless you sir

[@yusufsayed1583]

Good Evening 😊 Thanks For The Read 📖 Much Appreciated 👍🏼 Have a Great Week & Greetings From South Africa 🇿🇦

[@xavierpaquin]

Thanks Malcolm

[@r.j.b.1645]

So beautiful! Courage and love.

[@vivacristorey1853]

Thank you!

[@Papa-Anvil]

I have zero interest poetry but I never miss a new video from Malcolm. 👍

[@loveandpeace1985]

Thanks again for your videos and work always blesses me and helps me relax

[@roygfs]

Brings tears to my eyes, every time.

[@CatholicPipeCo]

This is among my favorite moments, in all the moments of literature I’ve ever read.

[@yourdogsnews]

I was just recalling this part of LOTR to someone at work the other day. Nice to hear it from you here.

[@kenbray2948]

Thank you Malcolm.

[@camdonkus]

Been re-binge watching all your vids for the past few days. Thank you for your videos, most Esteemed Wizard Malcolm!

[@TheVin05004]

Just finished reading The Lord of the Rings again, this part is one of favorites in Return of the King. Thanks for the excellent reading!

[@alaskaismyhome39]

I am so pleased to have found your videos! You have inspired me to spend more time in my study and dig out my pipe collection. If you take requests, I have seen your love for the Peterson Lestrade, and I was wondering if you could read us something from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle one day (of course while enjoying one of your Sherlock pipes)? Thank you, truly, for your content, it is beautiful!

[@Get9Raw]

Wonderful to hear that tale again. I must choose a Tolkien pipe for my next purchase.

[@markoconnor3763]

So we'll read! Thanks Malcolm. Tolkein is magnificent, and you read it so well. Thank you. (From a fellow pipe smoker).

[@SouthAlabamaPiper]

Beautiful read thanks

[@callum4863]

Nice to see the tins of navy rolls, a fantastic smoke

[@thevoid902]

How I wish I could smoke a bowl of good tobacco! Sadly though my heart is failing and such a pleasure is now denied. However there are still many books to read and re- read . I shall enjoy LOTR this winter , with perhaps a little good ale. Peace everyone.

[@robandrews9165]

Many thanks! As ever a wonderful trip into the world of the LOTR

[@JimConrad-n2z]

In the landscape of uninteresting, cookie cutter, low IQ content creation we have nowadays, Macolm is an absolute gem. This is why we have the internet.

[@xy1556]

Thank you

[@shaunhull9235]

I see you’re on the Peterson de-lux blend as am I. Cheers friend

[@lookURdead.1701]

Perfect

[@SMccrate01]

Thank you Malcolm for another wonderful reading. I love your churchwarden pipe and your clutter of books and tobacco tins, reminds me of my office/study! What is your favorite blend/mixture? I have a few in rotation myself. Apparently professor Tolkien was a Capstan Blue devotee and C.S. Lewis' was Bell's Three Nuns. Thanks for your generosity reading these passages!

[@gregmcgrath4859]

“The slow kindled courage of his race” Epic scene which must echo the courage of the ordinary Tommy in gruesome battle. thank you Malcolm for reminding me of this epic scene. Reminiscent in some way of MacDuff vs MacBeth.

[@briandull6427]

I love this KZbin channel!Cheers from Alaska!😄

[@iansmith3877]

So glad to meet with you back in your own hobbit hole once again. I look forward to savoring a pipe and some pages this evening myself. What blend are you enjoying these days? Have a blessed evening.

[@KhthonArchon]

αγαπητε φιλε εισαι πολυ καλος. Σε ευχαριστουμε

[@atomzero1]

Wonderful video

[@nealgarner6431]

Tolkien said in a interview in 1964 that the writing and speech was a mixture of welsh 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 and Finnish 🇫🇮

[@adventussaxonum448]

Sounds like English to me. Are you referring to the snatches of High elven and Sindarin (Finnish and Welsh- inspired respectively)? BTW, the Rohirric speech is represented by Old English. Look at the names - Theoden, Eomer, Eowyn, Eorl,

[@Tomismyusername]

I just want you to read the whole book and comment on it at intervals. From page 1. You're brilliant.

[@AJMoore101]

Well read 🙏

[@thewealthofnations4827]

It is with gladness we think of thee The lads with pipes in the Shire and Bree. The smoke rings blow, the bowls ignite In thy story we're swept, as our souls take flight. Off we roam to our secondary home As we read in dreams the legendary poem.

[@Grilla25]

Nice to see you again! Such a comfortable warm atmosphere there in your study.

[@plu7o12]

This reading is another moment to remember in the future while sitting in peace with our pipes.

[@Mink1111]

Thank you 🌹🌹🌹

[@chriscook4472]

I just finished the summary of Treebeard’s visit to Isengard on my annual read through so this is timely. A pleasant distraction in a world that feels all to similar to the darkening Mordor

[@ozzfest12349]

The bookstore in my area is taking donations to gift to kids. Anywhere from toys, to games, to books themselves. Naturally, when I saw an entire compendium of The Chronicles of Narnia, I just had to donate it. May the child who receives that gift, find wonder inside. And may it also help him find his way into the other beautifully crafted worlds, that our dear friends The Inklings have built.

[@johnjarvie6429]

Fabulous

[@sfowler1017]

Don't mind me weeping over here.

[@kevinbaileyjr9433]

I like listening to the story's I do respect averything it's like what your talking about has to do with the Bible and us all also

[@Alexandre-51]

I love your videos.

[@shark_in_a_chair4238]

Jesus where was this guy when that made Rings of Power TV show

[@DM-zs9ut]

Incredible.

[@TrevanDotCom]

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do a series where you read the entire LOTR book trilogy. I beg of you. Put it behind a pay wall, I’d sell my left kidney.

[@royfck6245]

1:34 Wisdom of the Sage.

[@time_for_fast]

I wish I had a pipe to smoke for today is the day my father passed away 7 years ago

[@ReallyJustAnotherDay]

God rest his soul. And hopefully you have found peace and comfort in his memories which endure, keeping him with you always 🙏🏼

[@carlosmercante1989]

Dear Malcom: let me buy you a pint. Thank you so much for reading to us. The Witch-King (if I recall well) was afraid of a prophecy that he would be hewn by an elf-warrior… Something to do with Macbeth!

[@MalcolmGuitespell]

Many thanks Carlos. Yes it’s very similar to when MacDuff kills MacBeth!

[@carlosmercante1989]

Dear Malcom: I would love if you heard this song (link below). It is a very Brazilian song. It has English subtitles (which you can activate or deactivate). Curiously I think Brazilian and Great Britain culture have somethings in common. Would love to hear what you think about it. Will not be offended if it is not you cup of tea. Best, Carlos kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3bTgISsiK6oZtEsi=82qt14Vy-laz9KPd

[@carlosmercante1989]

@@MalcolmGuitespell Dear Malcom: I would love if you heard this song (link below). It is a very Brazilian song. It has English subtitles (which you can activate or deactivate). Curiously I think Brazilian and Great Britain culture have somethings in common. Would love to hear what you think about it. Will not be offended if it is not you cup of tea. Best, Carlos kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3bTgISsiK6oZtEsi=82qt14Vy-laz9KPd

[@JohnLovell-q9p]

That Tower of Bable thing did't work out too good. What did Frodo do about that?

[@Murph275]

Malcolm PLEASE do a full reading of LOTR or Hobbit. It’s so good and relaxing. I would watch the whole series!

[@catinthehat906]

Hearing that aloud I was even more impressed by the use of alliteration that is so common in the Anglo Saxon poetry that Tolkien loved. My other observation is how modern the character of Eowyn is, a woman who disguises her gender but then uses it to her advantage, when you think this was written by a man in the late 1940's, well over 70 years ago. People who have never read him but criticise his work for being too 'male oriented' forget he had very complex strong female characters like Eowyn and Galadriel.

[@dan_pringle]

Malcolm, would you consider doing a piece on Tolkien's essay On Fairy Stories? It would be fascinating to hear your interpretation of Tolkien's theory on imagination and the suspension of disbelief.

[@colincooper4563]

@MalcolmGuitespell I feel a bit like that witch king sometimes, not the evil part but certainly the notion of being the last of my kind. thanks for this video, enjoy the coffee

[@dave7453]

that Peterson churchwarden looks so comfortable, what model is it? thank you for letting us stop by these videos always make my day better

[@garliclasagna]

it's ALWAYS Pales time