August 12, 2010
This was much better when I preached it. I think. The Hebrew Bible contains introductions to each Psalm that often leave the reader wanting more details. Psalm 45 begins, “To the Director,” presumably a choir director; then, “According to the Lilies,” which could either be some kind of musical instruction, or a particular tune, in [...]
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August 12, 2010
I’m working through the Psalter at our Wednesday Evening services; last night we arrived at Psalm 45, which I preached as a wedding hymn for Christ and His bride the church. I just noticed that the Gradual for the Feast of St. Mary (which falls this coming Sunday, August 15) is taken from that same [...]
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