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More Devotion and Literary Coinciding

Posted on April 23, 2011 by literarylee

Here is another portion of a hymn, sung in the Orthodox Church in a Holy Saturday (between Good Friday and Easter) service.  More good writing, the use of juxtaposition and imagery, to drive home a point. Today a tomb holds … Continue reading →

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When Devotion and Literary Coincide

Posted on April 22, 2011 by literarylee

Here’s a snippet from a hymn sung in the Orthodox Church on Holy Friday (Good Friday).  It’s good writing.  The devotional and the literary can happen at the same time.  Besides the meaning of the words, I also appreciate the … Continue reading →

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Down to the River to Pray – 2

Posted on April 10, 2011 by literarylee

I am trying to get a sense of where you are, yes geographically, but also your heart, your soul, you yourself.  I want to know you’re o.k., but what does that even mean?  You could be alive and “well,” doing … Continue reading →

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Morning Prayer of Metropolitan Philaret of Moscow

Posted on March 7, 2011 by literarylee

O Lord, grant me to greet the coming day in peace. Help me in all things to rely on Your Holy will. In every hour of the day reveal Your will to me. Bless my dealings with all who surround … Continue reading →

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Psalm 121

Posted on March 1, 2011 by literarylee

Michael Wigglesworth I to the hills lift up mine eyes, from whence shall come mine aid. Mine help doth from Jehovah come, which heaven and earth hath made. He will not let thy foot be moved, nor slumber; that thee … Continue reading →

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