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One More Example (for now) of the Literary Coinciding with Devotion

Posted on April 24, 2011 by literarylee

Here is another example of the literary coinciding with spirituality: Come, let us drink, not miraculous water drawn forth from a barren stone, but a new vintage from the fount of incorruption, springing from the tomb of Christ.  In Him … Continue reading →

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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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