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Holy Week, Lent, Maundy Thursday, St. John Ilketshall St. John, St. Margaret Ilketshall St. Margaret
Richard and I attended Matins this morning at St. Margaret’s church in the village of Ilketshall St. Margaret.
1. Hark, my soul! it is the Lord; 2. “I deliver’d thee when bound,
‘Tis thy Saviour, hear his word; And when bleeding, heal’d thy wound;
Jesus speaks, and speaks to thee, Sought thee wandering, set thee right,
“Say, poor sinner, lovest thou me? Turn’d thy darkness into light.
3. “Can a woman’s tender care 4. “Mine is an unchanging love,
Cease toward the child she bare? Higher than the heights above,
Yes, she may forgetful be, Deeper than the depths beneath,
Yet will I remember thee. Free and faithful, strong as death.
5. “Thou shalt see my glory soon, 6. Lord, it is my chief complaint,
When the work of grace is done; That my love is weak and faint;
Partner of my throne shalt be; – Yet I love thee and adore, —
Say, poor sinner, lovest thou me?” Oh for grace to love thee more!
William Cowper
Richard and I attended Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper and then a vigil this evening at St. John’s church in the village of Ilketshall St. John.
Challenge
On that night, there were
Two bowls of water.
The first was taken
And used for washing feet,
Symbol, he said, of love.
The second was called for
And used for washing hands,
Disclaiming responsibility.
The bowls are constantly before us:
Into which will we dip our hands?
Ann Lewin
Lisa G. said:
Lovely, Clare. Was matins very early in the morning? I have been enjoying looking up the information about each church at the suffolksaints.info site. (The story about Prince Edward at St. John’s was interesting.)
Your poetic selections are so nice. I wasn’t able to go to church tonight, but will be there tomorrow afternoon.
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Clare Pooley said:
I seem to have spent most of my time at church or travelling about for the last couple of days! No, the matins wasn’t early – it was at 9 am (not ideal for anyone needing to go to work!).
I think the Prince enjoyed his time at St. Johns!
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Jill Weatherholt said:
Beautiful post, Clare. The photographs are superb. xo
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Clare Pooley said:
Thank-you very much, Jill xo
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bitaboutbritain said:
I have to say that the William Cowper verses are quite beautiful. And I like the look of that church.
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Clare Pooley said:
Thank-you very much, Mike. I am a Cowper enthusiast 🙂
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margaret21 said:
I thought I knew my way round my hymns, but this one by Cowper is quite unfamiliar to me. Lovely.
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Clare Pooley said:
Thank-you Margaret. It is one of his Olney hymns – it’s also in Hymns Ancient and Modern (though perhaps not in all editions). I’m not sure if it’s in The English Hymnal – if I remember I’ll look on Sunday when I take Mum to her church.
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susanpoozan said:
Cowper was a great poet.
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Clare Pooley said:
I agree – he is one of my favourites. I discovered him when I was very young (The Diverting History of John Gilpin) and have loved his poetry ever since.
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Jane Sturgeon said:
I had not come across these words from William Cowper. ❤ I needed a moment of peace this morning and I found it here. Thank you Clare. ❤ xXx ❤
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Clare Pooley said:
I am pleased to oblige my dear Jane xx ❤ xx I hope you haven't been too troubled?
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Jane Sturgeon said:
Oh my lovely, no not troubled, you just provided a sweet, peaceful spot. Thank you. Happy Easter and blessings for the Spring. ❤ xXx ❤
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Clare Pooley said:
Love and hugs xx ❤ xx
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Sheila said:
Beautiful photos – wishing you a wonderful Easter filled with love!
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Clare Pooley said:
Thank-you very much, Sheila – and to you too!
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Lavinia Ross said:
I like ‘The Challenge’. A beautiful Easter weekend to you and your family, Clare!
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Clare Pooley said:
Thank-you very much, Lavinia. Ann Lewin has written some excellent poetry. She writes about everyday subjects and ‘difficult’ subjects – for example, being diagnosed with breast cancer and caring for her mother who had memory loss – as well as writing prayers. May you also have a very blessed Easter weekend!
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Sheryl @ Flowery Prose said:
I’m getting to these posts very, very late…beautiful photos, as always, and I was not familiar with the Cowper and the Lewin, thanks so much for sharing. Hope you’re having an enjoyable week!
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Clare Pooley said:
My pleasure, Sheryl and thank-you. Yes, this week has been fine but the weather is still quite cold.
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