“’The Light of Christ’ has a refrain that is an adaptation of the ‘Prayer of Protection’ by James Dillet Freeman . . . . Dr. Freeman had written the prayer for soldiers serving during the Second World War” (from the album insert, Marty Haugen: Anthology I, 1980-1984). “[Dr. Freeman’s] 1941 ‘Prayer for Protection’ was taken […]
Rainbow
While I was considering a music- oriented post for Spring Snow Publications, the Holy Spirit whispered in my ear with His melodic tongue of fire, “You’re a rainbow.” My first thought was, “The Holy Spirit likes The Incredible String Band?” Of course He does. Regarding the Incredible String Band, Rowan Williams, the Archbishop of Canterbury, […]
The Sound of Flowers Blooming
I open my hotel-room door and a seven-year-old girl in a bright dress smiles at me as she passes by. She is carrying a white rose and leading a wedding party. I had just opened my heart more to my writing before leaving my room. Later, at Barnes and Noble in the poetry section I […]