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Maribeths hub for thoughts, people, places, interests and other things…Archive for Holidays
Remembering All the Saints…
For all the saints
For all the saints, who from their labors rest,
Who Thee by faith before the world confessed,
Thy Name, O Jesus, be forever blessed.
Alleluia, Alleluia!
Thou wast their Rock, their Fortress and their Might;
Thou, Lord, their Captain in the well fought fight;
Thou, in the darkness drear, their one true Light.
Alleluia, Alleluia!
For the Apostles’ glorious company,
Who bearing forth the Cross o’er land and sea,
Shook all the mighty world, we sing to Thee:
Alleluia, Alleluia!
For the Evangelists, by whose blest word,
Like fourfold streams, the garden of the Lord,
Is fair and fruitful, be Thy Name adored.
Alleluia, Alleluia!
For Martyrs, who with rapture kindled eye,
Saw the bright crown descending from the sky,
And seeing, grasped it, Thee we glorify.
Alleluia, Alleluia!
O blest communion, fellowship divine!
We feebly struggle, they in glory shine;
All are one in Thee, for all are Thine.
Alleluia, Alleluia!
O may Thy soldiers, faithful, true and bold,
Fight as the saints who nobly fought of old,
And win with them the victor’s crown of gold.
Alleluia, Alleluia!
And when the strife is fierce, the warfare long,
Steals on the ear the distant triumph song,
And hearts are brave, again, and arms are strong.
Alleluia, Alleluia!
The golden evening brightens in the west;
Soon, soon to faithful warriors comes their rest;
Sweet is the calm of paradise the blessed.
Alleluia, Alleluia!
But lo! there breaks a yet more glorious day;
The saints triumphant rise in bright array;
The King of glory passes on His way.
Alleluia, Alleluia!
From earth’s wide bounds, from ocean’s farthest coast,
Through gates of pearl streams in the countless host,
And singing to Father, Son and Holy Ghost:
Alleluia, Alleluia!
Words: William Walsham. How, in Hymns for Saint’s Days, and Other Hymns, by Earl Nelson, 1864. The original version began, “For all thy saints…” Music: Sine nomine, Pro omnibus Sanctis, Luccombe, Sarum, Engelberg, For All the Saints
For All The Saints (Sine Nomine) – VIRTUAL CHURCH
School Days, School Days…
Written in 1907 by Will Cobb and Gus Edwards.
Happy Bastille Day 2009!
Bastille Day is the French national holiday, celebrated on 14 July each year. In France, it is called Fête Nationale (“National Celebration“) in official parlance, or more commonly le quatorze juillet (“14 July”). It commemorates the 1790 Fête de la Fédération, held on the first anniversary of the storming of the Bastille on 14 July 1789; the anniversary of the storming of the Bastille fortress-prison was seen as a symbol of the uprising of the modern nation, and of the reconciliation of all the French inside the constitutional monarchy which preceded the First Republic, during the French Revolution.
NPR has some great sounds and music from today’s Morning Edition!
Remembering Independence Day
Have a Wonderful Independence Day!
This is a Great Web Site for finding 4th of July info!
Obama Honors Flag Day, Designates National Flag Week – Political News – FOXNews.com
Obama Honors Flag Day, Designates National Flag Week – Political News – FOXNews.com
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National Flag Day has been celebrated on June 14th of every year since 1885. National Flag Week is the week starting on June 14th. In that tradition, Barack Obama declared yesterday (JUne 14th) National Flag Day and this week National Flag Week 2009. As is traditional, he encouraged all Americans to be proud of the American Flag and display in wherever possible. He ordered that the flag be displayed over federal buildings throughout the week.
Obama called on all Americans to observe the period of Flag Day though Independence Day, the Fourth of July, in celebration of our nation’s great heritage, by reciting the Pledge of Allegiance at public gatherings.
The tradition of Flag Day was originally started by a Wisconsin school teacher named BJ Cigrand. He encouraged students to celebrate the birthday of the Flag Resolution and the official adoption of The Stars and Stripes. The movement that was started by B. J. Cigrand grew throughout the country. On May 30, 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation officially establishing June 14th as Flag Day. On August 3rd, 1949, President Truman signed an Act of Congress designating June 14th of each year as National Flag Day.
The Pledge of Allegiance should be rendered by standing at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart. When not in uniform men should remove any non-religious headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart. Persons in uniform should remain silent, face the flag, and render the military salute.
and to the Republic for which it stands,
one Nation under God, indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all.
- Usually, the flag should be displayed only between sunrise and sunset. If you’d like to display the flag at night, the area should be well-lit so that the flag can be seen.
- The flag should be raised quickly but lowered slowly and carefully.
- In bad weather, the flag shouldn’t be displayed unless it is made of all-weather or weatherproof materials.
- Never fly another flag above the U.S. flag. If another flag is flown at the same height, it should not be placed to the right of the U.S. flag.
- Do not allow the flag to touch the ground. It is not necessary, however, to destroy a flag that has touched the ground; if it has become dirty, wash it or have it dry-cleaned as needed.
- The flag should always be displayed with the union (the blue and white area) to the flag’s own right, which is the viewer’s left.
- When flown at half-staff, the flag should be first hoisted to the peak for an instant and then lowered to the half-staff position. The flag should be again raised to the peak before it is lowered for the day. On Memorial Day the flag should be displayed at half-staff until noon only, then raised to the top of the staff.
- The Flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning. Most American Legion Posts regularly conduct a dignified flag burning ceremony, often on Flag Day, June 14th. Contact your local American Legion Hall and inquire about the availability of this service.
Memorial Day Week– A Rememberance
Memorial Day Weekend is a time to remember and express gratitude for the individuals who have served, gained and protect our American Freedoms. Many people use the weekend as a time for family, projects, shopping, rest, travel, decoration of graves, and the start of summer activities. We will do a little of that here, but we will also take part in official Memorial activities in our community. We have a small community parade that culminates at Ridge Park for prayers and a ceremony with Taps. I have always enjoyed the PBS National Memorial Day Concerts and found they also have a great website. Some other memorial day links are:
TAPs
Day is done, gone the sun,
From the hills, from the lake,
From the sky.
All is well, safely rest,
God is nigh.
Go to sleep, peaceful sleep,
May the soldier or sailor,
God keep.
On the land or the deep,
Safe in sleep.
Love, good night, Must thou go,
When the day, And the night
Need thee so?
All is well. Speedeth all
To their rest.
Fades the light; And afar
Goeth day, And the stars
Shineth bright,
Fare thee well; Day has gone,
Night is on.
Thanks and praise, For our days,
‘Neath the sun, Neath the stars,
‘Neath the sky,
As we go, This we know,
God is nigh.
Happy Earth Day & Earth Week
I remember well the first Earth Day and week in 1970. There are many sites to look at with a lot of information. One that I particularly like is the US government site that can be found at: http://www.epa.gov/earthday/history.htm Whatever your reason or politics, it is good to protect the environment and protect our resources.
