Tag Archives: Shakespeare

Not of Their World

If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you. –John 15: 18 __________ During the trial scene in Act Four of Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice, Bassanio points out that Shylock has been offered … Continue reading

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The People of Mercy

But mercy is above this sceptred sway; It is enthroned in the hearts of kings, It is an attribute to God himself; And earthly power doth then show likest God’s When mercy seasons justice. Therefore, Jew, Though justice be thy … Continue reading

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And the Dead Shall Be Raised Incorruptible

“Death is swallowed up in victory.” – 1 Corinthians 15: 54 __________ I cannot think of Christmas without thinking of Dickens’ Christmas Carol. Nor can I think of Easter without thinking of Handel’s Messiah. It’s more than just an incidental … Continue reading

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Mankind’s Whole Tale

O boundless heart, kept fresh by pity’s dews! – John Sterling __________ I was saddened to learn of the passing of Stan Musial. He was one of the heroes of my youth, but my initial sadness at Musial’s death was … Continue reading

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O Nation Miserable

Endeavoring to persuade the people that they are no better than beasts, the whole body of their institution tends to make them beasts of prey, furious and savage. – Burke __________ I don’t like science fiction movies, and with very … Continue reading

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Even to the Edge of Doom

Love alters not with his brief hours and weeks, But bears it out even to the edge of doom. -Wm. Shakespeare __________ Just a few nights ago I saw what has become a very rare sight in this brave new … Continue reading

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Against Principalities and Powers

Ah, why should wrath be mute and fury dumb? I am no baby, I, that with base prayers I should repent the evils I have done. Ten thousand worse than ever yet I did Would I perform if I might … Continue reading

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The Living Hell of Utopia

Nothing can be conceived more hard than the heart of a thoroughbred metaphysician. It comes nearer to the cold malignity of a wicked spirit than to the frailty and passion of a man. It is like that of the principle … Continue reading

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Keep Thy Heart

“Satan conquers by distorting and diverting man’s spiritual eye, his heart. So keep thy heart, thou man of Europe, and thou shalt ride triumphant over ruin and death.” –CWNY __________ The Family Research Council is one of those moderate Christian … Continue reading

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Bound in with Shame

“Light vanity, insatiate cormorant,Consuming means, soon preys upon itself.” –Richard II __________ From first to last, the Olympic Games in Britain were, as the British intended, an attack on Shakespeare’s Britain: This happy breed of men, this little world, This … Continue reading

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