Category Archives: From the WEL

Reflections on religious readings.

Psalm 67

Posted on May 5, 2011 by TommiaW

“May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face shine upon us.” ~Psalm 67, verse 1. This is the benediction spoken near the end of service every week. These are the words that have me bowing … Continue reading →

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Haunting Hymn

Posted on March 27, 2011 by TommiaW

Returning to the hymns of Lent, one common theme can be found in terms of setting – dark, flat, haunting tones. One of the best illustrations of this is the hymn, O Dearest Jesus, What Law Hast Thou Broken. With … Continue reading →

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Inspirational Invitation

Posted on March 20, 2011 by TommiaW

Sometimes the first words read or sung for the day make all the difference. “Come unto Me, Ye Weary, and I will give you rest.” So begins the first hymn of invitation in the Lutheran Hymnal. In it, Jesus’ voice … Continue reading →

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Martin’s Marvel

Posted on March 11, 2011 by TommiaW

It arrived! Martin Luther’s Hymns, Ballads, Chants, Truth is a collection of four CD’s of the music of Martin Luther. This particular recording has been on the ‘dare-I-don’t-I’ list since graduate school. During one of my required courses at that time, Professor … Continue reading →

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Leaning in Lent

Posted on March 9, 2011 by TommiaW

It has been a while, but finally made it to an Ash Wednesday Service. The somber tones of the hymns accompanying this season are a reflection of Jesus’ approaching of His crucifixion and the sins He takes with him there, … Continue reading →

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Valet will ich dir geben

Posted on February 27, 2011 by TommiaW

One of my favorite passages I recall from Sunday school, as both student and teacher is Romans 8:31 – ‘…If God is for us, who can be against us?’ When volunteering at the Saturday school, the children said this with … Continue reading →

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Hark

Posted on February 26, 2011 by TommiaW

Continuing with the Roman Holiday theme, today’s focus is on a hymn from the Advent season. “Hark, a Thrilling Voice is Sounding” http://www.ccel.org/a/anonymous/luth_hymnal/tlh060.htm was translated by Edward Caswall in 1849 and based on a latin text. It was based upon Romans … Continue reading →

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Overcome

Posted on February 25, 2011 by TommiaW

Maybe it has been the last couple of days with how some things have been going. Maybe it has been the last few boxes of photos sorted through and stumbling upon various memories. Maybe it has been foolishly tuning in … Continue reading →

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For What?

Posted on February 24, 2011 by TommiaW

Ever have one of those days where everything is questioned: Why did I get out of bed? Why did I say/do what I did? What was I thinking? Is there going to be an end to this? Can anything else happen? … Continue reading →

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The Nation

Posted on February 21, 2011 by TommiaW

Given that today is President’s Day, thought it only fitting to find a hymn focusing on the nation. “God Bless Our Native Land” http://www.ccel.org/a/anonymous/luth_hymnal/tlh577.htm is based on Romans 13:1-7 and uses the familiar melody – “America.” The words written by Charles … Continue reading →

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