Posted on 01/21/2005 7:05:44 AM PST by Jewels1091
The Prayer Serviceis starting now
Rev. Mary Sulerud is not Presbyterian. She is a priest in the Episcopal Church. She is one of the canons at Washington National Cathedral. Formerly she was rector at the Episcopal Church of Ascension in Silver Spring, MD.
Long may our land be bright with Freedom's holy light, Protect us by Thy might, Great God our King!
Mark Craig giving the Benediction.
Recessional is "God of Our Fathers" sung by choir and congregation.
God of Our Fathers!
I never fail to hear that song as "God Save The Queen".
The final scene of "Mrs. Miniver" comes to mind, voices rising to Heaven as the camera pans the facade of the bombed out church. I loved that scene.
Our God Whom in Ages Past?
No, God of Our Fathers.
Now this is what I call Inauguration music!
Ping!
I sure would love to be there in person, the pipe organ at the National Cathedral is amazing. You can feel the music.
Trent Lott didn't plan it.
"The LORD bless you and keep you. The LORD make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you. The LORD lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace."
George and Laura are wonderful arent they?
Why did Bush kiss the Greek orthodox guy? Is that a custom?
I wish JS Bach could be there to play L0L
Wouldn't be surprised if custom of his is to kiss. Don't the Russians kiss each other a lot?
You are probably right. Bush didn't kiss anyone else.
This was such a wonderful way to begin the next four years. The best part is that you don't have to wonder where the hearts of the Bush family are. You know they are sincere in their love of the Lord and that the President will seek His guidance every day. May God give him the strength he needs for the next four years. And may he have the courage he needs to fight not only our enemies abroad, but his enemies here at home.
"Mansions of the Lord" -- so beautiful, so stirring at the RR funeral.
I didn't know till recently that that song was actually written by the writer of the Mel Gibson film "We Were Soldiers" -- Randall Wallace who wrote the book (and who also wrote "Braveheart") -- heard him say that on Laura Ingraham's show one day.
What a piece of music.
Here's a link to the version from the movie, sung by the West Point Cadet Glee Club.
http://www.angelfire.com/ny5/ItisPeke/VDay.html
Thanks for the ping, Howlin, this service today was just lovely.
Thanks Jane. I'll see if there's a replay on C-SPAM...
In the recessional music I heard portions of the melody of "O God, Our Help in Ages Past."
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