Do Not Disavow

Do Not Disavow By: Rick Davis   When Charlemagne established law Salic in barb’rous land, The gospel flourished, and he saw Christ’s praise on every hand.   (“Do you approve his methods now?”) I do not disavow.   King Godfrey took Jerusalem From bloody paynim hands And brought a halt to Musselmen Invading Christian lands.   (“He did some mean things anyhow!”) I do not disavow.   King Richard with his scarlet shield And passant lions ‘bossed Rode forth again unto the field To regain what was lost.   (“His deeds at Acre you allow?”) I do not disavow.   Unto the Germans Luther brought The gospel full restored, And Calvin at Geneva taught The glory of the Lord.   (“The Jews? Servetus? Holy cow!”) I do not disavow.   Stonewall and Lee like knights of old Fought for their native soil, The true and lovely to uphold Against the tyrant’s spoil.   (“Those vile racists ...

The New Fall Holiday

Our two-year-old, Luther, has been a bit overwhelmed lately. The whole summer passed with nary a holiday, and now out of nowhere we have Reformation Day, Halloween, and All Saints Day. Now he's hearing about yet another holiday fast approaching: Thanksgiving. However, I think the sudden influx of festivities is a little much for him. He's been going around the house happily chatting about the upcoming "All Saintsgiving Day."

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