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 ...

Tomorrow is St. Nicholas Day!

 
(from catholicmemes.com)

Comments

Erica said…
This is why I maintain that the Santa in the new Rise of the Guardians movie is a perfectly valid portrayal. :D
Anonymous said…
This is awesome, Rick!
WAB said…
...but sadly for the Catholics, he was Orthodox. :D *Fail*
WAB said…
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Rick Davis said…
...but sadly for the Orthodox there was no division between East and West in the Church at the time, so St. Nick belongs to everyone. :)