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 ...

Music for Grading

Dear reader, do you remember when I used to make long posts of substance on this blog? Things like book reviews and theological ramblings? I haven't done that for a while. I'm not going to today either. But I will share some good music to listen to while grading papers, which is what I'm up to right now. You know, in case you were wondering what one ought to listen to while engaged in tasks of academic pedagogy.

Here you go:

1. Sondre Lerche, Heartbeat Radio

2. Propaganda, Excellent

3. Gillian Welch, The Harrow & The Harvest

4. The Beatles, One

5. Chris Rice, What a Heart is Beating For

Comments

Erica said…
I've got a playlist of Gillian Welch for studying music.
Rick Davis said…
Gillian always feels like home to me. Good stuff.