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 ...

More Music for Grading

One thing I've learned over my years as a teacher is that having some mighty good music playing makes grading exams and papers remarkably easier. Last year I shared the music I was listening to for grading purposes. I thought I'd share my playlist for final exam grading this year as well.


1. Gillian Welch, Revival

2. Elvis Costello, Secret, Profane & Sugarcane

3. Freelance Whales, Weathervanes

4. Johnny Cash, Songs of Our Soil

5. Feist, The Reminder

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