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 ...

Fictional Detectives

It's that time again; time for the weekly top five list. Feel free to respond with your own lists if you think mine is bunk. This week I'm listing my:

Top 5 Greatest Fictional Detectives

1. Hercule Poirot
2. Father Brown
3. Sherlock Holmes
4. Lord Peter Wimsey
5. Miss Marple


Runners up: C. Auguste Dupin, Sam Spade, William of Baskerville

Comments

Rose said…
For me, it's

1) Sherlock Holmes
2) Sherlock Holmes
3) Sherlock Holmes
4) Sherlock Holmes
5) Sherlock Holmes & Watson.
Andrea C. said…
I'm afraid I'd have to agree with Rose =P Sherlock takes the cake! But Poirot is a close second...
WAB said…
Haha yes.. Don't forget Mycroft, Rose.. he's quite fascinating.