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 broke their vow!”) I do not disavow.   Men

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.