The gate at the right side of the photo is Foog's Gate. This gate was built in the 17th century, during a major refurbishment of the castle commissioned by King Charles II. The origin of the name is unknown. In olden times it was 'Foggy Gate', referring perhaps to the 'haar', or thick sea mist that still shrouds the Castle Rock occasionally. The walls on both sides of the gate have openings for cannons and muskets.
After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God. “The time has come,” he said. “The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!” (Mark 1:14-15)
These last few words should be familiar to us, as they are the words with which we received our ashes on Wednesday.
“Take up thy cross,” the Saviour said,
“If thou wouldst My disciple be;
Deny thyself, the world forsake,
And humbly follow after Me.”
Take up thy cross, let not its weight
Fill thy weak spirit with alarm;
His strength shall bear thy spirit up,
And brace thy heart and nerve thine arm.
Take up thy cross, nor heed the shame,
Nor let thy foolish pride rebel;
Thy Lord for thee the cross endured,
And saved thy soul from death and hell.
Take up thy cross then in His strength,
And calmly sin’s wild deluge brave,
’Twill guide thee to a better home,
It points to glory o’er the grave.
Take up thy cross and follow Christ,
Nor think til death to lay it down;
For only those who bear the cross
May hope to wear the glorious crown.
To Thee, great Lord, the One in Three,
All praise forevermore ascend:
O grant us in our home to see
The heavenly life that knows no end.
This organist was certainly not wearing mittens!
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