The gardeners are hard at work growing on summer bedding plants. Soon they will be planting them out in flower beds in readiness for Her Majesty's arrival at the end of the month.
These salvias are doing very well!
Universalis
Wednesday, 7 July 2010
Balmoral Castle - 10
The gardeners are hard at work growing on summer bedding plants. Soon they will be planting them out in flower beds in readiness for Her Majesty's arrival at the end of the month.
These salvias are doing very well!
Tuesday, 6 July 2010
Balmoral Castle - 9
Here we see the Head Gardener's Cottage at Balmoral - a fine dwelling.
1. King Jesus hath a garden, full of divers flowers,
Where I go culling posies gay, all times and hours.
Refrain:
There naught is heard but Paradise bird,
Harp, dulcimer, lute,
With cymbal, trump and tymbal,
And the tender, soothing flute.
2. The Lily, white in blossom there, is Chastity:
The Violet, with sweet perfume, Humility. Refrain
3. The bonny Damask-rose is known as Patience:
The blithe and thrifty Marygold, Obedience. Refrain
4. The Crown Imperial bloometh too in yonder place,
'Tis Charity, of stock divine, the flower of grace. Refrain
5. Yet, 'mid the brave, the bravest prize of all may claim
The Star of Bethlem-Jesus-bless'd be his Name! Refrain
6. Ah! Jesu Lord, my heal and weal, my bliss complete,
Make thou my heart thy garden-plot, fair, trim and neat. Refrain
Dutch Carol trans. George Ratcliffe Woodward (1848-1934)
1. King Jesus hath a garden, full of divers flowers,
Where I go culling posies gay, all times and hours.
Refrain:
There naught is heard but Paradise bird,
Harp, dulcimer, lute,
With cymbal, trump and tymbal,
And the tender, soothing flute.
2. The Lily, white in blossom there, is Chastity:
The Violet, with sweet perfume, Humility. Refrain
3. The bonny Damask-rose is known as Patience:
The blithe and thrifty Marygold, Obedience. Refrain
4. The Crown Imperial bloometh too in yonder place,
'Tis Charity, of stock divine, the flower of grace. Refrain
5. Yet, 'mid the brave, the bravest prize of all may claim
The Star of Bethlem-Jesus-bless'd be his Name! Refrain
6. Ah! Jesu Lord, my heal and weal, my bliss complete,
Make thou my heart thy garden-plot, fair, trim and neat. Refrain
Dutch Carol trans. George Ratcliffe Woodward (1848-1934)
Monday, 5 July 2010
Balmoral Castle - 8
Here we see a gardener cutting the lawns...
...and there are plenty of them. I wish I could get such bold stripes on my lawn!
Today is the 13th Anniversary of my Ordination, and in celebration we have John Stanley's Trumpet Voluntary - played by a 12 year old!
...and there are plenty of them. I wish I could get such bold stripes on my lawn!
Today is the 13th Anniversary of my Ordination, and in celebration we have John Stanley's Trumpet Voluntary - played by a 12 year old!
Sunday, 4 July 2010
14th Sunday of Ordinary Time
In todays Gospel Jesus tells us, 'The harvest is rich but the labourers are few, so ask the Lord of the harvest to send labourers into his harvest.'
Go forth and tell! O Church of God awake!
God's saving news to all the nations take:
proclaim Christ Jesus, Saviour, Lord and King,
that all the world His worthy praise may sing.
Go forth and tell! God's love embraces all;
he will in grace respond to all who call:
how shall they call if they have never heard
the gracious invitation of his word?
Go forth and tell where still the darkness lies;
in wealth or want, the sinner surely dies:
give us, O Lord, concern of heart and mind.
a love like yours which cares for all mankind.
Go forth and tell! The doors are open wide:
share God's good gifts - let no one be denied;
live out your life as Christ, your Lord, shall choose,
your ransomed powers for his sole glory use.
Go forth and tell! O Church of God, arise!
Go in the strength which Christ your Lord supplies;
go till all nations his great name adore
and serve him, Lord and King for evermore.
James Seddon (1915-83)
Happy Sunday!
Go forth and tell! O Church of God awake!
God's saving news to all the nations take:
proclaim Christ Jesus, Saviour, Lord and King,
that all the world His worthy praise may sing.
Go forth and tell! God's love embraces all;
he will in grace respond to all who call:
how shall they call if they have never heard
the gracious invitation of his word?
Go forth and tell where still the darkness lies;
in wealth or want, the sinner surely dies:
give us, O Lord, concern of heart and mind.
a love like yours which cares for all mankind.
Go forth and tell! The doors are open wide:
share God's good gifts - let no one be denied;
live out your life as Christ, your Lord, shall choose,
your ransomed powers for his sole glory use.
Go forth and tell! O Church of God, arise!
Go in the strength which Christ your Lord supplies;
go till all nations his great name adore
and serve him, Lord and King for evermore.
James Seddon (1915-83)
Happy Sunday!
Saturday, 3 July 2010
St Thomas
Today we celebrate the Feast of St Thomas.
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
That night the Apostles met in fear,
amidst them came their Lord most dear,
and said: 'Peace be unto you here!' Alleluia!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
When Thomas afterwards had heard
that Jesus had fulfilled his word,
he doubted if it were the Lord. Alleluia!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
'Thomas, behold my side,' saith he,
'my hands, my feet, my body see;
'and doubt not, but believe in me.' Alleluia!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
No longer Thomas then denied;
he saw the feet, the hands, the side;
'Thou art my Lord and God,' he cried. Alleluia!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Blessèd are they that have not seen,
and yet whose faith hath constant been,
in life eternal they shall reign. Alleluia!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
O filii et filiae, Jean Tisserand (d. 1494);
trans. John Mason Neale (1818-1866)
Happy Feast!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
That night the Apostles met in fear,
amidst them came their Lord most dear,
and said: 'Peace be unto you here!' Alleluia!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
When Thomas afterwards had heard
that Jesus had fulfilled his word,
he doubted if it were the Lord. Alleluia!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
'Thomas, behold my side,' saith he,
'my hands, my feet, my body see;
'and doubt not, but believe in me.' Alleluia!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
No longer Thomas then denied;
he saw the feet, the hands, the side;
'Thou art my Lord and God,' he cried. Alleluia!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Blessèd are they that have not seen,
and yet whose faith hath constant been,
in life eternal they shall reign. Alleluia!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
O filii et filiae, Jean Tisserand (d. 1494);
trans. John Mason Neale (1818-1866)
Happy Feast!
Friday, 2 July 2010
Balmoral Castle - 7
One of the glories of Balmoral is the lovely gardens. The Head Gardener certainly likes things well-organised!
If you click on the photo below, you will discover some interesting facts about the gardens.
If you click on the photo below, you will discover some interesting facts about the gardens.
Thursday, 1 July 2010
Balmoral Castle - 6
It is well known that The Queen is very fond of horse-riding, and that she still enjoys going for a gentle trot in the countryside - at the age of 84.
Her Majesty has plenty of horses to choose from at Balmoral, and here we see some fine creatures ready to be put into Royal Service.
These three ponies are only a fraction of the number of horses kept in the Royal Mews at the side of Buckingham Palace. The following video clip shows them rehearsing for The Queen's Birthday Parade in London.
Her Majesty has plenty of horses to choose from at Balmoral, and here we see some fine creatures ready to be put into Royal Service.
These three ponies are only a fraction of the number of horses kept in the Royal Mews at the side of Buckingham Palace. The following video clip shows them rehearsing for The Queen's Birthday Parade in London.
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