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Tuesday 21 February 2017

Luther 500 Commemoration Free Downloads

To mark and commemorate the 500th anniversary of our great reformer Martin Luther without whom neither organisation would exist today the Royal Black Institution along with the Loyal Orange Institution has published a series of seven leaflets dealing with different aspects of Martin Luthers legacy to the Reformed Protestant faith which rests on the irrevocable principals of Faith alone, Scripture alone all resting upon Christ alone.. You can find individual items via the official Orange & Black download site at:

Luther 500 Official download site

A summary of what each of the downloads subjects cover

 1. Out of Love for the Truth is a 24 page digital booklet edition of the exhibition, giving an overview of the life and theology of Martin Luther.

2. Luther in the British Isles a 28 page digital booklet about Luther's connections with English Reformer William Tyndale and Scottish Reformer Patrick Hamilton.

3. Theologian of the Cross a 28 page digital booklet  of Four short essays on aspects of Martin Luther.

4. They Took Nails a 28 page digital booklet detailing the Five devotions from the life of Martin Luther. (For personal or group discussions)

5. Ten Objects ‘Martin Luther in Ten Objects’ an 8 page digital booklet A simple introduction to Luther for young people.

6. Rediscover the Gospel Truth A single page digital poster to print out and help advertise the project.

7. Justification  A Justification acrostic a single page digital poster to print out and help advertise the project.


 All seven have been combined into one single download at the URL CLICK below. (9.9mb) to go to the download:
 
Luther 500 Leaflet PDF Download

Monday 20 February 2017

Ashokan Farewell (V)



The sun is sinking low in the sky above Ashokan
The pines and the willows know soon we will part
There's a whisper in the wind of promises unspoken
And a love that will always remain in my heart

My thoughts will return to the sound of your laughter
The magic of moving as one
And a time we'll remember long ever after
The moonlight and music and dancing are done

Will we climb the hills once more?
Will we walk the woods together?
Will I feel you holding me close once again?
Will every song we’ve sung stay with us forever?
Will you dance in my dreams or my arms until then?

Under the moon the mountains lie sleeping
Over the lake the stars shine.
They wonder if you and I will be keeping
The magic and music, or leave them behind.

©1983 and 1991 by Swinging Door Music-BMI, PO Box 49, Saugerties, NY 12477

This hauntingly beautiful melody Ashokan Farewell was written in the style of a Scottish lament and commemorated the sense of longing and loss Jay Unger experienced at the finale of the Ashokan Music & Dance camp festivals he and his wife used to attend. It became famous as the theme tune of the American Civil War documentary series. This version is played by Captain Jr Perkins of the Band Of Her Majesty's Royal Marines album titled Ashokan Farewell, and can be purchased from the URL below:

Captain Jr. Perkins Royal Marines album Ashokan Farewell