poetry – According to the Whole

July 29, 2021January 24, 2023

Kinetic Composition

I’ve been fascinated for a while now with a particular artistic motif which depicts King David, ruler of ancient Israel and credited author of many of the Psalms, in the rapturous throes of composing. Many images of David with his harp/lyre can be found dating right back through the early middle ages, but many of these are also of a somewhat static, poised David. As art became more expressive of emotion in the Renaissance and beyond, the figure of David became more dramatic. And David, as an artistic figure, is particularly suited for drama.

July 20, 2018June 17, 2020

“Elijah in Horeb,” by John Keble

[July 20 – Saint Elijah the Prophet]

And after the earthquake a fire; but the Lord was not in the
fire: and after the fire a still small voice. 1 KINGS xix. 12.

IN troublous days of anguish and rebuke,
While sadly round them Israel’s children look,
And their eyes fail for waiting on their Lord:
While underneath each awful arch of green,
On every mountain-top, God’s chosen scene
Of pure heart-worship, Baal is ador’d: Continue reading ““Elijah in Horeb,” by John Keble”