Advantages: A good guide for meditation in Lent or Good Friday Disadvantages: -
The SevenLastWords from the Cross come from the various pieces in the gospel stories of the crucifixion. They have been in the inspiration for meditations, poetry, art, and music (perhaps the most famous being the composition by Haydn). Seven is a mystically powerful number by many's accounting, and this is reinforced by the final words from the cross numbering seven phrases. They are, according to the King James Version, as follows:
'Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.' (Luke 23:34)
'Verily I say unto thee, today thou shalt be with me in Paradise.' (Luke 23: 43)
'Woman, behold thy son! ... Behold thy mother!' (John 19:27)
'My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?' (found in Mark 15: 34 and Matthew 27:46, also in Psalm 22:1)
'I thirst.' (John 19:28)
'It is finished.' (John 19 ...
Advantages: An interesting read for the F1 fan Disadvantages: It's dreadful!
terribly quick on the uptake.
As a result, it took until the publication of wrestler Mick Foley?s autobiography in 1999 for me to realise there was a whole new world out there. I will forever be grateful for him for introducing me to a whole new area of literature. I have read many in five years since, sticking mainly to the worlds of comedians and sportsmen, feeling that as I enjoy their public sides, I may enjoy the previously hidden sides as well.
Hoping to receive Murray Walker?s autobiography as a Christmas present one year, I bought Christopher Hilton?s ?Murray Walker ? The Very LastWord? in an attempt to heighten the anticipation I was already feeling. It turned out to be a big mistake. Of all the biographies I have read, I have only come across two examples I have not enjoyed. This was the second.
The initial problem is ...
James are one of my all time favourite groups and have spent many a happy hour singing along to them, In the car, shower and around the house.
***A little bit about the band***
James formed back in the 80's, admist the Indie scene. and soon had people captured by thier unique style of vocals and almost punk-like energy. After a rocky start the band managed to to pull themselves back to produce the album Seven in the 90's.
The band consists of Tim Booth (Vocals), Andy Diagram (Trumpet & Backing vocals), David Baynton Power (Drums & Percussion), James Glennie (Bass guitar), Saul Davies (Guitars, Violin, Backing vocals and Percussion), Mark Hunter (Keyboards), Larry Gott (Guitars).
***The Songs***
1. Born Of Frustration
2. Ring The Bells
3. Sound
4. Bring A Gun
5. Mother
6. Don't Wait That Long
7. Live A Love Of Life
8 ...
