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Gandalf_theGrey · 03-25-2003, 10:44 PM

Shaking the drenching March rain from my cloak, remnants of night mist trailing along behind mingled with pipeweed smoke, I entered Rivendell's Hall of Fire this evening ... in other words, a church meeting for planning a retreat / renewal weekend.

We sang, we read, we reflected.

Given the times we live in, we spoke of battle against an entrenched foe in Southron desert climes. How those not in the vanguard can support the ones more immediately in harm's way, and how each of us as individuals banded together in a Fellowship can make a difference.

Towards the end of our council, we were advised of the need to select a theme song. Within minutes, we settled on a most encouraging one! "The Flame Passes On" by White Heart.

A sample of the lyrics:

From the heart of the people comes love for the people
Love that is burning strong
O from one to another
This dream of forever ...
The flame passes on
O the light of the ages illumines the pages
The words of the ancient song
O faith is the fire that burns ever higher
And the flame passes on.

Wonderful that I have the opportunity to spend time among Elves this spring, and on March 25th of all days! [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

Gandalf the Grey

03-25-2003, 10:44 PM	#1
Gandalf_theGrey Visionary Spirit Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 633	Shaking the drenching March rain from my cloak, remnants of night mist trailing along behind mingled with pipeweed smoke, I entered Rivendell's Hall of Fire this evening ... in other words, a church meeting for planning a retreat / renewal weekend. We sang, we read, we reflected. Given the times we live in, we spoke of battle against an entrenched foe in Southron desert climes. How those not in the vanguard can support the ones more immediately in harm's way, and how each of us as individuals banded together in a Fellowship can make a difference. Towards the end of our council, we were advised of the need to select a theme song. Within minutes, we settled on a most encouraging one! "The Flame Passes On" by White Heart. A sample of the lyrics: From the heart of the people comes love for the people Love that is burning strong O from one to another This dream of forever ... The flame passes on O the light of the ages illumines the pages The words of the ancient song O faith is the fire that burns ever higher And the flame passes on. Wonderful that I have the opportunity to spend time among Elves this spring, and on March 25th of all days! [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] Gandalf the Grey