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Our hill, one of many in the Jerusalem Hills (aka Hills of Judea), welcomes you to SkyWatch Friday. This is what we see to the west.
Almost wish I had a bugle or trumpet to play the old American "Taps" at such evening times.
The original version was purely instrumental. The first set of lyrics were written by Horace Lorenzo Trim.
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Fading light dims the sight
And a star gems the sky, gleaming bright
From afar drawing nigh,
Falls the night.
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Day is done, gone the sun
From the lakes, from the hills, from the sky
All is well, safely rest;
God is nigh.
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Then goodnight, peaceful night;
Till the light of the dawn shineth bright.
God is near, do not fear,
Friend, goodnight.
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That is a really beautiful picture.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely combination of words and image!
ReplyDeleteNice photo and accompanying lyrics.
ReplyDeletea perfect post...the sky and the lyrics..have a wonderful weekend dina.
ReplyDeleteLovely ending to the day. There really is something magical about a trumpet playing Taps. Nice to see all the words here.
ReplyDeleteNice sky Dina, thanks for sharing:)
ReplyDeletePicture and words worked so well here Dina... I hope you are well.
ReplyDeleteI have a Crooked Spire for Sky Watch this week.....
Tom
The sun hidden yet still leaving that hint of radiant glow by the hill. So apt for that lines of poetry.
ReplyDeleteI like the lyrics and really beautiful photo of sunset. Thanks for sharing and have a nice weekend.
ReplyDeletePretty sunset and nice addition of the lyrics for taps. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shot and lyrics.
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend Dina
A MOST beautiful photo of an excruciatingly amazing land!!!
ReplyDeleteSimple lyrics flow deep....
Aloha & Shalom, Dina Dear
Comfort Spiral
Nice post, Dina!
ReplyDeleteThe landscape is so nice, and I've enjoyed the lyrics too.
lovely colors in that sky~
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful and soft looking photo, Dina. I love the words that contrast the image so wonderfully.
ReplyDeleteShabbat shalom.
I never knew that there are words to "taps". Thank you for sharing them. It reminds me of a Compline (Night Prayer) hymn that we sing:
ReplyDeleteDay is done, but love unfailing
dwells ever here
Shadows fall, but hope, prevailing, calms every fear.
God, our Maker, none forsaking,
take our hearts of Love's own making
Watch our sleeping, guard our waking, be always near.
Nice composition, well done.
ReplyDeleteHave a great SWF
Greetings from NL
I love the way the wisps of white seem to follow the darker clouds like a train.
ReplyDeleteLisbon has 7 hills but they are covered with buildings... Very peaceful view and beautiful light.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful image. When Taps is played on the trumpet with the echoe of a second trumpet, it always brings the tears.
ReplyDeleteHappy SWF!!!!!!!!
I didn't even know Taps had lyrics. It's beautiful. And so is the sky in your photo!
ReplyDeleteYour poem echoes the sunset so well.
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks!
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