MORNING MEDITATIONS

If a man cannot wait,

he cannot know the

right time to move.

If he cannot be still,

his actions will have

gathered no power.

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No one fails

when they do their best

TENBURY WELLS

Pics of my recent trip to Tenbury Wells

Tenbury Wells is known as "The Town in the Orchard". It is a small ancient market town situatied in the north west of Worcester.

The mineral water brought baout the building in 1862 of the now restored Tenbury Spa, or Pump Rooms as it is now known

Queen Victoria, who visited the area at the end of the 19th century referred to Tenbury as, "my little town in the orchard".

Tenbury lies in an area known for growing hops and cider apples and also the rearing of cattle and sheep.

VISIT TO GRANGE OVER SANDS

Hello, they've brought me here for an Edwardian festival

Thie tea shop looks interesting

Just look at all that bread and all those cakes! Quick, let me in

Can you see Littlw Grey Rabbit, I can?

I don't hink those ducks like me!

Just look at that Edwardian lady!

These model trains are great fun

I'm on my way now, see  you again, hopefully! Tara, Cherry pip! Toodleoo

A FEW GARDEN SCENES

A scene from my herb garden

Seagull Rose

The roses in this scene are Seagull & Paul's Himalayan Musk

Picture taken in my Japanese Garden

Rambling Rector - rose

MORNING HYMN OF PRAISE - ALL PRAISE TO OUR REDEEMING LORD

I have chosen a Charles Wesley hymn this morning as I found it was running through my mind on waking. One of our previous Methodist ministers once told me that the last verse is a great comfort when we lose a loved one.

All praise to our redeeming Lord,

Who joins us by His grace,

And bids us, each to each restored,

Together seek His face.

He bids us build each other up;

And, gathered into one,

To our high calling's glorious hope

We hand in hand go on.

The gift which He on one bestows,

We all dellight to prove;

The grace through every vessel flows,

In purest streams of love.

Even now we think and speak the same,

And cordially agree;

Concentred all, through Jesu's name,

In perfect harmony.

We all partake the joy of one,

The common peace we feel,

A peace to sensual minds unknown,

A joy unspeakable.

And if our fellowship below

In Jesus be so sweet,

What heights of rapture shall we know

When round His throne we meet.

(Charles Wesley 1707-88)

UPDATE FROM LITTLE GREY RABBIT

Hello, I have been very busy recently in my very large garden. A couple of weeks ago it was looking like the Lost Gardens of Heligan, hence I have not had the time to blog every day. As I get it sorted out I hope to continue with my daily blogs. I will put some pictures on when it is looking better. It is colourful at present and there is plenty of scent, especially from the Mock Orange Blossom, the Sweet Rocket and Honeysuckles. The roses are all coming into bloom nicely.My new one called 'Blue for You' is a standard rose and has a delightful fragrance. I have some interesting Scented Pelargoniums a recent edition being one which smells of Coconut. Back soon. LGR

"COME ON! COME ON! AND IT IS FIVE TO THREE" - BETJEMAN

During our recent holiday in Cornwall we visited St Enodoc Church where Sir John Betjeman is buried. John Betjeman first knew St Enodoc when he came to Trebetherick for summer holdays as a boy in 1910. It always had a special place in his affections. Sir John was buried h ere on 22 May 1984 his grave is just inside the lych-gate on the right.

It was a delightful place to visit, so peaceful. Sir John wrote a poem entitled "Sunday Afternoon Service in St Enodoc Church, Cornwall", it is rather long but the "Come on! come on! and it is five to three" is part of it.

MORE ADVENTURES WITH LITTLE WHITE RABBIT

Members of the rabbit family have come to join in the Jubilee celebrations and are getting ready to watch TV

I am not sure what Grandfather rabbit is doing here

Could that be Robbe Williams?

They are all watching the Queens Jubilee celebration

Can you see the decorations?

Little White Rabbit visits the Swan Inn in Marbury

He also visited The Tally Ho near Tenbury Wells on his way home from Cornwall

 But, oh dear, look what happened

He drank far too much Cider

And went to sleep on the bar!Oh dear Little White Rabbit

PICTURES FOR FATHER'S DAY

Richard and his dad on a train journey

Richard pulling a silly face

Father and two sons, Richard and Robert, Hilbre Island

SOME GARDEN PICTURES - LUPINS

I am pleased with the lupins in my front garden, I think you will agree they look healthy

The standard rose on the right is called 'Blue for you'

I have a large garden and have spent an enjoyable evening tidying up in the back garden, this is the front

CHARLES WESLEY HYMN FOR MORNING

All praise to Him who dwells in bliss,

Who made both day and night,

Whose throne is darkness in the abyss

Of uncreated light.

Thy angels shall around their beds

Their constant stations keep;

Thy faith and truth shall shield their heads

For Thou dost never sleep.

May we, with calm and sweet repose

And heavenly thoughts refreshed,

Our eyelids with the morn's unclose,

And bless the Ever blessed.

(There are two more verses)

GWENNAP PIT - JOHN WESLEY

Information about John Wesley

John Wesley described the pt as being about 50 ft deep and 200 by 300 ft across the top

It is claimed that in 1773 Wesley preached to his largest congregation ever, a staggering 32,000

It is said that up to 2000 people can be seated comfortably on the grass seating around the sides