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'Unearthly minstrelsy! then only heard when the soul seeks to hear; when all is hush'd, and the heart listens!'

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The photos I have used on this site are mainly my own or those of Carol Mullineux and Matthew Sutton to whom I am grateful. For the other photos and quotes, I have tried, wherever possible, to give the relevant credits and references. Please do not copy the photos or text on this site without permission from me. Thank you. -- Richard Sutton

Tag: Heaven

Scotland’s Sacred Isle

Scotland’s Sacred Isle

Columba’s Iona continues to inspire and draw visitors. The influence of Celtic Christianity remains strong here, even after 1500 years, and heaven still seems near on this special island.

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By Richard Suttonin Blog Posts, Britain's Christian Heritage, Encounters with Grace, Places of InterestJune 5, 2020July 16, 2022763 Words6 Comments

The Glory and the Dream

The Glory and the Dream

A dream of glory is captured in this photographer’s ‘golden hour’ moment early on a November day. But it won’t last. Or will it?

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By Richard Suttonin Blog Posts, Season's Notes, The English CountrysideNovember 27, 2019December 3, 2019787 Words9 Comments

Nature’s Unfinished Symphony

Nature’s Unfinished Symphony

The responsive chord in our imagination needs re-awakening. We need to hear again that new ‘music’ we have faintly heard before – Nature’s Unfinished Symphony.  

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By Richard Suttonin Blog Posts, Listening begins Here, Most Popular Posts, Season's NotesFebruary 1, 2018July 30, 2021730 Words8 Comments
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