Saturday, August 11, 2012

Crying In The Chapel

"You saw me crying in the chapel, the tears I shed were tears of joy;
Stained Glass Window, Freemason Street Baptist Church, Norfolk, VA
I know the meaning of contentment, Now I am happy with the Lord.
Freemason Street Baptist Church
Just a plain and simple chapel, where humble people go to pray;
Stone Oratory, Connemara, Ireland (used for silent prayers by monks during the 5th and 6th centuries)
I pray the Lord that I'll grow stronger, as I live from day to day.
Old Church along the motorway, somewhere in Ireland
I've searched and I've searched, but I couldn't find
Lake at Kylemore Abbey, Ireland
No way on earth to gain peace of mind.
Another church along the byway, Ireland
Now I'm happy in the chapel, where people are of one accord.
Church of the Centurian, Fort Monroe, VA
We gather in the chapel, just to sing and praise the Lord."
Pipe Organ, Freemason Street Baptist Church
I pray that your tears will be tears of joy, happy with your Lord!

Listen to Elvis sing this beautiful old song here: Crying in the Chapel.

Linking to Spiritual Sundays.

21 comments:

TexWisGirl said...

i love that little rock chapel!!!

Grandma Barb's This and That said...

I love that little rock chapel too!!

Brian King said...

Beautiful! Great shot of the steeple and the stone oratory is wonderful! Very nice work!

Anni said...

That stone oratory....wow. So humbling. Your post once again makes me want to stop and think of how good my life is.

LOVE your horse of a different color also.

Just playing catch up with ya today...again. Hope your weekend is treating you well.

Hootin Anni said...

ps....I'm happy to read over at Hootin' Anni's that you got some good, restful sleep.

By the way, your blog's header image...where is that?

Louis la Vache said...

What a lovely post, Linda...
«Louis» has long been fascinated with church architecture, but he also appreciates the text you provided along with these photos...

Louis la Vache said...

Oh, yes, like Hootin' Anni, «Louis» wonders about your masthead photo. It is quite fine...

Dianna said...

Wonderful job, Linda! Beautiful photos, just perfect for the lyrics of that song.

And by the way, we'll be at Ft. Monroe today for the boat races.

Have a good Sunday!

EG CameraGirl said...

I would dearly love to explore Ireland! Love that stone oratory!

ZielonaMila said...

Pretty places, beautiful photographs. I am greeting

Jan n Jer said...

I just love churches...that would be a great meme...nothing but churches!!! Any takers????

PerthDailyPhoto said...

Marvelous images to go with this song Linda, I haven't heard Elvis sing for ages, he was really good wan't he!

Nancy said...

The stone oratory is lovely. xo

eileeninmd said...

Lovely post, Linda! Your Ireland photos are beautiful.

Anonymous said...

Great shots! The little rock chapel is amazing.
Beautiful header.

Pamela said...

My husband would love to play that organ! He's played a few in concerts and weddings. I just love the majesty of them.

Elizabeth Edwards said...

what gorgeous churches. (;

Coloring Outside the Lines said...

I would love to visit Ireland, but in the meantime, thanks for a few shots !

Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson said...

Love this song by Elvis. Oh I hope to go to Ireland someday. Such wonderful places to worship!
Hugs,
Jann

Kranky Granny said...

Great photos. What a great trip this must have been.

Melbourne Australia Photos said...

Lovely series, Linda.