I reflect on how much I owe to a single sentence in CS Lewis’s book If you like, you could encourage me with coffee and cake! www.buymeacoffee.com/malcolmg...
Oh so missed you Malcolm...lovely to see you...and love your vlogs your updates...love the psalms and how they are formed...thanks Malcolm...bless you and your dear lovely...❤
Thank you, Malcolm. I finally read Reflections on the Psalms last month (in fact, I was right in the middle of it when you posted your video!) and I found it to be characteristic Lewis for insight, challenge, and spiritual provocation. His chapter "A Word about Praising" I found particularly illuminating, and urged my congregation to read it when they were able. Thanks for your encouragement to us all.
I remember getting Lewis' reflections on the Psalms for Christmas years ago and now I get your books for Christmas 🎄 so Christmas is def my time to look forward to reading 📚 my favorite books
This made me smile. I just spoke on the poetry of Christ in a session for my church and quoted you, but I had forgotten this from Reflections. Very nice reminder.
My friends and I were reading that book in the Fall. I especially loved the bits you just read and expounded on. We also, at the same time, were reading the Psalms and your book of sonnets based on each Psalm.
The poetry of the psalms, (and the proverbs), has always enthralled me. I enjoy what my pastor refers to as "thought rhyming", and the comparison of parallel ideas and alagory. I have wondered what the original singing of the psalms would have sounded like, since they dont have what we normally think of as "lyrics".
Very interesting and thought provoking. Another book to add to the list and another prayer to pray. Lovely to watch a spell that is only an hour old; I’ve been watching all the old ones over the last few weeks. Thanks Malcolm!
Thanks for the amazing video! Sounds like an excellent book to read. Love the idea of "thought rhymes". I remember hearing you share your poetry on Biola's Torrey Cambridge trip in 2013 and it's great to hear more insight.
Glad you are back and posting videos again! I had a bit of coincidence with this video. I watched it earlier in the day and just sat down to look over the bibliography in a book on Christian apophatic spirituality I read a few months back, when what did i discover was listed except your book that you mention here :) . Maybe a hint I should read Faith, hope and poetry? The writer of the apophatic book calls your introduction 'masterly'.
It is called 'seeking the God beyond' by JP Williams. It would be interesting to read through the great Christian mystics and note how many either used poetry to present their thought, or wrote it separately.
That is a wonderful idea, a "little incarnation", so full of implicit meaning that it makes the hairs stand up! There's an Anglican church for sale near C.S. Lewis' Golden Valley. I have this fantasy that it could become a poetry church, with you and Martin Shaw and Jordan Peterson and Iain McGilchrist and Mark Vernon and whomever all circling there, like heavenly bodies! I wrote that line down near this one, quoted by Ellen Bass: "The purpose of the artist is to draw back the veil that leaves us indifferent before the universe," and Lao Tzu, quoted by Forest Gander (at the Dodge Festival online) "Those who are not in constant awe, surely some great tragedy will befall them" Thank you!
I very often find that some bit of philosophy or something is just hanging out in my mind, waiting on the back burner until it bubbles up. My work as a university administrator means that it comes up a lot. I see, on a daily basis, people 10-15 years younger than I am. I'll make some quip during a discussion in the hall or over tea after lunch and they almost always remark that it's something from school. I like to think that if there is a God, it's his way of reminding us that we are not alone, and that those in the past are present with us always.
Inside of imagination is magi and in image is a mage, therefore CS is bringing some Rosicrucian alchemy into that poetic imagining me thinks or perhaps it came from a twinkling inkling discussion he had with Barfield, either way it was a imagination incarnation that fell like dew from the divine...probably all of it. Cheers Malcolm. We missed you.
Thank you for a wonderful video. I have a 1961 Fontana Books soft cover edition of the book but have a nasty habit of glossing over the introduction in order to get to meat of a book. Thank you for slowing me down. Be still and know that I am God.
Thanks Malcolm, you’ve greatly helped me to love Jesus more. Your song Decent, has brought many tears of joy. For those interested you’ll find Reflections on the Psalms for free on Audible. X
Thank you, Malcolm! So Lewis got there first? Ah well, it was humble of you to admit publicly; we would never have known, otherwise - and if someone else had to say it first, who better than Lewis?! Almost a joy to be outrun by such a runner.
Malcolm - are you aware of the philosopher (poet really) J.G. Hamann? He was important for Kierkegaard, Herder, Hegel and so on... but I suspect he would be very congenial reading for you: his great fascination was with the Divine Condescension, the poetry of creation &c. I would recommend as a starting point his essay "Aesthetica in Nuce," if you can find it. Otherwise there is an overview by a John Betz which is not bad. Cheers!
Hello Malcolm, This might be slightly of topic, but I was rewatching some of the Venerable Archbishop Sheen's telecast and I believe he taught in London for some time. He mentioned a Bible commentator, William Barclay and how fantastic his commentary was. Have you heard or read this commentary? There are some warnings regarding it, as far as it being heretical? Your thoughts if you have time?
@@MalcolmGuitespell Thank you, I did buy them and got them in the mail recently. You're absolutely spot on, they are excellent! One example that I never had heard of before, was the mention of the legend of the good thief. Short story..... saved Baby Jesus and Holy family on the travel to Egypt, then Jesus saved him. Wow! Beautiful!
I like CS Lewis, but in this particular book, he affirms his belief that the Bible is not inerrant. A professing Christian should hold to the view that the Bible is inerrant and infallible, otherwise what foundation are you basing your belief's on, but a crumbled foundation? And how can a Christian believe in a God that can't even protect his on Word?
we need more Malcoms on UA-cam
Oh so missed you Malcolm...lovely to see you...and love your vlogs your updates...love the psalms and how they are formed...thanks Malcolm...bless you and your dear lovely...❤
Thank you, Malcolm. I finally read Reflections on the Psalms last month (in fact, I was right in the middle of it when you posted your video!) and I found it to be characteristic Lewis for insight, challenge, and spiritual provocation. His chapter "A Word about Praising" I found particularly illuminating, and urged my congregation to read it when they were able. Thanks for your encouragement to us all.
thanks, yes that chapter on praising is wonderful!
Ive just recently started reading the Problem of Pain by CS Lewis. He was a man wise beyond his years indeed. Thank you for all your videos Dr Guite.
I remember getting Lewis' reflections on the Psalms for Christmas years ago and now I get your books for Christmas 🎄 so Christmas is def my time to look forward to reading 📚 my favorite books
This made me smile. I just spoke on the poetry of Christ in a session for my church and quoted you, but I had forgotten this from Reflections. Very nice reminder.
My friends and I were reading that book in the Fall. I especially loved the bits you just read and expounded on. We also, at the same time, were reading the Psalms and your book of sonnets based on each Psalm.
Wonderful!
Again, so life-enhancing. Thank you.
The poetry of the psalms, (and the proverbs), has always enthralled me. I enjoy what my pastor refers to as "thought rhyming", and the comparison of parallel ideas and alagory. I have wondered what the original singing of the psalms would have sounded like, since they dont have what we normally think of as "lyrics".
Very interesting and thought provoking. Another book to add to the list and another prayer to pray. Lovely to watch a spell that is only an hour old; I’ve been watching all the old ones over the last few weeks. Thanks Malcolm!
Glad you enjoyed it
Thanks for the amazing video! Sounds like an excellent book to read. Love the idea of "thought rhymes". I remember hearing you share your poetry on Biola's Torrey Cambridge trip in 2013 and it's great to hear more insight.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks so much for these insights Malcolm!! What a treasure of a discovery in Lewis!
I have that same first edition on my shelves. Thank you for sending me back to it.
Good to see you again Malcolm! Thanks for the video:)
My pleasure!
Thankyou very much for your beautiful and thought-provoking videos Malcom!
I love Lewis's Reflections on the Psalms.
I’m getting this book 📕. And an extra one for my youngest son who will love it.
Wonderful to go even deeper into the psalms. Great examples of the lord using a kind of call and response.
Glad you enjoyed it
Glad you are back and posting videos again!
I had a bit of coincidence with this video. I watched it earlier in the day and just sat down to look over the bibliography in a book on Christian apophatic spirituality I read a few months back, when what did i discover was listed except your book that you mention here :) . Maybe a hint I should read Faith, hope and poetry?
The writer of the apophatic book calls your introduction 'masterly'.
thanks, that's interesting, what was the name of the book you were reading?
It is called 'seeking the God beyond' by JP Williams.
It would be interesting to read through the great Christian mystics and note how many either used poetry to present their thought, or wrote it separately.
A lovely little visit, thank you! Nice to see you again. :)
Thankful to you for once again teaching me so much in a gentle manner 🙏🏻
My pleasure!
That is a wonderful idea, a "little incarnation", so full of implicit meaning that it makes the hairs stand up! There's an Anglican church for sale near C.S. Lewis' Golden Valley. I have this fantasy that it could become a poetry church, with you and Martin Shaw and Jordan Peterson and Iain McGilchrist and Mark Vernon and whomever all circling there, like heavenly bodies!
I wrote that line down near this one, quoted by Ellen Bass: "The purpose of the artist is to draw back the veil that leaves us indifferent before the universe," and Lao Tzu, quoted by Forest Gander (at the Dodge Festival online) "Those who are not in constant awe, surely some great tragedy will befall them" Thank you!
thanks, wouldn't that be lovely!
I very often find that some bit of philosophy or something is just hanging out in my mind, waiting on the back burner until it bubbles up. My work as a university administrator means that it comes up a lot. I see, on a daily basis, people 10-15 years younger than I am. I'll make some quip during a discussion in the hall or over tea after lunch and they almost always remark that it's something from school. I like to think that if there is a God, it's his way of reminding us that we are not alone, and that those in the past are present with us always.
Great to see you again!! It has been quite a while.
I enjoyed that!
Inside of imagination is magi and in image is a mage, therefore CS is bringing some Rosicrucian alchemy into that poetic imagining me thinks or perhaps it came from a twinkling inkling discussion he had with Barfield, either way it was a imagination incarnation that fell like dew from the divine...probably all of it. Cheers Malcolm. We missed you.
Love your videos, you look exactly like the head from Zardoz.
Thank you for a wonderful video.
I have a 1961 Fontana Books soft cover edition of the book but have a nasty habit of glossing over the introduction in order to get to meat of a book.
Thank you for slowing me down.
Be still and know that I am God.
Glad it was helpful!
National treasure,the both…
you are most kind
Thanks Malcolm,
you’ve greatly helped me to love Jesus more. Your song Decent, has brought many tears of joy.
For those interested you’ll find Reflections on the Psalms for free on Audible. X
Someone should make a video response and call it "Reflections on Reflections on Reflections on the Psalms"
nice one!
Thank you, Malcolm! So Lewis got there first? Ah well, it was humble of you to admit publicly; we would never have known, otherwise - and if someone else had to say it first, who better than Lewis?! Almost a joy to be outrun by such a runner.
indeed!
Malcolm - are you aware of the philosopher (poet really) J.G. Hamann? He was important for Kierkegaard, Herder, Hegel and so on... but I suspect he would be very congenial reading for you: his great fascination was with the Divine Condescension, the poetry of creation &c. I would recommend as a starting point his essay "Aesthetica in Nuce," if you can find it. Otherwise there is an overview by a John Betz which is not bad. Cheers!
thanks, I'll check that out
Hello Malcolm,
This might be slightly of topic, but I was rewatching some of the Venerable Archbishop Sheen's telecast and I believe he taught in London for some time. He mentioned a Bible commentator, William Barclay and how fantastic his commentary was. Have you heard or read this commentary? There are some warnings regarding it, as far as it being heretical? Your thoughts if you have time?
I have those commentaries and they are excellent, I dont think there's anything heretical in them
@@MalcolmGuitespell Thank you, I did buy them and got them in the mail recently. You're absolutely spot on, they are excellent! One example that I never had heard of before, was the mention of the legend of the good thief. Short story..... saved Baby Jesus and Holy family on the travel to Egypt, then Jesus saved him. Wow! Beautiful!
I like CS Lewis, but in this particular book, he affirms his belief that the Bible is not inerrant. A professing Christian should hold to the view that the Bible is inerrant and infallible, otherwise what foundation are you basing your belief's on, but a crumbled foundation? And how can a Christian believe in a God that can't even protect his on Word?