I was in our little Museum on Friday, and had another look at the Picturing Peace exhibition. This time I remembered to take a picture of my friend Clare's piece. It is a watercolour painting on top of the words of a hymn. It's often called "Peace Like A River" or sometimes "It is well with my soul"
I knew a Clare Welfare who was a very good oboist- she was in my sister's year so should be 48 now, and we were in Youth orchestra together for a couple of years. I wonder if it is the same one? She came from Redbridge originally.
ReplyDeleteThe painting is really beautiful! Kx
I will ask her!! Age seems right - she plays organ/piano at church where Bob and I preach regularly
DeleteThat's very lovely, very calming.
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DeleteThank you that was joyous. Regards Sue H
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DeleteI didn't know the story - told very movingly by HB, and it makes what I've considered a bit of a saccharine hymn much more palatable! Love FD xx
ReplyDeleteKnowing the story makes a huge difference
DeleteThe painting is beautiful and the hymn with its story had me in tears throughout. What a wonderful production, the choir even looked perfect with those identical dresses and each woman with matching pearls! Glorious. JanF
ReplyDeleteIt is very moving
DeleteThank you. The true story and hymn are very moving.
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DeleteThank you for sharing this story about the hymn.
ReplyDeleteI love to read the story behind the hymn/music/artwork - it makes it so much more meaningful
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