O Sovereign Lord, who didst bring thy servant Alfred to a troubled throne that he might establish peace in a ravaged land and revive learning and the arts among the people: Awake in us also, we beseech thee, a keen desire to increase our understanding while we are in this world, and an eager longing to reach that endless life where all will be made clear; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

Alfred the Great died on 26 October 899. This famous text presents his thoughts on wisdom, the benefits of education, and his programme to 'translate certain books – those which are most necessary for all to know – into the language we can all understand': https://t.co/R2KijN0DFF pic.twitter.com/6lsqZwRNz5

— Eleanor Parker (@ClerkofOxford) October 26, 2024

Grant, Almighty God, that, since the dullness and harshness of our flesh is so great that it is needful for us in various ways to be afflicted, we may patiently bear Thy chastisement, and under a deep feeling of sorrow flee to Thy mercy displayed to us in Christ; and that not depending upon the earthly blessings of this perishable life, but relying only upon Thy Word, we may go forward in the course of our calling; until at length we be gathered to that blessed rest which is laid up for us in heaven; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

And all the lives we ever lived
and all the lives to be,
are full of #trees
and changing #leaves.

~ Virginia Woolf

Happy weekend everyone! 🍁🍂😊 pic.twitter.com/Mr0StyH9OG

— Margaret O'Connell🌻 (@MargaretOC6) October 26, 2024

Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness;

To the end that [my] glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever.

–Psalm 30:11-12 (KJV)

"Stately Sycamores with a Maple in the Mix"#FallColors #AlmostHeaven #WestVirginia #Highlands #ThePhotoHour pic.twitter.com/xNf9AvNMO3

— Thomas R Fletcher (@ThomasRFletcher) October 26, 2024