Hymn

"Come Thou Fount"- Jadon Lavik
     “Come, Thou Fount” is significant to me because it reminds me that every blessing I receive comes from God, and His mercies are never ending. He saved me, even as a sinner, with His blood. I did not deserve His grace, yet I still received it. For that, I am grateful. This hymn also reminds me that I should continuously praise Him for all He has done. Just like in the hymn, because I may easily wander away from God, I pray that He would guard my heart from straying.

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A Modest Proposal

     I thought that Swift’s writing was very strange. At first, he told of the beggars and children living in the streets of Ireland. Then, he explained what he believed to be a solution to this problem. It was that children should be used for food and clothes so they wouldn’t be a burden to their parents. He listed reasons that he believed supported this idea like the fact that there would be less papists and that it would stimulate marriages. I was really confused because I didn’t think that anyone could be so inhumane. Thankfully, at the end of the story, he said that he would never do it, and he would not sell any of his children for a single penny.

Swift, Jonathan. A Modest Proposal. 1729.

Modern Connection

“I’ve Just Seen a Face”

By: The Beatles

I've just seen a face,

I can't forget the time or place

That we'd just met, she's just the girl for me

And I want all the world to see we've met

Mmm, mmm, mmm, mmm mmm mmm

Had it been another day

I might have looked the other way

But I had never been aware

And as it is I dream of her tonight

La, di, di, da di di

Falling, yes I am falling

And she keeps calling me back again

I have never known

The likes of this, I've been alone

And I have missed things and kept out of sight

But other girls were never quite like this

Mmm, mmm, mmm, mmm mmm mmm

Falling, yes I am falling

And she keeps calling me back again

I've just seen a face

I can t forget the time or place

And we'd just met, she's just the girl for me

And I want all the world to see we've met

Mmm, mmm, mmm, la di di

Falling, yes I am falling

And she keeps calling me back again

“I’ve Just Seen a Face” is a song by The Beatles that was recently redone and altered a bit for the film ”Across the Universe.” It is similar to Addison and Steele’s “No. 1 Tuesday, April 12, 1709” in that it deals with the idea of love at first sight. Both are of a man who notices a woman and becomes immediately attracted to her. The song says, “That we’d just met, she’s just the girl for me.” Unlike the song though, the man in the story was only able to get a glimpse the woman he fell in love with (Steele 369).

Steele, Richard. “No. 1 Tuesday, April 12, 1709.” British Literature. Ronald A. Horton. 2nd ed. Greenville: BJU, 2003. 396-398. Print.

“THE BEATLES - I'VE JUST SEEN A FACE LYRICS." Lyrics. Web. 19 Nov. 2010. <http://www.sing365.com/music/lyric.nsf/i've-just-seen-a-face-lyrics-the-beatles/05727b744c1ac91548256bc200132c17.>

Crusoe Illustration

An illustration of Chapter VI

"SparkNotes: Robinson Crusoe: Chapters IV-VII." SparkNotes: Today's Most Popular Study Guides. Web. 17 Nov. 2010. .



Dryden's Satire

According to the first paragraph of "Of Satire," what is the purpose of satire? What does Dryden say in the second paragraph is the type of satire he admires most, and to what does he attribute one's ability to use this type of satire successfully? What words does he use to show his disapproval of harsher forms of satire?

The purpose of satire is to correct those who do wrong and stop them from getting worse. The type of satire that Dryden admires the most is fine raillery or gentle mockery. He believes that to be good that this type of satire, one has to possess the talent naturally and instinctively. People who do not possess this talent naturally should not imitate it because it cannot be learned. His use of words like “opprobrious terms” and “grossness of the names” that he used to describe titles such as “fool,” blockhead,” and “knave” show his disapproval of harsher forms of satire.

Dryden, John. “Of Satire.” British Literature. Ronald A. Horton. 2nd ed. Greenville: BJU, 2003. 382. Print.

Pilgrim's Progress

Bunyan, John. “The Pilgrim’s Progress.” British Literature. Ronald A. Horton. 2^nd ed. Greenville: BJU, 2001. 345-363. Print.

"SparkNotes: The Pilgrim's Progress: Plot Overview." SparkNotes: Today's Most Popular Study Guides. Web. 13 Nov. 2010. <http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/pilgrims/summary.html>

Pictures:

“The Pilgrim’s Progress Map.” Sapiencespeaks. Web. 12. Nov. 2010. http://www.fotobank.ru/img/BR01-9461.jpg?size=l
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“Christian at the Cross.” Between the Bookends. Web. 12. Nov. 2010. http://cornerbookends.blogspot.com/
“Christian enters the town of Vanity Fair.” The Pilgrim’s Progress. Web. 12. Nov. 2010. http://www.anesi.com/pilgrim.htm

“The Celestial City.” Lillian Knight. Web. 12. Nov. 2010. http://lillianknight.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/pilgrims-progress.jpg

“Christian.” Wilson’s Almanac. Web. 12. Nov. 2010. http://www.wilsonsalmanac.com/book/feb18.html

A One Day Diary

          November 10, 2010 (A school day)

     Today I woke up to the sound of my alarm very early this morning so that I could study for my history test I would be taking. Last night I was too tired to even try to study. After my studying, I got ready for school. My first class of the day was Japanese. In that class, we took a quiz and practiced sentences. In second period, I took the test that I had studied for in the morning, and it was not as hard as I thought it would have been. Next, in study hall, I tried to get some of my homework done, but I ended up wasting a lot of time. My fourth period yearbook class was very interesting. We discussed how some people preferred disorderliness and chaos rather than organized and orderly things. College prep was next, and we had a representative from UH Hilo come to speak to us. I found it interesting because she mentioned their new pharmacy program. Lunch was next, and I wanted to buy food from the cafeteria but instead I bought a pop tart because the line was too long. After lunch, I had math class, and the math lesson we learned was extremely difficult. My next class was chemistry, and we took a quiz. My final class of the day was Bible, and we discussed what the Bible said about war. At around six, I attended a college fair where I was able to ask representatives from different colleges about the courses and programs that they offered.

Milton Video

Milton, John. “Sonnet 7.” British Literature. Ronald A. Horton. 2nd ed. Greenville: BJU, 2003. 320. Print.

Milton, John. “Sonnet 19.” British Literature. Ronald A. Horton. 2nd ed. Greenville: BJU, 2003. 321. Print.

Milton, John. “Paradise Lost.” British Literature. Ronald A. Horton. 2nd ed. Greenville: BJU, 2003. 322-323. Print.

Pictures:
“Gray Skies.” Washington City Paper. Web. 9. Nov. 2010. http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/citydesk/files/2007/12/gray-skies.jpeg

“Tree in a field” Edenpics. Web. 9. Nov. 2010.  http://phildhrra-mindanao.org/cescod/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/edenpics-com_005-065-outline-of-a-tree-in-a-field-with-sunrays-in-background-and-a-few-poppy1.jpg

“Cross.” Kandle. Web. 9. Nov. 2010. http://www.kandle.ie/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/cross.jpg

“Adam and Eve expelled.” Clattery Machinery. Web. 9. Nov. 2010. http://clatterymachinery.files.wordpress.com/2008/06/paul-gustave-dore-adam-and-eve-expelled.png

“Time Flies.” Nerd Approved. Web. 9. Nov. 2010. http://nerdapproved.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/time-flies-clock.jpg

“Hourglass.”Life and Business Solutions. Web. 9. Nov. 2010. http://www.katrinamackey.com/i-dropped-3-dress-sizes-in-10-minutes-029.htm

”Apple.” Science backs apple-a-day cliché. Web. 9. Nov. 2010. http://www.ishs.org/news/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/apple.jpg

“Cross at Sunset.” Freefoto. Web. 9. Nov. 2010. http://www.freefoto.com/images/05/08/05_08_10---Cross-at-Sunset_web.jpg?&k=Cross+at+Sunset

“Heaven.” Exodus Podcasts. Web. 9. Nov. 2010. http://www.exoduspodcasts.com/Audio/CDImages/Thumbnails/heaven.jpg

“Worship.” New Hope Oburg. Web. 9. Nov. 2010. http://www.newhopeoburg.com/worship.jpg

Baxter and Rutherford Letter

Dear Friend,

It may seem like balancing the different aspects of life is hard, but God helps us through it all. Managing school, work, relationships, and other things cannot be done on our own. It is comforting to know that God is our refuge and strength; He helps us when we are in need. It is important to focus on God in every situation. He should be our main priority in life. All things work together for the good of those who love and trust God. Whatever you do, do for the Lord and not for men. Commit all that you do to Him. The efforts you put into succeeding and doing well may be tiring, but God gives power to the weak and renews their strength. He has a plan or everyone. It is a plan to help them prosper and give them hope. Be an example to others and continue striving to live a life pleasing to the Lord.

God bless,
Courtney


Rutherford, Samuel, and Richard Baxter. “Letter.” British Literature. Ronald A. Horton. 2nd ed. Greenville: BJU, 2003. 313-314. Print.

"Inspirational Bible Verses For Youth." Encouraging Bible Quotes. Web. 05 Nov. 2010.

Carmen Figuration

"Still to Be Neat" Analysis

Explanation- “Still to Be Neat” is about the preference of natural beauty over artificial beauty. The poem tells of a woman who is getting dressed up and made up as if she were going to a feast. The speaker shows his inclination towards simplicity and naturalness. He says that artificial beauty may strike his eyes but not his heart. Many times, physical attractiveness is enough to get someone’s attention, but it is not enough to win someone’s affection and love.

Literary Worth- This poem has literary worth because it is extremely well written and has a great theme of naturalness. It also teaches a great truth that artificial beauty is inferior to the natural beauty of things. Artificial beauty is only skin deep, and in the end, natural beauty is what endures.

Personal Application- I think this poem has a great message. It shows me that one should be content with their natural beauty because he or she is fearfully and wonderfully made by God, and fake beauty is an insufficient means to win the heart.

Jonson, Ben. “Still to Be Neat.” British Literature. Ronald A. Horton. 2nd ed. Greenville: BJU, 2003. 303. Print.