![]() For centuries, the coronation of monarchs in English church and state has been modelled around the celebration of Holy Communion and investiture as it was before the Reformation in the election of popes and the consecration of bishops. Next week: Coronation Music James I to Elizabeth II. 'Surrexit pastor bonus' (The Good Shepherd has Arisen) has been a favourite of German composers, Samuel Scheidt, Heinrich Schütz and Felix Mendelssohn, while Psalm 23 is heard in settings by Franz Schubert, John Blow, Margaret Rizza, George Martin, John Rutter, Carl Neilsen and Philippe Rogier (Dominus regit me).Īnd Bach's cantatas 184 (Longed-for light and joy) and 175 (He calleth His own sheep by name) never leave the metaphor of Psalm 23 and its sheep alone for long. Psalm 23, 'The Lord is my Shepherd', conjured a sheep's life of fear from weather, beast or bird of prey, or from theft by tyrants of the night but of reward in homecoming when food had been prepared. Good Shepherd has been a theme for post-Easter celebrations for centuries. And Bingham set Blake's image for chorus and organ. For Blake, the Shepherd was ever present. When Judith Bingham set William Blake's 'The Shepherd', she saw something other than a dispassionate god sitting back paring his fingernails, in the way James Joyce had done. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 245 Waterman Street, Suite 306, Providence, Rhode Island 02906 of online at Online condolences at TRIPPFUNERALHOME.'For he hears the lambs' innocent call, and he hears the ewes' tender reply he is watchful while they are in peace, for they know when their shepherd is nigh.' Though in his lifetime his work was largely neglected or dismissed, he is now considered one of the leading lights of English poetry, and his work has only grown in popularity. Interment in Seekonk Cemetery, Newman Avenue will be private. Poet, painter, engraver, and visionary William Blake worked to bring about a change both in the social order and in the minds of men. TRIPP Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Avenue, Pawtucket. His funeral will be held on Wednesday, May 24th, beginning with VISITATION at 4:00 p.m., concluding with SERVICES at 7:00 p.m. He was the brother of the late Henry “Roy” Shepherd, Marsha Poole and Arnold “Lee” Shepherd. He was known for his sense of humor, fond nicknames, and quirky sayings.īesides his wife, he is survived by two loving daughters, Susan Libutti and her husband Raymond, of Warwick and Staci Quarry and her husband, Ernest, of Smithfield two siblings, Gail Walsh of Centerville, MA and John “Wesley” Shepherd of Pawtucket and numerous nieces, nephews and dear friends. Most importantly, Bryan thoroughly enjoyed his close relationships with family and friends. ![]() He spent extensive time at the family home on Moosehead Lake in Maine where he enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, snowmobiling and jet skiing throughout his life. One of Bryan’s biggest passions was his love for the outdoors. ![]() He continued to serve longtime, local customers until he retired at the end of 2022. He was a founding partner and President of New England Paint, Manufacturing, Company in Central Falls, Rhode Island, a business he enjoyed for nearly thirty years. Professionally, Bryan worked throughout his life in the paint manufacturing industry. Bryan was especially proud of his favorite show dog, “Red”, Celou’s Irish Prince McCrory, who won numerous AKC awards including Best in Show in New York. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Henry “Harry” Shepherd and Hilda (Wild) Shepherd.īryan and his wife established Pine Acres Kennel at their home in Seekonk through which they bred and showed Irish Setters during the 1960’s and 70’s. (Main) Shepherd for sixty-four beautiful years. 87, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 20th surrounded by his loving family.
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