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Hymn of the Week

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Anthony Esolen
Jan 24
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John Henry Newman, 1833.  Have you ever noticed that hymns of repentance are among the gentlest of all?  For with repentance comes the sweetness of restored love and gratitude, drowning all shame.  The prodigal son tasted it when his father threw his arms about his neck and kissed him.

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