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13th December 2020 OldTrout Arts, Christianity, Culture, Music, Philosophy 0

The third Sunday of Advent – #Joy.

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The Annunciation to the Shepherds, Heinrich Vogeler, 1902
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A traditional English carol from the 16th century or earlier.


 

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