Songs for Our Gods

Here are written songs by Knights for our beloved Gods of Good and the virtues They inspire in a Knight.

Hymns dedicated to Austinian by Garaint Anorati

An Ode to Austinian, Father of Light

Hymn No. 2

Tenets in Song- Perspective of the Owl by Sir Kuririn Haraldr

Songs by Lady Datai d'Aggravaine

Nadrik's Song

Starlit Hope

Hope Remains

Truth and Honor by Francis Brennoch

(A traditional highlander song.)

Ballad of a Knight by Artor Talgale

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

An Ode to Austinian, Father of Light

Thu Jan 6 02:17:32 2011

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Held within His gentle arms

a mother cradled lovingly

away from all that could harm

and he brings her home safely.

Watched beneath His patient gaze

a child whose laughter rings

through the darkness and haze

for the Light his joy brings.

Ode to the Teacher, our Father,

sing loudly your praises to Him.

Let Him lift you to travel farther

than the place where the world begins.

For He is the Lord of the Light

and there is no other I would follow.

May He shelter us with gentle might

and teach us to love like no morrow.

In every smile do I see Him.

In every hymn I hear His voice.

He fills my heart to the brim

and always I must rejoice!

For He is the One, our Savior,

glory in the highest unto Him.

No matter what e'er came before

in His merciful Light, we are kin.

He is the Father of the Light

and there is no other I would follow.

May He shelter us with gentle might

and teach us to love like no morrow.

Softly do I hear Him calling me,

calling me home to His embrace

where I will lift my head and see

my beloved Father's face.

Ode to the Teacher, our Father,

sing loudly your praises to Him.

Let Him lift you to travel farther

than the place where the world begins.

For He is the Lord of the Light

and there is no other I would follow.

May He shelter us with gentle might

and teach us to love like no morrow.

- Garaint Anorati

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Hymn, No. 2

Sat Jan 15 23:26:51 2011

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

I call, this day, to you dear Lord

to look to me and my heart.

I call, this day, to You, Father

in search of a new start.

Like the air and like the sky

I may not always see You there

and sometimes I may wonder why

but I will always believe in You.

No matter where I have been, or where I will go

tis always been You who has watched o'er me

and when my time has come, to walk on Home

Your loving face is the one I want to see.

So lift me up into Your redeeming arms,

knowing that I might not always do right,

but as long as I keep You in my heart

You will always be there at my side.

May I never forget the gift You gave

of Light, of goodness and Love.

May I always kneel and always crave

Your acceptance from up above.

For You, dear Lord, are the true King

of all within my heart and soul.

Shadows fear what Your light will bring

but in You I will know no woe.

No matter where I have been, or where I will go

tis always been You who has watched o'er me

and when my time has come, to walk on Home

Your loving face is the one I want to see.

So lift me up into Your redeeming arms,

knowing that I might not always do right,

but as long as I keep You in my heart

You will always be there at my side.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Tenets in Song- Perspective of the Owl

Wed Feb 16 16:23:21 2011

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

To the White Moon I talk, But, to others I listen. Reflecting afore my

walk, letting my eyes glisten. In haste you astray, which is why I stay.

Up by the moon, keeping my tune.

From its' light we seek, to stay true to our feet. To better the light, by

fighting for right. In times of need, Gifted magic deeds, Helping our chum,

rejoicing with rum!

Of the light moon our gift, For the light, we uplift. "Of the Light, for

the Light," Use it for what's right! For In darkness I keep watch, so this

gift you won't botch. By ignoring His wish Your gift might vanish.

Oh! If these tenets you fail, No need to turn pale. Forgiveness you wish?

It is his best dish. Forgive and accept, Those who truly wept. Returning

through atonement, Makes for a divine moment.

What could that be? Ah, generosity I see! Be generous towards others, and

always your mothers! Through the children we teach, to provide them a

better reach. Providing for those in need, is always a good deed.

From town to town I have flown, and seen children's minds blown. Joy and

Happiness He brings, As I hoot and sing. Bring smiles to faces, from all

the light places. No deception or sorrow, only laughter for tomorrow.

From this perch I see, his magic all around thee. But, never forget It is a

gift we are lent. Never take it for granted, Don't forget where we're

headed. It is a privilege, alright? Not a right that's airtight.

Destruction I have seen, and the creation of roses serene. Through studious

time, we improve our rhyme. But, what for other students? We must provide

substance. "Blessed to learn, blessed to teach," This wise old owl does

preach.

I love to hoot: Unity! Unity! What does a lonely owl know of unity? Pay

attention and I will show you, That lonely mouse will soon know too. What a

great feast he will make, as I swoop down on my take. If he had not strayed

from the cluster, He would not be my supper!

At last, we come to my tenet most dear, Actions speak louder than words,

young seer. Through your actions you show, All of Algoron below, How the

means bless the end, And that truth can't bend. And through this moon's

light My eyes will always keep sight.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Nadrik's Song

Sun Jul 17 14:57:10 2011

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Caged in black despair,

The dark sorrow filled moon,

Our Lord, graceful and fair,

His heart bright as noon,

In every trial He does endure,

Sword of Austinian pure,

The inner fire of goodness, right,

To guide in the endless night,

He our guide, we His strength,

To endure any length,

We reach Him every day,

No matter what lies in the way.

Lift your voices in prayer,

Halls echo with song,

The hope, the joy in the air,

Will keep Honor strong.

In every trial we face,

We close on evil's pace,

With every wrong we right,

A lock broken on the endless night,

His grace released,

Mischief and evil ceased,

Bright sword and word,

Nadrik's return is assured,

To purge evil from the land,

Knights at His hand.

Lift your voices in prayer,

Halls echo with song,

The hope, the joy in the air,

Will keep Honor strong,

Till the day there is no despair,

And Nadrik's song rings everywhere.

- Lady Datai d'Aggravaine, Lorekeeper of Knighthood

Starlit Hope

Hope of good in each candle lit,

Bright prayers dancing on flaming warm,

Comforting hopes, gentle dreams flit,

Between stars above, safe from harm,

From envy, cruelty below,

Where in the black surrounds we dream,

Of peace and joy, a love to show,

The way through hot hate, anger's steam,

Blows away to reveal the night sky,

High above our gods' promises lit,

Candles of hope, evil defy,

Goodness and hope in our souls writ.

- Lady Datai d'Aggravaine, Songstress of Siccara

Hope Remains

Hark, heed not evil's lies and claims,

Nadrik lives, Honor remains,

From this truth Devion cowers and hides,

Honor still lives and through us rides,

Children living and loving Him safe at home,

For we still teach from His holy tome,

In the eyes of each youth who trains,

Hope remains, hope remains,

Imprisoned at the hand of lies and deceit,

His grace and honor never retreat,

Stand fast with our divine love in view,

Trust Honor to see us through,

Through all His suffering and pains,

Hope remains, hope remains,

Carried as torch from one to the next,

Onward, unknowing what to expect,

Honor guiding each as time does turn,

Till our Lord's freedom we earn,

Seraph singing joyful refrains,

Hope remains, hope remains,

Standing tall against Hell's flames,

Nadrik lives, Honor remains.

- Dame Datai d'Aggravaine, Songstress of Siccara

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Truth and Honor

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

This song is a traditional highlander song, which Dame Fyahy'll Bruce brought to our attention. It suits so well our cause, I have placed it here for all knights to enjoy.

If wealth thou art wooing, or title, or fame,

There is that in the doing brings honour or shame,

There is something in running life's perilous race,

Will stamp thee as worthy, or brand thee as base.

Oh, then, be a man -- and, whatever betide,