I think I had better continue to keep great grandpa’s pocket compass and my county atlas in my car for back up!
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I wear 14s and last pair was some Merrell hiking books in a wide width that are very comfortable though I put an aftermarket insole in them. However now that it is warmer, my footwear of choice is Chacos sandals.
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I’ve decided to go to the Walk Shop tomorrow and get measured and recommendations for good shoes. I want a better hiking boot and something sturdy for in the garden.
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Handel was contemporary in his day. ; - )
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I remember hearing a story from my father about a certain priest he knows and holy water. People would sometimes come to him to have things consecrated, including water, so usually they’ll bring sensibly sized objects or small bottles of water for blessing things around the house. Well, this one guy brings several gallons worth of water, and the priest looks at him and says, “What are you, fighting vampires?”
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By “contemporary Christian music” the meme is referring to trite Christian pop music. It can’t be compared to the music of serious composers, living or long dead.
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Thank you, I didn’t know. 
My reference was to repetition – your CCM parody only had the phrase repeated five times, whereas in the Hallelujah Chorus it’s a few more than that, like twelve?
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If you want to count the repetitions this You Tube video is a fun way to do it.
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Load Toner and the Rorschach for the top two.
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I wonder if the repetitive lyrics derive from the trance-rave genre?
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Randy, as a Baptist, I find these kinds of glossaries extremely helpful. I have ALWAYS wondered how to understand these marks. I am much better prepared for the Easter season. : )
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Nailed it. But the last few times should be said slower and with feeling, and that key change is always UP a half or whole step.
Mark, there are some real similarities with some of CCM, and “praise” choruses.
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There’s a lot more to the Hallelujah Chorus than repetitions of the word “Hallelujah.”
Usually a half step, so they can squeeze more repetitions in before it becomes impossible to sing. A key change in the middle of a piece is called a modulation.
I find them helpful, too 
And I appreciate the good sense of humor! .
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One of my favorites! Just try not to sing along!