Quotes About Ascents

I also know for a fact of at least two other ascents of the Delicate Arch. But when 'Outside' did their research, the other two climbers wouldn't admit to it, and I admit to it because I don't see anything wrong with a man climbing a rock.

It was included in the Songs of Ascents to develop just those aspects of life under God and in Christ which my sometime friend Kelly lacked and which we all need.

Psalm 134, the final Song of Ascents, provides the evidence. The way of discipleship that begins in an act of repentance (t?shubah) concludes in a life of praise (b?rakah).

But the life of a Willa Cather, a Lillian Helman, and Virginia Woolf - - - would it not be a series of rapid ascents and probing descents into shades and meanings — into more people, ideas and conceptions? Would it not be in color, rather than black-and-white, or more gray? I think it would. And thus, I not being them, could try to be more like them: to listen, observe, and feel, and try to live more fully.

Later (swifts) gather higher in the sky...And then, all at once, as if summoned by a call or a bell, they rise higher and higher until they disappear from view. These ascents are called vesper flights....Vespers are evening devotional prayers, the last and the most solemn of the day, and I have always thought 'vesper flights' the most beautiful phrase, an ever-falling blue.

A song of ascents. In my distress I cried to the LORD, and He answered me.

A song of ascents. Of David. If the LORD had not been on our side—let Israel now declare—

A song of ascents. When the LORD restored the captives of Zion, we were like dreamers.

A song of ascents. Blessed are all who fear the LORD, who walk in His ways!

A song of ascents. Many a time they have persecuted me from my youth—let Israel now declare—

A song of ascents. Out of the depths I cry to You, O LORD!

A song of ascents. O LORD, remember on behalf of David all the hardships he endured,

A song of ascents. Come, bless the LORD, all you servants of the LORD who serve by night in the house of the LORD!