In Memoriam - Quote Graveyard

[Amanaduial the archer]

To put to rest my Christmassy one-liner...

O hush your noise, ye men of strife, and hear the angels sing...

I don't know, it has always been a favourite hymn line of mine. However, Christmas is past and although advent is still going, I shall put away Christmassy things from my signature at least. I yield it to a few lines from W.H. Auden, whose words were set to music in the lovely 'Hymn To St. Cecilia'. I can't help thinking of the music as I read the words...

Blessed Cecilia, appear in vision To all musicians, appear and inspire:
Translated Daughter, come down and startle Composing mortals with immortal fire.