John Allen
@knowtea.bsky.social
Minister (PCUSA), Musician (conductor, composer, singer, pianist/organist, music director for musical theatre), Whovian, Teutophone, Swedish-American, Jazz aficionado, #faithfullylgbt, and stuff.
A boy is born in hard-time Mississippi,
Surrounded by four walls that ain't so pretty.
His parents give him love and affection,
To keep him strong, moving in the right direction:
Living just enough, just enough for the city …
Surrounded by four walls that ain't so pretty.
His parents give him love and affection,
To keep him strong, moving in the right direction:
Living just enough, just enough for the city …
November 23, 2025 at 5:42 AM
A boy is born in hard-time Mississippi,
Surrounded by four walls that ain't so pretty.
His parents give him love and affection,
To keep him strong, moving in the right direction:
Living just enough, just enough for the city …
Surrounded by four walls that ain't so pretty.
His parents give him love and affection,
To keep him strong, moving in the right direction:
Living just enough, just enough for the city …
I found that love provides the key;
Unlocks the heart and souls of you and me;
Love will learn to sing your song, yeah,
Oh yeah, love is written in the stone …
Unlocks the heart and souls of you and me;
Love will learn to sing your song, yeah,
Oh yeah, love is written in the stone …
November 23, 2025 at 5:40 AM
I found that love provides the key;
Unlocks the heart and souls of you and me;
Love will learn to sing your song, yeah,
Oh yeah, love is written in the stone …
Unlocks the heart and souls of you and me;
Love will learn to sing your song, yeah,
Oh yeah, love is written in the stone …
How did I not know you were a shape-note singer?
November 7, 2025 at 7:52 AM
How did I not know you were a shape-note singer?
Oh and look here’s another example. Oh it’s just so freaking hilarious when people shit on your theological tradition. I hate it here. And by “here,” I mean anywhere. Oh and I absolutely LOVE it when “friends” like shit like this. Makes my week.
October 31, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Oh and look here’s another example. Oh it’s just so freaking hilarious when people shit on your theological tradition. I hate it here. And by “here,” I mean anywhere. Oh and I absolutely LOVE it when “friends” like shit like this. Makes my week.
Someone please tell me what has bitten me on my waist. Itches like hell. Haven’t seen a mosquito in almost 2 months here, so it’s not that.
October 28, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Someone please tell me what has bitten me on my waist. Itches like hell. Haven’t seen a mosquito in almost 2 months here, so it’s not that.
Reformation Sunday for us. Worship focusing on the 5 Solas this morning & a Reformation hymn festival (joint service with the local ELCA congregation) this afternoon.
October 26, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Reformation Sunday for us. Worship focusing on the 5 Solas this morning & a Reformation hymn festival (joint service with the local ELCA congregation) this afternoon.
When people like literally everyone’s hymn suggestions for Reformation Sunday EXCEPT yours 😢
October 22, 2025 at 12:11 PM
When people like literally everyone’s hymn suggestions for Reformation Sunday EXCEPT yours 😢
I’ve been a fan of theirs as long as I can remember. When they were in Bham I got artist comps & they got to meet my L.
October 18, 2025 at 12:51 PM
I’ve been a fan of theirs as long as I can remember. When they were in Bham I got artist comps & they got to meet my L.
From the Rudiments section of Wm. Walker’s The Christian Harmony (1873). I have questions. Was someone referring to Treble as Tenor in the latter part of the 19th Century? If so, who? And where? And why? Inquiring minds want to know.
October 11, 2025 at 4:24 AM
From the Rudiments section of Wm. Walker’s The Christian Harmony (1873). I have questions. Was someone referring to Treble as Tenor in the latter part of the 19th Century? If so, who? And where? And why? Inquiring minds want to know.
Your last saved pic is your moral philosophy.
September 4, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Your last saved pic is your moral philosophy.
I want to know about this list I’m on:
September 2, 2025 at 11:30 PM
I want to know about this list I’m on:
Just arrived. Absolutely gorgeous book!
September 2, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Just arrived. Absolutely gorgeous book!
These are on their way. Also, I can’t wait to see the new edition of The Sacred Harp next month!
August 30, 2025 at 9:20 PM
These are on their way. Also, I can’t wait to see the new edition of The Sacred Harp next month!
I’ve got three more joining these in a few days:
August 30, 2025 at 9:20 PM
I’ve got three more joining these in a few days:
My view this past week:
August 26, 2025 at 2:28 AM
My view this past week: