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Oh that I had wings like a dove...

posted 20 years ago by lucetta
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Does anyone know where the piece comes from with this line in, that Linus Roache is reciting over Alison's funeral?
I would love to write it down, it is beautiful.
Or does anyone perhaps know off the script being online somewhere?

Thanks

x

'Mrs O Groany...your hair is on fire.'

[–] NuYorkie 20 years ago

It's been a while since I saw the movie but I think he quotes the Bible, Psalm 55:6. Releasing the dove is symbolical in many ways---releasing the spirit e.g

James uses bird analogies throughout the novel all the time---"perched"," wings", "dove", "bird".

[–] kathyandlarry 20 years ago

the full passage is Psalms 55:4-6 - probably the King James Version.