Companion background for Neil McTaggart’s Crossing: the real family history, Kilbirnie mill housing, and Scottish emigration context behind the fictional story.
Right, Today we’re going to talk about Neil McTaggart.
Now, some of you know that I’ve been writing a story, and you’ve been reading it on my blog and hearing it on YouTube.
The Lamp of Hope The lamp that lights all darkness Is drawn from sorrows vein Angels tend its lonely wick To see its glow remain Its rays spark soft and.
The Lamp of Hope
The lamp that lights all darkness Is drawn from sorrows vein Angels tend its lonely wick To see its glow remain
Its rays spark soft and gentle Its red bears many scars Hang in the sky like ruby stones Amidst the twinkling stars
The Angel's blessed scourges Are brought to feed the flame Tortures, sorrows, death and woes Wash us in holy rain
The lamp can e'er be followed Bright and most profound Always lighting higher paths Which lead to holy ground
Part 2 of Neil McTaggart’s Crossing. Neil arrives in Halifax, travels west, and meets his uncle Robert in Ontario. A historical fiction audio story about Scottish emigration, Canada, family, and belonging.
Neil McTaggart’s Crossing – Part 2: Arrival
by Joseph McTaggart
The ship groaned as it pushed into Halifax Harbour, cutting through a pale morning mist. Neil stood near the rail, coat buttoned high against the cold, his fingers wrapped around a small stone in his pocket. The stone was smooth and grey, polished by sea air and worry — a gift from his mother.