C. Charlie,

Interesting point re: "I" the dog. Also interesting point about Horse with No Name. Perhaps we (my little band of idiots) sing so many John Barleycorns because we can understand them!

We understand the giver , as in "the giver's call on the judgement day" to be the giver of life, in this case God hisself.

Thanks R-J, Minstrel show, huh? That doesn't do anything to make me feel more comfortable, but it gives me another place to look.

Keep the thoughts coming folks.

I appreciate the help.

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