Text: John 8:31-36 Lord Jesus, Thou the Church’s Head, Thou art her one Foundation. In Thee she trusts, before Thee bows, And waits for Thy salvation. Built on this Rock secure, Thy Church shall endure E’en though the world decay And all things pass away. O hear, O hear us, Jesus! O Lord, let this,…
Almighty, everlasting God, who by Your Son, Jesus Christ, graciously caused the paralytic to be healed in body and soul: I beseech You of Your boundless mercy to be gracious to us also, and forgive us all our sins, strengthen our faith by your Word and Holy Spirit, and so direct us that we may…
O almighty and everlasting God, through Your only-begotten and beloved Son, Jesus Christ, You will sanctify all Your elect and beloved: Give us grace to follow their faith, hope, and love, that we together with all Your saints may obtain eternal life; through Your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. [ELH 138] God’s grace, mercy,…
Trinity 8,St. James the Elder We thank you, Lord Jesus, for calling James the Elder as your disciple and apostle. Teach us by his example of faith how to pray boldly and to receive from you whatever is best for ourselves and for the Church. Send ministers who may preach and teach in Your Church…
O God, whose never-failing providence orders all things both in heaven and earth, we humbly implore You to put away from us all hurtful things and give to us those things that be profitable for us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen. [Gelasian Sacramentary] God’s grace, mercy, and peace are yours from God our Father,…
