A good friend and colleague recently commented, after visiting another congregation, that Emmaus was "low church" by comparison. He introduced that remark with a "sorry, but," implying that he expected the evaluation to be taken negatively. No, I understood that it was offered good-naturedly and in good humor. Even so, my immediate gut instinct was to respond defensively. There's always that green manaleshi with the two-pronged crown ready to rear his ugly head within my heart, and to bare his venomed fangs within my mouth. Cursed pride and sinful ego! Thankfully, I didn't argue or get defensive. What I said — and I meant it, even if I didn't feel it at that moment — was that it isn't a competition. It really isn't, and it shouldn't be. In fact, I would go so far as to say that, as soon our liturgical practice has become a kind of competition, it has to that same extent become idolatrous.
I've never been too fond of the "low church" vs. "high church" terminology, but I think it's become even more useless and misleading in the course of the past few decades. To speak this way is about as meaningless as trying to discuss "contemporary" vs. "traditional" "worship," and aiming at any one or another of these ambiguous terms is about as pointless as "blended" worship. Whatever else it may connote or comprise, "blended worship" sounds like syncretism to me, and I suspect that it usually derives from syngergism in any case. Normally my buddies and I would be inclined to level such critiques against those who are flailing about with attempts to be "creative" and "contemporary" in their practice. Honestly, I think such criticisms are on the mark most of the time, even if they are not always offered as charitably and graciously as they ought to be. How easy it is to forget that our erring brothers are not simply erring but brothers, and that, however wrongheaded and bungling they may be, they are loved and longed for by the Good Shepherd, who seeks out the lost to save them. If a brother sins, rebuke him; and if he repents, forgive him, even if it happens seven times a day. Forgiveness is the goal.
Sometimes the critique needs to be leveled against a very traditional "high church" liturgical practice, or, if not against the practice, then against the competitive spirit that may pervade it. The role and benefits of ceremony are to serve and support the Word of God, first of all, and so also to encourage and support the confession of the faith, the piety and prayers of the faithful, and the exercise of love for the neighbor. I've come to appreciate more and more Piepkorn's summary rule of ceremony as reverence and courtesy; which are simply faith toward God and love toward the neighbor, as these are concretely practiced in the liturgical life of the Church. But reverent faith and loving courtesy are always looking unto God and to the neighbor, not at oneself. Competitive comparisons are neither reverent nor courteous; they are neither faithful nor loving. What is worse, such competition in liturgical practice is missing the whole point of the Liturgy itself, which is the Gospel of the forgiveness of sins by the grace of God in Christ. Everything may be done very correctly and beautifully, and the people of God are surely well-served by that faithfulness of practice, but what a crying shame if the minister of the Divine Service is so consumed by his own self-consciousness and prideful (or jealous) competitiveness that, in the midst of saving others, he becomes shipwrecked in his own faith and life.
One may certainly learn from the good example of others. For a pastor surely ought to be going about the sacred preaching and holy administration of the Gospel as faithfully and reverently as possible, and we shall none of us ever be doing this too well. Even when we have done all things correctly, at the end of the day we have only done what was our duty. A called and ordained servant of the Word has nothing to give but what he has been given, so it seems to me that he should always be striving to avail himself of greater knowledge, better understanding and wiser discernment, especially by the dutiful study of the Word of God, but also by the observation of fathers in Christ and brothers in the Holy Office. In turn, he may become a good example and encouragement to others. The chief aim in all of this is the care and feeding of the flock with the Gospel, the preaching of repentance for the forgivness of sins, unto a sincere faith and holy love.
The goal is not to be more or less "high church." I still think the best understanding of that terminology is the quip I once heard Dr. Weinrich make, the gist of which was this: We ought to have a very high view of the Church, for she is the Bride of Christ, and she is to be treated like a lady. Löhe writes eloquently of this very thing in his Three Books about the Church. There he observes that, while the Church is still a queen even when she is dressed in a beggar's rags, she is the more appropriately clothed in royal elegance and beauty. Ultimately, her bridal gown is the blood and righteousness of Christ, the Bridegroom, which is by grace through faith in Him (always under the cross), but the gorgeous adornment of her liturgical approach unto her Lord is a confession of her faith and love in Him, and of the divine love that He lavishes upon her.
If we are to "compete" at all in our litugical practice, let us compete to the laud and glory of Christ, which is to compete in the faithful service of His people (for the Gospel is His Glory). If we are to boast at all, then we are to boast in the Cross of Christ, the true beauty of which is not to be found in outward appearance, but which is confessed nonetheless in the face of sin, death, the devil and hell. But let none of us compete for pride or the praises of men. The Liturgy is the Gospel proclaimed and delivered, and such a solemn enterprise should by all means happen reverently and courteously. Decorum and ceremony serve and support that faithful and loving practice, and so far as I can tell there is a lot that all of us can learn in that regard, both from the heritage we have received (or too often neglected) and from one another in our life together. It is the very devil, though, when that which is so much of the Gospel becomes a contest of egos.
I am pointing the finger chiefly at myself. Let others examine their own hearts and repent of their own sins. I know the devil in me. I get jealous when others are praised for their practice, instead of rejoicing in their faithful service. I am comforted and content when my own practice is held up for others to consider, even though I know my own weaknesses and ought to be doing more and better than I am. If and when I am able to provide a good and helpful example, then Christ be praised, but God help my unbelief and guard my heart against all self-righteousness.
In the end, I would rather be known for an evangelical preaching and faithful catechesis of the Word, than measured by the "height" or "depth" of my liturgical practice. Anyway, good preaching will prompt and support good liturgical practice, perhaps not right away, but slowly and surely. For my part, I am deliberately liturgical in my practice because I am decidedly evangelical in my theology, and because I am helped to be more evangelical and more faithful by the Liturgy of the Gospel.
I am still learning, and I pray that I never stop learning, to conduct the Liturgy in a way that gives greater clarity and free course to the Gospel. There are so many factors and considerations that come into play, I don't believe that anyone ever "arrives" at the perfect practice, leastwise not this side of Paradise. The piety of the people, the customs of the parish, the architecture of the church and its location (whether urban or rural), the service books and hymnals in use, the musician(s) and instrument(s) available, the financial resources of the congregation, the age and abilities of the members, and the number of catechumens, whether predominantly children, youth or adults, all bear upon the sort of practice that will best serve the Gospel in a particular place, from one week to the next, from one year to the next.
Good preaching is a perennial challenge. So is the faithful administration of the Liturgy, which includes the preaching of the Gospel for one thing, as well as the giving of the Body and Blood of Christ Jesus to His people, and the prayer, praise and thanksgiving of the Church in His Name. I believe that following the official rites of the Church, abiding by the rubrics and utilizing the historic ceremonies that have been handed down to us, all contributes to good evangelical practice, because these things honor and uphold, serve and support the Word of the Lord, His Gospel in particular, and because they help to discipline my sinful flesh and curb my sinful heart. God forbid, therefore, that I should usurp these precious gifts to the glory of my own name. There is but one Name to which belongs all glory, honor, thanks and praise, and it has been given to me by grace alone, apart from any merit in me, in the waters of Holy Baptism. I don't know if my Baptism was "high church" or "low church," but it was Christ who cleansed me by that washing of water with His Word, who thereby clothed me in Himself and His righteousness forever. There is no greater benefit to be given or received than that.
03 October 2007
02 October 2007
Thinking about Lent
Those who know me well have probably figured out that I tend to be consumed by whatever it is that I am working on. I'm thankful that my family and friends bear with me in that regard, even if they do not always understand why whatever it happens to be should be so important to me. I suppose that some of those things probably shouldn't be so important to me. I'm always wrestling with the temptation to make false gods out of my own works and efforts. But I hope it is not always or entirely wrong to be passionate about the work that I am given to do within my vocation and stations in life. It is true that others are better at balancing and managing their time than I am. Maybe I should become obsessive about time management.
Anyway, what ended up consuming me for almost the entire month of September, up until the wee early hours of the morning on the 1st of October, was the season of Lent. That's odd, isn't it? I was working on my contribution to a Lenten resource for 2009. It felt like a worthwhile undertaking, and I found it to be an enjoyable and satisfying project. I always use these kinds of assignments as opportunities to read and study things that I wouldn't otherwise get around to pursuing. That helps me to grow, which benefits both me and my congregation. In this case, I certainly gained a greater knowledge and understanding of Lent, of its rites and ceremonies, its customs and observances. I'm looking forward to experiencing that sacred season again when it next arrives, earlier than usual, in February of this coming year (2008). I don't know that I'll even use the Lenten resource itself, when it comes to that in 2009, but I have appreciated the chance to learn from the process of working on it for the sake of serving and supporting others.
It really struck me, though, how difficult it was to get myself in the right frame of mind to work on Lent in the month of September. It felt like I was swimming upstream the entire time, or cutting against the grain (not that I do much swimming or woodcutting, but I like metaphors).
I recently heard a nice presentation on using the Church Year in pastoral care. I'm always delighted by attention to the Church Year, and I was glad for the ideas that were set forth. But it also occurred to me that we're really better off not trying to "use" the Church Year, but allowing it to "use" us. Or, perhaps one could say that the best way to use the Church Year is simply to observe it, and thus to be shaped and guided by it. Pastors have to make plans and preparations, choices and decisions, in following the Church Year with their people, but a good pastor doesn't have to reinvent the wheel, and he doesn't have to come up with creative new gimmicks to make a go of it. Far better if he avoids creative gimmicks altogether, actually. The Church Year has grown and developed in various ways over time, but the basic contours of the seasons, their patterns and progressions, have remained pretty steady. The Western Church has a rather different liturgical year than does the Eastern Church, but there are aspects in common, especially during Lent and Eastertide, which emerged already in the first several centuries following the Cross and Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is truly amazing that we continue to be catechized in those same liturgical seasons.
It's the Word of God that catechizes us, and no less the Word of God that shapes the Sundays and seasons of the Church Year. The rites and ceremonies, customs and traditional observances of the Church Year have all derived and developed as confessions of that Word; so they, in turn, proclaim that Word to the Church, and in this way they contribute to the catechesis, to the faith and piety of the people of God. Collectively, these are the things that make each of the seasons uniquely what it is. Lent is Lent because of the Word that is proclaimed, and because of the particular ways in which that Word is heard and received and confessed and prayed and practiced. The same is true of Easter, Christmas and Epiphany, and the times and tides of the year following Pentecost. I could think about Lent and work on a Lenten resource during September, but that didn't make it Lent. All my concentrated efforts, all my careful study and thoughtful consideration of that sacred season, still didn't make it Lent.
It wasn't for me to put myself into the right frame of mind for Lent. Rather, the mind of Christ is formed in me and in His people by His Word and Spirit in the course of the Church Year, in accordance with the several great Mysteries of the faith that are beautifully unfolded for us, given to us, and celebrated among us. Of course, the Incarnation and bodily manifestation of God in Christ Jesus, His Passion, Cross and Resurrection, and the sending of His Spirit are true all year long; and the Holy Triune God is saving us by those Mysteries of the faith every day, morning and evening, waking and sleeping, in all our coming in and going out, and even forevermore. But we are finite creatures, and we cannot take it all in at once. We cannot fully comprehend it, even in a lifetime, though we are given everything pertaining to life and godliness in Christ Jesus, by grace through faith in Him. There's no point trying to force it. We never are sufficent of ourselves, but Christ is our sufficiency, our righteousness and holiness, our justification and sanctification, our repentance and our faith, our life and our salvation. In His mercy, He reveals Himself and gives Himself to us in the Sundays and seasons, the patterns and progressions of the Church Year.
I don't think it was wrong for me to be thinking about Lent and working on a Lenten resource during September. I benefitted from that assignment, and hopefully others will benefit, as well. But it did make me realize there's no short-cutting the proper progression of the seasons. And, in that, it made me even more aware of what a blessed, gracious and evangelical heritage the Church Year is. It lays Christ and His Gospel upon us, upon our hearts, unto faith and life, and it leads us always back to the bosom of the Father in Him. Pastors work to provide this blessing and benefit for their people, but by their own immersion in the Church Year as it unfolds, they are catechized, strengthened and sustained in the one true faith along with their congregations. The Sundays and seasons of the Church Year, each in its own turn, provide the people of God, both the pastors and the laity in their respective vocations, with the specific ways and means and the particular words with which to pray, praise, give thanks, and to confess the faith.
I'm looking forward to not simply thinking about Lent, but actually experiencing that sacred season of Lent when it comes around in February. Between now and then, I will relish and savor this time and tide of the holy angels, then the Feast of All Saints, the end of one Church Year and the beginning of another, the season of Advent, the Twelve Days of Christmas, and the Epiphany of the God-Man, who is our dear Savior, Jesus Christ.
Anyway, what ended up consuming me for almost the entire month of September, up until the wee early hours of the morning on the 1st of October, was the season of Lent. That's odd, isn't it? I was working on my contribution to a Lenten resource for 2009. It felt like a worthwhile undertaking, and I found it to be an enjoyable and satisfying project. I always use these kinds of assignments as opportunities to read and study things that I wouldn't otherwise get around to pursuing. That helps me to grow, which benefits both me and my congregation. In this case, I certainly gained a greater knowledge and understanding of Lent, of its rites and ceremonies, its customs and observances. I'm looking forward to experiencing that sacred season again when it next arrives, earlier than usual, in February of this coming year (2008). I don't know that I'll even use the Lenten resource itself, when it comes to that in 2009, but I have appreciated the chance to learn from the process of working on it for the sake of serving and supporting others.
It really struck me, though, how difficult it was to get myself in the right frame of mind to work on Lent in the month of September. It felt like I was swimming upstream the entire time, or cutting against the grain (not that I do much swimming or woodcutting, but I like metaphors).
I recently heard a nice presentation on using the Church Year in pastoral care. I'm always delighted by attention to the Church Year, and I was glad for the ideas that were set forth. But it also occurred to me that we're really better off not trying to "use" the Church Year, but allowing it to "use" us. Or, perhaps one could say that the best way to use the Church Year is simply to observe it, and thus to be shaped and guided by it. Pastors have to make plans and preparations, choices and decisions, in following the Church Year with their people, but a good pastor doesn't have to reinvent the wheel, and he doesn't have to come up with creative new gimmicks to make a go of it. Far better if he avoids creative gimmicks altogether, actually. The Church Year has grown and developed in various ways over time, but the basic contours of the seasons, their patterns and progressions, have remained pretty steady. The Western Church has a rather different liturgical year than does the Eastern Church, but there are aspects in common, especially during Lent and Eastertide, which emerged already in the first several centuries following the Cross and Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is truly amazing that we continue to be catechized in those same liturgical seasons.
It's the Word of God that catechizes us, and no less the Word of God that shapes the Sundays and seasons of the Church Year. The rites and ceremonies, customs and traditional observances of the Church Year have all derived and developed as confessions of that Word; so they, in turn, proclaim that Word to the Church, and in this way they contribute to the catechesis, to the faith and piety of the people of God. Collectively, these are the things that make each of the seasons uniquely what it is. Lent is Lent because of the Word that is proclaimed, and because of the particular ways in which that Word is heard and received and confessed and prayed and practiced. The same is true of Easter, Christmas and Epiphany, and the times and tides of the year following Pentecost. I could think about Lent and work on a Lenten resource during September, but that didn't make it Lent. All my concentrated efforts, all my careful study and thoughtful consideration of that sacred season, still didn't make it Lent.
It wasn't for me to put myself into the right frame of mind for Lent. Rather, the mind of Christ is formed in me and in His people by His Word and Spirit in the course of the Church Year, in accordance with the several great Mysteries of the faith that are beautifully unfolded for us, given to us, and celebrated among us. Of course, the Incarnation and bodily manifestation of God in Christ Jesus, His Passion, Cross and Resurrection, and the sending of His Spirit are true all year long; and the Holy Triune God is saving us by those Mysteries of the faith every day, morning and evening, waking and sleeping, in all our coming in and going out, and even forevermore. But we are finite creatures, and we cannot take it all in at once. We cannot fully comprehend it, even in a lifetime, though we are given everything pertaining to life and godliness in Christ Jesus, by grace through faith in Him. There's no point trying to force it. We never are sufficent of ourselves, but Christ is our sufficiency, our righteousness and holiness, our justification and sanctification, our repentance and our faith, our life and our salvation. In His mercy, He reveals Himself and gives Himself to us in the Sundays and seasons, the patterns and progressions of the Church Year.
I don't think it was wrong for me to be thinking about Lent and working on a Lenten resource during September. I benefitted from that assignment, and hopefully others will benefit, as well. But it did make me realize there's no short-cutting the proper progression of the seasons. And, in that, it made me even more aware of what a blessed, gracious and evangelical heritage the Church Year is. It lays Christ and His Gospel upon us, upon our hearts, unto faith and life, and it leads us always back to the bosom of the Father in Him. Pastors work to provide this blessing and benefit for their people, but by their own immersion in the Church Year as it unfolds, they are catechized, strengthened and sustained in the one true faith along with their congregations. The Sundays and seasons of the Church Year, each in its own turn, provide the people of God, both the pastors and the laity in their respective vocations, with the specific ways and means and the particular words with which to pray, praise, give thanks, and to confess the faith.
I'm looking forward to not simply thinking about Lent, but actually experiencing that sacred season of Lent when it comes around in February. Between now and then, I will relish and savor this time and tide of the holy angels, then the Feast of All Saints, the end of one Church Year and the beginning of another, the season of Advent, the Twelve Days of Christmas, and the Epiphany of the God-Man, who is our dear Savior, Jesus Christ.
01 October 2007
Hymns for November Festivals
All Saints’ Day (1 November)
Revelation 7:(2–8) 9–17
1 John 3:1–3
Matthew 5:1–12
Processional Hymn
Christ Jesus lay in death’s strong bands (LSB 458)
Hymn of the Day
For all the saints who from their labors rest (LSB 677)
Hymns for the Distribution of the Holy Communion
At the Lamb’s high feast we sing (LSB 633)
Jerusalem the golden (LSB 672)
Sing with all the saints in glory (LSB 671)
Processional Out
Behold a host, arrayed in white (LSB 676)
Alternative Hymns
A multitude comes from the east and the west (LSB 510)
Alleluia! Let praises ring (LSB 822)
Alleluia! Sing to Jesus (LSB 821)
Awake, my heart, with gladness (LSB 467)
By all Your saints in warfare (LSB 517)
Come, you faithful, raise the strain (LSB 487)
Father, we praise Thee (LSB 875)
God’s own child, I gladly say it (LSB 594)
Holy God, we praise Thy name (LSB 940)
Isaiah, mighty seer in days of old (LSB 960)
Lord of our life and God of our salvation (LSB 659)
O God, O Lord of heaven and earth (LSB 834)
O Jesus, King most wonderful (LSB 554)
Oh, how blest are they whose toils are ended (LSB 679)
Oh, what their joy and their glory must be (LSB 675)
We all believe in one true God (LSB 954)
Wide open stand the gates (LSB 639)
Ye watchers and ye holy ones (LSB 670)
Thanksgiving Day
Deuteronomy 8:1–10
Philippians 4:6–20
or 1 Timothy 2:1–4
Luke 17:11–19
Processional Hymn
Evening and morning (LSB 726)
Hymn of the Day
We praise You, O God, our Redeemer, Creator (LSB 785)
Hymns for the Distribution of the Holy Communion
Sing praise to God, the highest good (LSB 819)
Entrust your days and burdens (LSB 754)
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty (LSB 790)
Processional Out
Now thank we all our God (LSB 895)
Alternative Hymns
Come, ye thankful people, come (LSB 892)
Consider how the birds above (LSB 736)
For the fruits of His creation (LSB 894)
Grant peace, we pray, in mercy, Lord (LSB 777)
Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father (LSB 809)
Hear us, Father, when we pray (LSB 773)
How can I thank You, Lord (LSB 703)
Lord, enthroned in heav’nly splendor (LSB 534)
May God bestow on us His grace (LSB 823)
Now rest beneath night’s shadow (LSB 880)
O Jesus, blessed Lord, to Thee (LSB 632)
Praise the Almighty, my soul, adore Him (LSB 797)
We all believe in one true God (LSB 954)
Your hand, O Lord, in days of old (LSB 846)
St. Andrew, Apostle (30 November)
Ezekiel 3:16–21
Romans 10:8b–18
John 1:35–42a
Processional Hymn
Preach you the Word, and plant it home (LSB 586)
Hymn of the Day
O God of light, Your Word, a lamp unfailing (LSB 836)
Hymns for the Distribution of the Holy Communion
O Christ, our true and only light (LSB 839)
Hark! A thrilling voice is sounding (LSB 345)
Creator of the stars of night (LSB 351)
Processional Out
By all Your saints in warfare (LSB 517)
Alternative Hymns
All my heart again rejoices (LSB 360)
God of the prophets, bless the prophets’ sons (LSB 682)
God’s Word is our great heritage (LSB 582)
Now rest beneath night’s shadow (LSB 880)
Now thank we all our God (LSB 895)
O Christ, who art the Light and Day (LSB 882)
O God, O Lord of heaven and earth (LSB 834)
O Holy Spirit, grant us grace (LSB 693)
Send, O Lord, Your Holy Spirit (LSB 681)
We are called to stand together (LSB 828)
Revelation 7:(2–8) 9–17
1 John 3:1–3
Matthew 5:1–12
Processional Hymn
Christ Jesus lay in death’s strong bands (LSB 458)
Hymn of the Day
For all the saints who from their labors rest (LSB 677)
Hymns for the Distribution of the Holy Communion
At the Lamb’s high feast we sing (LSB 633)
Jerusalem the golden (LSB 672)
Sing with all the saints in glory (LSB 671)
Processional Out
Behold a host, arrayed in white (LSB 676)
Alternative Hymns
A multitude comes from the east and the west (LSB 510)
Alleluia! Let praises ring (LSB 822)
Alleluia! Sing to Jesus (LSB 821)
Awake, my heart, with gladness (LSB 467)
By all Your saints in warfare (LSB 517)
Come, you faithful, raise the strain (LSB 487)
Father, we praise Thee (LSB 875)
God’s own child, I gladly say it (LSB 594)
Holy God, we praise Thy name (LSB 940)
Isaiah, mighty seer in days of old (LSB 960)
Lord of our life and God of our salvation (LSB 659)
O God, O Lord of heaven and earth (LSB 834)
O Jesus, King most wonderful (LSB 554)
Oh, how blest are they whose toils are ended (LSB 679)
Oh, what their joy and their glory must be (LSB 675)
We all believe in one true God (LSB 954)
Wide open stand the gates (LSB 639)
Ye watchers and ye holy ones (LSB 670)
Thanksgiving Day
Deuteronomy 8:1–10
Philippians 4:6–20
or 1 Timothy 2:1–4
Luke 17:11–19
Processional Hymn
Evening and morning (LSB 726)
Hymn of the Day
We praise You, O God, our Redeemer, Creator (LSB 785)
Hymns for the Distribution of the Holy Communion
Sing praise to God, the highest good (LSB 819)
Entrust your days and burdens (LSB 754)
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty (LSB 790)
Processional Out
Now thank we all our God (LSB 895)
Alternative Hymns
Come, ye thankful people, come (LSB 892)
Consider how the birds above (LSB 736)
For the fruits of His creation (LSB 894)
Grant peace, we pray, in mercy, Lord (LSB 777)
Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father (LSB 809)
Hear us, Father, when we pray (LSB 773)
How can I thank You, Lord (LSB 703)
Lord, enthroned in heav’nly splendor (LSB 534)
May God bestow on us His grace (LSB 823)
Now rest beneath night’s shadow (LSB 880)
O Jesus, blessed Lord, to Thee (LSB 632)
Praise the Almighty, my soul, adore Him (LSB 797)
We all believe in one true God (LSB 954)
Your hand, O Lord, in days of old (LSB 846)
St. Andrew, Apostle (30 November)
Ezekiel 3:16–21
Romans 10:8b–18
John 1:35–42a
Processional Hymn
Preach you the Word, and plant it home (LSB 586)
Hymn of the Day
O God of light, Your Word, a lamp unfailing (LSB 836)
Hymns for the Distribution of the Holy Communion
O Christ, our true and only light (LSB 839)
Hark! A thrilling voice is sounding (LSB 345)
Creator of the stars of night (LSB 351)
Processional Out
By all Your saints in warfare (LSB 517)
Alternative Hymns
All my heart again rejoices (LSB 360)
God of the prophets, bless the prophets’ sons (LSB 682)
God’s Word is our great heritage (LSB 582)
Now rest beneath night’s shadow (LSB 880)
Now thank we all our God (LSB 895)
O Christ, who art the Light and Day (LSB 882)
O God, O Lord of heaven and earth (LSB 834)
O Holy Spirit, grant us grace (LSB 693)
Send, O Lord, Your Holy Spirit (LSB 681)
We are called to stand together (LSB 828)
29 September 2007
Hymns for October Festivals
St. Luke, Evangelist (18 October)
Isaiah 35:5–8
2 Timothy 4:5–18
Luke 10:1–9
Processional Hymn
By all Your saints in warfare (LSB 518)
Hymn of the Day
O God of God, O Light of Light (LSB 810)
Hymns for the Distribution of the Holy Communion
O little flock, fear not the foe (LSB 666)
O Holy Spirit, grant us grace (LSB 693)
Jesus, grant that balm and healing (LSB 421)
Processional Out
Praise the One who breaks the darkness (LSB 849)
Alternative Hymns
"Come, follow Me," the Savior spake (LSB 688)
Crown Him with many crowns (LSB 525)
For all the saints who from their labors rest (LSB 677)
God has spoken by His prophets (LSB 583)
God’s Word is our great heritage (LSB 582)
Hail to the Lord’s anointed (LSB 398)
How clear is our vocation, Lord (LSB 853)
How firm a foundation, O saints of the Lord (LSB 728)
I know my faith is founded (LSB 587)
Lord, ‘tis not that I did choose Thee (LSB 573)
O God of light, Your Word, a lamp unfailing (LSB 836)
O Savior, rend the heavens wide (LSB 355)
O Word of God incarnate (LSB 523)
Speak, O Lord, Your servant listens (LSB 589)
Thy strong word did cleave the darkness (LSB 578)
We are called to stand together (LSB 828)
Word of God, come down on earth (LSB 545)
Your hand, O Lord, in days of old (LSB 846)
St. James of Jerusalem, Bishop and Martyr (23 October)
Acts 15:12–22a
James 1:1–12
Matthew 13:54–58
Processional Hymn
Wake, awake, for night is flying (LSB 516)
Hymn of the Day
Praise the Almighty, my soul, adore Him (LSB 797)
Hymns for the Distribution of the Holy Communion
Entrust your days and burdens (LSB 754)
By grace I’m saved, grace free and boundless (LSB 566)
O God, my faithful God (LSB 696)
Processional Out
Jesus has come and brings pleasure eternal (LSB 533)
Alternative Hymns
By all Your saints in warfare (LSB 518)
Christ be my leader by night as by day (LSB 861)
Dear Christians, one and all, rejoice (LSB 556)
Father most holy, merciful and tender (LSB 504)
Hope of the world, Thou Christ of great compassion (LSB 690)
Jerusalem, my happy home (LSB 673)
Jerusalem the golden (LSB 672)
Lord of our life and God of our salvation (LSB 659)
May God bestow on us His grace (LSB 823)
My song is love unknown (LSB 430)
O Holy Spirit, grant us grace (LSB 693)
O Jesus, King most wonderful (LSB 554)
Oh, how great is Your compassion (LSB 559)
Salvation unto us has come (LSB 555)
The gifts Christ freely gives (LSB 602)
Thee will I love, my strength, my tower (LSB 694)
Where charity and love prevail (LSB 845)
Why should cross and trial grieve me (LSB 756)
St. Simon and St. Jude, Apostles (28 October)
Jeremiah 26:1–16
1 Peter 1:3–9
John 15:(12–16) 17–21
Processional Hymn
I bind unto myself today (LSB 604)
Hymn of the Day
"As surely as I live," God said (LSB 614)
Hymns for the Distribution of the Holy Communion
Now, my tongue, the myst’ry telling (LSB 630)
O love, how deep, how broad, how high (LSB 544)
Holy God, we praise Thy name (LSB 940)
Processional Out
Sing with all the saints in glory (LSB 671)
Alternative Hymns
By all Your saints in warfare (LSB 518)
From God can nothing move me (LSB 713)
God of the prophets, bless the prophets’ sons (LSB 682)
In Thee is gladness (LSB 818)
Jesus Christ, my sure defense (LSB 741)
Jesus, priceless treasure (LSB 743)
Jesus, Thy boundless love to me (LSB 683)
My song is love unknown (LSB 430)
O Christ, our hope, our hearts’ desire (LSB 553)
O Lord, we praise Thee (LSB 617)
Oh, how great is Your compassion (LSB 559)
Oh, what their joy and their glory must be (LSB 675)
Preach you the Word, and plant it home (LSB 586)
Preserve Your Word, O Savior (LSB 658)
The day is surely drawing near (LSB 508)
Thee we adore, O hidden Savior (LSB 640)
Why should cross and trial grieve me (LSB 756)
Wide open stand the gates (LSB 639)
Reformation Day (31 October)
Revelation 14:6–7
Romans 3:19–28
John 8:31–36
or Matthew 11:12–19
Divine Service, Setting Five (LSB 213–218)
Entrance Hymn
Come, Holy Ghost, God and Lord (LSB 497)
Kyrie Hymn
Kyrie! God, Father in heav’n above (LSB 942)
Gloria Hymn
All glory be to God on high (LSB 947)
Gradual Hymn
Triune God, be Thou our stay (LSB 505)
Hymn of the Day
Salvation unto us has come (LSB 555)
Creedal Hymn
We all believe in one true God (LSB 954)
Offertory Hymn
May God bestow on us His grace (LSB 823)
Sanctus Hymn
Isaiah, mighty seer in days of old (LSB 960)
Agnus Dei
O Christ, Thou Lamb of God (LSB 198)
Hymns for the Distribution of the Holy Communion
From God can nothing move me (LSB 713)
By grace I’m saved, grace free and boundless (LSB 566)
O Lord, we praise Thee (LSB 617)
Lord, keep us steadfast in Your word (LSB 655)
Processional Out
A mighty fortress is our God (LSB 656)
Alternative Hymns
All mankind fell in Adam’s fall (LSB 562)
Built on the Rock the Church shall stand (LSB 645)
Christ is made the sure foundation (LSB 909)
Dear Christians, one and all, rejoice (LSB 556)
God loved the world so that He gave (LSB 571)
God’s Word is our great heritage (LSB 582)
Lord, help us ever to retain (LSB 865)
Lord Jesus Christ, with us abide (LSB 585)
O God, O Lord of heaven and earth (LSB 834)
Thy strong word did cleave the darkness (LSB 578)
Isaiah 35:5–8
2 Timothy 4:5–18
Luke 10:1–9
Processional Hymn
By all Your saints in warfare (LSB 518)
Hymn of the Day
O God of God, O Light of Light (LSB 810)
Hymns for the Distribution of the Holy Communion
O little flock, fear not the foe (LSB 666)
O Holy Spirit, grant us grace (LSB 693)
Jesus, grant that balm and healing (LSB 421)
Processional Out
Praise the One who breaks the darkness (LSB 849)
Alternative Hymns
"Come, follow Me," the Savior spake (LSB 688)
Crown Him with many crowns (LSB 525)
For all the saints who from their labors rest (LSB 677)
God has spoken by His prophets (LSB 583)
God’s Word is our great heritage (LSB 582)
Hail to the Lord’s anointed (LSB 398)
How clear is our vocation, Lord (LSB 853)
How firm a foundation, O saints of the Lord (LSB 728)
I know my faith is founded (LSB 587)
Lord, ‘tis not that I did choose Thee (LSB 573)
O God of light, Your Word, a lamp unfailing (LSB 836)
O Savior, rend the heavens wide (LSB 355)
O Word of God incarnate (LSB 523)
Speak, O Lord, Your servant listens (LSB 589)
Thy strong word did cleave the darkness (LSB 578)
We are called to stand together (LSB 828)
Word of God, come down on earth (LSB 545)
Your hand, O Lord, in days of old (LSB 846)
St. James of Jerusalem, Bishop and Martyr (23 October)
Acts 15:12–22a
James 1:1–12
Matthew 13:54–58
Processional Hymn
Wake, awake, for night is flying (LSB 516)
Hymn of the Day
Praise the Almighty, my soul, adore Him (LSB 797)
Hymns for the Distribution of the Holy Communion
Entrust your days and burdens (LSB 754)
By grace I’m saved, grace free and boundless (LSB 566)
O God, my faithful God (LSB 696)
Processional Out
Jesus has come and brings pleasure eternal (LSB 533)
Alternative Hymns
By all Your saints in warfare (LSB 518)
Christ be my leader by night as by day (LSB 861)
Dear Christians, one and all, rejoice (LSB 556)
Father most holy, merciful and tender (LSB 504)
Hope of the world, Thou Christ of great compassion (LSB 690)
Jerusalem, my happy home (LSB 673)
Jerusalem the golden (LSB 672)
Lord of our life and God of our salvation (LSB 659)
May God bestow on us His grace (LSB 823)
My song is love unknown (LSB 430)
O Holy Spirit, grant us grace (LSB 693)
O Jesus, King most wonderful (LSB 554)
Oh, how great is Your compassion (LSB 559)
Salvation unto us has come (LSB 555)
The gifts Christ freely gives (LSB 602)
Thee will I love, my strength, my tower (LSB 694)
Where charity and love prevail (LSB 845)
Why should cross and trial grieve me (LSB 756)
St. Simon and St. Jude, Apostles (28 October)
Jeremiah 26:1–16
1 Peter 1:3–9
John 15:(12–16) 17–21
Processional Hymn
I bind unto myself today (LSB 604)
Hymn of the Day
"As surely as I live," God said (LSB 614)
Hymns for the Distribution of the Holy Communion
Now, my tongue, the myst’ry telling (LSB 630)
O love, how deep, how broad, how high (LSB 544)
Holy God, we praise Thy name (LSB 940)
Processional Out
Sing with all the saints in glory (LSB 671)
Alternative Hymns
By all Your saints in warfare (LSB 518)
From God can nothing move me (LSB 713)
God of the prophets, bless the prophets’ sons (LSB 682)
In Thee is gladness (LSB 818)
Jesus Christ, my sure defense (LSB 741)
Jesus, priceless treasure (LSB 743)
Jesus, Thy boundless love to me (LSB 683)
My song is love unknown (LSB 430)
O Christ, our hope, our hearts’ desire (LSB 553)
O Lord, we praise Thee (LSB 617)
Oh, how great is Your compassion (LSB 559)
Oh, what their joy and their glory must be (LSB 675)
Preach you the Word, and plant it home (LSB 586)
Preserve Your Word, O Savior (LSB 658)
The day is surely drawing near (LSB 508)
Thee we adore, O hidden Savior (LSB 640)
Why should cross and trial grieve me (LSB 756)
Wide open stand the gates (LSB 639)
Reformation Day (31 October)
Revelation 14:6–7
Romans 3:19–28
John 8:31–36
or Matthew 11:12–19
Divine Service, Setting Five (LSB 213–218)
Entrance Hymn
Come, Holy Ghost, God and Lord (LSB 497)
Kyrie Hymn
Kyrie! God, Father in heav’n above (LSB 942)
Gloria Hymn
All glory be to God on high (LSB 947)
Gradual Hymn
Triune God, be Thou our stay (LSB 505)
Hymn of the Day
Salvation unto us has come (LSB 555)
Creedal Hymn
We all believe in one true God (LSB 954)
Offertory Hymn
May God bestow on us His grace (LSB 823)
Sanctus Hymn
Isaiah, mighty seer in days of old (LSB 960)
Agnus Dei
O Christ, Thou Lamb of God (LSB 198)
Hymns for the Distribution of the Holy Communion
From God can nothing move me (LSB 713)
By grace I’m saved, grace free and boundless (LSB 566)
O Lord, we praise Thee (LSB 617)
Lord, keep us steadfast in Your word (LSB 655)
Processional Out
A mighty fortress is our God (LSB 656)
Alternative Hymns
All mankind fell in Adam’s fall (LSB 562)
Built on the Rock the Church shall stand (LSB 645)
Christ is made the sure foundation (LSB 909)
Dear Christians, one and all, rejoice (LSB 556)
God loved the world so that He gave (LSB 571)
God’s Word is our great heritage (LSB 582)
Lord, help us ever to retain (LSB 865)
Lord Jesus Christ, with us abide (LSB 585)
O God, O Lord of heaven and earth (LSB 834)
Thy strong word did cleave the darkness (LSB 578)
Hymns for September Festivals
Holy Cross Day (14 September)
Numbers 21:4–9
1 Corinthians 1:18–25
John 12:20–33
Processional Hymn
Thy strong word did cleave the darkness (LSB 578)
Hymn of the Day
Sing, my tongue, the glorious battle (LSB 454)
Hymns for the Distribution of the Holy Communion
A Lamb goes uncomplaining forth (LSB 438)
My song is love unknown (LSB 430)
Upon the cross extended (LSB 453)
Processional Out
The royal banners forward go (LSB 455)
Alternative Hymns
Abide with me, fast falls the eventide (LSB 878)
Awake, my heart, with gladness (LSB 467)
Christ, the Life of all the living (LSB 420)
Dear Christians, one and all, rejoice (LSB 556)
Draw us to Thee (LSB 701)
God loved the world so that He gave (LSB 571)
I bind unto myself today (LSB 604)
I walk in danger all the way (LSB 716)
Jesus, grant that balm and healing (LSB 421)
Jesus, refuge of the weary (LSB 423)
O God, O Lord of heaven and earth (LSB 834)
O Morning Star, how fair and bright (LSB 395)
O sacred head, now wounded (LSB 450)
On my heart imprint Your image (LSB 422)
Praise the One who breaks the darkness (LSB 849)
Triune God, be Thou our stay (LSB 505)
St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist (21 September)
Ezekiel 2:8—3:11
Ephesians 4:7–16
Matthew 9:9–13
Processional Hymn
I bind unto myself today (LSB 604)
Hymn of the Day
What is the world to me (LSB 730)
Hymns for the Distribution of the Holy Communion
Christ sits at God’s right hand (LSB 564)
The gifts Christ freely gives (LSB 602)
Jesus sinners doth receive (LSB 609)
Processional Out
Since our great High Priest, Christ Jesus (LSB 529)
Alternative Hymns
"As surely as I live," God said (LSB 614)
By all Your saints in warfare (LSB 518)
Chief of sinners though I be (LSB 611)
Christ is made the sure foundation (LSB 909)
"Come, follow Me," the Savior spake (LSB 688)
God of the prophets, bless the prophets’ sons (LSB 682)
Holy God, we praise Thy name (LSB 940)
How clear is our vocation, Lord (LSB 853)
In the shattered bliss of Eden (LSB 572)
Jesus, priceless treasure (LSB 743)
Let us ever walk with Jesus (LSB 685)
Lord Jesus Christ, the Church’s head (LSB 647)
No temple now, no gift of price (LSB 530)
O God, my faithful God (LSB 696)
Praise the Almighty, my soul, adore Him (LSB 797)
Salvation unto us has come (LSB 555)
Thy strong word did cleave the darkness (LSB 578)
To God the Holy Spirit let us pray (LSB 768)
St. Michael and All Angels (29 September)
Daniel 10:10–14; 12:1–3
Revelation 12:7–12
Matthew 18:1–11
or Luke 10:17–20
Processional Hymn
Christ, the Lord of hosts, unshaken (LSB 521)
Hymn of the Day
Lord God, to Thee we give all praise (LSB 522)
Hymns for the Distribution of the Holy Communion
Isaiah, mighty seer in days of old (LSB 960)
Stars of the morning, so gloriously bright (LSB 520)
Wide open stand the gates (LSB 639)
Processional Out
I walk in danger all the way (LSB 716)
Alternative Hymns
All hail the pow’r of Jesus’ name (LSB 549)
All praise to Thee, my God, this night (LSB 883)
All you works of God, bless the Lord (LSB 930)
Alleluia! Let praises ring (LSB 822)
Behold a host, arrayed in white (LSB 676)
Children of the heav’nly Father (LSB 725)
Come, Thou Fount of ev’ry blessing (LSB 686)
Father most holy, merciful and tender (LSB 504)
God’s own child, I gladly say it (LSB 594)
Holy God, we praise Thy name (LSB 940)
Jesus, grant that balm and healing (LSB 421)
Lord Jesus Christ, be present now (LSB 902)
Lord of our life and God of our salvation (LSB 659)
Lord, Thee I love with all my heart (LSB 708)
My soul, now praise your maker (LSB 820)
Now rest beneath night’s shadow (LSB 880)
O blessed, holy Trinity (LSB 876)
Praise, my soul, the King of heaven (LSB 793)
Shepherd of tender youth (LSB 864)
Ye watchers and ye holy ones (LSB 670)
Numbers 21:4–9
1 Corinthians 1:18–25
John 12:20–33
Processional Hymn
Thy strong word did cleave the darkness (LSB 578)
Hymn of the Day
Sing, my tongue, the glorious battle (LSB 454)
Hymns for the Distribution of the Holy Communion
A Lamb goes uncomplaining forth (LSB 438)
My song is love unknown (LSB 430)
Upon the cross extended (LSB 453)
Processional Out
The royal banners forward go (LSB 455)
Alternative Hymns
Abide with me, fast falls the eventide (LSB 878)
Awake, my heart, with gladness (LSB 467)
Christ, the Life of all the living (LSB 420)
Dear Christians, one and all, rejoice (LSB 556)
Draw us to Thee (LSB 701)
God loved the world so that He gave (LSB 571)
I bind unto myself today (LSB 604)
I walk in danger all the way (LSB 716)
Jesus, grant that balm and healing (LSB 421)
Jesus, refuge of the weary (LSB 423)
O God, O Lord of heaven and earth (LSB 834)
O Morning Star, how fair and bright (LSB 395)
O sacred head, now wounded (LSB 450)
On my heart imprint Your image (LSB 422)
Praise the One who breaks the darkness (LSB 849)
Triune God, be Thou our stay (LSB 505)
St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist (21 September)
Ezekiel 2:8—3:11
Ephesians 4:7–16
Matthew 9:9–13
Processional Hymn
I bind unto myself today (LSB 604)
Hymn of the Day
What is the world to me (LSB 730)
Hymns for the Distribution of the Holy Communion
Christ sits at God’s right hand (LSB 564)
The gifts Christ freely gives (LSB 602)
Jesus sinners doth receive (LSB 609)
Processional Out
Since our great High Priest, Christ Jesus (LSB 529)
Alternative Hymns
"As surely as I live," God said (LSB 614)
By all Your saints in warfare (LSB 518)
Chief of sinners though I be (LSB 611)
Christ is made the sure foundation (LSB 909)
"Come, follow Me," the Savior spake (LSB 688)
God of the prophets, bless the prophets’ sons (LSB 682)
Holy God, we praise Thy name (LSB 940)
How clear is our vocation, Lord (LSB 853)
In the shattered bliss of Eden (LSB 572)
Jesus, priceless treasure (LSB 743)
Let us ever walk with Jesus (LSB 685)
Lord Jesus Christ, the Church’s head (LSB 647)
No temple now, no gift of price (LSB 530)
O God, my faithful God (LSB 696)
Praise the Almighty, my soul, adore Him (LSB 797)
Salvation unto us has come (LSB 555)
Thy strong word did cleave the darkness (LSB 578)
To God the Holy Spirit let us pray (LSB 768)
St. Michael and All Angels (29 September)
Daniel 10:10–14; 12:1–3
Revelation 12:7–12
Matthew 18:1–11
or Luke 10:17–20
Processional Hymn
Christ, the Lord of hosts, unshaken (LSB 521)
Hymn of the Day
Lord God, to Thee we give all praise (LSB 522)
Hymns for the Distribution of the Holy Communion
Isaiah, mighty seer in days of old (LSB 960)
Stars of the morning, so gloriously bright (LSB 520)
Wide open stand the gates (LSB 639)
Processional Out
I walk in danger all the way (LSB 716)
Alternative Hymns
All hail the pow’r of Jesus’ name (LSB 549)
All praise to Thee, my God, this night (LSB 883)
All you works of God, bless the Lord (LSB 930)
Alleluia! Let praises ring (LSB 822)
Behold a host, arrayed in white (LSB 676)
Children of the heav’nly Father (LSB 725)
Come, Thou Fount of ev’ry blessing (LSB 686)
Father most holy, merciful and tender (LSB 504)
God’s own child, I gladly say it (LSB 594)
Holy God, we praise Thy name (LSB 940)
Jesus, grant that balm and healing (LSB 421)
Lord Jesus Christ, be present now (LSB 902)
Lord of our life and God of our salvation (LSB 659)
Lord, Thee I love with all my heart (LSB 708)
My soul, now praise your maker (LSB 820)
Now rest beneath night’s shadow (LSB 880)
O blessed, holy Trinity (LSB 876)
Praise, my soul, the King of heaven (LSB 793)
Shepherd of tender youth (LSB 864)
Ye watchers and ye holy ones (LSB 670)
Prayer of the Church for the Feast of St. Michael & All Angels
O Almighty God, by whom all things were created that are in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers, we give You thanks and praise for all the benefits that we receive and daily enjoy through the ministry and protection of Your holy angels; for You have sent forth these good spirits to minister unto those whom You have made to be heirs of salvation and given them charge over us to keep us in all our ways and to bear us up in their hands, lest we dash our foot against a stone.
Teach us, we pray, at all times to be duly grateful for this good and gracious gift of Yours, and so enable us to follow the example of the good angels, who are Your ministers and do Your pleasure, that we, too, in willing obedience may in our several callings do what pleases You. As You have promised that we shall be like the angels in the resurrection and the life to come, give us grace to strive even in our pilgrimage on earth to be like them in love, humility, purity, and obedience.
Let them encompass us about like a strong wall. Let them encamp round about us like a mighty host, fighting for us against the rulers of the darkness of this world, and keeping us in all our ways. And since the great dragon, that old serpent the devil, together with his evil angels, is ever seeking to mar Your fair handiwork, to destroy churches and schools, and to subvert all law and order, we implore You, by Your grace and mercy, bring to naught his malicious designs, that he may have no power over us, but that we may retain Your Word in peace and quietness, and serve You with reverence and godly fear.
Let Your holy angels guide and protect all who are called to direct the affairs of Your Church, and guard the courts of Your tabernacle. May Your ministering spirits who excel in strength be round about all governments to protect them from evil, that peace and prosperity may be maintained throughout the earth. Commission them to guard all Christian homes from calamity and peril, and restrain the wicked spirit from stirring up discord, that love and joy and blessing may prevail. Grant the protection of Your holy angels unto Your servants who are sick or suffering in any way, whether of mind, body or estate, that they not despair of Your mercy.
Finally, O Father in heaven, as Your chosen angels always praise You and behold Your face, grant that we also here on earth may honor You, worship You, and declare Your glory. When we depart this world, let Your angels carry our souls into Abraham’s bosom; and when the Lord Himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the sound of the trumpet, raise us from the dead, and let us see You face to face in Your kingdom, where, with all the holy angels and the elect, we shall honor, praise, and magnify You, with Your Son and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Teach us, we pray, at all times to be duly grateful for this good and gracious gift of Yours, and so enable us to follow the example of the good angels, who are Your ministers and do Your pleasure, that we, too, in willing obedience may in our several callings do what pleases You. As You have promised that we shall be like the angels in the resurrection and the life to come, give us grace to strive even in our pilgrimage on earth to be like them in love, humility, purity, and obedience.
Let them encompass us about like a strong wall. Let them encamp round about us like a mighty host, fighting for us against the rulers of the darkness of this world, and keeping us in all our ways. And since the great dragon, that old serpent the devil, together with his evil angels, is ever seeking to mar Your fair handiwork, to destroy churches and schools, and to subvert all law and order, we implore You, by Your grace and mercy, bring to naught his malicious designs, that he may have no power over us, but that we may retain Your Word in peace and quietness, and serve You with reverence and godly fear.
Let Your holy angels guide and protect all who are called to direct the affairs of Your Church, and guard the courts of Your tabernacle. May Your ministering spirits who excel in strength be round about all governments to protect them from evil, that peace and prosperity may be maintained throughout the earth. Commission them to guard all Christian homes from calamity and peril, and restrain the wicked spirit from stirring up discord, that love and joy and blessing may prevail. Grant the protection of Your holy angels unto Your servants who are sick or suffering in any way, whether of mind, body or estate, that they not despair of Your mercy.
Finally, O Father in heaven, as Your chosen angels always praise You and behold Your face, grant that we also here on earth may honor You, worship You, and declare Your glory. When we depart this world, let Your angels carry our souls into Abraham’s bosom; and when the Lord Himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the sound of the trumpet, raise us from the dead, and let us see You face to face in Your kingdom, where, with all the holy angels and the elect, we shall honor, praise, and magnify You, with Your Son and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
28 September 2007
Hymns for Proper 21-26 Series C
The First Sunday in Angels’ Tide
Proper 21 (Sunday on September 25—October 1)
Amos 6:1–7
1 Timothy 3:1–13
or 1 Timothy 6:6–19
Luke 16:19–31
Hymn of Invocation
To God the Holy Spirit let us pray (LSB 768)
Hymn of the Day
Lord, Thee I love with all my heart (LSB 708)
Hymns for the Distribution of the Holy Communion
Christ, the Lord of hosts, unshaken (LSB 521)
Lord God, to Thee we give all praise (LSB 522) (Catechetical Hymn)
Entrust your days and burdens (LSB 754)
Oh, what their joy and their glory must be (LSB 675)
Hymn of Departure
Triune God, be Thou our stay (LSB 505)
Alternative Hymns
A multitude comes from the east and the west (LSB 510)
At the Lamb’s high feast we sing (LSB 633)
Father most holy, merciful and tender (LSB 504)
For all the saints who from their labors rest (LSB 677)
I walk in danger all the way (LSB 716)
Jerusalem, my happy home (LSB 673)
Jesus Christ, my sure defense (LSB 741)
My soul, now praise your maker (LSB 820)
O God, my faithful God (LSB 696)
Praise, my soul, the King of heaven (LSB 793)
Praise the Almighty, my soul, adore Him (LSB 797)
Rise, my soul, to watch and pray (LSB 663)
Sing with all the saints in glory (LSB 671)
Son of God, eternal Savior (LSB 842)
Stars of the morning, so gloriously bright (LSB 520)
What is the world to me (LSB 730)
Where charity and love prevail (LSB 845)
Ye watchers and ye holy ones (LSB 670)
The Second Sunday in Angels’ Tide
Proper 22 (Sunday on October 2–8)
Habakkuk 1:1–4; 2:1–4
2 Timothy 1:1–14
Luke 17:1–10
Hymn of Invocation
From depths of woe I cry to Thee (LSB 607)
Hymn of the Day / Catechetical Hymn of the Week
If Your beloved Son, O God (LSB 568)
Hymns for the Distribution of the Holy Communion
Christ Jesus lay in death’s strong bands (LSB 458)
I know my faith is founded (LSB 587)
O love, how deep, how broad, how high (LSB 544)
All depends on our possessing (LSB 732)
Hymn of Departure
May God bestow on us His grace (LSB 823)
Alternative Hymns
"As surely as I live," God said (LSB 614)
By grace I’m saved, grace free and boundless (LSB 566)
Draw near and take the body of the Lord (LSB 637)
"Forgive our sins as we forgive" (LSB 843)
Grant peace, we pray, in mercy, Lord (LSB 777)
Let us ever walk with Jesus (LSB 685)
Lord Jesus Christ, be present now (LSB 902)
Lord, keep us steadfast in Your Word (LSB 655)
Now thank we all our God (LSB 895)
Once He came in blessing (LSB 333)
Our Father, by whose name (LSB 863)
The night will soon be ending (LSB 337)
Thy works, not mine, O Christ (LSB 565)
Why should cross and trial grieve me (LSB 756)
The Third Sunday in Angels’ Tide
Proper 23 (Sunday on October 9–15)
Ruth 1:1–19a
2 Timothy 2:1–13
Luke 17:11–19
Hymn of Invocation
Jesus, Thy boundless love to me (LSB 683)
Hymn of the Day / Catechetical Hymn of the Week
Jesus, grant that balm and healing (LSB 421)
Hymns for the Distribution of the Holy Communion
Come, Thou Fount of ev’ry blessing (LSB 686)
Sing praise to God, the highest good (LSB 819)
Jesus Christ, our blessed Savior (LSB 627)
Your hand, O Lord, in days of old (LSB 846)
Hymn of Departure
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty (LSB 790)
Alternative Hymns
All praise to Thee, for Thou, O King divine (LSB 815)
At the Lamb’s high feast we sing (LSB 633)
Be strong in the Lord (LSB 665)
Christ, the Life of all the living (LSB 420)
Entrust your days and burdens (LSB 754)
From God can nothing move me (LSB 713)
How can I thank You, Lord (LSB 703)
Lamb of God, pure and holy (LSB 434)
Let us ever walk with Jesus (LSB 685)
Now thank we all our God (LSB 895)
O Jesus, blessed Lord, to Thee (LSB 632)
Rise! To arms! With prayer employ you (LSB 668)
Since our great High Priest, Christ Jesus (LSB 529)
The Head that once was crowned with thorns (LSB 532)
The Son of God goes forth to war (LSB 661)
Thee will I love, my strength, my tower (LSB 694)
Triune God, be Thou our stay (LSB 505)
We know that Christ is raised (LSB 603)
The Fourth Sunday in Angels’ Tide
Proper 24 (Sunday on October 16–22)
Genesis 32:22–30
2 Timothy 3:14—4:5
Luke 18:1–8
Hymn of Invocation
Hear us, Father, when we pray (LSB 773)
Hymn of the Day / Catechetical Hymn of the Week
I trust, O Lord, Your holy name (LSB 734)
Hymns for the Distribution of the Holy Communion
All who believe and are baptized (LSB 601)
Rejoice, my heart, be glad and sing (LSB 737)
Eternal Spirit of the living Christ (LSB 769)
Praise the Almighty, my soul, adore Him (LSB 797)
Hymn of Departure
Holy God, we praise Thy name (LSB 940)
Alternative Hymns
Christ is the world’s Redeemer (LSB 539)
Father most holy, merciful and tender (LSB 504)
From depths of woe I cry to Thee (LSB 607)
From God can nothing move me (LSB 713)
Hope of the world, Thou Christ of great compassion (LSB 690)
How can I thank You, Lord (LSB 703)
I know my faith is founded (LSB 587)
Lord, keep us steadfast in Your Word (LSB 655)
O God of light, Your Word, a lamp unfailing (LSB 836)
O Word of God incarnate (LSB 523)
Our Father, who from heav’n above (LSB 766)
Preach you the Word, and plant it home (LSB 586)
Rise, my soul, to watch and pray (LSB 663)
Rise! To arms! With prayer employ you (LSB 668)
Sing praise to God, the highest good (LSB 819)
The Gospel shows the Father’s grace (LSB 580)
The Law of God is good and wise (LSB 579)
Thy strong word did cleave the darkness (LSB 578)
Word of God, come down on earth (LSB 545)
With the Lord begin your task (LSB 869)
The Fifth Sunday in Angels’ Tide
Proper 25 (Sunday on October 23–29)
Genesis 4:1–15
2 Timothy 4:6–8, 16–18
Luke 18:9–17
Hymn of Invocation
These are the holy Ten Commands (LSB 581)
Hymn of the Day / Catechetical Hymn of the Week
In God, my faithful God (LSB 745)
Hymns for the Distribution of the Holy Communion
Savior, when in dust to Thee (LSB 419)
Father most holy, merciful and tender (LSB 504)
Chief of sinners though I be (LSB 611)
Evening and morning (LSB 726)
Hymn of Departure
I walk in danger all the way (LSB 716)
Alternative Hymns
Father, we praise Thee (LSB 875)
From depths of woe I cry to Thee (LSB 607)
I am Jesus’ little lamb (LSB 740)
If thou but trust in God to guide thee (LSB 750)
In the shattered bliss of Eden (LSB 572)
Jesus Christ, my sure defense (LSB 741)
Jesus, Thy blood and righteousness (LSB 563)
Lord Jesus Christ, You have prepared (LSB 622)
Lord, ‘tis not that I did choose Thee (LSB 573)
Oh, how great is Your compassion (LSB 559)
Oh, what their joy and their glory must be (LSB 675)
Rise! To arms! With prayer employ you (LSB 668)
Saints, see the cloud of witnesses (LSB 667)
The Law of God is good and wise (LSB 579)
The Lord, my God, be praised (LSB 794)
Thy works, not mine, O Christ (LSB 565)
To Thee, omniscient Lord of all (LSB 613)
When in the hour of deepest need (LSB 615)
The Sunday of All Saints
Proper 26 (Sunday on October 30—November 5)
Isaiah 1:10–18
2 Thessalonians 1:1–5 (6–10) 11–12
Luke 19:1–10
Processional Hymn / Hymn of Invocation
A mighty fortress is our God (LSB 656)
Hymn of the Day / Catechetical Hymn of the Week
Wide open stand the gates (LSB 639)
Hymns for the Distribution of the Holy Communion
In the very midst of life (LSB 755)
In the shattered bliss of Eden (LSB 572)
Lord Jesus Christ, with us abide (LSB 585)
How firm a foundation, O saints of the Lord (LSB 728)
Processional Out / Hymn of Departure
Behold a host, arrayed in white (LSB 676)
Alternative Hymns
A multitude comes from the east and the west (LSB 510)
Christ be my leader by night as by day (LSB 861)
Christ is our cornerstone (LSB 912)
Come, Thou Fount of ev’ry blessing (LSB 686)
God loved the world so that He gave (LSB 571)
Jesus sinners doth receive (LSB 609)
Lord, open now my heart to hear (LSB 908)
Lord, to You I make confession (LSB 608)
O Jesus, blessed Lord, to Thee (LSB 632)
Once He came in blessing (LSB 333)
One thing’s needful; Lord, this treasure (LSB 536)
Our Father, by whose name (LSB 863)
Rejoice, O pilgrim throng (LSB 813)
Rise, shine, you people (LSB 825)
Saints, see the cloud of witnesses (LSB 667)
Salvation unto us has come (LSB 555)
The clouds of judgment gather (LSB 513)
The God of Abraham praise (LSB 798)
Proper 21 (Sunday on September 25—October 1)
Amos 6:1–7
1 Timothy 3:1–13
or 1 Timothy 6:6–19
Luke 16:19–31
Hymn of Invocation
To God the Holy Spirit let us pray (LSB 768)
Hymn of the Day
Lord, Thee I love with all my heart (LSB 708)
Hymns for the Distribution of the Holy Communion
Christ, the Lord of hosts, unshaken (LSB 521)
Lord God, to Thee we give all praise (LSB 522) (Catechetical Hymn)
Entrust your days and burdens (LSB 754)
Oh, what their joy and their glory must be (LSB 675)
Hymn of Departure
Triune God, be Thou our stay (LSB 505)
Alternative Hymns
A multitude comes from the east and the west (LSB 510)
At the Lamb’s high feast we sing (LSB 633)
Father most holy, merciful and tender (LSB 504)
For all the saints who from their labors rest (LSB 677)
I walk in danger all the way (LSB 716)
Jerusalem, my happy home (LSB 673)
Jesus Christ, my sure defense (LSB 741)
My soul, now praise your maker (LSB 820)
O God, my faithful God (LSB 696)
Praise, my soul, the King of heaven (LSB 793)
Praise the Almighty, my soul, adore Him (LSB 797)
Rise, my soul, to watch and pray (LSB 663)
Sing with all the saints in glory (LSB 671)
Son of God, eternal Savior (LSB 842)
Stars of the morning, so gloriously bright (LSB 520)
What is the world to me (LSB 730)
Where charity and love prevail (LSB 845)
Ye watchers and ye holy ones (LSB 670)
The Second Sunday in Angels’ Tide
Proper 22 (Sunday on October 2–8)
Habakkuk 1:1–4; 2:1–4
2 Timothy 1:1–14
Luke 17:1–10
Hymn of Invocation
From depths of woe I cry to Thee (LSB 607)
Hymn of the Day / Catechetical Hymn of the Week
If Your beloved Son, O God (LSB 568)
Hymns for the Distribution of the Holy Communion
Christ Jesus lay in death’s strong bands (LSB 458)
I know my faith is founded (LSB 587)
O love, how deep, how broad, how high (LSB 544)
All depends on our possessing (LSB 732)
Hymn of Departure
May God bestow on us His grace (LSB 823)
Alternative Hymns
"As surely as I live," God said (LSB 614)
By grace I’m saved, grace free and boundless (LSB 566)
Draw near and take the body of the Lord (LSB 637)
"Forgive our sins as we forgive" (LSB 843)
Grant peace, we pray, in mercy, Lord (LSB 777)
Let us ever walk with Jesus (LSB 685)
Lord Jesus Christ, be present now (LSB 902)
Lord, keep us steadfast in Your Word (LSB 655)
Now thank we all our God (LSB 895)
Once He came in blessing (LSB 333)
Our Father, by whose name (LSB 863)
The night will soon be ending (LSB 337)
Thy works, not mine, O Christ (LSB 565)
Why should cross and trial grieve me (LSB 756)
The Third Sunday in Angels’ Tide
Proper 23 (Sunday on October 9–15)
Ruth 1:1–19a
2 Timothy 2:1–13
Luke 17:11–19
Hymn of Invocation
Jesus, Thy boundless love to me (LSB 683)
Hymn of the Day / Catechetical Hymn of the Week
Jesus, grant that balm and healing (LSB 421)
Hymns for the Distribution of the Holy Communion
Come, Thou Fount of ev’ry blessing (LSB 686)
Sing praise to God, the highest good (LSB 819)
Jesus Christ, our blessed Savior (LSB 627)
Your hand, O Lord, in days of old (LSB 846)
Hymn of Departure
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty (LSB 790)
Alternative Hymns
All praise to Thee, for Thou, O King divine (LSB 815)
At the Lamb’s high feast we sing (LSB 633)
Be strong in the Lord (LSB 665)
Christ, the Life of all the living (LSB 420)
Entrust your days and burdens (LSB 754)
From God can nothing move me (LSB 713)
How can I thank You, Lord (LSB 703)
Lamb of God, pure and holy (LSB 434)
Let us ever walk with Jesus (LSB 685)
Now thank we all our God (LSB 895)
O Jesus, blessed Lord, to Thee (LSB 632)
Rise! To arms! With prayer employ you (LSB 668)
Since our great High Priest, Christ Jesus (LSB 529)
The Head that once was crowned with thorns (LSB 532)
The Son of God goes forth to war (LSB 661)
Thee will I love, my strength, my tower (LSB 694)
Triune God, be Thou our stay (LSB 505)
We know that Christ is raised (LSB 603)
The Fourth Sunday in Angels’ Tide
Proper 24 (Sunday on October 16–22)
Genesis 32:22–30
2 Timothy 3:14—4:5
Luke 18:1–8
Hymn of Invocation
Hear us, Father, when we pray (LSB 773)
Hymn of the Day / Catechetical Hymn of the Week
I trust, O Lord, Your holy name (LSB 734)
Hymns for the Distribution of the Holy Communion
All who believe and are baptized (LSB 601)
Rejoice, my heart, be glad and sing (LSB 737)
Eternal Spirit of the living Christ (LSB 769)
Praise the Almighty, my soul, adore Him (LSB 797)
Hymn of Departure
Holy God, we praise Thy name (LSB 940)
Alternative Hymns
Christ is the world’s Redeemer (LSB 539)
Father most holy, merciful and tender (LSB 504)
From depths of woe I cry to Thee (LSB 607)
From God can nothing move me (LSB 713)
Hope of the world, Thou Christ of great compassion (LSB 690)
How can I thank You, Lord (LSB 703)
I know my faith is founded (LSB 587)
Lord, keep us steadfast in Your Word (LSB 655)
O God of light, Your Word, a lamp unfailing (LSB 836)
O Word of God incarnate (LSB 523)
Our Father, who from heav’n above (LSB 766)
Preach you the Word, and plant it home (LSB 586)
Rise, my soul, to watch and pray (LSB 663)
Rise! To arms! With prayer employ you (LSB 668)
Sing praise to God, the highest good (LSB 819)
The Gospel shows the Father’s grace (LSB 580)
The Law of God is good and wise (LSB 579)
Thy strong word did cleave the darkness (LSB 578)
Word of God, come down on earth (LSB 545)
With the Lord begin your task (LSB 869)
The Fifth Sunday in Angels’ Tide
Proper 25 (Sunday on October 23–29)
Genesis 4:1–15
2 Timothy 4:6–8, 16–18
Luke 18:9–17
Hymn of Invocation
These are the holy Ten Commands (LSB 581)
Hymn of the Day / Catechetical Hymn of the Week
In God, my faithful God (LSB 745)
Hymns for the Distribution of the Holy Communion
Savior, when in dust to Thee (LSB 419)
Father most holy, merciful and tender (LSB 504)
Chief of sinners though I be (LSB 611)
Evening and morning (LSB 726)
Hymn of Departure
I walk in danger all the way (LSB 716)
Alternative Hymns
Father, we praise Thee (LSB 875)
From depths of woe I cry to Thee (LSB 607)
I am Jesus’ little lamb (LSB 740)
If thou but trust in God to guide thee (LSB 750)
In the shattered bliss of Eden (LSB 572)
Jesus Christ, my sure defense (LSB 741)
Jesus, Thy blood and righteousness (LSB 563)
Lord Jesus Christ, You have prepared (LSB 622)
Lord, ‘tis not that I did choose Thee (LSB 573)
Oh, how great is Your compassion (LSB 559)
Oh, what their joy and their glory must be (LSB 675)
Rise! To arms! With prayer employ you (LSB 668)
Saints, see the cloud of witnesses (LSB 667)
The Law of God is good and wise (LSB 579)
The Lord, my God, be praised (LSB 794)
Thy works, not mine, O Christ (LSB 565)
To Thee, omniscient Lord of all (LSB 613)
When in the hour of deepest need (LSB 615)
The Sunday of All Saints
Proper 26 (Sunday on October 30—November 5)
Isaiah 1:10–18
2 Thessalonians 1:1–5 (6–10) 11–12
Luke 19:1–10
Processional Hymn / Hymn of Invocation
A mighty fortress is our God (LSB 656)
Hymn of the Day / Catechetical Hymn of the Week
Wide open stand the gates (LSB 639)
Hymns for the Distribution of the Holy Communion
In the very midst of life (LSB 755)
In the shattered bliss of Eden (LSB 572)
Lord Jesus Christ, with us abide (LSB 585)
How firm a foundation, O saints of the Lord (LSB 728)
Processional Out / Hymn of Departure
Behold a host, arrayed in white (LSB 676)
Alternative Hymns
A multitude comes from the east and the west (LSB 510)
Christ be my leader by night as by day (LSB 861)
Christ is our cornerstone (LSB 912)
Come, Thou Fount of ev’ry blessing (LSB 686)
God loved the world so that He gave (LSB 571)
Jesus sinners doth receive (LSB 609)
Lord, open now my heart to hear (LSB 908)
Lord, to You I make confession (LSB 608)
O Jesus, blessed Lord, to Thee (LSB 632)
Once He came in blessing (LSB 333)
One thing’s needful; Lord, this treasure (LSB 536)
Our Father, by whose name (LSB 863)
Rejoice, O pilgrim throng (LSB 813)
Rise, shine, you people (LSB 825)
Saints, see the cloud of witnesses (LSB 667)
Salvation unto us has come (LSB 555)
The clouds of judgment gather (LSB 513)
The God of Abraham praise (LSB 798)
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