Almighty and everlasting God, increase in us the gifts of faith, hope, and charity; and, that we may obtain what you promise, make us love what you command; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.


1 Clap your hands, all peoples!
   Shout to God with loud songs of joy!
2 For the LORD, the Most High, is to be feared,
   a great king over all the earth.
3 He subdued peoples under us,
   and nations under our feet.
4 He chose our heritage for us,
   the pride of Jacob whom he loves.
5 God has gone up with a shout,
   the LORD with the sound of a trumpet.
6 Sing praises to God, sing praises!
   Sing praises to our King, sing praises!
7 For God is the King of all the earth;
   sing praises with a psalm!
Psalm 47 – English Standard Version

Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
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Ezra 5:1-17 - Revelation 4:1-11 - Matthew 13:1-9