Thursday, March 29, 2012

John Keble

O God, you have called us to be your children, and have promised that those who suffer with Christ will be heirs with him of your glory: Arm us with such trust in him that we may ask no rest from his demands and have no fear in his service; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.
(Lesser Feasts and Fasts)

1 O God, we have heard with our ears, our fathers have told us,
   what deeds you performed in their days, in the days of old:
2 you with your own hand drove out the nations, but them you planted;
   you afflicted the peoples, but them you set free;
3 for not by their own sword did they win the land,
   nor did their own arm save them,
   but your right hand and your arm, and the light of your face,
   for you delighted in them.
4 You are my King, O God;
   ordain salvation for Jacob!
5 Through you we push down our foes;
   through your name we tread down those who rise up against us.
6 For not in my bow do I trust,
   nor can my sword save me.
7 But you have saved us from our foes
   and have put to shame those who hate us.
Psalm 44 – English Standard Version

Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
(click on underlined link to go directly to the reading)

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