Reformation Day

Almighty God, gracious Lord, pour out your Holy Spirit upon your faithful people. Keep them steadfast in your Word, protect them in all temptations, defend them against all their enemies, and bestow on the Church your saving peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen

(LBW, ELW)

1 God is our refuge and strength,

   a very present help in trouble.

2 Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way,

   though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea,

3 though its waters roar and foam,

4 There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God,

    the holy habitation of the Most High.

5 God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved;

   God will help her when morning dawns.

10 "Be still, and know that I am God.

   I will be exalted among the nations,

   I will be exalted in the earth!"

11 The LORD of hosts is with us;

   the God of Jacob is our fortress.

Psalm 46 – English Standard Version

Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary

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Nahum 1:1-14 - Revelation 12:1–6 - Luke 11:37–52

God of power, who raised up a fallen world through the lowliness of your Son, grant to your faithful people a holy joy, so that those whom you have rescued from the slavery of sin may delight in the happiness that never ends. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God forever and ever. Amen.

3 Give justice to the weak and the fatherless;

    maintain the right of the afflicted and the destitute.

4 Rescue the weak and the needy;

    deliver them from the hand of the wicked.”

5 They have neither knowledge nor understanding,

    they walk about in darkness;

    all the foundations of the earth are shaken.

6 I said, “You are gods,

    sons of the Most High, all of you;

7 nevertheless, like men you shall die,

    and fall like any prince.”

8 Arise, O God, judge the earth;

    for you shall inherit all the nations!

Psalm 82 – English Standard Version

Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary

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Jonah 3:1—4:11 - Revelation 11:14–19 - Luke 11:14–26

St. Simon and St. Jude (Transferred)

O God, we thank you for the glorious company of the apostles, and especially on this day for Simon and Jude; and we pray that, as they were faithful and zealous in their mission, so we may with ardent devotion make known the love and mercy of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

 Amen.

89 Forever, O Lord, your word

    is firmly fixed in the heavens.

90 Your faithfulness endures to all generations;

    you have established the earth, and it stands fast.

91 By your appointment they stand this day,

    for all things are your servants.

92 If your law had not been my delight,

    I would have perished in my affliction.

93 I will never forget your precepts,

    for by them you have given me life.

94 I am yours; save me,

    for I have sought your precepts.

Psalm 119 – English Standard Version

Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary

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Jonah 1:17—2:10 - Revelation 11:1–14 - Luke 11:14–26

Philipp Nicolai, Johann Heermann and Paul Gerhardt:

   Hymnwriters

Almighty God, the apostle Paul taught us to praise You in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs. We thank You this day for those who have given to Your Church great hymns, especially Your servants Philipp Nicolai, Johann Heermann, and Paul Gerhardt. May Your Church never lack hymn writers who through their words and music give You praise. Fill us with the desire to praise and thank You for Your great goodness; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

1 Oh sing to the Lord a new song;

    sing to the Lord, all the earth!

2 Sing to the Lord, bless his name;

    tell of his salvation from day to day.

3 Declare his glory among the nations,

    his marvelous works among all the peoples!

4 For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised;

    he is to be feared above all gods.

5 For all the gods of the peoples are worthless idols,

    but the Lord made the heavens.

6 Splendor and majesty are before him;

    strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.

7 Ascribe to the Lord, O families of the peoples,

    ascribe to the Lord glory and strength!

Psalm 96 – English Standard Version

Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary

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Micah 6:1–8 - Revelation 9:13–21 - Luke 10:25–37

O God, whose image we bear and whose name we carry, yours is the world and all it contains. Recall us to our true allegiance, so that above the powers and rulers of this world you alone may claim our fullest loyalty and love. We make our prayer through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever.

Amen

1 Fret not yourself because of evildoers;

   be not envious of wrongdoers!

2For they will soon fade like the grass

   and wither like the green herb.

3 Trust in the LORD, and do good;

   dwell in the land and befriend faithfulness.

4 Delight yourself in the LORD,

   and he will give you the desires of your heart.

5 Commit your way to the LORD;

   trust in him, and he will act.

6 He will bring forth your righteousness as the light,

   and your justice as the noonday

Psalm 37 – English Standard Version

Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary

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Micah 5:1–4, 10–15 - Revelation 9:1–12 - Luke 10:25–37

Almighty and merciful God, from whom every blessing flows, only by your gift do your people offer you fitting service and praise; grant, we beseech you, that we may hasten without tumbling toward the joys that you promise. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God forever and ever.

 Amen

11 The Lord swore to David a sure oath

    from which he will not turn back:

   “One of the sons of your body

    I will set on your throne.

12 If your sons keep my covenant

    and my testimonies that I shall teach them,

    their sons also forever  shall sit on your throne.”

13 For the Lord has chosen Zion;

    he has desired it for his dwelling place:

14 “This is my resting place forever;

    here I will dwell, for I have desired it.

15 I will abundantly bless her provisions;

    I will satisfy her poor with bread.

16 Her priests I will clothe with salvation,

    and her saints will shout for joy.

Psalm 132 – English Standard Version

Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary

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Micah 3:9—4:5 - Revelation 8:1–13 - Luke 10:17–24

James of Jerusalem

Grant, O God, that following the example of your servant James the Just, brother of our Lord, your Church may give itself continually to prayer and to the reconciliation of all who are at variance and enmity; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and ever.  Amen

1 Blessed is the man who walks

   not in the counsel of the wicked,

   nor stands in the way of sinners,

   nor sits in the seat of scoffers;

2 but his delight is in the law of the LORD,

   and on his law he meditates day and night.

3 He is like a tree planted by streams of water

   that yields its fruit in its season,

   and its leaf does not wither.

   In all that he does, he prospers.

4 The wicked are not so,

   but are like chaff that the wind drives away.

5 Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment,

   nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous;

6 for the LORD knows the way of the righteous,

   but the way of the wicked will perish.

Psalm 1 – English Standard Version

Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary

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Micah 3:1–8 - Revelation 7:9–17 - Luke 10:1–16

In the beginning, O God, your Word subdued the chaos; in the fullness of time you sent Jesus, your Son, to rebuke the forces of evil and bring forth a new creation. By that same power, transform all our fear into faith and awe in your saving presence. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever. Amen

1 To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul.

2 O my God, in you I trust;

    let me not be put to shame;

    let not my enemies exult over me.

3 Indeed, none who wait for you shall be put to shame;

    they shall be ashamed who are wantonly treacherous.

4 Make me to know your ways, O Lord;

    teach me your paths.

5 Lead me in your truth and teach me,

    for you are the God of my salvation;

    for you I wait all the day long.

6 Remember your mercy, O Lord, and your steadfast love,

    for they have been from of old.

Psalm 25 – English Standard Version

Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary

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Micah 2:1–13 - Revelation 7:1-8 - Luke 9:51–62

Father, Lord of heaven and earth, by whose gracious will the mysteries of the kingdom are revealed to the childlike, make us learn from your Son humility of heart, that in shouldering his yoke we may find refreshment and rest. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever. Amen

1 Praise the Lord!

   Praise the Lord from the heavens;

   praise him in the heights!

2 Praise him, all his angels;

   praise him, all his hosts!

3 Praise him, sun and moon,

   praise him, all you shining stars!

4 Praise him, you highest heavens,

   and you waters above the heavens!

5 Let them praise the name of the Lord!

   For he commanded and they were created.

6 And he established them forever and ever;

   he gave a decree, and it shall not pass away.

Psalm 88 – English Standard Version

Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary

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Sirach 1:1-10, 18-27 ( or Micah 1:1-9)- Acts 28:1-16 - Luke 9:28-36

St. Luke the Evangelist

Almighty God, who inspired your servant Luke the physician to declare in the Gospel the love and healing power of your Son: Graciously continue in your Church the same love and power to heal, to the praise and glory of your Name; through your Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen

1 Praise the LORD! For it is good to sing praises to our God;

   for it is pleasant, and a song of praise is fitting.

2 The LORD builds up Jerusalem;

   he gathers the outcasts of Israel.

3 He heals the brokenhearted

   and binds up their wounds.

4 He determines the number of the stars;

   he gives to all of them their names.

5 Great is our Lord, and abundant in power;

   his understanding is beyond measure.

6 The LORD lifts up the humble;

   he casts the wicked to the ground.

7 Sing to the Lord with thanksgiving;

    make melody to our God on the lyre!

Psalm 147 – English Standard Version

Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary

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Jonah 3:1-10, 4:1-11 - Acts 27:27-44 - Luke 9:18-27

Ignatius of Antioch

Almighty God, we praise you for your bishop and martyr Ignatius of Antioch, who offered himself as grain to be ground by the teeth of wild beasts that he might present to you the pure bread of sacrifice. Accept the willing tribute of our lives, and give us a share in the pure and spotless offering of your Son Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen

1 I love the LORD, because he has heard

   my voice and my pleas for mercy.

2 Because he inclined his ear to me,

   therefore I will call on him as long as I live.

3 The snares of death encompassed me;

   the pangs of Sheol laid hold on me;

   I suffered distress and anguish.

4 Then I called on the name of the LORD:

   "O LORD, I pray, deliver my soul!"

5 Gracious is the LORD, and righteous;

   our God is merciful.

6 The LORD preserves the simple;

   when I was brought low, he saved me.

7 Return, O my soul, to your rest;

   for the LORD has dealt bountifully with you.

Psalm 116 – English Standard Version

Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary

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Jonah 1:17-2:10 - Acts 27:9-26 - Luke 9:1-17

Hugh Latimer & Nicholas Ridley

Keep us, O Lord, constant in faith and zealous in witness, after the examples of your servants Hugh Latimer and Nicholas Ridley; that we may live in your fear, die in your favor, and rest in your peace; for the sake of Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.  Amen.

1 Oh sing to the Lord a new song;

    sing to the Lord, all the earth!

2 Sing to the Lord, bless his name;

     tell of his salvation from day to day.

3 Declare his glory among the nations,

    his marvelous works among all the peoples!

4 For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised;

    he is to be feared above all gods.

5 For all the gods of the peoples are worthless idols,

    but the Lord made the heavens.

6 Splendor and majesty are before him;

     strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.

7 Ascribe to the Lord, O families of the peoples,

     ascribe to the Lord glory and strength!

Psalm 96 – English Standard Version

Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary

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Jonah 1:1-17 - Acts 26:24-27:8 - Luke 8:40-56

Teresa of Avila

Almighty God, who, when the hearts of your people have grown cold, send your Spirit to relight the flame of your love in their hearts, and raise up faithful ministers to recall your people to their former devotion and service: Mercifully grant that we, following the teaching and example of Teresa of Avila and others, may be filled with your Holy Spirit, may be aflame with zeal for your glory and love for your goodness and hunger for your love, and that our feet may be set upon the path that leads to true holiness; the which we ask through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and ever.  Amen.

1 As a deer pants for flowing streams,

    so pants my soul for you, O God.

2  My soul thirsts for God, for the living God.

   When shall I come and appear before God?

3 My tears have been my food day and night,

   while they say to me all the day long,

    “Where is your God?”

4 These things I remember, as I pour out my soul:

   how I would go with the throng

   and lead them in procession to the house of God

   with glad shouts and songs of praise,

   a multitude keeping festival.

5  Why are you cast down, O my soul,

    and why are you in turmoil within me?

    Hope in God; for I shall again praise him,

    my salvation 6 and my God.

Psalm 42 – English Standard Version

Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary

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Micah 7:1-7 - Acts 26:1-23 - Luke 8:26-39