Nathan Söderblom


Almighty God, we bless your Name for the life and work of Nathan Söderblom, Archbishop of Uppsala, who helped to inspire the modern liturgical revival and worked tirelessly for cooperation among Christians. Inspire us by his example, that we may ever strive for the renewal of your Church in life and worship, for the glory of your Name; who with Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.


1To you, O LORD, I call; my rock, be not deaf to me,
lest, if you be silent to me, I become like those who go down to the pit.
2 Hear the voice of my pleas for mercy, when I cry to you for help,
when I lift up my hands toward your most holy sanctuary.[a]
3Do not drag me off with the wicked, with the workers of evil,
who speak peace with their neighbors while evil is in their hearts.
4 Give to them according to their work and according to the evil of their deeds;
give to them according to the work of their hands; render them their due reward.
5Because they do not regard the works of the LORD or the work of his hands,
he will tear them down and build them up no more.
6Blessed be the LORD!
For he has heard the voice of my pleas for mercy.

Psalm 28 English Standard Version

Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary

1 Samuel 19:1-18 - Acts 12:1-17 - Mark 2:1-12