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Prelude. “ Prelude No. 4, in E minor ” from 24 Preludes and Fugues, Op. 87 by Dmitri Shostakovich. Call to Worship. Processional. NCH #582 O God of Earth and Altar. O God of earth and altar, bow down and hear our cry; Our earthly rulers falter,
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Prelude “Prelude No. 4, in E minor” from 24 Preludes and Fugues, Op. 87 by Dmitri Shostakovich
Processional NCH #582 O God of Earth and Altar
O God of earth and altar, bow down and hear our cry;Our earthly rulers falter, our people drift and die;The walls of gold entomb us, the swords of scorn divide;Take not your thunder from us, but take away our pride.
From all that terror teaches, from lies of pen and voice;From all the easy speeches that make our hearts rejoice,From value's profanation, from honor sacrificed,From sleep and from damnation, deliver us, O Christ!
Awaken us to action and forge us into one, defying sect and faction; O God, your will be done! Oppressive systems snare us; our apathies increase. Great God, in mercy spare us for justice and for peace!
We have peace with God, knowing God’s love fills our hearts full – in good times and not so good – especially the not so good. We are never alone, not for one second. Ever. God is always with us. Always.
Gospel Reading John 4: 5– 42
Musical Praise “A Gaelic Blessing” Words adapted from an old Gaelic tune Music by John Rutter
Hymn SPP #124 Deep Within Our Hearts
There's a song deep within our hearts There's a light burning in our souls And a path in the darkness lit from above God help us sing your song, Spirit to shine your light, Jesus to live your love.
There's a song deep within our hearts There's a light burning in our souls And a path in the darkness lit from above God help us sing your song, Spirit to shine your light, Jesus to live your love.
The Lord’s Prayer/ The Prayer of Jesus
Musical Praise “On the Willows” from Godspell Words & music by Stephen Schwartz
We praise thee, O God, our Redeemer, Creator; in grateful devotion our tribute we bring. We lay it before thee, we come and adore thee, We bless thy holy name,glad praises we sing. Amen
A Time for Brief Announcements
Closing Hymn NCH #436 God of Grace and God of Glory
God of grace and God of glory, on your people pour your power; crown your ancient church’s story; bring its bud to glorious flower. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, for the facing of this hour, for the facing of this hour.
From the evils that surround us and assail the Savior’s ways, from the fears that long have bound us - free our hearts for faith and praise. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, for the living of these days, for the living of these days.
Cure your children’s warring madness; bend our pride to your control. Shame our reckless, selfish gladness, rich in things and poor in soul. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, make our broken spirits whole, make our broken spirits whole.
Set our feet on lofty places; gird our lives that they may be armored with all Christ-like graces, in the fight to set us free. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, in the quest for liberty, in the quest for liberty.
Save us from weak resignation to the evils we deplore; let the search for your salvation be our glory evermore. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, serving you whom we adore, serving you whom we adore.
Choral Blessing “A Prayer of Saint Patrick” Words from Saint Patrick’s Breastplate Setting by John Rutter
Postlude “Fugue No. 4, in E minor” from 24 Preludes and Fugues, Op. 87 by Dmitri Shostakovich