Scripture for Today

Passage: 12 “And now, Israel, what does the LORD your God require of you, but to fear the LORD your God, to walk in all his ways, to love him, to serve the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul, 13 and to keep the commandments and statutes of the LORD, which I am commanding you today for your good? 14 Behold, to the LORD your God belong heaven and the heaven of heavens, the earth with all that is in it. 15 Yet the LORD set his heart in love on your fathers and chose their offspring after them, you above all peoples, as you are this day.” (Deuteronomy 10:12–15 ESV) Song: Instrument of Peace by Isaac Wardell, Jessica Fox, Liz Vice, Orlando Palmer, and Paul Zach Lyrics: Lord make me An instrument of peace An instrument of peace Where is there hatred let me sow love Where there is darkness let me sow light For in the giving we shall receive And in the dying we're given life Lord make me An instrument of peace An instrument of peace Where there is sorrow let me sow hope Where there is doubt let me sow faith Where is injury your pardon give Your consolation to those in pain Lord make me An instrument of peace An instrument of peace Prayer: Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love; Where there is injury, pardon; Where there is doubt, faith; Where there is despair, hope; Where there is darkness, light; Where there is sadness, joy. O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek To be consoled as to console; To be understood as to understand; To be loved as to love. For it is in giving that we receive; It is in pardoning that we are pardoned; And it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. Amen. -A prayer attributed to St. Francis (ca. 1181–1226) of Assisi, Italy

Passage: 3 Know therefore today that he who goes over before you as a consuming fire is the LORD your God. He will destroy them and subdue them before you… 4 Do not say in your heart, after the LORD your God has thrust them out before you, “It is because of my righteousness that the LORD has brought me in to possess this land,” 6 Know, therefore, that the LORD your God is not giving you this good land to possess because of your righteousness, for you are a stubborn people. (Deuteronomy 9:3–4, 6 ESV) Song: All My Boast is in Jesus by Bryan Fowler, Keith Getty, Matt Boswell, and Matt Papa Lyrics: What wonder of wonders what love is this That Christ would die for me His goodness His merit His righteousness This sinner's only plea O foolish pride be crucified The work is finished All my boast is in Jesus All my hope is His love And I will glory forever In what the cross has done Now fully forgiven my life is filled With graces undeserved For mercy that flowed down that sacred hill Let praises now return Rise up my soul and bless the Lord Who else is worthy O praise the One forever blessed Him alone my heart adores And I will boast in nothing less Than the love of Christ my Lord I boast not in riches in strength or might But in the grace of God I glory in weakness to live is Christ In plenty or in want That I may know that all may see His pow'r within me Now I stand in His freedom Ransomed clean in His sight And I cannot be ashamed for My boast is Jesus Christ My boast is Jesus Christ Forever my boast is Jesus Christ Prayer: Almighty God, eternal Father, we have sat at your feet, learned from your word, and eaten from your table. We give you thanks and praise for accepting us into your family. Send us out with your blessing, to live and to witness for you in the power of your Spirit, through Jesus Christ, the firstborn from the dead. Amen. -From the Eucharistic Rite of the Anglican Church in Kenya

Passage: 2 And you shall remember the whole way that the LORD your God has led you these forty years in the wilderness, that he might humble you, testing you to know what was in your heart, whether you would keep his commandments or not. 3 And he humbled you and let you hunger and fed you with manna… that he might make you know that man does not live by bread alone, but man lives by every word that comes from the mouth of the LORD. (Deuteronomy 8:2–3 ESV) Song: Honey in the Rock by Brooke Ligertwood and Brandon Lake Lyrics: There's honey in the rock Water in the stone Manna on the ground No matter where I go I don't need to worry Now that I know Everything I need You've got There's honey in the rock Praying for a miracle Thirsty for the Living Well Only You can satisfy Sweetness at the mercy seat Now I've tasted it's not hard to see Only You can satisfy There's honey in the rock (4X) Freedom where the Spirit is Bounty in the wilderness You will always satisfy There's honey in the rock Water in the stone Manna on the ground No matter where I go I don't need to worry Now that I know Everything I need You've got There's honey in the rock Purpose in Your plan Power in the blood Healing in Your hands Started flowing when You said it is done Everything You did's enough I keep looking I keep finding You keep giving Keep providing I have all that I need You are all that I need I keep praying You keep moving I keep praising You keep proving I have all that I need You are all that I need I have all that I need You are all that I need yeah There's honey in the rock Water in the stone Manna on the ground No matter where I go I don't need to worry Now that I know Everything I need You've got There's honey in the rock Purpose in Your plan Power in the blood Healing in Your hands Started flowing when You said it is done Jesus who You are is enough There's honey in the rock There's honey in the rock There's honey in the rock Oh how sweet How sweet it is to trust in You Jesus Oh how sweet How sweet it is to trust in You Jesus Oh how sweet How sweet it is to trust in You Jesus Prayer: Do not fear what may happen tomorrow; the same everlasting Father who cares for you today will take care of you then and every day. He will either shield you from suffering, or will give you unfailing strength to bear it. Be at peace, then, and put aside all anxious thoughts and imaginations. Amen. -A prayer of St. Francis de Sales (1567–1622)

Passage: 6 “For you are a people holy to the LORD your God. The LORD your God has chosen you to be a people for his treasured possession, out of all the peoples who are on the face of the earth. 7 It was not because you were more in number than any other people that the LORD set his love on you and chose you, for you were the fewest of all peoples, 8 but it is because the LORD loves you and is keeping the oath that he swore to your fathers…” (Deuteronomy 7:6–8 ESV) Song: Chosen by Alvymarie Rodriguez, Danielle Cruz, Jeffrey Todd McVicker, and Sean Hill Lyrics: How sweet it is to be loved by a King How kind it is to be called by Majesty How wonderful to fully know that I am Yours How can it be I am favored in Your eyes How can You see I'm a child of Your delight How beautiful to always know that I am Yours Oh I am Yours Oh I am chosen I am Yours Oh I am chosen I am Yours You call me out to be Your hands and feet For here and now a light for all to see I'll show Your love and tell the world That they are Yours Oh they are Yours Oh we are chosen we are Yours Oh we are chosen we are Yours Adorned in robes of royalty The Bride of Christ can stand and sing We're forever chosen We're forever chosen Hear the sound of people free Sing the song of the redeemed We're forever chosen We're forever chosen Hallelujah we are chosen we are Yours Hallelujah we are chosen we are Yours We're forever chosen We're forever chosen We're forever chosen We're forever chosen Prayer: Preserve your work, Lord. Guard the gift you have given even to those who pulled back. For I knew I was not worthy to be called your servant, but by your grace I am what I am… Amen. —Ambrose of Milan

Passage: 4 “Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one. 5 You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. 6 And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. 7 You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise. 8 You shall bind them as a sign on your hand, and they shall be as frontlets between your eyes. 9 You shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates. (Deuteronomy 6:4–9 ESV) Song: Every Mother Every Father by Andy Bast and Bruce Benedict Lyrics: Every mother every father Called to raise up sons or daughters May your heart be patient May your mind be clear May our God be with you and calm your fears Prayer: This is another day, O Lord. I know not what it will bring forth, but make me ready, Lord, for whatever it may be. If I am to stand up, help me to stand bravely. If I am to sit still, help me to sit quietly. If I am to lie low, help me to do it patiently. And if I am to do nothing, let me do it gallantly. Make these words more than words, and give me the Spirit of Jesus. Amen. -The Book of Common Prayer

Passage: 8 Let me hear what God the Lord will speak, for he will speak peace to his people, to his saints; but let them not turn back to folly. 9 Surely his salvation is near to those who fear him, that glory may dwell in our land. 10 Steadfast love and faithfulness meet; righteousness and peace kiss each other. 11 Faithfulness springs up from the ground, and righteousness looks down from the sky. (Psalm 85:8–11 ESV) Song: Your Will Be Done by Jonny Robinson and Rich Thompson Lyrics: Your will be done my God and Father As in heaven so on earth My heart is drawn to self-exalting Help me seek Your kingdom first As Jesus walked so shall I walk Held by Your same unchanging love Be still my soul O lift your voice and pray Father not my will but Yours be done How in that garden he persisted I may never fully know The fearful weight of true obedience It was held by him alone What wondrous faith to bear that cross To bear my sin what wondrous love My hope was sure when there my Saviour prayed Father not my will but Yours be done When I am lost when I am broken In the night of fear and doubt Still I will trust in my good Father Yes to one great King I bow As Jesus rose so I shall rise In ransomed glory at the throne My heart restored with all Your saints I sing Father not my will but Yours be done As we go forth our God and Father Lead us daily in the fight That all the world might see Your glory And Your Name be lifted high And in this Name we overcome For You shall see us safely home Now as Your church we lift our voice and pray Father not my will but Yours be done And in this Name we overcome For You shall see us safely home Now as Your church we lift our voice and pray Father not my will but Yours be done Father not my will but Yours be done Father not my will but Yours be done Prayer: You, Lord, have become my hope, my comfort, my strength, my all! In you does my soul rejoice. The darkness vanished from before my eyes, and I beheld you, the sun of righteousness. When I loved darkness, I knew you not, but wandered on from night to night. But you led me out of that blindness; you took me by the hand and called me to yourself, and now I can thank you, and your mighty voice which has penetrated to my inmost heart. Amen. -Augustine

Passage: 11 For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord bestows favor and honor. No good thing does he withhold from those who walk uprightly. 12 O Lord of hosts, blessed is the one who trusts in you! (Psalm 84:11–12 ESV) Song: I Will Dwell (Psalm 84) by Carrie Elizabeth Hardcastle, Dinah Kathryn Wright, and Laela Beth Dasher Lyrics: How lovely Your dwelling place My soul longs and even faints Just to meet You in the courts Of the presence of the Lord Oh how pleasing oh how sweet At Your altar at Your feet I will dwell in the house of the Lord I will rest in the sound of His voice Oh my heart my flesh will sing for joy As I dwell in the house of the Lord If the sparrow finds a home And the swallow brings her young Then I will find my rest in You And I'll bring all my treasures too Holy refuge hiding place Lead me on from strength to strength No good thing will You withhold from Those who love you Lord we love you Just one day within Your presence So much better Lord You're better Oh my heart my flesh will sing for joy As I dwell in the house of the Lord I will dwell in the house of the Lord Prayer: Father, what we know not, teach us; what we have not, give us; what we are not, make us; for the sake of your Son our Savior. Amen. -Old Anglican Prayer

Passage: 8 “Hear, O my people, while I admonish you! O Israel, if you would but listen to me! 9 There shall be no strange god among you; you shall not bow down to a foreign god. 10 I am the Lord your God, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt. Open your mouth wide, and I will fill it. 11 But my people did not listen to my voice; Israel would not submit to me. 12 So I gave them over to their stubborn hearts, to follow their own counsels. 13 Oh, that my people would listen to me, that Israel would walk in my ways!” (Psalm 81:8–13 ESV) Song: Yes, Jesus, I Receive by Avery Collins Lyrics: Yes Jesus I receive Yes Jesus I receive Yes Jesus I receive The waiting 'cause Your timing's perfect Yes Jesus I receive Remaining still when I want to act Yes Jesus I receive Desiring Your will and not my own Yes Jesus I receive Saying yes to joy through it all Yes Jesus I receive Going out into the dark night Yes Jesus I receive The crosses You have for me Yes Jesus I receive The pain and the suffering Yes Jesus I receive Embracing death 'cause I was made for eternity Yes Jesus I receive All that You will for me Yes Jesus I receive Yes Jesus I receive Yes Jesus I receive Prayer: Most loving Father, whose will it is for us to give thanks for all things, to fear nothing but the loss of you, and to cast all our care on you who care for us: Preserve us from faithless fears and worldly anxieties, that no clouds of this mortal life may hide from us the light of that love which is immortal, and which you have manifested to us in 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. -Book of Common Prayer

Passage: 5 And Moses commanded the people of Israel according to the word of the Lord, saying, “The tribe of the people of Joseph is right. 6 This is what the Lord commands concerning the daughters of Zelophehad: ‘Let them marry whom they think best, only they shall marry within the clan of the tribe of their father. 7 The inheritance of the people of Israel shall not be transferred from one tribe to another, for every one of the people of Israel shall hold on to the inheritance of the tribe of his fathers. 10 The daughters of Zelophehad did as the Lord commanded Moses, 11 for Mahlah, Tirzah, Hoglah, Milcah, and Noah, the daughters of Zelophehad, were married to sons of their father's brothers. (Numbers 36:5–7, 10–11 ESV) Song: Let Us Be Known By Our Love by Matt Armstrong, Micah Massey, Nate Moore, and Ryan Flanigan Lyrics: Let us be known by our love In every word in every deed honor the Son Let our light shine in every eye Let us be known by our love For the glory of the Father For the glory of the Son For the glory of the Spirit Let us be known by our love (joy) (peace) Let us be known by our joy In every home in every heart sing to the Lord Let our life show goodness and hope Let us be known by our joy Let us be known by our peace In every town in every tribe Jesus is king Let us go forth heal and restore Let us be known by our peace Prayer: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name; your kingdom come; your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For yours is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

Passage: 6 “The cities that you give to the Levites shall be the six cities of refuge, where you shall permit the manslayer to flee, and in addition to them you shall give forty-two cities. 7 All the cities that you give to the Levites shall be forty-eight, with their pasturelands. 25 And the congregation shall rescue the manslayer from the hand of the avenger of blood, and the congregation shall restore him to his city of refuge to which he had fled, and he shall live in it until the death of the high priest who was anointed with the holy oil. 28 But if the manslayer shall at any time go beyond the boundaries of his city of refuge to which he fled, 29 and the avenger of blood finds him outside the boundaries of his city of refuge, and the avenger of blood kills the manslayer, he shall not be guilty of blood. (Numbers 35:6–7, 25, 28–29 ESV) Song: Amen by Anna Hamilton and Grace Ibbott Lyrics: We've built kingdoms in our own names We've been distant walked our own way Seeking idols and not Your face But Father You're too precious to us to trade away So we come again Kneel at Your feet again And we say amen Let Your will be done in us We've seen injustice and let it be Drawn our own lines on Your masterpiece So with repentance in humility Father form in us the church You long to see With no questions no reservations Here we are King of love You have our hearts Let justice roll like a mighty river On and on as we pray Your kingdom come Prayer: This is another day, O Lord. I know not what it will bring forth, but make me ready, Lord, for whatever it may be. If I am to stand up, help me to stand bravely. If I am to sit still, help me to sit quietly. If I am to lie low, help me to do it patiently. And if I am to do nothing, let me do it gallantly. Make these words more than words, and give me the Spirit of Jesus. Amen. -The Book of Common Prayer

Passage: 1 I cry aloud to God, aloud to God, and he will hear me. 2 In the day of my trouble I seek the Lord; in the night my hand is stretched out without wearying; my soul refuses to be comforted. 3 When I remember God, I moan; when I meditate, my spirit faints. 11 I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember your wonders of old. 12 I will ponder all your work, and meditate on your mighty deeds. 13 Your way, O God, is holy. What god is great like our God? (Psalm 77:1–3, 11–13 ESV) Song: I Cry Aloud (Psalm 77) by Daniel Snoke Lyrics: I cry aloud to God And he will hear my call When troubles surround I seek the Lord My soul will not rest I seek God and moan And when I meditate My spirit faints Prayer: Most loving Father, whose will it is for us to give thanks for all things, to fear nothing but the loss of you, and to cast all our care on you who care for us: Preserve us from faithless fears and worldly anxieties, that no clouds of this mortal life may hide from us the light of that love which is immortal, and which you have manifested to us in 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. -Book of Common Prayer

Passage: 1 We give thanks to you, O God; we give thanks, for your name is near. We recount your wondrous deeds. 2 “At the set time that I appoint I will judge with equity. 3 When the earth totters, and all its inhabitants, it is I who keep steady its pillars. 4 I say to the boastful, ‘Do not boast,' and to the wicked, ‘Do not lift up your horn; 5 do not lift up your horn on high, or speak with haughty neck.'” (Psalm 75:1–5 ESV) Song: Psalm 75 by Poor Bishop Hooper Lyrics: We give thanks, God We give thanks for Your name is near We give thanks, God We give thanks for Your name is near As men tell of All Your wonderful works As men tell of All Your wonderful, wonderful works At the set time that I appoint I will come and judge with equity When the Earth totters and the people shake It is I who keep its pillars steady Oh, it is I who keep its pillars steady Not from the east or from the west Not from the wilderness comes lifting up But it is God who is tho only judgе Putting down one and lifting up another Not from the еast or from the west Not from the wilderness comes lifting up But it is God who is tho only judge Putting down one and lifting up another For in His hand there is a cup And full of wine and spices foaming up And it is well-mixed and when He pours this Surely the wicked will drink But as for me I will declare it I will sing praise Praise to the God of Jacob As for me I will declare it I will sing praise Praise to the God of Jacob As for me I will declare it I will sing praise Praise to the God of Jacob As for me I will declare it I will sing praise Praise to the God of Jacob Prayer: With what shall we come before you, O Lord? Or bow ourselves in your presence, O you Most High God? Cause us to come unto you in faith: mentioning no other name, pleading no other righteousness, and trusting in no other atonement than the name, righteousness, and atonement of your blessed Son and our… Mediator Jesus Christ. In him, we desire to be found; through him, we hope for favor with you, and acceptance in your sight. Blessed be your goodness for the mercies of the day, for the blessings of your providence, the comforts of your Spirit, and the privileges we enjoy. Amen. -Augustus Toplady

Passage: 1 Moses spoke to the heads of the tribes of the people of Israel, saying, “This is what the Lord has commanded. 2 If a man vows a vow to the Lord, or swears an oath to bind himself by a pledge, he shall not break his word. He shall do according to all that proceeds out of his mouth.” (Numbers 30:1-2 ESV) Song: Promises by Jonny Robinson, Matt Boswell, Matt Papa, and Rich Thompson Lyrics: I can always call you father You chose me as your child And your word is always faithful You will not turn aside Now I live in full assurance For my savior paid that price Every promise that you made me Is yes in Jesus Christ You are faithful to your promises We will trust in what the cross has said Through the ages hallelujah you are Faithful to your promises Are you with us in the fire Will you keep us in the storm Are you still the light that guides us When the darkness overwhelms Through the doubts and through the valleys Through the passing years we find Every promise you have spoken Is yes in Jesus Christ You will be our God We will be your people You will be with us Keep us from all evil Every promise made Is a promise kept You are faithful to your promises You began this work within us You will bring it to the end You're the one who goes before us You will have the last Amen So we set our hope upon this An on this we build our lives All your promises forever Are yes in Jesus Christ Prayer: You, Lord, have become my hope, my comfort, my strength, my all! In you does my soul rejoice. The darkness vanished from before my eyes, and I beheld you, the sun of righteousness. When I loved darkness, I knew you not, but wandered on from night to night. But you led me out of that blindness; you took me by the hand and called me to yourself, and now I can thank you, and your mighty voice which has penetrated to my inmost heart. Amen. -Augustine

Passage: 25 Whom have I in heaven but you? And there is nothing on earth that I desire besides you. 26 My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. (Psalm 73:25-26 ESV) Song: As for Me (Psalm 73) by Adam Daniel Westlake, Bryan Christopher Fowler, Caleb Savari, Lucy Shea Allen, Reese Germany, Robbie Seay, Shane Barnard, and Victoria Christine Lyrics: Why do the wicked men prosper Why do I envy the proud They scoff and they rage and defile Your name Still riches and favor abound Lord would You keep me from stumbling Guard me from all of my doubt My heart and my flesh though they fail me again You are the strength that I've found As for me Your presence is my good As for me Your presence is my good You are my treasure my portion forever As for me Your presence is my good Faithful You are to remind me Faithful to show me the truth Finally I see You are all that I need And all that I need is in You Whom have I in heaven Who else would I run to There is no one I desire Only You only You only You Only You only You only You As for me Your presence is my good Prayer: Almighty God, heavenly Father, because we are so weak in ourselves that we cannot stand even for a moment, and moreover, our sworn enemies—the devil, the world, and our own flesh—do not cease to attack us; will you, therefore, keep and strengthen us by the power of your Holy Spirit, so that we may firmly resist them and not go down to defeat in this spiritual war, but remain persistent until we finally obtain the complete victory and reign together with your Son, our Lord and Protector Jesus Christ, in your kingdom forevermore. Amen.  -Zacharias Ursinus

Passage: 17 May his name endure forever, his fame continue as long as the sun! May people be blessed in him, all nations call him blessed! (Psalm 72:17 ESV) Song: Psalm 72 (Long Live The King) by Kip Fox and Paul Elliot Lyrics: There is a King who rides on the heavens His coming lifts the eyes of the poor For all the power of their oppressor Can hurt them no more He is a King like no one before Him His justice falls like rain on the hills And all who live their lives with that hunger Will have their fill Long live the King Forever He shall reign Let the heavens ring with His praise Long live the King The sun and moon will fade His kingdom never passing away Long live the King Interlude Long live the King There is a righteous fire in his footsteps An everlasting peace in His wake He is the King from ocean to ocean And age to age Age to age Humbled low in a manger Lifted high on a tree Rose victorious Savior Jesus Christ our King Long live the King Forever He shall reign Let the heavens ring with His praise Long live the King The sun and moon will fade His kingdom never passing away Long live the King Forever He shall reign Let the heavens ring with His praise Long live the King The sun and moon will fade His kingdom never passing away Long live the King Long live the King Long live the King Prayer: This is another day, O Lord. I know not what it will bring forth, but make me ready, Lord, for whatever it may be. If I am to stand up, help me to stand bravely. If I am to sit still, help me to sit quietly. If I am to lie low, help me to do it patiently. And if I am to do nothing, let me do it gallantly. Make these words more than words, and give me the Spirit of Jesus. Amen. -The Book of Common Prayer

Passage: 1 While Israel lived in Shittim, the people began to whore with the daughters of Moab. 2 These invited the people to the sacrifices of their gods, and the people ate and bowed down to their gods. 3 So Israel yoked himself to Baal of Peor. And the anger of the Lord was kindled against Israel. (Numbers 25:1–3 ESV) Song: Keep My Eyes on Jesus by Kris Alon Lyrics: Jesus, I look to You You're where my help comes from Jesus, You know just what I need And when my soul is weak Help my eyes to see Jesus, you're everything I need So I'll keep my eyes on Jesus You're the way, the truth, and life When my spirit grows weak, yours washes over me You are my victory You are my everything Prayer: I ask you, my most gracious God, preserve me from the cares of this life, lest I should be too much entangled in them; and from the many necessities of the body, lest I should be ensnared by pleasure; and from whatsoever is an obstacle to the soul, lest, broken with troubles, I should be overthrown. Amen.  -Thomas à Kempis

Passage: 10 For you, O God, have tested us; you have tried us as silver is tried. 11 You brought us into the net; you laid a crushing burden on our backs; 12 you let men ride over our heads; we went through fire and through water; yet you have brought us out to a place of abundance. (Psalm 66:10–12 ESV) Song: We Praise You by Brandon Lake, Brian Johnson, Matt Redman, Phil Wickham Lyrics: Let praise be a weapon that silences the enemy Let praise be a weapon that conquers all anxiety Let it rise let praise arise We sing Your name in the dark And it changes ev'rything We sing with all we are and we claim Your victory Let it rise let praise arise We'll see you break down ev'ry wall We'll watch the giants fall For fear cannot survive when we praise You The God of breakthrough's on our side Forever lift (Him) (You) high With all creation cry God we praise You Oh we praise You oh Let faith be the song That overcomes the raging sea Let faith be the song That calms the storm inside of me Let it rise let faith arise Oh we praise You oh we praise You Oh we praise You oh we praise You This is what living looks like This is what freedom feels like This is what Heaven sounds like We praise You We praise You Oh we praise You oh we praise You Oh we praise You oh yeah with all Your praise Prayer: Let your mighty hand and outstretched arm, O Lord, still be our defense; your mercy and loving kindness in Jesus Christ your dear Son, our salvation; your true and holy Word, our instruction; your grace and Holy Spirit, our comfort and consolation unto the end, and in the end. Amen.  -John Bradford

Passage: 19 God is not man, that he should lie, or a son of man, that he should change his mind. Has he said, and will he not do it? Or has he spoken, and will he not fulfill it? 20 Behold, I received a command to bless: he has blessed, and I cannot revoke it. 21 He has not beheld misfortune in Jacob, nor has he seen trouble in Israel. The Lord their God is with them, and the shout of a king is among them. 22 God brings them out of Egypt and is for them like the horns of the wild ox. (Numbers 23:19–22 ESV) Song: Egypt by Brian Johnson, Cory Asbury, Ethan Hulse, Lee Cummings, Phil Wickham, covered by John Ward Lyrics: I won't forget The wonder of how You brought Deliverance The exodus of my heart Pre-Chorus You found me You freed me Held back the waters for my release Oh Yahweh ('Cause) You're the God who fights for me Lord of every victory Hallelujah hallelujah You have torn apart the sea You have led me through the deep Hallelujah hallelujah (oh) (whoa) A cloud by day Is a sign that You are with me The fire by night Is the guiding light to my feet 'Cause You stepped into my Egypt And You took me by the hand And You marched me out in freedom (Straight) Into the promised land (And) Now I will not forget You God I'll sing of all You've done Death is swallowed up forever By the fury of Your love Prayer: Spirit of Christ… Make me strong, not with the strength of recklessness, but with that strength which comes from an increased burden of care. Inspire me with your sacrificial love, and I shall be a stranger to selfish fear; I shall have the courage to dare all things when I am made a captain in your band. Amen.  -George Matheson

Passage: 22 But God's anger was kindled because he went, and the angel of the Lord took his stand in the way as his adversary. Now he was riding on the donkey, and his two servants were with him. 23 And the donkey saw the angel of the Lord standing in the road, with a drawn sword in his hand. And the donkey turned aside out of the road and went into the field. And Balaam struck the donkey, to turn her into the road. 24 Then the angel of the Lord stood in a narrow path between the vineyards, with a wall on either side. 25 And when the donkey saw the angel of the Lord, she pushed against the wall and pressed Balaam's foot against the wall. So he struck her again. 26 Then the angel of the Lord went ahead and stood in a narrow place, where there was no way to turn either to the right or to the left. 27 When the donkey saw the angel of the Lord, she lay down under Balaam. And Balaam's anger was kindled, and he struck the donkey with his staff. 28 Then the Lord opened the mouth of the donkey, and she said to Balaam, “What have I done to you, that you have struck me these three times?” (Numbers 22:22–28 ESV) Song: His Glory and My Good by Ben Fielding, Jonny Robinson, Rich Thompson Lyrics: I have seen my Father's glory Revealed in Jesus Christ And the more that I behold Him The more He satisfies When I gaze upon His beauty When I see Him as I should Then my eyes are lifted upward For His glory and my good There is hope in every trial For I can trust the Lord He will turn my heart towards Him And help me bear the thorn So in faith I follow Jesus On the road not understood For I know that He is working For His glory and my good To our God be the glory To our God be praise He alone the name above all names I will boast ever only in the Lord my God For I know His glory is my good See the open arms of Jesus Upon the cross that day What they understood as weakness Deserves my every praise For the charge that was against me It was nailed into the wood Yes I know that He has saved me For His glory and my good Would I gladly be made nothing That Christ would be made more Would I seek the only kingdom That far outweighs them all I will stand before my Father Where the faithful saints have stood And with joy my heart shall praise Him For His glory and my good To our God be the glory To our God be praise He alone the name above all names I will boast ever only in the Lord my God For I know His glory is my good For I know His glory is my good Prayer: Preserve your work, Lord. Guard the gift you have given even to those who pulled back. For I knew I was not worthy to be called your servant, but by your grace I am what I am. And grant that I may know how with genuine affection to mourn with those who sin. Grant that as often as I learn of the sin of anyone who has fallen, I may suffer with them, and not scold them in my pride, but mourn and weep with them, so that in weeping over another I may also mourn for myself. Amen. —Ambrose of Milan

Passage: Numbers 17:12–13 “And the people of Israel said to Moses, ‘Behold, we perish, we are undone, we are all undone. Everyone who comes near, who comes near to the tabernacle of the Lord, shall die. Are we all to perish?'” Song: Mercy by Lindsey Sweat and Taya Gaukrodger Lyrics: I know you never thought it'd hurt this bad The wounds look healed but they're still sore The Healer caught your tears He's been with you all these years That's just who He is The humble King is here There's never been a kingdom like His Where the poor in spirit are the richest When you're crushed He comes in Binds your heart in His hands That's just who He is The merciful and righteous King I'm unworthy yet He took on my sin Oh and He comes and lives and dwells In this earthly vessel And I can't comprehend The foolish in His hands I plead mercy mercy Mercy before the King Oh I plead mercy mercy Oh mercy oh mercy Oh mercy before the King I humbly come and bow on bended knee For I know I can do nothing without Thee Come pain or grief or hell In You all will be well All will be well All will be well Prayer: Almighty and eternal God, draw my heart to you, guide my mind, fill my imagination, control my will, that I may be wholly yours, utterly dedicated to you; and then use me, I pray, as you will, but always to your glory and the welfare of your people; through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. — William Temple

Passage: 1 Now Korah the son of Izhar, son of Kohath, son of Levi, and Dathan and Abiram the sons of Eliab, and On the son of Peleth, sons of Reuben, took men. 2 And they rose up before Moses, with a number of the people of Israel, 250 chiefs of the congregation, chosen from the assembly, well-known men. 3 They assembled themselves together against Moses and against Aaron and said to them, “You have gone too far! For all in the congregation are holy, every one of them, and the Lord is among them. Why then do you exalt yourselves above the assembly of the Lord?” (Numbers 16:1-3) Song: Open Space by Kirby Kaple and Rob Kaple Lyrics: Pull me in closer close to Your heart May I be a pure reflection of all You are Love that is patient love that is kind A love that keeps no offenses or wrongs in mind Make me like Jesus Make me like Jesus My heart is an open space For You to come and have Your way I'm open I'm open You're faithful to find me right where I am Even in my wandering You call me friend Mercy receives me and lifts me to my feet And I'm caught up in the wonder and mystery Of knowing Jesus Of knowing Jesus Do whatever You want to do Say whatever You want to say Move however You want to move Change whatever You want to change What are You saying Where are You going My heart is open wide My eyes are open wide Prayer: O Lord, grant that I may not be puffed up with worldly wisdom, which passes away, but may be built up in love. May I submit to your will and not seek to please myself or others, but only you. Amen. —John Calvin

Passage: 1 Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy blot out my transgressions. 2 Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin! 3 For I know my transgressions, and my sin is ever before me. 4 Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight, so that you may be justified in your words and blameless in your judgment. 5 Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity, and in sin did my mother conceive me. 6 Behold, you delight in truth in the inward being, and you teach me wisdom in the secret heart. 7 Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean; wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. 8 Let me hear joy and gladness; let the bones that you have broken rejoice. 9 Hide your face from my sins, and blot out all my iniquities. 10 Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. 11 Cast me not away from your presence, and take not your Holy Spirit from me. 12 Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and uphold me with a willing spirit. Song: Create In Me (Psalm 51) by Paul Zach, iAmSon, and Jessica Fox Lyrics: Create in me A clean heart oh Lord Create in me A clean heart oh Lord Against you only I've sinned Done evil in your side But you've shown me what I've done With mercy in your eyes Then wash my shame and guilty way My wearies all renew From all my sin into your face Let me turn to you Create in me A clean heart oh Lord Create in me A clean heart oh Lord So I will give you what you asked A humble broken heart A spirit burning down to ash With a flame oh God Then ask will be your mercy Lord Transforming all of me To every act and every way Your love and glories speaks Create in me A clean heart oh Lord (Create in me a clean heart oh Lord) Create in me A clean heart oh Lord (Create in me a clean heart oh Lord) Have mercy on me According to your endless love Have mercy on me According to your endless love Oh have mercy on me According to your endless love Have mercy on me According to your endless love According to your endless love According to your endless love Prayer: Almighty and most merciful Father, you hate nothing that you have made, nor desire the death of a sinner—look down with mercy upon me, and grant that I may turn from my wickedness and live. Forgive the days and years which I have passed in folly, idleness, and sin. Fill me with such sorrow for the time misspent, that I may amend my life according to your holy Word; strengthen me against habitual idleness, and enable me to direct my thoughts to the performance of every duty; that while I live I may serve you in the state to which you shall call me, and at last by a holy and happy death be delivered from the struggles and sorrows of this life, and obtain eternal happiness by your mercy, for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. —Samuel Johnson

Passage: Numbers 14:1–9 1 Then all the congregation raised a loud cry, and the people wept that night. 2 And all the people of Israel grumbled against Moses and Aaron. The whole congregation said to them, “Would that we had died in the land of Egypt! Or would that we had died in this wilderness! 3 Why is the Lord bringing us into this land, to fall by the sword? Our wives and our little ones will become a prey. Would it not be better for us to go back to Egypt?” 4 And they said to one another, “Let us choose a leader and go back to Egypt.” 5 Then Moses and Aaron fell on their faces before all the assembly of the congregation of the people of Israel. 6 And Joshua the son of Nun and Caleb the son of Jephunneh, who were among those who had spied out the land, tore their clothes 7 and said to all the congregation of the people of Israel, “The land, which we passed through to spy it out, is an exceedingly good land. 8 If the Lord delights in us, he will bring us into this land and give it to us, a land that flows with milk and honey. 9 Only do not rebel against the Lord. And do not fear the people of the land, for they are bread for us. Their protection is removed from them, and the Lord is with us; do not fear them.” Song: Courage by Brandon Lake, Jacob Sooter, Lee Worley, and Tyler Roberts Lyrics: To face a life-long idol and burn it To open up my heart and let You search it To fall down on my knees in earnest God give us courage God give us courage To love the ones who openly condemn us To shine a light into the deepest darkness To leave behind my mask and truly worship God give us courage God give us courage Singing bolder bolder We come into Your presence singing Closer closer Let Heaven fill the earth with holy Fire fire Don't stop until our hearts are burning Bolder bolder now Holy courage breaking out To crucify my will in holy service To never bow even if it means the furnace To pledge my every breath ‘cause You deserve it God give us courage God give us courage Let the trembling heart be brave Let His ransomed people pray Watch the strongholds start to break At just the mention of His name Let the captives leave their chains Let the voiceless start to praise Watch the miracles take shape At just the mention of His name Singing bolder bolder We come into Your presence singing Closer closer Let heaven fill the earth with holy Fire fire Don't stop until our hearts are burning Bolder bolder We come into Your presence singing Closer closer Let heaven fill the earth with holy Fire fire Don't stop until our hearts are burning Bolder bolder now Holy courage breaking out Prayer: Write your blessed name, O Lord, upon my heart, there to remain so indelibly engraved, that no prosperity, no adversity shall ever move me from your love. Be to me a strong tower of defense, a comforter in tribulation, a deliverer in distress, a very present help in trouble, and a guide to heaven through the many temptations and dangers of this life. Amen. —Thomas à Kempis

Passage: 1 Miriam and Aaron spoke against Moses because of the Cushite woman whom he had married, for he had married a Cushite woman. 2 And they said, “Has the Lord indeed spoken only through Moses? Has he not spoken through us also?” And the Lord heard it. 3 Now the man Moses was very meek, more than all people who were on the face of the earth. 4 And suddenly the Lord said to Moses and to Aaron and Miriam, “Come out, you three, to the tent of meeting.” And the three of them came out. 5 And the Lord came down in a pillar of cloud and stood at the entrance of the tent and called Aaron and Miriam, and they both came forward. 6 And he said, “Hear my words: If there is a prophet among you, I the Lord make myself known to him in a vision; I speak with him in a dream. 7 Not so with my servant Moses. He is faithful in all my house. 8 With him I speak mouth to mouth, clearly, and not in riddles, and he beholds the form of the Lord. Why then were you not afraid to speak against my servant Moses?” 9 And the anger of the Lord was kindled against them, and he departed. Numbers 13:30–33 30 But Caleb quieted the people before Moses and said, “Let us go up at once and occupy it, for we are well able to overcome it.” 31 Then the men who had gone up with him said, “We are not able to go up against the people, for they are stronger than we are.” 32 So they brought to the people of Israel a bad report of the land that they had spied out, saying, “The land, through which we have gone to spy it out, is a land that devours its inhabitants, and all the people that we saw in it are of great height. 33 And there we saw the Nephilim (the sons of Anak, who come from the Nephilim), and we seemed to ourselves like grasshoppers, and so we seemed to them.” Song: Simple Kingdom by Bryan Torwalt, Cody Carnes, Katie Torwalt, and Paul Duncan Lyrics: Your kingdom is simple As simple as love You welcomed the children You stopped for the one We want to see people The way Jesus does Your kingdom is simple Lord teach it to us Your kingdom is humble As humble as death His King is a savior Who gave His last breath So may we die daily Our pride laid to rest His kingdom is humble And the broken are blessed Hallelujah Hallowed be Your name May we live and breathe Your praise Hallelujah Let all creation say Oh The King of heaven reigns (Yes he does yes he does) Your kingdom is coming Your kingdom is here Alive in our waiting At work in our tears So come to us quickly Forever our prayer Your kingdom is coming Lord Jesus come near (hallelujah) Your kingdom is backwards It flows in reverse What You call a treasure This world calls a curse The small become great and The last become first Your kingdom is backwards Lord teach us to serve As it is with Your kingdom Let it be with Your church He reigns forever He reigns forever Prayer: This is another day, O Lord. I know not what it will bring forth, but make me ready, Lord, for whatever it may be. If I am to stand up, help me to stand bravely. If I am to sit still, help me to sit quietly. If I am to lie low, help me to do it patiently. And if I am to do nothing, let me do it gallantly. Make these words more than words, and give me the Spirit of Jesus. Amen. -The Book of Common Prayer

Passage: 1 And the Lord spoke to Moses in the wilderness of Sinai, in the first month of the second year after they had come out of the land of Egypt, saying, 2 “Let the people of Israel keep the Passover at its appointed time. 3 On the fourteenth day of this month, at twilight, you shall keep it at its appointed time; according to all its statutes and all its rules you shall keep it.” 4 So Moses told the people of Israel that they should keep the Passover. 5 And they kept the Passover in the first month, on the fourteenth day of the month, at twilight, in the wilderness of Sinai; according to all that the Lord commanded Moses, so the people of Israel did. (Numbers 9:1-5) Song: Thank You, Jesus by Chris Davenport, Ethan Hulse, and Josh Baldwin Lyrics: Thank You Jesus for finding me Like a good shepherd Your mercy leads Back to Your arms where I'm meant to be So I thank You Jesus for finding me Thank You Jesus for saving me You took my place on that cursed tree Died for sinners but rose as a King So I thank You Jesus for saving me Oh it's only because of all You've done That I can be called a friend of God Oh beautiful Savior what else can I do But lift up my voice and say thank You Thank You Jesus for loving me Shame lost its hold when You set me free Every fear has to bow at Your feet So I thank You Jesus for loving me I enter the gates of the Lord with thanksgiving I enter the courts of the Lord with praise Oh thank You Oh thank You Prayer: O God, who hast commanded us to be holy as thou art holy, we draw near to thee with awe and reverence. We confess how far short we fall of thy glory; cleanse us from all our sins, restore us through thy pardoning grace, and make us ready to serve thee with joy. Help us to remember all thy mercies, to rest in thy promises, and to walk in the light of thy presence, all our days. Amen. —John Calvin

Passage: 14 “Thus you shall separate the Levites from among the people of Israel, and the Levites shall be mine. 15 And after that the Levites shall go in to serve at the tent of meeting, when you have cleansed them and offered them as a wave offering. 16 For they are wholly given to me from among the people of Israel. Instead of all who open the womb, the firstborn of all the people of Israel, I have taken them for myself. 17 For all the firstborn among the people of Israel are mine, both of man and of beast. On the day that I struck down all the firstborn in the land of Egypt I consecrated them for myself, 18 and I have taken the Levites instead of all the firstborn among the people of Israel. 19 And I have given the Levites as a gift to Aaron and his sons from among the people of Israel, to do the service for the people of Israel at the tent of meeting and to make atonement for the people of Israel, that there may be no plague among the people of Israel when the people of Israel come near the sanctuary.” (Numbers 8:14–19) Song: Setting Us Apart by Leslie McKee, Theresa Amundrud, and Trent Smith Lyrics: On this ground that you've made holy In these lives that bear your name Spirit of God search our hearts today Realign our souls' affections And reveal our hidden sin Spirit of God cleanse us from within You're setting us apart setting us apart for You You finish what you start finish what you start So Spirit move do what you do Let our passion and our purpose Be ignited by your love Spirit of God let your will be done Purify purify Fit us for your kingdom Purify purify Fit us for your kingdom Take our hearts take our lives Fit us for your kingdom We give it all a sacrifice Fit us for your kingdom Prayer: Take me, O Lord, and make me worthy of this calling— not by any strength I possess, but by your grace alone. Put your hand upon me. Sanctify me for your work. Let me not draw back from the difficulties or the unknown, but grant that in joy or sorrow, in weakness or in strength, I may always be yours— wholly, gladly, and forever. Amen. —John Wesley

Passage: 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 and my God. 6 My soul is cast down within me;  therefore I remember you from the land of Jordan and of Hermon,  from Mount Mizar. 7 Deep calls to deep  at the roar of your waterfalls; all your breakers and your waves  have gone over me. 8 By day the LORD commands his steadfast love,  and at night his song is with me,  a prayer to the God of my life. 9 I say to God, my rock:  “Why have you forgotten me? Why do I go mourning  because of the oppression of the enemy?” 10 As with a deadly wound in my bones,  my adversaries taunt me,  while they say to me all the day long,  “Where is your God?” 11 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 and my God. (Psalm 42:1–11) Song: Psalm 42 (I Will Praise Him Again) by Jonny Robinson and Tiarne Tranter Lyrics: Why my soul are you downcast Why are you troubled within For I will hope in my Saviour my God And will praise Him yet praise Him again Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah I will praise Him yet praise Him again Morning by morning new mercies are streaming I trust in your goodness where I cannot see You have been faithful whenever I wandered Lord give me the hope that I need Prayer: Come, O Lord my God, my soul is a thirst for thee. As the deer longs for the waterbrooks, so longs my soul for thee. Hasten to my aid. Draw me to thyself. Fill me with thy presence. Make me a temple of thy Spirit. Amen. —Ambrose of Milan

Passage: 22 The LORD spoke to Moses, saying, 23 “Speak to Aaron and his sons, saying, Thus you shall bless the people of Israel: you shall say to them, 24 The LORD bless you and keep you; 25 the LORD make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; 26 the LORD lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace. 27 “So shall they put my name upon the people of Israel, and I will bless them.” (Numbers 6:22–27) Song: The Blessing by Chris Brown, Cody Carnes, Kari Jobe, and Steven Furtick, recorded by Every Season Lyrics: The Lord bless you And keep you Make his face shine upon you And be gracious to you The Lord turn his Face toward you And give you peace Amen Amen Amen May his favor Be upon you And a thousand generations And your family And your children And their children And their children May his presence Go before you And behind you And beside you All around you And within you He is with you He is with you In the morning In the evening In your coming And your going In your weeping And rejoicing He is for you He is for you He is for you He is for you Prayer: Take my life, and let it be consecrated, Lord, to thee. Take my moments and my days; let them flow in ceaseless praise. Take my will, and make it thine; it shall be no longer mine. Take my heart—it is thine own; it shall be thy royal throne. Amen. —Frances Ridley Havergal

Passage: 4 “O LORD, make me know my end  and what is the measure of my days;  let me know how fleeting I am! 5 Behold, you have made my days a few handbreadths,  and my lifetime is as nothing before you. Surely all mankind stands as a mere breath! 6 Surely a man goes about as a shadow!  Surely for nothing they are in turmoil;  man heaps up wealth and does not know who will gather! 7 “And now, O Lord, for what do I wait?  My hope is in you. (Psalm 39:4–7) Song: Psalm 39 by Poor Bishop Hooper Lyrics: God, remind me Just how brief My time on This shallow earth will be God, remind me That every Single morning My days are numbered and they're not that many God, remind me Just how brief My time on This shallow earth will be God, remind me That every Single morning My days are numbered and they're not that many How fleeting this life is How fleeting this life is How fleeting this life is How fleeting this life is My entire life is but a moment to You At very best, a breath in the way You see it, see it, see it Heaping mounds of wealth are merely shadows on the move All our busy rushing ends in nothing, nothing, nothing My entire life is but a moment to You At very best, a breath in the way You see it, see it, see it Heaping mounds of wealth are merely shadows on the move And all our busy rushing ends in nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing So where can my hope go? Where can my hope go? Where can my hope go? Where can my hope go? Where can my hope go? (My hope is in You) Where can my hope go? (In You alone) Where can my hope go? (My hope is in You) Where can my hope go? (In You alone) Where can my hope go? (My hope is in You, God) Where can my hope go? (Only in You, God) Where can my hope go? (My hope is in You) Where can my hope go? (In You alone) Prayer: This is another day, O Lord. I know not what it will bring forth, but make me ready, Lord, for whatever it may be. If I am to stand up, help me to stand bravely. If I am to sit still, help me to sit quietly. If I am to lie low, help me to do it patiently. And if I am to do nothing, let me do it gallantly. Make these words more than words, and give me the Spirit of Jesus. Amen. -The Book of Common Prayer

Passage: 1 Transgression speaks to the wicked  deep in his heart;  there is no fear of God  before his eyes. 2 For he flatters himself in his own eyes  that his iniquity cannot be found out and hated. 3 The words of his mouth are trouble and deceit;  he has ceased to act wisely and do good. 4 He plots trouble while on his bed;  he sets himself in a way that is not good;  he does not reject evil. (Psalm 36:1–4) Song: Psalm 36 by Poor Bishop Hooper Lyrics: A burden is burning concerning The wicked at heart A burden is burning concerning The wicked at heart There is no fear of God before his eyes He flatters himself too much to realize And have hate for his sin All of the words pouring from his mouth Long to be wrong, wrought with wickedness Even in sleep he dreams deceit Evil his plot and his plan He does not reject sin But Your love But Your love But Your love (Reaches to the heavens) But Your love (Righteous like the mountain) But Your love (Justice like the great deep) But Your love (Priceless is Your love, priceless is Your love) Priceless is Your love Priceless is Your love Priceless is Your love Prayer: O merciful God, fill our hearts, we pray, with the graces of your Holy Spirit, with love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance. Teach us to love those who hate us, to pray for those who despitefully use us, that we may be the children of our Father, who makes his sun to shine on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust. In adversity, grant us grace to be patient; in prosperity keep us humble; may we guard the door of our lips; may we lightly esteem the world and set our affections on things above. Amen. —William Laud

Passage: 1 Contend, O LORD, with those who contend with me;  fight against those who fight against me! 2 Take hold of shield and buckler  and rise for my help! 3 Draw the spear and javelin  against my pursuers! Say to my soul,  “I am your salvation!” 4 Let them be put to shame and dishonor  who seek after my life! Let them be turned back and disappointed  who devise evil against me! 5 Let them be like chaff before the wind,  with the angel of the LORD driving them away! 6 Let their way be dark and slippery,  with the angel of the LORD pursuing them! 7 For without cause they hid their net for me;  without cause they dug a pit for my life. 8 Let destruction come upon him when he does not know it! And let the net that he hid ensnare him;  let him fall into it—to his destruction! (Psalm 35:1–8) Song: Psalm 35 (Awake, O Lord) by Shane Heilman Lyrics: Plead my cause LORD with those opposing me Fight against those who who fight against me Pick up Your shield and armor stand up and help me Draw out Your spear stop those pursuing me And say to my soul I am your salvation Let those who hunt me down be put to disgrace And those who plot against me Be turned back in shame May they be like the chaff blown away by the wind The angel of the LORD driving them away May their way be dark slippery empty and vain With Your angel pursuing them all the way For they set traps to catch me Though I've done nothing wrong Let them fall in their traps before they even know Then my soul will joy in Yahweh And I'll exalt in His salvation All my bones will say Who is like You Saving the powerless from those oppressing them Violent witnesses rise up from everywhere With accusations I've never heard before And they repay me evil for doing good to them Like one who's lost a loved one My soul is overwhelmed Though I when they were sick I prayed and fasted for them I put on mourning clothes Prayed with my head to my chest I grieved as if they were my brother or my friend As one who grieves his mother I bowed myself down But at my stumbling they gathered and rejoiced O wretched men that I've never seen before Their torture is relentless Their mockings never cease They tear at me with words They gnash at me with their teeth How long O Lord will you watch this Deliver me from their endless violence Save my precious life from these lions Then I will praise You in the great assembly I will give You praise in front of everyone Don't let those wrongfully my foes rejoice over me Nor those who hate me without cause Wink with malice They speak not peace But lies against the faithful in the land They open wide their mouths against me They say Aha our eyes have seen it You have seen it LORD Don't be silent to me O Lord Do not be far from me Do not be far from me Awake O Lord Awake O Lord and arise for my right and my cause Lord my God O vindicate me according to Your righteousness Don't let my foes rejoice Don't let them say in their hearts We've achieved our desire We've devoured his very soul Let them be disgraced who rejoice at my pain Let them be clothed with shame Who exalt themselves against me Let those who joy In my victory Shout for joy and be glad May they ever say Great is the LORD Who delights in my prosperity Then my tongue shall declare Your righteousness And Your praise all day long Then my tongue shall declare Your righteousness And Your praise all day long Prayer: Divine Spirit, illumine to me the words of the Lord. Show me the wealth of glory that lies beneath the old familiar stories. Teach me the depths of meaning hidden in the songs of Zion. Raise me to the heights of aspiration that is reached by the wings of the prophet. Lift me to the summit of faith that is trod by the feet of the apostle. Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law. Amen. —George Matheson

Passage: 1 I will bless the LORD at all times;  his praise shall continually be in my mouth. 2 My soul makes its boast in the LORD;  let the humble hear and be glad. 3 Oh, magnify the LORD with me,  and let us exalt his name together! 4 I sought the LORD, and he answered me  and delivered me from all my fears. 5 Those who look to him are radiant,  and their faces shall never be ashamed. 6 This poor man cried, and the LORD heard him  and saved him out of all his troubles. 7 The angel of the LORD encamps  around those who fear him, and delivers them. 8 Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good!  Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him! 9 Oh, fear the LORD, you his saints,  for those who fear him have no lack! 10 The young lions suffer want and hunger;  but those who seek the LORD lack no good thing. (Psalm 34:1–10) Song: Psalm 34 (Taste and See) by Joseph James Rigney and Shane Barnard Lyrics: I sought the Lord and He answered me And delivered me from every fear Those who look on Him are radiant They'll never be ashamed They'll never be ashamed This poor man cried and the Lord heard me And saved me from my enemies The Son of God surrounds His saints He will deliver them He will deliver them Magnify the Lord with me Come exalt His name together Glorify the Lord with me Come exalt His name forever O taste and see that the Lord is good O blessed is he who hides in Him O fear the Lord O all you saints He'll give you everything He'll give you everything Let us bless the Lord Every day and night Never ending praise May our incense rise Prayer: O Lord, Let me not henceforth desire health or life except to spend them for you, with you, and in you. You alone know what is good for me; do therefore what seems best to you. Give to me, or take from me; conform my will to yours; and grant that, with humble and perfect submission, and in holy confidence, I may receive the orders of your eternal providence, and may equally adore all that comes to me from you. Amen. —Blaise Pascal

Passage: 3 “If you walk in my statutes and observe my commandments and do them, 4 then I will give you your rains in their season, and the land shall yield its increase, and the trees of the field shall yield their fruit. 5 Your threshing shall last to the time of the grape harvest, and the grape harvest shall last to the time for sowing. And you shall eat your bread to the full and dwell in your land securely. 6 I will give peace in the land, and you shall lie down, and none shall make you afraid. And I will remove harmful beasts from the land, and the sword shall not go through your land. 7 You shall chase your enemies, and they shall fall before you by the sword. 8 Five of you shall chase a hundred, and a hundred of you shall chase ten thousand, and your enemies shall fall before you by the sword. 9 I will turn to you and make you fruitful and multiply you and will confirm my covenant with you.” (Leviticus 26:3–9) Song: Keep the Feast by Ben Shive and Skye Peterson Lyrics: Joyfully we join You at Your table Pleading not our righteousness By Your wealth of mercy we are able Now to feast in confidence Take this bread and eat Take this cup and drink Remember how He loved us Rejoice and keep the feast Who is fit to feast with such a Savior Who His sandals could untie Who are we that He would show us favor Granting us this gift of life Happy sign of friendship and reunion With the blessed Three in One Foretaste of that glorious communion Vision of the world to come Prayer: Most merciful God, who is of purer eyes than to behold iniquity, and has promised forgiveness to all who confess and forsake their sins: we come before you in a humble sense of our own unworthiness, acknowledging our manifold transgressions of your righteous laws. But, O gracious Father, who desires not the death of sinners, look upon us, we ask you, in mercy, and forgive us all our transgressions. Make us deeply aware of the great evil of them, and work in us a hearty contrition that we may obtain forgiveness at your hands, who are ever ready to receive humble and penitent sinners. For the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ, our only Savior and Redeemer. Amen. —The Book of Common Prayer (1552)

Passage: 1 Blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven,  whose sin is covered. 2 Blessed is the man against whom the LORD counts no iniquity,  and in whose spirit there is no deceit. 3 For when I kept silent, my bones wasted away  through my groaning all day long. 4 For day and night your hand was heavy upon me;  my strength was dried up as by the heat of summer. Selah 5 I acknowledged my sin to you,  and I did not cover my iniquity; I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the LORD,”  and you forgave the iniquity of my sin. Selah (Psalm 32:1–5) Song: Forgiven by Brian Johnson, Graham Moore, Jeremy Riddle, and Joel Taylor Lyrics: I will sing for You alone have rescued this life Jesus You have set me free You alone took away all sin and disgrace When You gave Your life to ransom me I am forgiven at the foot of the cross I am accepted by the power of Your love My every stain is washed away I am forgiven Here I stand in the light of Your glory and grace Where heaven's love and justice meet Now I live for the One who has called me by name Who is risen and alive in me I'm embraced at the foot of the cross By the love and the mercies You have lavished on us My every stain is washed away And I am forgiven Prayer: O most mighty God, and merciful Father, who has compassion upon all men, and who does not despise the sighing of a contrite heart, nor the desire of such as are sorrowful; mercifully assist our prayers that we make before you in all our troubles and adversities, whensoever they oppress us; and graciously hear us, that those evils, which the craft and subtlety of the devil or man work against us, may, by your good providence, be brought to nothing, that we your servants, being hurt by no persecutions, may evermore give thanks unto you in your holy Church; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. —Book of Common Prayer (1552)

Passage: 1 Ascribe to the Lord, O heavenly beings,  ascribe to the Lord glory and strength. 2 Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name;  worship the Lord in the splendor of holiness. 3 The voice of the Lord is over the waters;  the God of glory thunders,  the Lord, over many waters. 4 The voice of the Lord is powerful;  the voice of the Lord is full of majesty. (Psalm 29:1–4) Song: Psalm 46 (Lord of Hosts) by Jennie Lee Riddle, Josh Miller, Josiah Warneking, Shane Barnard Lyrics: O come behold the works of God The nations at His feet He breaks the bow and bends the spear And tells the wars to cease O Mighty One of Israel You are on our side We walk by faith In God who burns the chariots with fire Lord of hosts You're with us with us in the fire With us as a Shelter With us in the storm You will lead us Through the fiercest battle Oh where else would we go But with the Lord of hosts O God of Jacob fierce and great You lift Your voice to speak The earth it bows And all the mountains move into the sea O Lord You know the hearts of men And still You let them live O God who makes the mountains melt Come wrestle us and win O God who makes the mountains melt Come wrestle us and win Though oceans roar You are the Lord of all The One who calms the wind and waves And makes my heart be still Though the earth gives way The mountains move into the sea The nations rage I know my God is in control Prayer: O God, you are life, wisdom, truth, bounty, and blessedness, the eternal, the only true good; our God and our Lord, you are our hope and our heart's joy—we acknowledge with thanksgiving that you have made us in your image, and that we may direct our thoughts to you. Lord, make us know you aright, that we may love, enjoy, and possess you more and more; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. — Anselm

Passage: 1 The Lord is my light and my salvation;   whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life;   of whom shall I be afraid? 2 When evildoers assail me   to eat up my flesh, my adversaries and foes,   it is they who stumble and fall. 3 Though an army encamp against me,   my heart shall not fear; though war arise against me,   yet I will be confident. 4 One thing have I asked of the Lord,   that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord   all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord   and to inquire in his temple. 5 For he will hide me in his shelter   in the day of trouble; he will conceal me under the cover of his tent;   he will lift me high upon a rock. (Psalm 27:1–5) Song: Psalm 27 (The Lord is My Light) by Jordan Kauflin, Laura Story, Matthew Merker Lyrics: The Lord is my light and my salvation Whom shall I fear whom shall I fear The Lord is the stronghold of my life Of whom shall I be afraid Lord You are my shelter God of my salvation I am not forsaken Lord my shield and protector Waiting on Your promise I will see Your goodness O Lord When troubles arise no foe can harm me You are my peace You are my peace You lift me above the raging storm You conquer my enemies One thing I have asked to see Your beauty This I will seek this I will seek To dwell in Your house to walk in Your ways Your presence is all I need I wait wait for the Lord In faith trusting Your word I wait wait for the Lord In faith trusting Your word Prayer: “Blessed are you, O Lord, the God of our fathers, creator of the changes of day and night, giving rest to the weary, renewing the strength of those who are spent, bestowing upon us occasions of song in the evening. As you have protected us in the day that is past, so be with us in the coming night. Keep us from every sin, every evil, and every fear; for you are our light and salvation, and the strength of our life. To you be glory for endless ages. Amen.” — Adapted from the Liturgy of the Hours

Passage: 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. 7 Remember not the sins of my youth or my transgressions; according to your steadfast love remember me, for the sake of your goodness, O Lord! (Psalm 25:1–7) Song: 25 by Red Rocks Worship Lyrics: To you, Lord, I lift my soul I will trust the one who steadies me I will wait and have no shame As you make me to know your ways All my days are yours Take me by the hand and lead me in your truth Teach my soul to rest only in you For you are the one who saves all the lengths of my days My hope rests only in you Forever I will fix my eyes On the rock who stands much higher You defend, you call me friend You have marked me with your righteousness Your presence is my home Take me by the hand and lead me in your truth Teach my soul to rest only in you For you are the one who saves all the lengths of my days My hope rests only in you You are good Lord Steadfast is your love You are good Lord Steadfast is your love You are good Lord Steadfast is your love You are good Lord Steadfast is your love Take me by the hand and lead me in your truth Teach my soul to rest only in you For you are the one who saves all the lengths of my days My hope rests only in you, only in you Prayer: Write your blessed name, O Lord, upon my heart, there to remain so indelibly engraved, that no prosperity, no adversity shall ever move me from your love. Be to me a strong tower of defense, a comforter in tribulation, a deliverer in distress, a very present help in trouble, and a guide to heaven through the many temptations and dangers of this life. Amen. -Thomas à Kempis

Passage: 1 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying, 2 “Speak to all the congregation of the people of Israel and say to them, You shall be holy, for I the Lord your God am holy. 3 Every one of you shall revere his mother and his father, and you shall keep my Sabbaths: I am the Lord your God. 4 Do not turn to idols or make for yourselves any gods of cast metal: I am the Lord your God. 9 When you reap the harvest of your land, you shall not reap your field right up to its edge, neither shall you gather the gleanings after your harvest. 10 And you shall not strip your vineyard bare, neither shall you gather the fallen grapes of your vineyard. You shall leave them for the poor and for the sojourner: I am the Lord your God. 11 You shall not steal; you shall not deal falsely; you shall not lie to one another. 12 You shall not swear by my name falsely, and so profane the name of your God: I am the Lord. 18 You shall not take vengeance or bear a grudge against the sons of your own people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself: I am the Lord. 37 And you shall observe all my statutes and all my rules, and do them: I am the Lord.” (Leviticus 19:1-4, 9-12, 18, 37) Song: The Greatest Commandment by Paul Zach Lyrics: Love the Lord your God With all your heart and soul and mind And love your neighbor as yourself Let us be known let us be known By the way we love Love love love the greatest commandment is Love love love the greatest commandment is Love love love the greatest commandment is love Prayer: O Lord, Let me not live to be useless or to do no good; Deliver me from an inactive life and from squandering your gifts. Let me not pass away before I have begun to live for you. Let it not be my aim to live long, but to live rightly. While I am, make me useful and prepare me for eternal happiness with you. Amen. -William Wilberforce

Passage: 2 “Speak to the people of Israel and say to them, I am the LORD your God. 3 You shall not do as they do in the land of Egypt, where you lived, and you shall not do as they do in the land of Canaan, to which I am bringing you. You shall not walk in their statutes. 4 You shall follow my rules and keep my statutes and walk in them. I am the LORD your God. 5 You shall therefore keep my statutes and my rules; if a person does them, he shall live by them: I am the LORD.” (Leviticus 18:2–5) Song: Who Else by Abbie Gamboa, Josiah Funderburk, and Zac Rowe Lyrics: I am an instrument of exaltation And I was born to lift Your name above all names You hear the melody of all creation But there's a song of praise that only I can bring Who else is worthy who else is worthy There is no one only You Jesus Who else is worthy who else is worthy There is no one only You Jesus You are the infinite God of the ages Yet You chose to make my heart Your dwelling place You healed my brokenness showed me Your glory So I have songs of thanks not even angels sing Lamb of God anointed one Who was and is and is to come Seated on the throne above Holy holy Righteous One who shed His blood You proved to us the Father's love Jesus Christ be lifted up Prayer: This is another day, O Lord. I know not what it will bring forth, but make me ready, Lord, for whatever it may be. If I am to stand up, help me to stand bravely. If I am to sit still, help me to sit quietly. If I am to lie low, help me to do it patiently. And if I am to do nothing, let me do it gallantly. Make these words more than words, and give me the Spirit of Jesus. Amen. -The Book of Common Prayer

Passage: 1 I love you, O Lord, my strength. 2 The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer,  my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge,  my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. 3 I call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised,  and I am saved from my enemies. 16 He sent from on high, he took me;  he drew me out of many waters. 17 He rescued me from my strong enemy  and from those who hated me,  for they were too mighty for me. 18 They confronted me in the day of my calamity,  but the Lord was my support. 19 He brought me out into a broad place;  he rescued me, because he delighted in me. (Psalm 18:1–3, 16–19) Song: Reason I Sing by Jonathan Smith and Phil Wickham Lyrics: You pulled me from darkness And clothed me in garments of praise Jesus forever my song will be You I'm living in freedom You've taken my burdens away Jesus forever my song will be You Only for You For the cross that You bore And the debt that You paid For the victory You won Over death and the grave This is the reason I sing For the hope that You give And the joy that You bring For the promise that Heaven Is waiting for me This is the reason I sing I will not be silent I'll testify of Your grace Jesus forever my song will be You Only for You So good so good You're so good to me Forever I'll sing You're so good to me Jesus the reason I sing Jesus the reason I sing Jesus the reason I sing Prayer: “Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not the good he has done to me, who forgives all your sins and heals all your infirmities, who redeems your life from destruction, who crowns you with grace and mercy… Therefore, my mouth and heart shall proclaim the Lord's praise, from now on and forevermore. Amen.” — Zacharias Ursinus

Passage: 1 Hear a just cause, O Lord; attend to my cry!  Give ear to my prayer from lips free of deceit! 2 From your presence let my vindication come!  Let your eyes behold the right! 3 You have tried my heart, you have visited me by night,  you have tested me, and you will find nothing;  I have purposed that my mouth will not transgress. 4 With regard to the works of man,  by the word of your lips  I have avoided the ways of the violent. 5 My steps have held fast to your paths;  my feet have not slipped. 6 I call upon you, for you will answer me, O God;  incline your ear to me; hear my words. 7 Wondrously show your steadfast love,  O Savior of those who seek refuge  from their adversaries at your right hand. (Psalm 17:1–7) Song: Psalm 17 by Poor Bishop Hooper Lyrics: You have tested my heart and examined me In the night, You have tried me and found nothing I've determined that my mouth will not sin anymore You have tested my heart and examined me In the night, You have tried me and found nothing I've determined that my mouth will not sin anymore Hear my plea, for it comes from honest lips Check my mind and my thoughts, everyone of them I pray becausе I know You hear it I pray because I know You hеar it Protect me, O Lord As the pupil of Your eye Underneath the shadow of Your wings is where I hide My steps are set up on Your paths My feet have never slipped despite The countless men surrounding my every move Rise up, O Lord And bring them down Rise up, O Lord And bring them down Rise up, O Lord And bring them down But I will see Your face in righteousness When I awake I will be satisfied But I will see Your face in righteousness When I awake I will be satisfied But I will see Your face in righteousness When I awake I will be satisfied But I will see Your face in righteousness When I awake I will be satisfied With Your presence (With Your presence) With Your presence (With Your presence) With Your presence, with Your presence (With Your presence)... Prayer: “Your glorious Majesty surround me, the blessed Trinity protect me, and the eternal Godhead preserve me. Your unlimited mercy support me; your loving kindness encompass me; your favor make me to rejoice. The eternal truth of God be my delight, the saving knowledge of Christ strengthen me, and the all-prevailing grace of God be sufficient for me. May the grace of God the Father lead me, the wisdom of God the Son be my consolation, and the power of the Holy Spirit enlighten me. Lord my Creator, stand by me; my Redeemer, save me; and my Comforter, dwell with me. Amen.” — Johann Habermann

Passage: 1 Preserve me, O God, for in you I take refuge. 2 I say to the LORD, “You are my Lord; I have no good apart from you.” 3 As for the saints in the land, they are the excellent ones, in whom is all my delight. 4 The sorrows of those who run after another god shall multiply; their drink offerings of blood I will not pour out or take their names on my lips. 5 The LORD is my chosen portion and my cup; you hold my lot. 6 The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance. (Psalm 16:1-6) Reflection: “Apart from you I have no good” (Psalm 16:2). It's a short sentence, but it says more than entire volumes of theology. David's words here are a confession, a re-centering of the heart around a simple truth: God himself is the source of everything good. At one level, this is about gratitude. Every good thing—relationships, work, beauty, food, rest—is ultimately a gift from God. Even when life feels chaotic or uncertain, the blessings that remain are not accidents. They come from a good and generous hand. So this psalm invites us to say thank you—not just in a general sense, but directly to the one from whom every good and perfect gift comes. But David's words also go deeper. They're not just about receiving good things from God, but about recognizing that God himself is the good thing we need most. He is our portion and our cup (Psalm 16:5). He is the inheritance that makes all the “lines” fall in pleasant places (16:6). To know him is better than any other joy or achievement life could offer. To walk apart from him is to forfeit true life, even if we appear to gain everything else. So consider: Do you see God as the giver of every good thing—or do you live as if you must grab those things on your own? Is your joy rooted in God himself—or only in the gifts he gives? Sometime today, pray that God would re-center your heart to delight in him above all else—and thank him for every good thing that flows from his hand. Song: Fullness of Joy (Psalm 16) by Caroline Cobb Smith Lyrics: O God You are my refuge I know without You I have no good thing O God You are my portion My chosen portion You are what I need No other god beside You You hold my lot and fill my cup Oh beautiful inheritance You are enough In your presence there is fullness There is fullness of joy At your right hand there is goodness Boundless goodness Forevermore I choose you Lord O God you go before me You're right beside me In my darkest night My God you hold my future My hope it rests secure In the finished work of Christ My heart is glad My soul rejoices You hold me fast you won't let go Your ways are good and good for me I'm yours and yours alone Your holy one has risen up He's overcome the grave The path of life is opened wide For he has made a way Prayer: “O God, you are life, wisdom, truth, bounty, and blessedness, the eternal, the only true good; our God and our Lord, you are our hope and our heart's joy— we acknowledge with thanksgiving that you have made us in your image, and that we may direct our thoughts to you. Lord, make us know you aright, that we may love, enjoy, and possess you more and more; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.” — Anselm

Passage: 1 The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt, they do abominable deeds; there is none who does good. 2 The LORD looks down from heaven on the children of man, to see if there are any who understand, who seek after God. 3 They have all turned aside; together they have become corrupt; there is none who does good, not even one. (Psalm 14:1-3) Song: Broken Vessels (Amazing Grace) by Joel Houston and Jonas Myrin Lyrics: All these pieces Broken and scattered In mercy gathered Mended and whole Empty handed But not forsaken I've been set free I've been set free Amazing grace How sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me Oh I once was lost But now I am found Was blind but now I see Oh I can see You now Oh I can see the love in Your eyes Laying Yourself down Raising up the broken to life You take our failure You take our weakness You set Your treasure In jars of clay So take this heart Lord I'll be Your vessel The world to see Your life in me Prayer: “Almighty God and heavenly Father, we poor, miserable sinners confess that from our childhood until this very hour we have sinned against your commandments by evil thoughts, words, will, and works… Therefore, we are not worthy to be called your children… In your mercy and for the sake of your glory, we ask you to receive us into your grace by the forgiveness of our sins. Amen.” — John Oecolampadius

Passage: 1 Now Nadab and Abihu, the sons of Aaron, each took his censer and put fire in it and laid incense on it and offered unauthorized fire before the LORD, which he had not commanded them. 2 And fire came out from before the LORD and consumed them, and they died before the LORD. 3 Then Moses said to Aaron, “This is what the LORD has said: ‘Among those who are near me I will be sanctified, and before all the people I will be glorified.'” And Aaron held his peace. (Leviticus 10:1-3) Song: Only a Holy God by Dustin Smith, Jonny Robinson, Michael Farren, and Rich Thompson Lyrics: Who else commands all the hosts of heaven Who else could make every king bow down Who else can whisper and darkness trembles Only a Holy God What other beauty demands such praises What other splendour outshines the sun What other majesty rules with justice Only a Holy God Come and behold Him The One and the Only Cry out sing holy Forever a Holy God Come and worship the Holy God What other glory consumes like fire What other power can raise the dead What other name remains undefeated Only a Holy God Who else could rescue me from my failing Who else would offer His only Son Who else invites me to call Him Father Only a Holy God Only my Holy God Prayer: This is another day, O Lord. I know not what it will bring forth, but make me ready, Lord, for whatever it may be. If I am to stand up, help me to stand bravely. If I am to sit still, help me to sit quietly. If I am to lie low, help me to do it patiently. And if I am to do nothing, let me do it gallantly. Make these words more than words, and give me the Spirit of Jesus. Amen. -The Book of Common Prayer

Passage: 14 Behold, the wicked man conceives evil and is pregnant with mischief and gives birth to lies. 15 He makes a pit, digging it out, and falls into the hole that he has made. 16 His mischief returns upon his own head, and on his own skull his violence descends. (Psalm 7:14-16) Song: Psalm 7 by Poor Bishop Hooper Lyrics: O Lord, my God In You I take refuge O Lord, my God In You I take refuge O Lord, my God In You I take refuge O Lord, my God In You I take refuge Arise, O Lord, against the wicked, stand Wake up, my God, for the righteous, defend Arise, O Lord, and stand up once again to the evil one O Lord, my God In You I take refuge O Lord, my God In You I take refuge Arise, O Lord, against the wicked, stand (Arise, O Lord, against the wicked, stand) Wake up, my God, for the righteous, defend (Wakе up, my God, for the righteous, defеnd) Arise, O Lord, and stand up once again to the evil one (Arise, O Lord, and stand up once again to the evil one) Arise, O Lord, against the wicked, stand (Arise, O Lord, against the wicked, stand) Wake up, my God, for the righteous, defend (Wake up, my God, for the righteous, defend) Arise, O Lord, and stand up once again to the evil one (Arise, O Lord, and stand up once again to the evil one) Prayer: Your glorious Majesty surround me, the blessed Trinity protect me, and the eternal Godhead preserve me. Your unlimited mercy support me; your loving kindness encompass me; your favor make me to rejoice. The eternal truth of God be my delight, the saving knowledge of Christ strengthen me, and the all-prevailing grace of God be sufficient for me. May the grace of God the Father lead me, the wisdom of God the Son be my consolation, and the power of the Holy Spirit enlighten me. Lord my Creator, stand by me; my Redeemer, save me; and my Comforter, dwell with me. Amen. — Johann Habermann

Passage: 1 If anyone sins and commits a breach of faith against the Lord by deceiving his neighbor in a matter of deposit or security, or through robbery, or if he has oppressed his neighbor 2 or has found something lost and lied about it, swearing falsely—in any of all the things that people do and sin thereby— 3 then if he has sinned and has realized his guilt and will restore what he took by robbery or what he got by oppression or the deposit that was committed to him or the lost thing that he found, 4 or anything about which he has sworn falsely, he shall restore it in full and shall add a fifth to it, and give it to him to whom it belongs on the day he realizes his guilt. 5 And he shall bring to the priest as his compensation to the Lord a ram without blemish out of the flock, or its equivalent, for a guilt offering. 6 And the priest shall make atonement for him before the Lord, and he shall be forgiven for any of the things that one may do and thereby become guilty. (Leviticus 6:1-6) Song: Song of Repentance by Esther-Jane White, Lauren Harris, Mark Vallance, Nick Herbert Lyrics: We've fallen short We've wandered far from Your ways Forgive us O Lord We've sinned against Your name Lord have mercy Christ have mercy This is a song of repentance This is a plea to Your heart Would You purify us Lord Open Your hand to deliver Reach down in power to save You are Holy God God keep us close Held in Your promise of grace Come change our hearts Restore who we are we pray Now Almighty One All-consuming love Lord remember us Make us holy For the sake of Christ We lay down our lives O now Church arise For His glory This is a song of revival Let holiness flood through this land Would You purify us Lord Would You purify us Lord Prayer: O most great, most just and gracious God, you are of purer eyes than to behold iniquity; but you have promised mercy through Jesus Christ to all who repent and believe in him. We confess that we have all sinned and come short of the glory of God. We have neglected and abused your holy worship, your holy name, and your holy day. We have dealt unjustly and uncharitably with our neighbors, not loving them as ourselves, nor doing to others as we would that they should do to us. We have not sought first your kingdom and righteousness, and have been overly anxious about the things of this life. You have revealed your wonderful love to us in Christ, and offered us pardon and salvation in him; but we have turned away. We have run into temptations and the sin we should have hated we have committed. Have mercy on us, most merciful Father! In your Son is our salvation, in your promises our hope. Take us for your children and give us the Spirit of your Son. Amen. — Richard Baxter

Passage: 5 When he realizes his guilt in any of these and confesses the sin he has committed, 6 he shall bring to the Lord as his compensation for the sin that he has committed, a female from the flock, a lamb or a goat, for a sin offering. And the priest shall make atonement for him for his sin. 7 But if he cannot afford a lamb, then he shall bring to the Lord as his compensation for the sin that he has committed two turtledoves or two pigeons, one for a sin offering and the other for a burnt offering. 8 He shall bring them to the priest, who shall offer first the one for the sin offering. 11 But if he cannot afford two turtledoves or two pigeons, then he shall bring as his offering for the sin that he has committed a tenth of an ephah of fine flour for a sin offering. (Leviticus 5:5-11) Song: Lamb of God by Andi Rozier, Jason Ingram, and Meredith Andrews Lyrics: You came from heaven's throne Acquainted with our sorrow To trade the debt we owe Your suff'ring for our freedom The Lamb of God in my place Your blood poured out my sin erased It was my death You died I am raised to life Hallelujah the Lamb of God My name upon Your heart My shame upon Your shoulders The pow'r of sin undone The cross for my salvation There is no greater love There is no greater love The Savior lifted up There is no greater love Prayer: O Lord, let not your law be a cursing to our consciences, but rather give us grace under this extreme and heavy burden of sin, to be fully persuaded, that you by your death have taken away all our sins, and fulfilled the law for us, and by this means have delivered us from the curse of the law and paid our ransom; and then we, being thus fully persuaded, may have quiet and settled hearts, and a free conscience, and glad desiring wills to forsake this wicked world. Amen. — Henry Smith

Passage: 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 1:1-6) Song: Psalm 1 by Matthew Ellis Freeman and William Spencer Cary Lyrics: Vain pursuits We have turned to our own way Forgotten the truth We are satisfied today When will we turn Be reminded of your promises to guide Wandering still Lead us to the path of blessing you provide Form us more and more into a people Who love your word Cause us to dwell on your truth day and night Plant us beside the waters that ever flow Help us to know your word is our delight Scoffers surround They mock our source of hope Sowing doubt Thoughts too wicked to behold The seat of the proud They find joy in robbing fruit that leads to life Root us down Keep us grounded in the strength that you provide You know our way You hem us in So here we stand In righteousness Prayer: Blessed Lord, you have caused all Holy Scriptures to be written for our learning—grant us that we may in such a way hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them; that by patience and comfort of your holy Word, we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, which you have given us in our Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. -The Book of Common Prayer (1552)

Passage: 18 “Truly, truly, I say to you, when you were young, you used to dress yourself and walk wherever you wanted, but when you are old, you will stretch out your hands, and another will dress you and carry you where you do not want to go.” 19 (This he said to show by what kind of death he was to glorify God.) And after saying this he said to him, “Follow me.” 20 Peter turned and saw the disciple whom Jesus loved following them, the one who also had leaned back against him during the supper and had said, “Lord, who is it that is going to betray you?” 21 When Peter saw him, he said to Jesus, “Lord, what about this man?” 22 Jesus said to him, “If it is my will that he remain until I come, what is that to you? You follow me!” (John 21:18-22) Song: Follow by Beau Maddox, Bede Benjamin-Korporaal, Chris Davenport, and Melodie Malone Lyrics: I give my life to follow Jesus Captive to Christ I know true freedom I count it all joy to take up my cross I'll follow These earthly wells have left me thirsty All worldly wisdom comes up empty Only Your word and only Your ways I'll follow What a joy it is to follow Jesus What a gift it is to bear His name What an honor to choose surrender And make Him my everything When the darkness brings its questions When trusting You becomes a wrestle I have resolved no matter the cost I'll follow Yes to surrender Yes to the altar Yes to Your plans for me Yes to correction Yes to confession Yes to refining me Yes to Your blessing Yes to anointing Your Spirit alive in me Yes to salvation And resurrection Yes to eternity What a joy it is to follow Jesus What a gift it is to bear His name What an honor to choose surrender And make You my everything And make You my everything Lord You are my everything Prayer: This is another day, O Lord. I know not what it will bring forth, but make me ready, Lord, for whatever it may be. If I am to stand up, help me to stand bravely. If I am to sit still, help me to sit quietly. If I am to lie low, help me to do it patiently. And if I am to do nothing, let me do it gallantly. Make these words more than words, and give me the Spirit of Jesus. Amen. -The Book of Common Prayer

Passage: 33 So Pilate entered his headquarters again and called Jesus and said to him, “Are you the King of the Jews?” 34 Jesus answered, “Do you say this of your own accord, or did others say it to you about me?” 35 Pilate answered, “Am I a Jew? Your own nation and the chief priests have delivered you over to me. What have you done?” 36 Jesus answered, “My kingdom is not of this world. If my kingdom were of this world, my servants would have been fighting, that I might not be delivered over to the Jews. But my kingdom is not from the world.” 37 Then Pilate said to him, “So you are a king?” Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king. For this purpose I was born and for this purpose I have come into the world—to bear witness to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth listens to my voice.” 38 Pilate said to him, “What is truth?” (John 18:33-38) Song: Your Love is Strong by Jon Foreman Lyrics: Heavenly Father You always amaze me Let Your kingdom come in my world and in my life Give me the food I need to live through today And forgive me as I forgive the people that wrong me Lead me far from temptation Deliver me from the evil one I look out the window the birds are composing Not a note is out of tune or out of place I walk to the meadow and stare at the flowers Better dressed than any girl on her wedding day So why should I worry why do I freak out God knows what I need You know what I need Your love is Your love is Your love is strong The kingdom of the heavens is now advancing Invade my heart invade this broken town The kingdom of the heavens is buried treasure Would you sell yourself to buy the one you've found Two things You told me that You are strong And You love me yes You love me Our God in heaven Hallowed be Thy name above all names Your kingdom come Your will be done On earth as it is in heaven Give us today our daily bread Forgive us weary sinners Keep us far from our vices And deliver us from these prisons Prayer: “Divine Spirit, illumine to me the words of the Lord. Show me the wealth of glory that lies beneath the old familiar stories. Teach me the depths of meaning hidden in the songs of Zion. Raise me to the heights of aspiration that is reached by the wings of the prophet. Lift me to the summit of faith that is trod by the feet of the apostle. Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law. Amen.” — George Matheson