Psalm 145:1 -Our reading is the inspiration for tomorrow’s sermon
hymn; “Before the Lord We Bow” an
appropriate hymn for this week’s theme “Nations
under God.” In this hymn we praise God who rules the world and is boundless
in power and love. Truly we serve a God who governs the affairs of men who will
judge the world with righteousness and equity. Having read these lessons here
are a few points to ponder. Is it a true statement that the Lord has already
judged the world? If so when and how? When Christ returns in glory what will be
the sentence rendered?
This hymn written by Francis Scott Key, best known for
“The Star-Spangled Banner” has made
its way unto scores of hymnals. Stanza one reads as follows:
Our God who reigns above
And rules the world below,
Boundless in pow’r and love.
Our thanks we bring
In joy and praise,
Our hearts we raise
To You, our King!
A prayer for our nation: Almighty God, You have given us this good land as our heritage. Grant
that we remember Your generosity and constantly do Your will. Bless our land
with honest industry, truthful education, and an honorable way of life. Save us
from violence, discord, and confusion, from pride and arrogance, and from every
evil course of action. Grant that we, who came from many nations with many
different languages, may become a united people. Support us in defending our
liberties, and give those to whom we have entrusted the authority of government
the spirit of wisdom, that there may be justice and peace in our land. When
times are prosperous, may our hearts be thankful, and in troubled times do not
let our trust in You fail;[1]
[1] A
Prayer for our Nation, Lutheran Service Book © 2006 Concordia Publishing House,
St. Louis
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