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Saturday morning prayer

Posted on February 4, 2017 by Wilhelm Weber

Merciful saviour, help me always to remember that I must die and give account to thee for my life and my ministry, in order that I may learn wisdom and not trifle away the time thou hast given me. Be … Continue reading →

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Last Sunday after Epiphany: Transfiguration of Christ +

Posted on February 3, 2017 by Wilhelm Weber

  Watchword Isaiah 60:2 The Lord shall arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee. Psalm 97: The Lord reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad thereof. Clouds and darkness are round … Continue reading →

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Rex Christe, factor omnium

Posted on February 3, 2017 by Wilhelm Weber

Christe, du Schöpfer aller Welt, du König, der die Gläub’gen hält, weil unser Bitten dir gefällt, nimm unser Loblied an, o Held. Kein Maß hat deine Gnad gekannt, hat in Geduld mit starker Hand durch Leid am Kreuz gelöst das … Continue reading →

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Prayer on Friday morning..

Posted on February 3, 2017 by Wilhelm Weber

Basil of Caesarea teaches to pray like this: “Remember, O Lord, this congregation present, and those who are absent with good cause; have mercy upon them, and upon us, accourding to the multitude of thy loving-kindness; fill their garners with … Continue reading →

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Called to be shepherds

Posted on February 2, 2017 by Wilhelm Weber

“To have a cure of souls … is the highest task to which any minister (servant) can be called. To stand in the pulpit on Sunday and see the eager and expectant faces of the people turned toward you, and … Continue reading →

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Busyness and prayer

Posted on January 31, 2017 by Wilhelm Weber

“That mighty preacher, Thomas Chalmers, was once pondering over why, in spite of all his efforts and enormous popularity, there was not more spiritual outcome to show for it all, and came to this conclusion that he was trusting to … Continue reading →

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4th Sunday during Epiphany

Posted on January 28, 2017 by Wilhelm Weber

 Watchword Psalm 66:5 Come and see what God has done, how awesome his works in man’s behalf!  Introit Psalm 107: They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters; These see the works of … Continue reading →

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3rd Sunday after Epiphany

Posted on January 24, 2017 by Wilhelm Weber

The watchword: And they shall come from the east, and from the west, and from the north, and from the south, and shall sit down in the kingdom of God. (Luke 13:29) The Introit from Psalm 86: Bow down thine … Continue reading →

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2nd Sunday after Epiphany

Posted on January 15, 2017 by Wilhelm Weber

The watchword: For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ. (John 1:17) The Introit from Psalm 105: O give thanks unto the Lord; call upon his name: make known his deeds among the … Continue reading →

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1st Sunday after Epiphany

Posted on January 7, 2017 by Wilhelm Weber

The watchword: For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. (Romans 8:14) The holy Introit from Psalm 72: Give the king thy judgments, O God, and thy righteousness unto the king’s … Continue reading →

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