Tag Archives: Immanuel

Swiftly pass the clouds of glory…

Looking forward to the high feast and holiday of the Transfiguration this last Sunday after the Epiphany. We´re hearing a lot from the great prophet Moses, who points us to the one and only savior of the world, Jesus Christ. … Continue reading

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Mourning in lonely exile here… (LSB 357)

Yes, that´s how it goes. Crying out for some rain and then when it arrives – as the clock strikes four (16h00) – it´s just so inconvenient. I´m out on my bicycle for some exercise before it´s too dark. Repeatedly … Continue reading

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Sing to the Lord a new song…

Sing to the Lord a new song, for he performs amazing deeds.His right hand and his mighty arm accomplish deliverance.The Lord demonstrates his power to deliver; in the sight of the nations he reveals his justice.He remains loyal and faithful to the family of … Continue reading

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Ihr lieben Christen, freut Euch nun…

1. Ihr lieben Christen, freut euch nun, bald wird erscheinen Gottes Sohn, der unser Bruder worden ist, das ist der lieb Herr Jesus Christ. 2. Der Jüngste Tag ist nun nicht fern. Komm, Jesu Christe, lieber Herr! Kein Tag vergeht, … Continue reading

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Elijah at the brook Cherith

Here is this this morning’s sermonette as held in the chapel of St. Timothy at the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Tshwane to read: draft-1ki171-6-matins and to listen to here: 

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Wir singen Dir, Immanuel…

   Wir singen dir, Immanuel, Du Lebensfürst und Gnadenquell, Du Himmelsblum und Morgenstern, Du Jungfraunsohn, Herr aller Herrn. Hallelujah. Wir singen dir in deinem Heer, Aus aller Kraft Lob, Preis und Ehr, Daß du, o lang gewünschter Gast, Dich nunmehr … Continue reading

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Herrenhuter readings for Sunday, the 10th May 2015

Thus shall they know that I the Lord their God am with them, and that they, even the house of Israel, are my people, saith the Lord God. (Ezekiel 34,30) The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace … Continue reading

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Herrenhuter readings for Thursday, the 1st January 2015

These forty years the Lord thy God hath been with thee; thou hast lacked nothing. (5.Mose – Deuteronomy – 2,7) Be ye thankful. (Colossians 3:15) What a lovely day this first day of 2015! After the raucous night all is … Continue reading

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Herrenhuter readings for Wednesday, the 16th April 2014

By day the LORD went ahead of them in a pillar of cloud to guide them on their way and by night in a pillar of fire to give them light, so that they could travel by day or night. … Continue reading

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