The cosmic pre-existence of the Word of God - 1/3/2021
Call to worship: L: God’s word runs swiftly to the ends of the earth! It carries glad tidings of creation’s rebirth! P: Let us enter the new age, Let us turn to the light, Let us build a new earth, Let us celebrate new life! L: We arrive in a garden where suffering shall fade! Proclaim the goodness of all God has made! A: Let us enter the new age, let us turn to the light, let us build a new earth, let us celebrate new life! Opening Hymn: Hail to the Lord’s Anointed #203 1. Hail to the Lord's Anointed, great David's greater Son! Hail in the time appointed, his reign on earth begun! He comes to break oppression, to set the captive free; to take away transgression, and rule in equity. 2. He comes with succor speedy to those who suffer wrong; to help the poor and needy, and bid the weak be strong; to give them songs for sighing, their darkness turn to light, whose souls, condemned and dying, are precious in his sight. 3. He shall ...