The Sovereign Love of God

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T he S eason of A dvent

Departing to Serve

Benediction O Almighty Father, Source of all being, Fountain of light and salvation, we adore Thy infinite goodness in sending Thy only begotten Son into the world, that, believing in Him, wemay not perish, but have everlasting life; and we pray Thee that, through the power and grace of His first Advent to save the world, we may be made ready to meet Him at His second Advent to judge the world; through the same Thy Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Affirmation for the Day Sunday: The LORD will do great things on behalf of those who wait for him, who cling to his coming with hope and patience. Monday: The LORD will restore the fortunes of his people, those waiting upon his coming again. Tuesday: Unbridled joy is connected to the Lord’s coming again. “Joy to the world, the Lord is come!” Wednesday: God has promised to do wondrous things for his people in the Kingdom to come. Thursday: Let us be glad as we steadfastly hope in the goodness of God. Friday: Tears sown in patient waiting for the Lord’s coming will result in shouts of joy! Saturday: Gladness and blessing will be the fruit of all those who hope in the LORD’s return. ~ BishopWalsham How’s Collection, A.D. 1823 (Fox, p. 211)