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* as of August 19, AD 2009, a liberal protestant SECT, not part of the holy, catholic and apostolic CHURCH.
Marantha--Come, Lord Jesus!
Posted on 12/03/2009 1:31:47 PM PST by lightman
Christmas 2009: A Message from ELCA Presiding Bishop Mark S. Hanson
"But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, he saved us..." (Titus 3:4-5a).
Into this shadowed world light shines and joyous voices sing. Glad tidings cheer the heart and liberate hope. "A child has been born for us, a son given to us" (Isaiah 9:6). God our Savior has appeared!
God's saving goodness and loving kindness have arrived in Jesus, the Word made flesh. Though hidden in the humility of a manger, and later in the scandal of the cross, God's promise is being made good in plain sight for all to see, in a life of generous mercy, richly poured out for all.
"See, your salvation comes," the prophet wrote (Isaiah 62:11). God's faithfulness to God's promises calls us to a new hope, for the hope of eternal life is an inheritance that we can enjoy today in lives of generosity and compassion, joy and peace.
Obviously Father--first person of the Most Holy Trinity--is now the F-word of ELCA-speak.
* as of August 19, AD 2009, a liberal protestant SECT, not part of the holy, catholic and apostolic CHURCH.
Marantha--Come, Lord Jesus!
Merry Christmass, Mark.
You’ll soon be a pillar of salt.
Happy Holidaze to you Mark Hanson!
Hey Lightman,
Merry Christmas!
“But when the goodness and loving kindness of God our Savior appeared, he saved us...” (Titus 3:4-5a).”
However, when he talked about marriage, Jesus had had a bit too much wine, and as such, just go with what we said about it. You can update your Bibles by striking Matthew 19:4-5, if you will.
And Happy Holidays.
And Happy Holy Days to you!
NON-CONFRONTATIONAL HYMN OF THE REPUBLIC
Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Godself,
Emanating from penumbras there wherein the Godself dwelleth;
S/he is sending forth suggestions we should socialize the wealth -
Godself is marching on!
Refrain:
She, he, it, they, you and meeeee!
She, he, it, they, you and meeeee!
She, he, it, they, you and meeeee!
Godself is all of us!
I have seen Godself's reflection in Mohammed's Thousand Names,
And the Buddhist and the Hindu Godselves really are the same,
So don't try to be Godselfish, and put down your old King James -
Godself is marching on!
--Joe Long
Ping to post # 8.
Metre is a little off on the first stanza—might work better as:
Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of Godself
Emanating from penumbras where within the Gosdelf dwelt...
Then there is my Battle Hymn parody from 2006, when ELW was first introduced:
Mine eyes have seen the glory of the E - L - W
There is little room for Father, Son, and Spirit this is true
But it’s otherwise “inclusive” so the green book, it is through
Revision marches on!
Glory, glory, hallelujah
Fem’nist-speak is comin’ to ya
Glory, glory hallelujah
Revision marches on!
The new book has excised the dreaded Gloria Patri
And at table, from the “gracious Father” we are now set free
Likewise “bondage to sin” vanished thanks to the bless’d Trinity
Revision marches on!
Glory, glory, hallelujah
Fem’nist-speak is comin’ to ya
Glory, glory hallelujah
Revision marches on!
There is more of Marty Haugen than of Martin of Erfurt
And some melodies so lofty altoes, basses will be hurt
But Chicago has said, “never to the green book now revert”
Revision marches on!
Glory, glory, hallelujah
Fem’nist-speak is comin’ to ya
Glory, glory hallelujah
Revision marches on!
Get thee behind me...
Green book? I long for the old ALC Red, actually. :(
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