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Savior, Again to Thy Dear Name We Raise
In the Word
But he [Jesus] was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed (Isaiah 53:5).
Of the Word
Savior, again to Thy dear name we raise
With one accord our parting hymn of praise;
Once more we bless Thee ere our worship cease,
Then, lowly bending, wait Thy word of peace.
By nature we are at war with God, sinning daily against Him. Jesus came to earth to live perfectly, to suffer and die on the cross, and to save us from the punishment for our sins. For the sake of Jesus, we are privileged to approach the Father and ask for His peace and guidance throughout our lives. It is a peace that transcends all understanding (Philippians 4:7b).
No matter what life brings — success or failure, joy or sadness — God’s peace is sure. As life draws to a close we can say with confidence: “Then, when Thy voice shall bid our conflict cease, Call us, O Lord, to Thine eternal peace.”
Walking with my Lord
O Savior, remove my fears and worries and fill me with Your peace, the peace that only You can give. In Your name I pray. Amen.
Mustard Seed: Joyful, Joyful. Rev. Larry and Shari Miller, authors. 29/31. Hymn Text: LSB 917. ©2011 Lutheran Women’s Missionary League, 801 Seminary Place Ste. L010, St. Louis, MO 63105. www.lwml.org
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