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LUTHERAN SERVICE BOOK Altar Book (03-1176)
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Introduction: Lutheran Service Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
About the Altar Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
The Church Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii
Chanting the Collects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvi
Singing the Psalms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xx
Divine Service, Setting Two . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Divine Service, Setting Three . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Divine Service, Setting Four . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
Divine Service, Setting Five . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
Daily Office Matins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Evening Prayer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Other Services and Resources Service of Prayer and Preaching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356
Holy Baptism (Agenda Form) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366
Holy Baptism—Alternate Form Based on Luther’s Baptism Rite . . . . . . . . . . 373
Confirmation (Agenda Form) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378
Entrance of the Body into the Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389
Funeral Service (Agenda Form) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 391
Responsive Prayer 1—Suffrages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398
Responsive Prayer 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402
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The Bidding Prayer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 406
Athanasian Creed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 471
The Small Catechism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 473
Lent and Holy Week Ash Wednesday—With Optional Imposition of Ashes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 483
The Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ—Drawn from the Four Gospels . . . . . 487
Passion Sunday—With the Procession of Palms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 501
Holy Thursday—Divine Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 506
Good Friday—Chief Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 511
Good Friday—Tenebrae Vespers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 525
Vigil of Easter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 529
Series A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 553
Series B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 649
Series C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 743
Acknowledgments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 995
General Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1002
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CHANTING THE COLLECTS
To point a collect for chanting, it is first necessary to know the structure of the historic collect.
A full collect traditionally consisted of five parts:
Address names the person of the Trinity to whom the collect is addressed
Rationale provides an attribute or work of God that serves as the basis for the prayer
Petition the request
Benefit describes the desired outcome, usually beginning with the word “that”
Termination the conclusion, which can be simple or a fuller, trinitarian termination
This structure is easily discerned in the Collect for Christmas Dawn:
Address Most merciful God,
Rationale You gave Your eternal Word to become incarnate of the pure Virgin.
Petition Grant Your people grace to put away fleshly lusts,
Benefit that they may be ready for Your visitation;
Termination through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy
Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Many of the historic collects do not rigidly follow this structure. The rationale is sometimes omit-
ted, or the petition and benefit are frequently joined together. These modifications of the structure
do not substantially affect the methods for chanting described below.
Method One—Simple Collect Tone Two methods for chanting the collects are provided. For both, the pitch of the reciting tone is
determined by the prevailing chant level in the surrounding responses.
The simple collect tone, originally developed for Lutheran Worship (1982), consists of three parts.
1. The reciting tone Address
with its floating Rationale
Benefit
with its fixed
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1 1 Blessèd is the man who walks not in
the counsel of the | wicked,*
nor stands in the way of sinners,
nor sits in the seat of | scoffers;
2 but his delight is in the law | of the
LORD,*
and night.
of water that yields its fruit in its
season, and its leaf does not | wither.*
In all that he does, he | prospers.
4 The wicked | are not so,*
but are like chaff that the
wind | drives away.
in the | judgment,*
the | righteous;
the | righteous,*
will | perish.
Glory be to the Father and | to the Son*
and to the Holy | Spirit; as it was in the be- | ginning,*
is now, and will be forever. | Amen.
2 1 Why do the | nations rage*
and the peoples | plot in vain?
2 The kings of the earth set
themselves, and the rulers take
counsel to- | gether,*
anointed, | saying,
4 He who sits in the | heavens laughs;*
the Lord holds them in de- | rision.
5 Then he will speak to them | in his
wrath,*
6 “As for me, I have | set my King*
on Zion, my | holy hill.”
7 I will tell of | the decree:*
The LORD said to me, “You are my
Son; today I have be- | gotten you.
8 Ask of me, and I will make the
nations your | heritage,*
pos- | session.
iron*
potter’s | vessel.”
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DIVINE SERVICE Setting One
Please see the LSB Desk Edition: Liturgy for further details regarding this service.
CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION The presiding minister may conduct the Confession and Absolution from outside the chancel.
A HYMN OF INVOCATION may be sung.
Stand
The sign of the cross T may be made by all in remembrance of their Baptism.
The presiding minister may face the altar and sign himself, or he may face the congregation and mark them with the sign of the cross.
P In the name of the Father and of the T Son and of the Holy Spirit.
C Amen. Matthew 28:19b; [18:20]
The presiding minister faces the congregation.
P If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
C But if we confess our sins, God, who is faithful and just, will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:8–9
Kneel/Stand
If he remains standing, the presiding minister faces the altar.
Silence for reflection on God’s Word and for self-examination.
P Let us then confess our sins to God our Father.
C Most merciful God, we confess that we are by nature sinful and unclean. We have sinned against You in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone. We have not loved You with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We justly deserve Your present and eternal punishment. For the sake of Your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in Your will and walk in Your ways to the glory of Your holy name. Amen.
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The presiding minister stands and faces the congregation:
DIVINE SERVICE, SETTING ONE
given His Son to die for you and
for His sake forgives you all your
sins. As a called and ordained
servant of Christ, and by His
authority, I therefore forgive you
all your sins in the name of the
Father and of the T Son and of
the Holy Spirit. [John 20:19–23]
C Amen.
believe in Jesus Christ He gives
the power to become the children
of God and bestows on them the
Holy Spirit. May the Lord, who
has begun this good work in us,
bring it to completion in the day
of our Lord Jesus Christ.
John 1:12; Philippians 1:6
SERVICE OF THE WORD
INTROIT, PSALM, or ENTRANCE HYMN The presiding minister and his assistants may enter the chancel.
KYRIE Lord, Have Mercy Mark 10:47
As the KYRIE is sung, the presiding minister stands, facing the altar, and may extend his hands in the ancient gesture of prayer. If desired, an assisting minister may offer the bids from the lectern.
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Lord, have mer - cy.
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For the peace from above and for our salvation let us pray to the Lord.
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and for the unity of all let us pray to the Lord.
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For this holy house and for all who offer here their worship and praise
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HYMN OF PRAISE During Advent and Lent, the HYMN OF PRAISE is omitted.
Gloria in Excelsis Glory to God in the Highest Luke 2:14; John 1:29
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Lord God, heav-en - ly king, al-might - y God and Fa - ther:
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SALUTATION and COLLECT OF THE DAY Facing the people, the presiding minister stands at the altar. He may extend his hands in greeting with the words, “The Lord be with you.”
The presiding minister faces the altar. A brief silence may be observed. The presiding minister may raise his outstretched hands in the gesture of prayer while speaking or chanting the COLLECT OF THE DAY.
P Let us pray.
C Amen.
A The Old Testament Reading/First Reading for ________ is from ________,
chapter ________.
After the reading: A This is the Word of the Lord.
C Thanks be to God.
PSALM or GRADUAL During the PSALM or GRADUAL, the presiding minister and any assistants face the altar.
EPISTLE or SECOND READING
A The Epistle/Second Reading is from ________, chapter ________.
C Thanks be to God.
Stand
The Lord be with you.
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And al - so with you.C
P 2 Timothy 4:22
Al - le - lu - ia. Lord, to whom shall we go?
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Al - le - lu - ia, al - le - lu - ia.
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ALLELUIA and VERSE During the ALLELUIA and VERSE, the presiding minister and any assistants face the altar.
The congregation sings one of the following, or the choir may sing the appointed VERSE.
Common John 6:68
After the reading:
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turn to the Lord, your God,
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The CREED may be confessed here or after the SERMON.
Sit
SERMON Before the SERMON, the pastor may say:
P Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
C Amen. Ephesians 1:2
After the SERMON, the pastor may say: P The peace of God, which passes all understanding, keep your hearts and
minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7
C Amen.
Stand
CREED During the CREED, the presiding minister and any assistants face the altar.
Nicene Creed
C I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth
and of all things visible and invisible.
And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of His Father before all worlds, God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God, begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father, by whom all things were made; who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the virgin Mary and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate. He suffered and was buried. And the third day He rose again according to the Scriptures
and ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of the Father. And He will come again with glory to judge both the living and the dead, whose kingdom will have no end.
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And I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified, who spoke by the prophets. And I believe in one holy Christian and apostolic Church, I acknowledge one Baptism for the remission of sins, and I look for the resurrection of the dead and the life T of the world to come. Amen.
Us men means all people.
Christian: the ancient text reads “catholic,” meaning the whole
Church as it confesses the wholeness of Christian doctrine.
OR
Apostles’ Creed
C I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth.
And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended into hell. The third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From thence He will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church,
the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life T everlasting. Amen.
Christian: the ancient text reads “catholic,” meaning the whole
Church as it confesses the wholeness of Christian doctrine.
PRAYER OF THE CHURCH [1 Timothy 2:1–4]
The prayers may begin with the following:
A Let us pray for the whole Church of God in Christ Jesus and for all people
according to their needs.
When the PRAYER OF THE CHURCH includes responses from the congregation, one of the following forms may be used after each petition or bid:
A Lord, in Your mercy, A Let us pray to the Lord.
C hear our prayer. C Lord, have mercy.
Petitions may be included for: • the right use of Word and Sacrament • the blessings associated with the appropriate season of
the Church Year • the Church and the proclamation of the Gospel • good government • special needs
The prayers may conclude with the following:
P Into Your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in
Your mercy; through Your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord.
C Amen.
Following the prayers, the people may greet one another in the name of the Lord, saying, “Peace be with you,” as a sign of reconciliation and of the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace (Matt. 5:22–24; Eph. 4:1–3).
Sit
OFFERING While the offerings are being gathered, the presiding minister or an assistant prepares the altar for the celebration of the Sacrament.
Stand
OFFERTORY Psalm 116:12–13, 17–19
During the singing of the OFFERTORY, the offerings are brought forward. After the presiding minister or an assistant has received the offering plates (or baskets) and raised them slightly toward the altar in a gesture of offering, they may be placed on the credence table.
If there is a freestanding altar, the presiding minister (and appropriate assistants) then moves to a position behind the altar.
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If there is no Communion, the service concludes on page 171.
Turn the page to continue with the Service of the Sacrament.
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The presiding minister brings his hands together and says:
The presiding minister faces the altar to speak or chant the PROPER PREFACE.
The presiding minister may raise his outstretched hands in the gesture of prayer.
The PROPER PREFACE appropriate to the day or season is spoken or chanted.
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SERVICE OF THE SACRAMENT PREFACE Facing the congregation, the presiding minister extends his hands in greeting while saying:
The presiding minister then lifts his hands while saying:
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Lift up your hearts.
We lift them to the Lord.
2 Timothy 4:22
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whose way John the Bap-tist pre - pared, pro - claiming Him the promised
Mes - si - ah, the very Lamb of God who takes a - way the
sin of the world, and calling sinners to re - pen - tance that they
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for in the mystery of the Word made flesh You have given us a
new rev - e - la - tion of Your glo - ry that, seeing You in the person
of Your Son, we may know and love those things
which are not seen. There-fore with angels and arch -
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Fa - ther, ev - er - last - ing God, through Je - sus Christ, our Lord;
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PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING The presiding minister may raise his outstretched hands in the gesture of prayer.
P Blessed are You, Lord of heaven and earth, for You have had mercy on
those whom You created and sent Your only-begotten Son into our flesh
to bear our sin and be our Savior. With repentant joy we receive the
salvation accomplished for us by the all-availing sacrifice of His body
and His blood on the cross.
Gathered in the name and the remembrance of Jesus, we beg You, O
Lord, to forgive, renew, and strengthen us with Your Word and Spirit.
Grant us faithfully to eat His body and drink His blood as He bids us do
in His own testament. Gather us together, we pray, from the ends of the
earth to celebrate with all the faithful the marriage feast of the Lamb in
His kingdom, which has no end. Graciously receive our prayers; deliver
and preserve us. To You alone, O Father, be all glory, honor, and wor-
ship, with the Son and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. (401)
C Amen.
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THE WORDS OF OUR LORD The presiding minister faces the elements on the altar during the consecration.
P Our Lord Jesus Christ, on the night
when He was betrayed, took bread,
and when He had given thanks, He
broke it and gave it to the disciples
and said: “Take, eat; this is My
T body, which is given for you.
This do in remembrance of Me.”
In the same way also He took the
cup after supper, and when He
had given thanks, He gave it to
them, saying: “Drink of it, all of
you; this cup is the new testament
in My T blood, which is shed for
you for the forgiveness of sins.
This do, as often as you drink it,
in remembrance of Me.” Matthew 26:26–28; Mark 14:22–24
Luke 22:19–20; 1 Corinthians 11:23–25
PROCLAMATION OF CHRIST The presiding minister may gesture toward the consecrated elements while saying:
P As often as we eat this bread and
drink this cup, we proclaim the
Lord’s death until He comes.
1 Corinthians 11:26
C Amen. Come, Lord Jesus. Revelation 22:20
The presiding minister may raise his outstretched hands in the gesture of prayer:
P O Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of
the Father, in giving us Your body
and blood to eat and to drink, You
lead us to remember and confess
Your holy cross and passion, Your
blessed death, Your rest in the
tomb, Your resurrection from the
dead, Your ascension into heaven,
LORD’S PRAYER
P Lord, remember us in Your
kingdom and teach us to pray:
C Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth
as it is in heaven; give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us;
and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen.
Matthew 6:9–13
THE WORDS OF OUR LORD The presiding minister faces the elements on the altar during the consecration.
P Our Lord Jesus Christ, on the night
when He was betrayed, took bread,
and when He had given thanks, He
broke it and gave it to the disciples
and said: “Take, eat; this is My
T body, which is given for you.
This do in remembrance of Me.”
In the same way also He took the
cup after supper, and when He
had given thanks, He gave it to
them, saying: “Drink of it, all of
you; this cup is the new testament
in My T blood, which is shed for
you for the forgiveness of sins.
This do, as often as you drink it,
in remembrance of Me.” Matthew 26:26–28; Mark 14:22–24
Luke 22:19–20; 1 Corinthians 11:23–25
The service continues with the PAX DOMINI
on the following page.
LORD’S PRAYER
C Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth
as it is in heaven; give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us;
and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen.
Matthew 6:9–13
AGNUS DEI Lamb of God John 1:29
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DISTRIBUTION The pastor and those who assist him receive the body and blood of Christ first, the presiding minister communing himself and his assistants. Then they distribute the body and blood to those who come to receive, saying:
In dismissing the communicants, the following is said: P The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen and preserve you
in body and soul to life everlasting. Depart T in peace.
C Amen.
At the conclusion of the DISTRIBUTION or during the POST-COMMUNION CANTICLE, the remaining consecrated elements are set in order on the altar and covered with a veil. If the presiding minister has been behind a freestanding altar, he may move to the front of the altar for the remainder of the service.
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our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ,
given into death for your sins.
Amen.
our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ,
shed for the forgiveness of your sins.
Amen.
Amen.
Amen.
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POST-COMMUNION CANTICLE One of the following canticles or an appropriate hymn is sung. During Lent, “Thank the Lord” is not sung.
Thank the Lord [Psalm 105:1–3, 42–43; 1 Chronicles 16:8–10]
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that You have
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this salutary gift,
and we implore
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enabled constantly
come in the Holy
body and blood. Keep
faith throughout our
days of pilgrimage
His coming, we may,
POST-COMMUNION COLLECT The presiding minister may raise his outstretched hands in the gesture of prayer.
A Let us pray.
BENEDICTION Numbers 6:24–26
Facing the congregation, the presiding minister raises his hand(s) and says or chants:
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The Lord make His face shine on you
and be gracious to you.
The Lord look upon you with favor and give you peace.
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If there is no Communion, the service concludes as follows:
LORD’S PRAYER
caused all Holy Scriptures to be
written for our learning. Grant
that we may so hear them, read,
mark, learn, and inwardly
ever hold fast the blessed hope
of everlasting life; through
Church Your Holy Spirit and the
wisdom that comes down from
above, that Your Word may not be
bound but have free course and be
preached to the joy and edifying
of Christ’s holy people, that in
steadfast faith we may serve You
and, in the confession of Your
name, abide unto the end; through
Jesus Christ, our Lord. (102)
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The presiding minister faces the congregation.
P Our help is in the name of the Lord,
C who made heaven and earth. Psalm 124:8
P If You, O Lord, kept a record of sins, O Lord, who could stand?
C But with You there is forgiveness; therefore You are feared. Psalm 130:3–4
P Since we are gathered to hear God’s Word, call upon Him in prayer and
praise, and receive the body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ in the
fellowship of this altar, let us first consider our unworthiness and confess
before God and one another that we have sinned in thought, word, and
deed, and that we cannot free ourselves from our sinful condition.
Together as His people let us take refuge in the infinite mercy of God,
our heavenly Father, seeking His grace for the sake of Christ, and saying:
God, be merciful to me, a sinner. [Luke 18:13]
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The presiding minister remains kneeling or facing the altar for the following prayer:
P Almighty God, merciful Father,
in Holy Baptism You declared us
to be Your children and gathered
us into Your one, holy Church, in
which You daily and richly
forgive us our sins and grant us
new life through Your Spirit.
Be in our midst, enliven our
faith, and graciously receive our
prayer and praise; through Your
Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. (407)
C Amen.
P Almighty God in His mercy
has given His Son to die for you
and for His sake forgives you
all your sins. As a called and
ordained servant of Christ,
forgive you all your sins in the
name of the Father and of
the T Son and of the Holy Spirit.
C Amen. [John 20:19–23]
C Almighty God, have mercy upon us, forgive us our sins, and lead us to everlasting life. Amen.
SERVICE OF THE WORD
INTROIT, PSALM, or ENTRANCE HYMN The presiding minister and his assistants may enter the chancel.
The KYRIE may be sung once or several times in response to various petitions.
If the KYRIE is sung in extended form, the presiding minister stands, facing the altar, and may extend his hands in the ancient gesture of prayer.
Two examples for praying an extended form of the KYRIE are found on the following pages. An assisting minister may offer the bids from the lectern.
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The following petitions may be prayed according to the musical pattern on the previous page.
A In peace let us pray | to the Lord.
C Lord, have mercy; Christ, have mercy; Lord, have mercy.
A For the gift of divine peace and of pardon, with all our heart and with all
our mind, let us pray | to the Lord.
A For the holy Christian Church, here and scattered throughout the world,
and for the proclamation of the Gospel and the calling of all to faith,
let us pray | to the Lord.
A For this nation, for our cities and communities, and for the common
welfare of us all, let us pray | to the Lord.
A For seasonable weather and for the fruitfulness of the earth,
A For those who labor, for those whose work is difficult or dangerous, and
for all who travel, let us pray | to the Lord.
A For all those in need, for the hungry and homeless, for the widowed and
orphaned, and for all those in prison, let us pray | to the Lord.
A For the sick and dying and for all those who care for them,
A For these and for all our needs of body and soul, let us pray | to the Lord.
A Help, save, comfort, and defend us | gracious Lord.
C Lord, have mercy; Christ, have mercy; Lord, have mercy. (422)
SERVICE OF THE SACRAMENT Stand
PREFACE Facing the congregation, the presiding minister extends his hands in greeting while saying:
P The Lord be with you. 2 Timothy 4:22
C And also with you.
The presiding minister then lifts his hands while saying:
P Lift up your hearts.
C We lift them to the Lord. [Colossians 3:1]
The presiding minister brings his hands together and says:
P Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
C It is right to give Him thanks and praise. [Psalm 136]
The presiding minister faces the altar to speak the PREFACE.
The presiding minister may raise his outstretched hands in the gesture of prayer.
P It is truly good, right, and salutary that we should at all times and in all
places give thanks to You, O Lord, holy Father, almighty and everlasting
God, for the countless blessings You so freely bestow on us and all cre-
ation. Above all, we give thanks for Your boundless love shown to us
when You sent Your only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ, into our flesh and
laid on Him our sin, giving Him into death that we might not die eternal-
ly. Because He is now risen from the dead and lives and reigns to all eter-
nity, all who believe in Him will overcome sin and death and will rise
again to new life. Therefore with angels and archangels and with all the
company of heaven we laud and magnify Your glorious name, evermore
praising You and saying:
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Sabaoth (SAH-bay-oath) is Hebrew for “heavenly hosts.”
Hosanna is a Hebrew word of praise meaning “save us now.”
Turn the page to continue with the appropriate PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING.
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING The presiding minister may raise his outstretched hands in the gesture of prayer.
P Blessed are You, O Lord our God, king of all creation, for You have had
mercy on us and given Your only-begotten Son that whoever believes in
Him should not perish but have eternal life.
The prayer continues with the COMMON PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING or the prayer appropriate to the season. The prayer concludes with the LORD’S PRAYER on page 269.
Common In Your righteous judgment You condemned the sin of Adam and Eve,
who ate the forbidden fruit, and You justly barred them and all their chil-
dren from the tree of life. Yet, in Your great mercy, You promised salva-
tion by a second Adam, Your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord, and made His
cross a life-giving tree for all who trust in Him.
We give You thanks for the redemption You have prepared for us through
Jesus Christ. Grant us Your Holy Spirit that we may faithfully eat and
drink of the fruits of His cross and receive the blessings of forgiveness,
life, and salvation that come to us in His body and blood.
Hear us as we pray in His name and as He has taught us:
Advent In Your boundless mercy You sent Your servant, John the Baptist, to pro-
claim that in Christ the kingdom of heaven draws near.
With thankful hearts we pray, “Come, Lord Jesus,” confident that in His
body and blood, given us to eat and drink, we receive the forgiveness of
sins and so proclaim His death until He comes again in glory.
Christmas In the beginning You created all things by Your Word; and in the fullness
of time Your Word became flesh and dwelt among us, full of grace and
truth.
Let Your Word made flesh dwell richly among us that, faithfully eating
His body and drinking His blood, we may receive the fullness of Your
grace and truth in Christ Jesus, our Lord.
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DIVINE SERVICE Setting Five
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P Beloved in the Lord! Let us draw near with a true heart and confess our
sins unto God our Father, beseeching Him in the name of our Lord Jesus
Christ to grant us forgiveness. [Hebrews 10:22]
P I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the Lord,
C and You forgave the iniquity of my sin. Psalm 32:5
Kneel/Stand
Silence for reflection on God’s Word and for self-examination.
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Father,
C I, a poor, miserable sinner, confess unto You all my sins and iniquities with which I have ever offended You and justly deserved Your temporal and eternal punishment. But I am heartily sorry for them and sincerely repent of them, and I pray You of Your boundless mercy and for the sake of the holy, innocent, bitter sufferings and death of Your beloved Son, Jesus Christ, to be gracious and merciful to me, a poor, sinful being.
The presiding minister stands and faces the congregation: P Upon this your confession, I,
by virtue of my office, as a
called and ordained servant of
the Word, announce the grace
of God unto all of you, and in
the stead and by the command
of my Lord Jesus Christ I for-
give you all your sins in the
name of the Father and of the
T Son and of the Holy Spirit.
[John 20:19–23]
God our Father.
C Most merciful God, we confess that we are by nature sinful and unclean. We have sinned against You in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone. We have not loved You with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We justly deserve Your present and eternal punishment. For the sake of Your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in Your will and walk in Your ways to the glory of Your holy name. Amen.
P In the mercy of almighty God,
Jesus Christ was given to die
for us, and for His sake God
forgives us all our sins. To
those who believe in Jesus
Christ He gives the power to
become the children of God
and bestows on them the Holy
Spirit. May the Lord, who has
begun this good work in us,
bring it to completion in the
day of our Lord Jesus Christ.
John 1:12; Philippians 1:6
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DIVINE SERVICE, SETTING FIVE
SERVICE OF THE WORD INTROIT, PSALM, or ENTRANCE HYMN The presiding minister and his assistants may enter the chancel.
As the KYRIE is sung, the presiding minister stands, facing the altar, and may extend his hands in the ancient gesture of prayer.
“Kyrie! God, Father” (Hymn 942) C Kyrie! God, Father in heav’n above,
You abound in gracious love, Of all things the maker and preserver.
Eleison! Eleison!
Kyrie! O Christ, our king, Salvation for all You came to bring.
O Lord Jesus, God’s own Son, Our mediator at the heav’nly throne:
Hear our cry and grant our supplication. Eleison! Eleison!
Kyrie! O God the Holy Ghost, Guard our faith, the gift we need the most,
And bless our life’s last hour, That we leave this sinful world with gladness.
Eleison! Eleison!
GLORIA IN EXCELSIS Glory to God in the Highest Luke 2:14; John 1:29
During Advent and Lent, the GLORIA IN EXCELSIS is omitted.
“All Glory Be to God Alone” (Hymn 948) C All glory be to God alone,
Forevermore the highest one, Who did our sinful race befriend And grace and peace to us extend. Among us may His gracious will All hearts with deep thanksgiving fill.
We praise You, God; Your name we bless And worship You in humbleness; From day to day we glorify The everlasting God on high. Of Your great glory do we sing, And to Your throne our thanks we bring.
The alternate GLORIA, “All Glory Be to God on High” (Hymn 947), is found on the following page.
Lord God, our King on heaven’s throne, Our Father, the Almighty One. O Lord, the sole-begotten One, Lord Jesus Christ, the Father’s Son, True God from all eternity, O Lamb of God, to You we flee.
You take the whole world’s sin away; Have mercy on us, Lord, we pray. You take the whole world’s sin away; O Lord, receive our prayer this day. From God’s right hand Your mercy send, To all the world Your grace extend.
You only are the Holy One And over all are Lord alone. O Jesus Christ, we glorify You and the Spirit, Lord Most High; With Him You evermore shall be One in the Father’s majesty.
OR
“All Glory Be to God on High” (Hymn 947) C All glory be to God on high
And thanks for all His favor; No harm can touch or terrify
A child of God forever. God shows His good and gracious will And grants His peace, the world to fill—
All strife at last has ended.
We praise and laud and worship You; We give You thanks forever,
O Father, for Your rule is true And just and changes never.
With boundless pow’r, Your mighty reign Fulfills whatever You ordain.
Lord, grant us ev’ry blessing!
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O Jesus Christ, the only Son Begotten of the Father,
Your saving death has made us one With God and with each other.
O Lamb of God, to You on high In our distress we sinners cry,
Have mercy on us, amen!
O Holy Spirit, our delight And source of consolation,
Protect us from the devil’s might Through Jesus, our salvation,
Who by His death upon a tree Has rescued us from misery:
To this we hold forever.
SALUTATION and COLLECT OF THE DAY Facing the people, the presiding minister stands at the altar. He may extend his hands in greeting with the words, “The Lord be with you.”
P The Lord be with you. 2 Timothy 4:22
C And also with you.
The presiding minister faces the altar. A brief silence may be observed. The presiding minister may raise his outstretched hands in the gesture of prayer while speaking the COLLECT OF THE DAY.
P Let us pray.
C Amen.
A The Old Testament Reading/First Reading for ________ is from ________,
chapter ________.
C Thanks be to God.
PSALM or GRADUAL During the PSALM or GRADUAL, the presiding minister and any assistants face the altar.
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MATINS
There are two traditions concerning the liturgist’s position in leading Matins. 1. The service may center on the altar as the constant symbol of God’s presence. The liturgist
stands before the altar for responsive versicles, psalms, and prayers. 2. The service may be conducted without reference to the altar (reserving it as the focal point for
the Divine Service). The liturgist then conducts the entire service, with the exception of the readings, from the sedilia (leaders’ chairs in the chancel).
In either case, the second focal point of the service is the lectern, from which the readings are proclaimed. The lectern may be highlighted by placing candle stands on either side. If the church does not have a lectern, the readings may be proclaimed from the horns of the altar, the pulpit, or the sedilia.
The liturgist stands either in front of the altar, facing it, or he stands at the sedilia.
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Lent: Advent:
PSALMODY The ANTIPHON introduces and concludes the VENITE. Although the liturgist’s portion may vary according to the season, the congregation’s response is always the same.
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EVENING PRAYER
There are two traditions concerning the liturgist’s position in leading Evening Prayer. 1. The service may center on the altar as the constant symbol of God’s presence. The liturgist
stands before the altar for responsive versicles, psalms, and prayers. 2. The service may be conducted without reference to the altar (reserving it as the focal point for
the Divine Service). The liturgist then conducts the entire service, with the exception of the readings, from the sedilia (leaders’ chairs in the chancel).
In either case, the second focal point of the service is the lectern, from which the readings are proclaimed. The lectern may be highlighted by placing candle stands on either side. If the church does not have a lectern, the readings may be proclaimed from the horns of the altar, the pulpit, or the sedilia.
SERVICE OF LIGHT The service may begin with a procession in which a large, plain, lighted candle (not the paschal candle) is carried to its stand, located near the lectern or a reading desk or preferably at or near the center of the chancel.
When there is no procession, the candle should be placed in its stand and lit prior to the beginning of the service.
Seasonal responses for the procession are found on the following pages. These responses are available in Lutheran Service Builder.
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Common In procession the liturgist begins in the back of the nave and speaks or chants:
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Jesus Christ is the Light of the world,
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[John 8:12]
[John 1:5]
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The liturgist proceeds to the middle of the nave and speaks or chants:
The liturgist proceeds to the front of the nave and speaks or chants:
The service continues with the PHOS HILARON on page 334.
EVENING PRAYER
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1 Corinthians 4:5
[2 Corinthians 4:6]
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Advent [Revelation 22:17, 20; 2 Timothy 4:8; Romans 8:22]
In procession the liturgist begins in the back of the nave and speaks or chants:
The liturgist proceeds to the middle of the nave and speaks or chants:
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Kneel/Stand
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The Church and Her Mission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 427 At Worship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 435 Baptismal Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 445 Civil Realm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 453 Home and Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 456 In Times of Need . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 459 In Times of Joy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 467 For the Daily Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 469
THE CHURCH AND HER MISSION
For the Church Merciful God, we humbly implore You to cast the bright beams of Your light
upon Your Church that we, being instructed by the doctrine of the blessed apos-
tles, may walk in the light of Your truth and finally attain to the light of everlast-
ing life; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. (101)
Almighty God, grant to Your Church Your Holy Spirit and the wisdom that
comes down from above, that Your Word may not be bound but have free course
and be preached to the joy and edifying of Christ’s holy people, that in steadfast
faith we may serve You and, in the confession of Your name, abide unto the end;
through Jesus Christ, our Lord. (102)
O Lord, graciously receive the prayers of Your Church that, being delivered from
all adversity and error, it may serve You in safety and freedom and dwell in Your
peace; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. (103)
For the mission of the Church Almighty God, You have called Your Church to witness that in Christ You have
reconciled us to Yourself. Grant that by Your Holy Spirit we may proclaim the
good news of Your salvation so that all who hear it may receive the gift of salva-
tion; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. (104)
PRAYERS, INTERCESSIONS, AND THANKSGIVINGS
1. This rite may begin the Ash Wednesday service, or it may be used separately with the imposition of ashes.
2. The imposition of ashes may take place as worshipers enter the nave or after the Litany. 3. Ashes are a sign of mortality and death. Therefore, the imposition of ashes should be followed
by the rite of Confession and Absolution. 4. Ashes may be prepared from palm fronds from the previous Palm Sunday. A little olive oil is
usually added to improve the consistency of the ashes. The ashes are set in a convenient place. A bowl of water and a towel should be available on a credence table near the altar so that the officiant may wash his hands after the imposition of ashes.
5. Due to the solemn character of the day, pre-service music and a hymn of invocation are omitted. The pastor and assistants enter in silence.
If the imposition of ashes occurs as worshipers arrive, the pastor or an assistant places the ashes on the forehead of each person in the sign of the cross while saying “Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.”
Stand
P Dear brothers and sisters of our Lord Jesus Christ, on this day the Church
begins a holy season of prayerful and penitential reflection. Our attention is
especially directed to the holy sufferings and death of our Lord Jesus Christ.
From ancient times the season of Lent has been kept as a time of special
devotion, self-denial, and humble repentance born of a faithful heart that
dwells confidently on His Word and draws from it life and hope.
Let us pray that our dear Father in heaven, for the sake of His beloved Son
and in the power of His Holy Spirit, might richly bless this Lententide for us
so that we may come to Easter with glad hearts and keep the feast in sincerity
and truth.
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This conflation of the Gospel accounts of the passion is divided in order to facilitate presentation by a number of readers. At each symbol , another reader may begin.
I. THE LORD’S SUPPER
Now the Feast of Unleavened Bread, also called the Passover, drew near, and
Jesus said to his disciples: “You know that after two days is the Feast of the
Passover, and the Son of Man will be given over to be crucified.”
Then the chief priests and scribes assembled with the elders of the people in
the palace of the high priest, who was called Caiaphas, and consulted how they
might take Jesus craftily and put him to death. But they said, “Not on the feast
day, lest there be an uproar among the people,” for they feared the people.
Then Satan entered into Judas, surnamed Iscariot, one of the Twelve. He
went his way to the chief priests and captains and spoke together with them how
he might betray Jesus to them. They were glad to hear him. He said to them,
“What will you give me to betray him to you?”
They promised to give him money and agreed with him for thirty pieces of
silver. He accepted, and from that time he sought opportunity to betray him in
the absence of the multitude.
Then came the first day of Unleavened Bread when they sacrificed the
Passover lamb. Jesus sent Peter and John, saying, “Go and prepare the Passover,
that we may eat it.”
They said to him, “Where do you want us to prepare it?”
He said to them, “Go into the city and, when you have entered the city, watch
for a man bearing a pitcher of water. When he meets you, follow him into the
house where he enters. You shall say to the man who lives there, ‘The Master
says to you, “My time is at hand; I will keep the Passover at your house. Where
is the room for me to eat the Passover with my disciples?”’ And he will show
you a large upper room, furnished and prepared; there make ready for us.”
The disciples did as Jesus had directed them. They came into the city and
found it as he had told them; and they made ready the Passover.
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THE PASSION OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST Drawn from the Four Gospels
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PROCESSION OF PALMS If the procession begins outside the nave, the congregation gathers around the processional cross. If the congregation is already seated in the nave, it now stands and faces the processional cross at the entrance to the nave.
GREETING
P The grace of our Lord T Jesus Christ and the love of God and the com-
munion of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
C Amen.
P Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.
C Hosanna to the Son of David.
COLLECT
P Let us pray.
Most merciful God, as the people of Jerusalem, with palms in their hands,
gathered to greet Your dearly beloved Son when He came into His Holy
City, grant that we may ever hail Him as our King and, when He comes
again, may go forth to meet Him with trusting and steadfast hearts and
follow Him in the way that leads to eternal life; through the same Jesus
Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one
God, now and forever. (494)
C Amen.
HOLY GOSPEL
P The Holy Gospel according to St. John, the twelfth chapter.
C Glory to You, O Lord.
P The next day the large crowd that had come to the feast heard that Jesus
was coming to Jerusalem. So they took branches of palm trees and went
out to meet him, crying out, “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the
name of the Lord, even the King of Israel!” And Jesus found a young
donkey and sat on it, just as it is written,
“Fear not, daughter of Zion;
behold, your king is coming,
sitting on a donkey’s colt!”
His disciples did not understand these things at first, but when Jesus was
glorified, then they remembered that these things had been written about
him and had been done to him. The crowd that had been with him when he
called Lazarus out of the tomb and raised him from the dead continued to
bear witness. The reason why the crowd went to meet him was that they
heard he had done this sign. So the Pharisees said to one another, “You see
that you are gaining nothing. Look, the world has gone after him.” John 12:12–19
PASSION SUNDAY
form of the Divine Service (including the Gloria in Excelsis, for instance) on this day. Thus, one may decide to use the traditional Divine Service in its complete form.
3. Two sets of propers are provided in the three-year lectionary for Holy Thursday. The first set provides separate propers for Series A, B, and C. In each of these, the Holy Gospel features the institution narrative from the respective Synoptic Gospel. In addition, a second set of propers is provided that may be used in any year. In these propers the Holy Gospel is the traditional reading from John 13 that features Jesus’ “new command to love one another.”
4. The dismissal following the absolution may be spoken to each individual penitent, to an entire group of penitents at the altar, or to the entire congregation at the conclusion.
5. It is customary for the pastor(s) to strip the altar, with assistance from the altar guild and/or the elders.
6. The communion vessels are removed first, followed by the altar cross, missal stand, altar candles, altar paraments, pulpit and lectern paraments, chancel candles and candle stands, chancel banners, chancel flowers, and any other items of liturgical use or adornment remaining in the chancel.
7. If Psalm 22 ends before the stripping of the altar is finished, then the action should be con- cluded in silence.
8. Because the Triduum is seen as one service in three parts, no Benediction is spoken at the conclusion of the Holy Thursday service. The Benediction spoken at the Easter Vigil or at the chief service on Easter Sunday concludes all the services of the Three Days.
SERVICE OF CORPORATE CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION
Stand
Facing the altar, the pastor stands at the foot of the chancel and says: P In the name of the Father and of the T Son and of the Holy Spirit.
C Amen.
C to God my exceeding joy. Psalm 43:4
Sit
The following Confessional Address is read. P During this Lenten season we have heard our Lord’s call to intensify our struggle
against sin, death, and the devil—all that prevents us from trusting in God and
loving each other. Since it is our intention to receive the Holy Supper of our Lord
Jesus Christ on this night when He instituted this blessed meal for our salvation,
it is proper that we complete our Lenten discipline by diligently examining our-
selves, as St. Paul urges us to do. This holy Sacrament has been instituted for the
special comfort of those who are troubled because of their sin and who humbly
confess their sins, fear God’s wrath, and hunger and thirst for righteousness.
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Sit
OLD TESTAMENT READING Isaiah 52:13—53:12
A The Old Testament Reading for Good Friday is from Isaiah, chapters 52
and 53.
C Thanks be to God.
Silence
Kneel/Stand
COLLECT
You did not spare Your only Son
but delivered Him up for us all to bear our sins on the cross.
Grant that our hearts may be so fixed with steadfast faith in Him
that we fear not the power of sin, death, and the devil;
through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord. (L31)
C Amen.
A The Epistle is from Hebrews, chapters four and five.
C Thanks be to God.
Silence
Kneel/Stand
COLLECT
P Let us pray.
Almighty and everlasting God,
You willed that Your Son should bear for us the pains of the cross
and so remove from us the power of the adversary.
Help us so to remember and give thanks for our Lord’s passion
that we may receive forgiveness of sin
and redemption from everlasting death;
through Jesus Christ, our Lord. (450)
C Amen.
The following REPROACHES are the words of the Lord against His people, the Church, to which the congregation replies with a plea for mercy.
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10. Historically, the Song of Habakkuk (LSB Accompaniment for the Hymns, 986) was sung as the Canticle at Tenebrae. Optional canticles include: • Seek the Lord (LSB Accompaniment for the Hymns, 983) • Magnificat • Nunc Dimittis
11. Tenebrae concludes with the final collect. As with the service for Holy Thursday, there is no benediction. The extended service of the Triduum (three days) will conclude with the Vigil of Easter.
The congregation and pastor enter in silence.
Stand
C and my mouth will declare Your praise. Psalm 51:15
P Make haste, O God, to deliver me;
C make haste to help me, O Lord. Psalm 70:1
Praise to You, O Christ, Lamb of our salvation.
Sit
PSALMODY One or more Psalms are sung or spoken. The Gloria Patri is omitted. At the conclusion of each Psalm a candle may be extinguished.
Psalm 22 (antiphon, v. 19, “O Lord, do not be far off! Come quickly to my
aid!”)
Psalm 2 (antiphon, v. 11, 12b, “Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with
trembling, for his wrath is quickly kindled.”)
Psalm 27 (antiphon, v. 9c, “Forsake me not, O God of my salvation.”)
Psalm 51 (antiphon, v. 2, “Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and
cleanse me from my sin!”)
THE PASSION OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST Hymn: “O Sacred Head, Now Wounded” (Hymn 450, stanzas 1–3)
P The Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ according to St. John, the 19th chapter.
Reading: John 19:1–16a
A candle is extinguished.
Hymn: “O Sacred Head, Now Wounded” (Hymn 450, stanzas 4–7)
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SERVICE OF LIGHT The congregation gathers in a convenient place outside the nave of the church. Where permissible, candles are given to all, later to be lighted from the paschal candle.
In the semidarkness a fire may be kindled.
C Amen.
P Beloved in the Lord, on this most holy night, in which our Lord Jesus passed
over from death to life, we are gathered here in vigil and prayer. This is the
Passover of the Lord in which, by hearing His Word and celebrating His
Sacraments, we share in His victory over death.
P Let us pray.
O God, You are like a refiner’s fire, and Your Spirit enkindles the hearts of
Your faithful people with the fire of Your love. Bless, we implore You, this
new flame and those who keep this joyful Easter festival that, burning with
desire for life with You, we may be found rightly prepared to share in the Feast
of Light which has no end; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives
and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. (452)
C Amen.
An assistant, holding the paschal candle, steps forward. The pastor traces the cross on the candle while saying: P Christ Jesus, the same yesterday, today, and forever, the beginning and the
ending,
and then traces the Greek letters Alpha and Omega on the candle while saying: the Alpha and the Omega.
He traces the year on the candle, saying: P His are time and eternity; His are the glory and dominion, now and forever.
He puts the five wax nails into the candle, saying: P By His wounds we have healing both now and forever. Amen.
Then, lighting the candle from the newly kindled fire, he says: P May the light of Christ, who is risen in glory from the dead, scatter all the dark-
ness of our hearts and minds.
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P Let us pray.
Almighty and most merciful God, pour out on us Your abundant blessing that
all who in true faith share this night in joyful celebration of the resurrection
of our Lord Jesus Christ from the dead may be filled with Your heavenly
benediction. Once we were in darkness, but now we are in the Light, even
Jesus Christ, our Lord. (453)
C Amen.
All light their candles from the paschal candle and then follow the candle bearer in procession into the darkened church.
At the entrance of the nave, the bearer of the paschal candle stops and chants:
When the candle bearer reaches the middle of the nave, he chants for the second time:
When the candle bearer arrives at the candle stand, he turns to face the congregation. After all have reached their places, the candle bearer lifts the candle high and chants the third time:
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The Time of Christmas
First Sunday in Advent Color: Blue or violet • Proper Preface: Advent
INTROIT Ps. 118:25–28; antiphon: Zech. 9:9b, alt.
Behold, your king is com- | ing to you;*
righteous and having sal- | vation.
Save us, we pray, | O LORD!*
O LORD, we pray, give | us success!
Blessèd is he who comes in the name | of the LORD!*
We bless you from the house | of the LORD.
The LORD is God, and he has made his light to shine up- | on us.*
Bind the festal sacrifice with cords, up to the horns of the | altar!
You are my God, and I will give | thanks to you;*
you are my God; I will ex- | tol you.
is now, and will be forever. | Amen. Behold, your king is com- | ing to you;*
COLLECT OF THE DAY
that by Your protection
we may be rescued from the threatening perils of our sins
and saved by Your mighty deliverance;
for You live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever. (L01)
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READINGS Isaiah 2:1–5
Matthew 21:1–11
Shout aloud, O daughter of Je- | rusalem.
Behold, your king is com- | ing to you;*
Blessèd is he who comes in the name | of the Lord.*
From the house of the Lord we | bless you.
VERSE Ps. 24:7
Alleluia. Lift up your heads, O gates! And be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the
King of glory may come in. Alleluia.
Second Sunday in Advent Color: Blue or violet • Proper Preface: Advent
INTROIT Ps. 105:4–8; antiphon: Is. 40:3b
In the wilderness prepare the way | of the LORD;*
make straight in the desert a highway | for our God.
Seek the LORD | and his strength;*
seek his presence con- | tinually!
Remember the wondrous works that | he has done,*
his miracles, and the judgments he | uttered,
O offspring of Abraham, his | servant,*
children of Jacob, his | chosen ones!
He is the | LORD our God;*
his judgments are in | all the earth.
He remembers his covenant for- | ever,*
the word that he commanded, for a thousand gener- | ations.
is now, and will be forever. | Amen. In the wilderness prepare the way | of the LORD;*
make straight in the desert a highway | for our God.
PROPERS OF THE DAY—SERIES A
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Feasts and Festivals
St. Andrew, Apostle November 30 Color: Red • Proper Preface: Apostles and Evangelists
INTROIT Ps. 89:1, 5, 15–16; antiphon: John 15:27
You also will bear | witness,*
because you have been with me from the be- | ginning.
I will sing of the steadfast love of the LORD, for- | ever;*
with my mouth I will make known your faithfulness to all gener- | ations.
Let the heavens praise your wonders, | O LORD,*
your faithfulness in the assembly of the | holy ones!
Blessèd are the people who know the | festal shout,*
who walk, O LORD, in the light | of your face,
who exult in your name | all the day*
and in your righteousness are ex- | alted.
is now, and will be forever. | Amen. You also will bear | witness,*
because you have been with me from the be- | ginning.
COLLECT OF THE DAY Almighty God,
by Your grace
the apostle Andrew obeyed the call of Your Son to be a disciple.
Grant us also to follow the same Lord Jesus Christ in heart and life,
who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever. (F01)
PROPERS OF THE DAY Feasts, Festivals, and Occasions
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READINGS Ezekiel 3:16–21
Romans 10:8b–18
John 1:35–42a
GRADUAL Rom. 10:15b, 18b; Is. 52:7b, alt.
How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the | good news,*
who publish peace and bring good news of sal- | vation.
Their voice has gone out to | all the earth,*
and their words to the ends | of the world.
VERSE John 1:39a
Alleluia. [Jesus] said to them, “Come and you will see.” So they came and saw
where he was staying, and they stayed with him that day. Alleluia.
St. Thomas, Apostle December 21 Color: Red • Proper Preface: Apostles and Evangelists
INTROIT Ps. 89:1, 5, 15–16; antiphon: Ps. 31:14
I trust in you, | O LORD;*
I say, “You | are my God.”
I will sing of the steadfast love of the LORD, for- | ever;*
with my mouth I will make known your faithfulness to all gener- | ations.
Let the heavens praise your wonders, | O LORD,*
your faithfulness in the assembly of the | holy ones!
Blessèd are the people who know the | festal shout,*
who walk, O LORD, in the light | of your face,
who exult in your name | all the day*
and in your righteousness are ex- | alted.
is now, and will be forever. | Amen. I trust in you, | O LORD;*
I say, “You | are my God.”
PROPERS OF THE DAY—FEASTS, FESTIVALS, AND OCCASIONS
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Adoption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249 458
280 464
Agriculture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235 455
of a congregation . . . . . . . . . . . . . F35 986
of a death . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311 469
of a marriage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304 468
305 468
Armed forces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233 455
Artists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 433
Baptism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 501 367
Catechesis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 429
301 467
302 467
care of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246 457
in crisis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 458
Christian life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198 449
COLLECTS IN THE ALTAR BOOK
When the same collect occurs more than once, the page number indicates only the first occurrence.
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INDEXES
1002
Entrance of the Body into the Church . . . . . . . . 389
Evening Prayer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Holy Baptism—Alternate Form
Holy Matrimony (Agenda Form) . . . . . . . . . . . . 382
Holy Thursday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 506
Litany—Musical Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414
Litany—Spoken Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 410
Passion Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 501
Prayers, Intercessions, and Thanksgivings . . . . . 427
Responsive Prayer 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398
Responsive Prayer 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402
Singing the Psalms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvi
Small Catechism, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 473
Vespers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Annunciation of Our Lord, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . 960
Barnabas, St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 965
Bartholomew, St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 973
Christian Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 988
Harvest Observance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 989
James, St. Philip and, St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 963
James the Elder, St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 970
John, St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 946
Joseph, St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 959
Luke, St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 979
Mark, St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 961
Mary Magdalene, St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 969
Mission Observance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 987
Nativity of St. John the Baptist, The . . . . . . . . . 966
New Year’s Eve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 949
Paul, St. Peter and, St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 968
Peter and St. Paul, St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 968
Philip and St. James, St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 963
Presentation of Our Lord, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 956
Purification of Mary, The. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 956
Reformation Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 983
Stephen, St. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 945
Thanksgiving, Day of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 990
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