Here’s a benediction based on 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24, one of the suggested scripture readings for the third Sunday of Advent, Year B (December 11, 2011). It was written by Nathan Nettleton.
Commission and Benediction
(based on 1 Thessalonians 5: 16-24)
Go now, for you are chosen and sent in the Spirit.
Pray at all times, be thankful in all circumstances.
Keep what is good, avoid every kind of evil.
To all in need bear witness that the time has come
when the Sovereign Lord will save his people.
Pray at all times, be thankful in all circumstances.
Keep what is good, avoid every kind of evil.
To all in need bear witness that the time has come
when the Sovereign Lord will save his people.
And may God who gives peace make you holy in every way;
May Christ Jesus clothe you with salvation and victory;
And may the Holy Spirit speak through you with the good news of hope.
We go in peace to love and serve the Lord,
........In the name of Christ. Amen.
— Copyright © 2002 Nathan Nettleton LaughingBird.net
May Christ Jesus clothe you with salvation and victory;
And may the Holy Spirit speak through you with the good news of hope.
We go in peace to love and serve the Lord,
........In the name of Christ. Amen.
— Copyright © 2002 Nathan Nettleton LaughingBird.net
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