Here’s a reflection for Palm Sunday worship from the Rex A.E. Hunt website.
Palm Sunday Reflection: Twenty Centuries Past
In response to the word reflected on, let us stand
and share an affirmation of belief.
and share an affirmation of belief.
The people stand as they are able
Twenty centuries past, what city has not heard of your coming?
From Beijing to Berlin, from Jerusalem to Johannesburg,
from New York to New Delhi
surely the word has spread that you've come in peace, not violence
to enrich, renew, transform our lives and bring us to shalom?
Blessed is the one who comes in the name of God.
from New York to New Delhi
surely the word has spread that you've come in peace, not violence
to enrich, renew, transform our lives and bring us to shalom?
Blessed is the one who comes in the name of God.
Hosanna in the highest.
Twenty centuries past, what city has not heard of your church?
From Catholic, Orthodox, Uniting or Anglican,
Evangelical, Progressive or Pentecostal
surely the message of acceptance, healing, confidence
in your royal advent, has been passed on through faithful living?
Blessed is the one who comes in the name of God.
Evangelical, Progressive or Pentecostal
surely the message of acceptance, healing, confidence
in your royal advent, has been passed on through faithful living?
Blessed is the one who comes in the name of God.
Hosanna in the highest.
Twenty centuries past, what city has not rejected you?
From penthouse to tenement, from factory to leisure centre,
from theme park to concert hall,
surely the news is that this life is for taking, not giving
and what stands in the way of this lifestyle
must now be removed?
Blessed is the one who comes in the name of God.
from theme park to concert hall,
surely the news is that this life is for taking, not giving
and what stands in the way of this lifestyle
must now be removed?
Blessed is the one who comes in the name of God.
Hosanna in the highest.
Twenty centuries past, what city does the Christ seek to enter?
From leafy suburb to shanty town, from housing estate
to West-End flat, from salon to slum,
surely the sign of the church free from pride, united in deed,
must be the welcome the Christ longs for as he enters our city?
Blessed is the one who comes in the name of God.
to West-End flat, from salon to slum,
surely the sign of the church free from pride, united in deed,
must be the welcome the Christ longs for as he enters our city?
Blessed is the one who comes in the name of God.
Hosanna in the highest.
— posted on Rex A.E. Hunt website. http://www.rexaehuntprogressive.com/
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