Here’s a closing commission and benediction inspired
by the suggested scripture readings for Proper 14C, especially Luke 12:32-40
and Isaiah 1:10-20. It was written by
Nathan Nettleton.
Commission
& Benediction
Go
now like those prepared for the Lord to return.
Cease to do evil, learn to do good;
seek justice, rescue the oppressed.
Give freely to those in need
and let your treasure be in the things of heaven
And may God not be ashamed to be called your God;
May Christ Jesus find you attentive and well prepared;
And may the Holy Spirit give you the assurance
...of all that has been promised to you.
We go in peace to love and serve the Lord,
In the name of Christ. Amen.
Cease to do evil, learn to do good;
seek justice, rescue the oppressed.
Give freely to those in need
and let your treasure be in the things of heaven
And may God not be ashamed to be called your God;
May Christ Jesus find you attentive and well prepared;
And may the Holy Spirit give you the assurance
...of all that has been promised to you.
We go in peace to love and serve the Lord,
In the name of Christ. Amen.
