Here’s
a closing commission and benediction for the second Sunday after Epiphany
(Epiphany 2, Year A). It was inspired by
John 1: 29-42 and 1 Corinthians 1: 1-9, and was written by Bruce Prewer.
Sending Words
(inspired by John
1:29-42, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9)
Look
on the Lamb of God and be at peace, my friends.
As
you go from this sanctuary,
do
not go as slaves, fearfully obedient to a hard master.
Go
as the free children of God,
who
are loved with a depthless and everlasting love.
Serve
God gladly,
serve your
neighbour lovingly,
serve your
loved ones thankfully,
and serve
yourself most kindly.
Amen!
The love
of the Holy God surround you,
the love
of the Holy Christ redeem you,
and the
love of the Holy Spirit indwell you,
now and
evermore.
Now and evermore.
Amen!
~ written by Bruce Prewer, and posted on Bruce
Prewer’s Home page. http://www.bruceprewer.com/
