Here’s a closing commission and benediction inspired
by the scripture readings for Proper 9C. It was written by Nathan Nettleton and
posted on Laughingbird.
Closing Commission and Benediction
Go
now, and proclaim that the reign of God is near.
Travel
lightly, but bear one another’s burdens,
and
so fulfil the law of Christ.
Work
for the good of all,
avoid
temptation,
and
pray that God will send more labourers
into
the harvest.
And
may God give you mercy and peace;
May
Christ Jesus give you power over all that would harm you;
And
may the Holy Spirit produce within you
a
rich harvest of joy and life.
We
go in peace to love and serve the Lord,
In
the name of Christ. Amen.
