Evening Vespers - May 8, 2013

Order of Service

  • Prelude
  • Versicles and Gloria patri
  • Psalm 47
  • Lesson: Colossians 3:1-4
  • Canticle: Gloria in Excelsis Deo – J. S. Bach
  • Homily
  • Anthem: See, See, the Word Is Incarnate
  • Kyrie, Lord's Prayer
  • Hymn 584, Grant Peace, We Pray
  • Collect for Ascension
    Grant, we beseech You, almighty God, that just as we believe Your only begotten Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, to have ascended into the heavens, so may we also in heart and mind to heaven ascend, and continually dwell with Him, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one true God, now and forever.
    C: (sings) Amen
  • Benedicamus & Benediction
  • Hymn 394, We Thank Thee, Jesus, Dearest Friend
  • Postlude

Scripture

Colossians 3:1-4 If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ who is our life appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory.

This Vespers Service was held in Trinity Chapel at Bethany Lutheran College on Wednesday, May 8, 2013, at 5:30 p.m. Page and hymn numbers are from the Evangelical Lutheran Hymnary. Service ©2013, 2025 Bethany Lutheran College, Mankato, Minn.