Vespers - February 8, 2023

Order of Service

  • Prelude
  • Hymn 13 - Dearest Jesus, Draw Thou Near Me View
  • The Versicles (pp. 120-121)
  • Psalm 130 (p. 193, Tone 3)
  • Reading: 1 Thessalonians 1:4-6 View
    For we know, brothers and sisters loved by God, that he has chosen you, because our gospel came to you not simply with words but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and deep conviction. You know how we lived among you for your sake. You became imitators of us and of the Lord, for you welcomed the message in the midst of severe suffering with the joy given by the Holy Spirit.
  • Homily
  • Hymn 48 - in Peace and Joy I Now Depart View
    (setting by M. DeGarmeaux) v. 1. Choir / v. 2. All / v. 3. Choir / v. 4. All
  • The Kyrie (p. 124)
  • The Lord's Prayer (p. 125)
  • Hymn 584 - Grant Peace, We Pray, in Mercy, Lord View
  • The Collect (pp. 125-127)
  • The Benedicamus (p. 127)
  • The Benediction (p. 127)
  • Hymn 593 - On My Heart Imprint Thine Image View
  • Postlude
This Vespers Service was held in Trinity Chapel at Bethany Lutheran College on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. Page and hymn numbers are from the Evangelical Lutheran Hymnary. Service ©2023, 2025 Bethany Lutheran College, Mankato, Minn.