Time Out, Episode 24

Text: 1 John 5. Hymn: 670, Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones.

Organist: Mrs. Susie Singer, Zion Lutheran Church, Columbus, OH.

Normally I like to choose texts that preach themselves, because I’m not a preacher. 1 John 5 is a different animal. It’s Law and Gospel, emphasizing that we need to believe in the divinity of Jesus Christ, assuring us of our salvation while not downplaying the need to obey God’s commands.

I have not reworked another hymn for Time Out as much I have this one. Cantor Phillip Magness provided some objective and much-needed critiquing on how I was singing hymns, and I made some changes. I hope you enjoy it.

Also upon suggestion I have included the Collect for the week from the Lutheran Lectionary Project. Thank you, Stan Lemon!