Sour wine for his thirst

Sour wine for his thirst
given to our Lord
fulfilling the ancient word
the lament of David
of the people of the book
shared in his anguish
spoken from the cross

April 22, 2011
I thirst
(John 19:28).
Psalm 69:21
Psalm 69
written during prayer vigil
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Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
April 22, 2011
&
Seven Last Words Ecumenical Service
Father forgive them, for they know not what they do
(Luke 23:34).
Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise
(Luke 23:43)
Woman, behold your son: behold your mother
(John 19:26-27).
My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?
(Matthew 27:46 and Mark 15:34).
It is finished
(John 19:30).
Father, into your hands I commit my spirit
(Luke 23:46).
and sermon: “It is Finished”
by Pastor Ruth L. Foss
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A Handmaiden of the Lord
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Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
April 20, 2011
Lent



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