Wednesday, April 04, 2012

Feeling My Heart Slow

Entering into worship
falling into that darkness
feeling myself drawn
to the foot of the rugged cross

The meditative breathing
musings of the organ
the moaning gasps of the pipes
their mournful sounds

Fitting that the seven last words
were read in the night
the gloom of darkness falling
around us tonight



April 4, 2012
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).
I thirst
(John 19:28).
It is finished
(John 19:30).
Father, into your hands I commit my spirit
(Luke 23:46).
and sermon

by Pastor Ruth Foss
A Handmaiden of the Lord
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH

April 4, 2012
Lent


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