Redeemer Lutheran Church Jesus Christ is King of All Redeemer Lutheran Church Sunday, November 26th 2017

Text: Matthew Bridges, 1800-94 (st. 1-2, 4) Crown Him with Many Crowns CW #341 Verses 1-4 Text: Matthew Bridges, 1800-94 (st. 1-2, 4) Godfrey Thring, 1823-1903 (st. 3) Setting: DIADEMATA Tune: George J. Elvey, 1816-93

Crown him with many crowns, The Lamb upon his throne; Verse 1: Crown him with many crowns, The Lamb upon his throne; Hark how the heav'nly anthem drowns All music but its own. CW #341

And hail him as thy matchless King Through all eternity. Verse 1: Awake, my soul, and sing Of him who died for thee, And hail him as thy matchless King Through all eternity. CW #341

Crown him the Lord of love-- Behold his hands and side, Verse 2: Crown him the Lord of love-- Behold his hands and side, Rich wounds, yet visible above, In beauty glorified. CW #341

Can fully bear that sight, But downward bends his wond'ring eye Verse 2: No angel in the sky Can fully bear that sight, But downward bends his wond'ring eye At mysteries so bright. CW #341

Crown him the Lord of life, Who triumphed o'er the grave Verse 3: Crown him the Lord of life, Who triumphed o'er the grave And rose victorious in the strife For those he came to save. CW #341

Who died and rose on high, Who died eternal life to bring Verse 3: His glories now we sing Who died and rose on high, Who died eternal life to bring And lives that death may die. CW #341

Opening Verses Pastor: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. All: Amen.

Confession of Sin Pastor: Beloved in the Lord; let us draw near with a true heart and confess our sins to God our Father, asking him in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to grant us forgiveness.

Confession of Sin All: Holy and merciful Father, I confess that I am by nature sinful and that I have disobeyed you in my thoughts, words and actions.

Confession of Sin I have done what is evil and failed to do what is good. For this I deserve your punishment both now and in eternity.

Confession of Sin But I am truly sorry for my sins, and trusting in my Savior Jesus Christ I pray: Lord, have mercy on me, a sinner.

Lord, Have Mercy (Kyrie) ♫ All: Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, have mercy on us. Lord, have mercy on us. Amen.

(Pastor announces our forgiveness) All: Amen.

Text: Matthew Bridges, 1800-94 (st. 1-2, 4) Crown Him with Many Crowns CW #341 Verses 1-4 Text: Matthew Bridges, 1800-94 (st. 1-2, 4) Godfrey Thring, 1823-1903 (st. 3) Setting: DIADEMATA Tune: George J. Elvey, 1816-93

Crown him the Lord of heav'n, Enthroned in worlds above; Verse 4: Crown him the Lord of heav'n, Enthroned in worlds above; Crown him the King to whom is giv'n The wondrous name of Love. CW #341

Crown him with many crowns As thrones before him fall; Verse 4: Crown him with many crowns As thrones before him fall; Crown him, ye kings, with many crowns For he is King of all. CW #341

Prayer of the Day Pastor: The Lord be with you. All: And also with you.

(Pastor says the Prayer) Prayer of the Day Pastor: Let us pray. (Pastor says the Prayer) All: Amen.

God’s Word to His People Ezekiel 33:7-11 Christ the King is our Shepherd

God’s Word to His People 1 Corinthians 15:20-28 Christ the King reigns over death

(After the announcement of the Gospel the worship assembly responds:) ♫ All: Glory be to you, O Lord! Glory be to you, O Lord!

God’s Word to His People Matthew 27:27-31 Christ the King sacrifices himself for his people

Gospel Pastor: This is the Word of the Lord.  All: Praise be to you, O Christ! Praise be to you, O Christ!

Nicene Creed We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.

Nicene Creed We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one being with the Father.

Nicene Creed Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation, he came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the virgin Mary, and became fully human.

Nicene Creed For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate. He suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures.

Nicene Creed He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.

Nicene Creed We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who in unity with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.

Nicene Creed We believe in one holy Christian and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.

Children’s Message “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.” ~ Jesus ~

Tune: Jeremiah Clarke, c. 1674-1707 The Head that Once Was Crowned CW #217 Verses 1-6 Text: Thomas Kelly, 1769-1855 Setting: ST. MAGNUS Tune: Jeremiah Clarke, c. 1674-1707

was crowned with thorns Is crowned with glory now; Verse 1: The head that once was crowned with thorns Is crowned with glory now; A royal diadem adorns The mighty victor's brow. CW #217

The highest place that heav'n affords Is his, is his by right, Verse 2: The highest place that heav'n affords Is his, is his by right, The King of kings and Lord of lords And heav'n's eternal light, CW #217

The joy of all who dwell above, The joy of all below Verse 3: The joy of all who dwell above, The joy of all below To whom he manifests his love And grants his name to know. CW #217

To them the cross, with all its shame, With all its grace, is giv'n; Verse 4: To them the cross, with all its shame, With all its grace, is giv'n; Their name, an everlasting name; Their joy, the joy of heav'n. CW #217

They suffer with their Lord below; They reign with him above, Verse 5: They suffer with their Lord below; They reign with him above, Their profit and their joy, to know The myst'ry of his love. CW #217

The cross he bore is life and health, Though shame and death to him; Verse 6: The cross he bore is life and health, Though shame and death to him; His people's hope, his people's wealth, Their everlasting theme. CW #217

“…Christians believe the strangest things” 1) An evil day that we call good 2) A humble man who we call King Matthew 27:27-31

Create in Me ♫ All: Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.

Create in Me Do not cast me away from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and uphold, uphold me with your free Spirit.

In thankfulness for our salvation, we support God’s work with our offerings.

Prayer of the Church Pastor: …Lord, in your mercy All: Hear our pray.

Lord’s Prayer All: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as in heaven.

Lord’s Prayer Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

Lord’s Prayer For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen.

The Sacrament Pastor: The Lord be with you. All: And also with you.

The Sacrament Pastor: Lift up your hearts. All: We lift them up to the Lord.

The Sacrament Pastor: Let us give thanks to the Lord, our God. All: It is good and right so to do.

Seasonal Sentence Pastor: (Pastor says prayer)

Holy, Holy, Holy (Sanctus) ♫ All: Holy, holy, holy Lord God of power, God of might: Heav’n and earth are full of your glory.

Holy, Holy, Holy (Sanctus) Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.

Words of Institution

The Sacrament Pastor: The peace of the Lord be with you always. All: Amen.

O Christ, Lamb of God (Agnus Dei) ♫ All: O Christ, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us. O Christ, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us.

O Christ, Lamb of God (Agnus Dei) O Christ, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; grant us your peace. Amen. Amen.

Tune: Ralph V. Williams, 1872-1958 Now I Have Found the Firm Foundation CW #344 Verses 1-6 Text: Caroline M. Noel, 1817-77 Setting: KING'S WESTON Tune: Ralph V. Williams, 1872-1958

Ev'ry tongue confess him King of glory now; 'Tis the Father's pleasure Verse 1: At the name of Jesus Ev'ry knee shall bow, Ev'ry tongue confess him King of glory now; 'Tis the Father's pleasure We should call him Lord, Who from the beginning Was the mighty Word. CW #344

Verse 2: At his voice creation Sprang at once to sight, All the angel faces, All the hosts of light, Cherubim in heaven, Stars upon their way, All the heav'nly orders In their great array. CW #344

From the lips of sinners Unto whom he came, Faithfully he bore it Verse 3: Humbled for a season To receive a name From the lips of sinners Unto whom he came, Faithfully he bore it Spotless to the last, Brought it back victorious When from death he passed; CW #344

Through all ranks of creatures To the central height, Verse 4: Bore it up triumphant With its human light, Through all ranks of creatures To the central height, To the throne of Godhead To the Father's breast, Filled it with the glory Of that perfect rest. CW #344

In your hearts enthrone him; There let him subdue Verse 5: In your hearts enthrone him; There let him subdue All that is not holy, All this is not true. Crown him as your captain In temptation's hour; Let his will enfold you In its light and pow'r. CW #344

Christians, this Lord Jesus Shall return again In his Father's glory, Verse 6: Christians, this Lord Jesus Shall return again In his Father's glory, With his angel train; For all wreaths of empire Meet upon his brow, And our hearts confess him King of glory now. CW #344

Hail, O Once-Despised Jesus CW #351 Verses 1-4 Text: A Collection of Hymns, London, c. 1757 Setting: O DURCHBRECHER ALLER BANDE Tune: Geist-reiches Gesang-Buch, Halle, 1704, alt.

Hail, O once-despised Jesus! Hail, O Galilean King! Verse 1: Hail, O once-despised Jesus! Hail, O Galilean King! You have suffered to release us, Hope to give and peace to bring. CW #351

Hail, O universal Savior, Bearer of our sin and shame; Verse 1: Hail, O universal Savior, Bearer of our sin and shame; By your merits we find favor; Life is given through your name. CW #351

Paschal Lamb, by God appointed, All our sins on you were laid; Verse 2: Paschal Lamb, by God appointed, All our sins on you were laid; By almighty love anointed, You have full atonement made. CW #351

Ev'ry sin has been forgiven Through the power of your blood; Verse 2: Ev'ry sin has been forgiven Through the power of your blood; Open is the gate of heaven; We are reconciled to God. CW #351

Jesus, heav'nly host adore you Seated at your Father's side. Verse 3: Jesus, heav'nly host adore you Seated at your Father's side. Crucified this world once saw you; Now in glory you abide. CW #351

There for sinners you are pleading, And our place you now prepare, Verse 3: There for sinners you are pleading, And our place you now prepare, Ever for us interceding Till in glory we appear. CW #351

Worship, honor, pow'r, and blessing You are worthy to receive; Verse 4: Worship, honor, pow'r, and blessing You are worthy to receive; Loudest praises, without ceasing, Right it is for us to give. CW #351

Help, O bright angelic spirits, All your noblest anthems raise; Verse 4: Help, O bright angelic spirits, All your noblest anthems raise; Help to sing our Savior's merits; Help to chant Immanuel's praise. CW #351

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Song of Simeon (Nunc Dimittis) ♫ All: In peace, Lord, you let your servant now depart according to your word

Song of Simeon (Nunc Dimittis) For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared for ev’ry people, a light to lighten the Gentiles and the glory, the glory of your people Israel.

Prayer Pastor: O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. All: And his mercy endures forever.

Prayer Pastor: (Pastor says prayer) All: Amen.

(Pastor says blessing) The Blessing Pastor: (Pastor says blessing) All: Amen.

Lord, When Your Glory I Shall See CW #219 Verses 1 Text: Paul Gerhardt, 1607-76 Setting: WEDDING GLORY Tune: Kurt J. Eggert, 1923-93

Lord, when your glory I shall see And taste your kingdom's pleasure, Verse 1: Lord, when your glory I shall see And taste your kingdom's pleasure, Your blood my royal robe shall be, My joy beyond all measure! When I appear before your throne, Your righteousness shall be my crown; CW #219

With these I need not hide me. And there, in garments richly wrought, Verse 1: With these I need not hide me. And there, in garments richly wrought, As your own bride I shall be brought To stand in joy beside you. CW #219

Silent Prayer

Redeemer Lutheran Church Jesus Christ is King of All Redeemer Lutheran Church Sunday, November 26th 2017