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St. Paul’s Ev. Lutheran Church Pentecost 20 Jesus Shows Us God’s Plan for Marriage Divine Service II Scripture quotations are from the ESV Bible® (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. God’s Word for Today: God’s plan for man was perfect. He created woman for man. They were to “become one flesh”. Sin entered the world and separation replaced union— separation from God and from one another. Bitter marriages and divorces are two examples. But thanks be to God, Jesus even suffered death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone and create new life and new promise of union. Holy Communion “Personal Preparation for Holy Communion” is on page 156 of the Christian Worship Lutheran Hymnal. The Bible and Lutherans teach that Holy Communion is a holy act instituted by Christ. Together with bread and wine we receive Jesus’ true body and blood. In this special meal Jesus gives the forgiveness of sins, strengthens our faith, and gives eternal salvation to all who believe. The Holy Spirit uses the Lord's Supper the same way he uses the Word of God to maintain and strengthen our faith in Christ. Bible Class Sunday Adults: Luther’s Lg. Catechism Wednesday Men: Various Bible accounts, 6:30 PM Women: No Bible Class. Will resume on 11/7/12. Saturday Men: "Sanctification: Alive in Christ“, the 2nd and 4th Saturdays 8:30–9:30 AM. Remember in your Prayers: Vickie Balza Edna Bartholomew Anna Gerome Jennie Johnson Rev. John Kenyon Roy Knittel Marsha McDowell Evelyn McNatt Betty & Clint Rogas, Sr. Carl and Evelyn Schlaack Leo Shurr Avis Spencer Jim Thomas Gladys Winkel Harriet Yeider Prayer Chain: Please call 637-8673 or 637-2450 if you have a prayer request. Cry Room: If your little one is having a hard time in worship, we encourage you to make use of our cry room located immediately to the left as you exit the sanctuary. It’s equipped with audio so you can still follow along with the service. Nursing mothers can use the pastor’s office. Recorded Services: Our service is recorded on CDs. If you would like a copy please contact pastor or Don Holzhueter. Hearing Assistance: Hearing assistance devices are available. Please speak to an usher if you would like to use one. Flowers: Given by Jen & Joe Stezowski IMO of Bernard & Caroline Kuhn. Michigan Lutheran High School is hosting a Crop, Stitch & Shop Event ALL CRAFTERS ARE WELCOME to attend the 15 hour event dedicated to cropping, quilting, crafting, and having fun! Saturday, October 20th - 9am - Midnight At Michigan Lutheran High School (615 E Marquette Woods Rd.)St. Joseph, MI $49/person or two for $80 (must register together) Partial Proceeds will go to MLHS Reservation includes 1-6 foot long table, electric lite breakfast, two meals, snacks, and beverages. RESERVE YOUR SPACE TODAY WITH: Angie Hawks (269) 208-6188 Call Sue Tolsma with questions @ 269-556-0926 or Heidi Trelenberg @ 269-429-6341 Doors open for the Public to come shopping from 1pm to 4pm. Vendors include: Tastefully Simple, Pampered Chef, Thirty-one, Creative Memories, Lia Sophia, Avoya Travel, Sentsy, Norwex, and Mary Kay. Treat and Treasure Night: On October 31st from 5:30-7:30 PM we are having, “Treat and Treasure Night” at St. Paul School. This will be a fun Halloween alternative for kids ages 1- up to 6th grade. Please dress in a non-violent costume, be accompanied by an adult, and be ready to have fun! We need much help to make Treat and Treasure night a success. People are needed to run game stations, help with set-up and clean-up, donate cider/drinks, donate candy and treats for the sweet/treat walk. Please let Lisa Moriarty know if you can provide help or donate for this event as soon as possible ([email protected] or 427-0030). There will be a box in the fellowship room for candy donations. Thank you! Michigan Lutheran High School 2012 Homecoming Michigan Lutheran High School will be having their 2012 Homecoming weekend on October 19 & 20. The ML Football Boosters will be hosting a Homecoming Carnival on Friday evening, October 19 at 6:00 PM. There will be food and treats for sale along with carnival games. Tickets for the games are 50 cents each. There will be a Hayride and a Bounce House (weather permitting). The ML Marching Band will perform and all of the ML Fall Athletic Teams will be recognized. There will be an Alumni Flag Football game for all Alumni (male and female) at 6:30 PM and other activities for everyone. The evening will conclude with the crowning of the 2012 Homecoming King and Queen and a bonfire. On Saturday, October 20 the ML Titans will be hosting the Elkhart Christian Academy at New Buffalo High School at 6:00 PM. We hope you can come and join the fun and support the Titans! October Ushers: • Scott Mitchell– Head Usher • Mike Retberg • Jim Harrison • Jerry Trantham Elder: • Dave Brohn Altar Committee: • Susan Brewer and Lindsay Garcia Upcoming Schedule: Oct. 14 Worship with Communion 9:00 AM Bible Study 10:30 AM Voter’s Mtg. 11:30 AM Oct. 15 Public School Catechism 6:30-8:00 PM OCT. 16 Church Council 6:00 PM Oct. 17 Men’s Bible Study 6:30 PM Oct. 18 Bible Information Class (BIC) 5:15 PM Oct. 21 Worship 9:00 AM Bible Study 10:30 AM Teens for Jesus Mtg. 10:30-11:15 AM Upcoming School Activities Oct. 15 Volleyball @ Christ - 5:00 PM Oct. 17 Volleyball @ Home - 4:15 PM OCT. 19 K-8 Field Trip to Crane’s Orchard Church Cleaning Schedule: Week of Oct. 15 Fillmore, Aaron & Debbie Week of Oct. 22 Frank, Art & Barb Week of Oct. 29 Frazier, Karla/Schlaack, Ron Week of Nov. 5 Garcia, Richie & Lindsay Week of Nov. 12 Gorenz, Andy & Lisa Pentecost 20 Jesus Shows Us God’s Plan for Marriage Divine Service II Opening Hymn 506 Oh, Blest the House, Whate’er Befall Scripture quotations are from the ESV Bible® (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Hymn 506, Oh, Blest the House, Whate’er Befall Verse 1 Oh, blest the house, whate'er befall, Where Jesus Christ is all in all! A home that is not wholly his -How sad and poor and dark it is! Verse 2 Oh, blest that house where faith you find And all within have set their mind To trust their God and serve him still And do in all his holy will. Hymn 506, Oh, Blest the House, Whate’er Befall Verse 3 Oh, blest the parents who give heed Unto their children's foremost need And weary not of care or cost. May none to them and heav'n be lost! Verse 4 Blest such a house; it prospers well. In peace and joy the parents dwell, And in their children's lives is shown How richly God can bless his own. Hymn 506, Oh, Blest the House, Whate’er Befall Verse 5 Then here will I and mine today A solemn promise make and say: Though all the world forsake his Word, I and my house will serve the Lord! Text, Tune, Setting: public domain. DIVINE SERVICE II STAND M: In the name of the Father and of the Son † and of the Holy Spirit. C: Amen. CONFESSION M: Dear friends, let us approach God with a true heart and confess our sins, asking him in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to forgive us. C: Lord of life, I confess that I am by nature dead in sin. For faithless worrying and selfish pride, For sins of habit and sins of choice, For the evil I have done and the good I have failed to do, You should cast me away from your presence forever. O Lord, I am sorry for my sins. Forgive me, for Jesus’ sake. ABSOLUTION M: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. In his great mercy, God made us alive in Christ even when we were dead in our sins. Hear the word of Christ through his called servant: I forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the Son † and of the Holy Spirit. C: Amen. LORD, HAVE MERCY M: In peace, let us pray to the Lord. For the well-being of all people everywhere, that they may receive from you all they need to sustain body and life, hear our prayer, O Lord. C: Lord, have mercy. M: For the spread of your life-giving gospel throughout the world, that all who are lost in sin may be brought to faith in you, hear our prayer, O Christ. C: Christ, have mercy. M: For patience and perseverance in this life, that we may not lose the hope of heaven as we await your return, hear our prayer, O Lord. C: Lord, have mercy. M: Lord of life, live in us that we may live for you. C: Amen. GLORY BE TO GOD 1. All glory be to God on high! Your name, O Lord, we glorify; We praise you for your peace and grace, Your favor toward our fallen race. 2. Our grateful thanks to you we bring, For your great glory, heav’nly King, For all, O Father, you have done Through Jesus Christ, your only Son. 3. O Lamb of God, to you we pray. You take all human sin away. Have mercy, Lord; receive our prayer; From God’s right hand, your mercy share. 4. You, Christ, are holy—Lord alone; The Father’s glory you made known. We by your Spirit sing again: “All glory be to God!” Amen THE WORD SALUTATION M: The Lord be with you. C: And also with you. PRAYER OF THE DAY M: Let us Pray. Almighty God, in your bountiful goodness keep us safe from every evil of body and soul. Make us ready, with cheerful hearts, to do whatever pleases you, through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. C: Amen. BE SEATED FIRST LESSON: Genesis 2:18-24 M: 18 Then the LORD God said, “It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him.” 19 Now out of the ground the LORD God had formed every beast of the field and every bird of the heavens and brought them to the man to see what he would call them. And whatever the man called every living creature, that was its name. 20 The man gave names to all livestock and to the birds of the heavens and to every beast of the field. But for Adam there was not found a helper fit for him. 21 So the LORD God caused a deep sleep to fall upon the man, and while he slept took one of his ribs and closed up its place with flesh. 22 And the rib that the LORD God had taken from the man he made into a woman and brought her to the man. FIRST LESSON: Genesis 2:18-24 (continued) 23 Then the man said, “This at last is bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man.” 24 Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh. Psalm of the Day Psalm 139b Page: 117 Refrain I will praise you, O Lord, for I am won-der-ful-ly made. O Lord, you created my inmost 'being;* you knit me together in my 'mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonder'fully made;* your works are wonderful, I know that 'full well. My frame was not hidden 'from you;* your eyes saw my unformed 'body. Refrain I will praise you, O Lord, for I am won-der-ful-ly made. All the days or-'dained for me* were written in your book before one of them 'came to be. How precious to me are your 'thoughts, O God!* How vast is the 'sum of them! Were I to 'count them,* they would outnumber the 'grains of sand. Glory be to the Father and 'to the Son* and to the Holy 'Spirit, as it was in the be'ginning,* is now, and will be forever. 'Amen. Refrain I will praise you, O Lord, for I am won-der-ful-ly made. Refrain, *Tune and setting: c 1993 Kermit G. Moldenhauer. Used by permission. Psalm Tone *Tune and setting: c 1993 Kermit G. Moldenhauer. Used by permission. SECOND LESSON: Hebrews 2:9-11 M: 9 But we see him who for a little while was made lower than the angels, namely Jesus, crowned with glory and honor because of the suffering of death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone. 10 For it was fitting that he, for whom and by whom all things exist, in bringing many sons to glory, should make the founder of their salvation perfect through suffering. 11 For he who sanctifies and those who are sanctified all have one source. That is why he is not ashamed to call them brothers. VERSE OF THE DAY: M: Alleluia. I will proclaim your name to my people; in the midst of the congregation I will praise you. Alleluia. (Hebrews 2:12 cf. RSV) C: A – le – lu – ia! A – le – lu – ia! Faith comes from hear – ing the mes – age, and the mes – age is heard through the Word of Christ. A – le – lu – ia! A – le – lu – ia! STAND GOSPEL M: The Gospel according to Mark 10:2-16 C: Glo – ry be to you, O Lord! M: 2 And Pharisees came up and in order to test him asked, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?” 3 He answered them, “What did Moses command you?” 4 They said, “Moses allowed a man to write a certificate of divorce and to send her away.” 5 And Jesus said to them, “Because of your hardness of heart he wrote you this commandment. 6 But from the beginning of creation, ‘God made them male and female.’ GOSPEL: Mark 10: 2-16 (continued) 7 ‘Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and hold fast to his wife, 8 and the two shall become one flesh.’ So they are no longer two but one flesh. 9 What therefore God has joined together, let not man separate.” 10 And in the house the disciples asked him again about this matter. 11 And he said to them, “Whoever divorces his wife and marries another commits adultery against her, 12 and if she divorces her husband and marries another, she commits adultery.” 13 And they were bringing children to him that he might touch them, and the disciples rebuked them. GOSPEL: Mark 10: 2-16 (continued) 14 But when Jesus saw it, he was indignant and said to them, “Let the children come to me; do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God. 15 Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.” 16 And he took them in his arms and blessed them, laying his hands on them. This is the Gospel of the Lord. C: Praise be to you, O Christ! BE SEATED Hymn of the Day Hymn 508 Gracious Savior, Gentle Shepherd Hymn 508, Gracious Savior, Gentle Shepherd Verse 1 Gracious Savior, gentle shepherd, Children all are dear to you; May your loving arms enfold them In your care their whole life through. Gently tend and safely keep them In your mercy strong and true. Verse 2 Tender Shepherd, never leave them, Never let them go astray; By your warning love directed, May they walk the narrow way. Thus direct them, thus defend them Lest they fall an easy prey. Hymn 508, Gracious Savior, Gentle Shepherd Verse 3 By your holy Word instruct them; Fill their minds with heav'nly light. By your pow'rful grace convince them Always to approve what's right. Let them feel your yoke is easy; Let them find your burden light. Verse 4 Taught to love the holy praises Which on earth your children sing, With their lips and hearts, sincerely, Glad thankoff'rings may they bring, Then with all the saints in glory Join to praise their Lord and King. Text, Tune, Setting: public domain. Sermon Hebrews 2:9-11 JESUS CALLS US HIS BROTHERS 1) He came as one of us (v. 9a) Now in putting everything in subjection to him, he left nothing outside his control. At present, we do not yet see everything in subjection to him. (Heb 2:8) But we see him who for a little while was made lower than the angels, namely Jesus. (Heb 2:9a) There is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus. (1 Ti 2:5) 4 When the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, 5 to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons. (Ga 4:4–5) … in every respect Jesus has been tempted as we are, yet he is without sin. (Heb 4:15) For our sake God made him (Jesus) to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. (2 Co 5:21) You shall be holy, for I the LORD your God am holy. (Le 19:2) 2) In order to die for us (vv. 9b, 10) Jesus, crowned with glory and honor because of the suffering of death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone. (Heb 2:9b) The wages of sin is death (Ro 6:23) Jesus was delivered up because of our trespasses and raised because of our justification. (Ro 4:25) 20 God raised Jesus from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly places, 21 far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and above every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the one to come. (Eph 1:20–21) For it was fitting that he, for whom and by whom all things exist, in bringing many sons to glory, should make the founder of their salvation perfect through suffering. (Heb 2:10) Professor Balge; “The Hebrew Christians were tempted to be offended by the fact that their Savior was put to death on such a cruel, detestable instrument of torture such as the cross. But they shouldn’t be, because even the way our Savior died was part of God’s plan. God knew what he was doing in sending his Savior to the cross.” 3) So that we could live eternally with him (v. 11) For he who sanctifies and those who are sanctified all have one source. That is why he is not ashamed to call them brothers. (Heb 2:11) 22 And if a man has committed a crime punishable by death and he is put to death, and you hang him on a tree, 23 his body shall not remain all night on the tree, but you shall bury him the same day, for a hanged man is cursed by God. (Dt 21:22–23) And the ones on the rock are those who, when they hear the word, receive it with joy. But these have no root; they believe for a while, and in time of testing fall away. (Lk 8:13) 28 And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell. … 32 So everyone who acknowledges me before men, I also will acknowledge before my Father who is in heaven, 33 but whoever denies me before men, I also will deny before my Father who is in heaven. … 38 And whoever does not take his cross and follow me is not worthy of me. 39 Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it” (Mt 10:28,32-33,38–39) Nicene Creed STAND A: We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. (continued next page) 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. 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. 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. 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. (continued next page) 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. 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. BE SEATED Offering October 14, 2012 (The members of St. Paul Lutheran congregation have joined together to spread God’s message both in this community and around the world. If you are a visitor you are welcome to give an offering, but please do not feel obligated to participate. You are our guests and we thank you for giving us the opportunity to share God’s Word with you!) STAND PRAYER OF THE CHURCH M: (read by minister) THE SACRAMENT M: The Lord be with you. C: And also with you. M: Lift up your hearts. C: We lift them up to the Lord. M: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. C: It is good and right so to do. M: It is truly good and right that we should at all times and in all places give you thanks, O Lord, holy Father, almighty and everlasting God, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who has called us to be his own so that we may live under him in his kingdom and serve him in everlasting righteousness, innocence, and blessedness. Therefore with all the saints on earth and hosts of heaven, we praise your holy name and join their glorious song: HOLY, HOLY, HOLY 1. O holy, holy, holy Lord God of pow’r and might, Your glory, earth and heaven In countless ways recite. Hosanna! Come and save us, Lord God of hosts on high, And in your grace and mercy Receive our fervent cry. 2. Hosanna in the highest! How truly blest is he Who in God’s name is coming to set his people free! He comes to bring salvation And with his blood outpoured, Deliver us from bondage-Hosanna, mighty Lord! PRAYER OF THANSKGIVING M: Blessed are you, O Lord of heaven and earth. We praise and thank you for sending your Son, Jesus Christ, and we remember the great acts of love through which he has ransomed us from sin, death, and the devil’s power. By his incarnation, he became one with us. By his perfect life, he fulfilled your holy will. By his innocent death, he overcame hell. By his rising from the grave, he opened heaven, Invited by your grace and instructed by your Word, we approach your table with repentant and joyful hearts. Strengthen us through Christ’s body and blood, and preserve us in the true faith until we feast with him and all his ransomed people in glory everlasting. C: Amen. LORD’S PRAYER C: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as in heaven. 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. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen. WORDS OF INSTITUTION M: Our Lord Jesus Christ, on the night he was betrayed, took bread; and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, “take and eat; this is my † body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” Then he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it all of you; this is my † blood of the new covenant, which is poured out for you for the forgiveness of sins. Do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me.” The peace of the Lord be with you always. C: Amen. LAMB OF GOD C: Lamb of God, you take a—way the sin of the world; have mer—cy on us. Lamb of God, you take a—way the sin of the world; have mer—cy on us. Lamb of God, you take a—way the sin of the world; grant us your peace. A—men. BE SEATED Distribution Hymns Hymn 500, For Christian Homes, O Lord, We Pray Hymn 502, Lord Of The Home Hymn 500, For Christian Homes, O Lord, We Pray Verse 1 For Christian homes, O Lord, we pray, That you might dwell with us each day. Make ours a place where you are Lord, Where all is governed by your Word. Verse 2 We are the children of your grace; Our homes are now your dwelling-place. In you we trust and daily live; Teach us to serve and to forgive. Hymn 500, For Christian Homes, O Lord, We Pray Verse 3 United in a bond of love, We lift our eyes to you above. From you we gain the strength to live, The wish to share, the joy to give. Verse 4 Protect us and our loved ones dear From pain and sorrow, want and fear; Yet when we must our burdens bear, "Your will be done" shall be our prayer. Hymn 500, For Christian Homes, O Lord, We Pray Verse 5 And when you call us all to rest, Then will we have a home more blest, See all our care and sorrow cease, And find with Christ eternal peace. Text: From Book of Worship for U. S. Forces published by U. S. Government Printing Office, Washington D.C. 20402 Tune: public domain. *Setting: c 1982 Concordia Publishing House. Used by permission of CPH. Hymn 309, Draw Near And Take The Body Of The Lord Verse 1 Draw near and take the body of the Lord, And drink the holy blood for you outpoured. Offered was he for greatest and for least, Himself the victim and himself the priest. Verse 2 He that his saints in this world rules and shields To all believers life eternal yields, With heav'nly bread makes them that hunger whole, Gives living waters to the thirsty soul. Hymn 309, Draw Near And Take The Body Of The Lord Verse 3 Come forward, then, with faithful hearts sincere, And take the pledges of salvation here. Before your altar, Lord, your servants bow; In this your feast of love be with us now. STAND SONG OF SIMEON 1. O Lord, now let your servant Depart in peace, assured: For I have seen your promised Incarnate, saving Word— A Light that will enlighten All gloom where Gentiles dwell; The brilliant, crowning glory Of those in Israel! 2. All glory to the Father, All glory to the Son, All glory to the Spirit, Forever three in one; For as in the beginning, Is now, shall ever be, God’s triune name resounding Through all eternity. M: We give you thanks, O Lord, for the foretaste of the heavenly banquet that you have given us to eat and to drink in this sacrament. Through this gift you have fed our faith, nourished our hope, and strengthened our love. By your Spirit help us to live as your holy people until that day when you will receive us as your guests at the wedding supper of the Lamb, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. C: Amen BLESSING M: The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you. The Lord look on you with favor and † give you peace. C: Amen HYMN 370, All Hail The Power Of Jesus' Name Verse 1 All hail the pow'r of Jesus' name! Let angels prostrate fall; Bring forth the royal diadem And crown him Lord of all. Bring forth the royal diadem And crown him Lord of all. HYMN 370, All Hail The Power Of Jesus' Name Verse 2 Hail him, ye heirs of David's line, Whom David Lord did call, The God incarnate, Man divine, And crown him Lord of all. The God incarnate, Man divine, And crown him Lord of all. HYMN 370, All Hail The Power Of Jesus' Name Verse 3 Sinners whose love can ne'er forget The wormwood and the gall, Go, spread your trophies at his feet And crown him Lord of all. Go, spread your trophies at his feet And crown him Lord of all. HYMN 370, All Hail The Power Of Jesus' Name Verse 4 Let ev'ry kindred, ev'ry tribe On this terrestrial ball To him all majesty ascribe And crown him Lord of all. To him all majesty ascribe And crown him Lord of all. HYMN 370, All Hail The Power Of Jesus' Name Verse 5 Oh, that with yonder sacred throng We at his feet may fall! We'll join the everlasting song And crown him Lord of all. We'll join the everlasting song And crown him Lord of all. Text, Tune, Setting: public domain. Descant: c 1979 by GIA Publications, Inc., Chicago IL. All rights reserved. Used by permission.