This prayer by English reformer Thomas Cranmer is one I memorized growing up from hearing it repeated so often in the liturgy of my church. The words often come back...Continue reading
Category: Ancient Liturgy
– structured formats for public worship; in the early church, these were most likely modelled after services in Jewish synagogues.
The Nicene Creed
The small group I co-lead is studying the basic beliefs and practices of the Christian life, and we’re currently looking at the doctirne of the Trinity. I’ve heard it argued...Continue reading
Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence
While growing up I often heard this hymn sung during communion services. Years later, though, I heard it sung as a Christmas hymn, and I was blown away at how...Continue reading
Truly God and Truly Man
In the seminary class I’m taking this semester, one of the major topics is the person of Christ. How is it that Jesus can be truly God and truly man?...Continue reading
Glory Be To God On High
I remember singing this ancient hymn of praise regularly in church while growing up. I knew that it was part of the traditional liturgy and old enough to have a...Continue reading