[From June 16, 2007
archive]
We may say that love is strong as death,
passion fiercer than the grave;
but the time comes we must bid farewell
to those sealed to us;
for we are mortal, and you turn all back
to dust.
Therefore, help us put all things in
order,
agree with one another, live in peace.
Stay close to us, God of love and peace,
for we do not question your authority.
Lectionary Readings
Ps. 63; 149;
125; 90
Song of Sol.
5:10-16; 7:1-7a; 8:6-7
2 Cor. 13:1-13
Luke 20:1-8
Selected Verses
Ps. 90:3
You turn us back
to dust,
and say, "Turn back, you
mortals."
Song of Sol. 8:6
Set me as a seal
upon your heart,
as a seal upon your arm;
for love is
strong as death,
passion fierce as the grave.
Its flashes are flashes of fire,
a raging flame.
2 Cor. 13:11
Finally,
brothers and sisters, farewell. Put
things in order, listen to my appeal, agree with one another, live in peace;
and the God of love and peace will be with you.
Luke 20:8
Then Jesus said
to [the religious leaders}, "Neither will I tell you by what authority I
am doing these things."
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