As a Hen Gathers Her Brood--Nov. 9, 2012

[From the Nov. 10, 2006 Archive]

Lord of lords and King of kings,

hasten the day, we pray,

when you will conquer evil;

for deeds of iniquity overwhelm us.

You have called us, chosen us; make us faithful.

Change our speech to a pure speech,

that all of us may call on your name

and serve you with one accord.

You have desired to call your children together

as a hen gathers her brood under her wings,

but we were not willing.

Forgive our transgressions.

Lectionary Readings

Ps. 51; 148; 142; 65

Zeph. 3:8-13

Rev. 17:1-18

Luke 13:31-35

Selected Verses

Psalm 65:3

When deeds of iniquity overwhelm us

            you forgive our transgressions.

Zeph. 3:9

At that time I will change the speech of the peoples

            to a pure speech,

that all of them may call on the name of the LORD

            and serve him with one accord.

Rev. 17:14

“…[the ten kings] will make war on the Lamb, and the Lamb will conquer them, for he is Lord of lords and King of kings, and those with him are called and chosen and faithful.”  [One of the seven angels]

Luke 13:34

“…Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to it!  How often have I desired to gather your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you were not willing!  …  ”  [Jesus to some Pharisees who came to warn him]