With Joy and Gladness--Jan. 31, 2021

We make a joyful noise to you, Lord God; 

we praise you and sing your glory,

for you have sent us Jesus, 

in whom all is true. 

 

As he gave you glory, 

so we glorify you and him.

 

You promise joy and gladness 

to replace sorrow and sighing,

and we consider you faithful.

 

In Christ you have ransomed us;

we sing the glory of your name.

 

Lectionary Readings

Ps. 108; 150; 66; 23

Isa. 51:9-16

Heb. 11:8-16

John 7:14-31

 

Selected Verses 

Ps. 66:1-2

Make a joyful noise to God, all the earth;
²        sing the glory of his name;
          give to him glorious praise.

 

Isa. 51:11

So the ransomed of the LORD shall return,
          and come to Zion with singing;
everlasting joy shall be upon their heads;
          they shall obtain joy and gladness,
          and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.

 

Heb. 11:11

By faith [Abraham] received power of procreation, even though he was too old — and Sarah herself was barren — because he considered him faithful who had promised. 

 

John 7:18

:…Those who speak on their own seek their own glory; but the one who seeks the glory of him who sent him is true, and there is nothing false in him.  …”  [Jesus, to the crowd in the temple]