Though All Turn Back to Dust--June 12, 2021

[Modified 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 mortals, 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; 

we do not question your authority.

In you we will live, though what is mortal

turns back to dust.

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."