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OUR SAVIOUR LUTHERAN CHURCH
PRINCETON, INDIANA, USA
HYMNS AND READINGS
JANUARY 12, 2025
BAPTISM OF OUR LORD
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GATHERING HYMN
#423 “SHALL WE GATHER AT THE RIVER”
1 Shall we gather at the river,
where bright angel feet have trod,
with its crystal tide forever
flowing by the throne of God?
Refrain
Yes, we'll gather at the river,
the beautiful, the beautiful river;
gather with the saints at the river
that flows by the throne of God.
2 On the margin of the river,
washing up its silver spray,
we will walk and worship ever,
all the happy golden day. Refrain
3 Ere we reach the shining river,
lay we ev'ry burden down;
grace our spirits will deliver,
and provide a robe and crown. Refrain
4 Soon we'll reach the shining river,
soon our pilgrimage will cease;
soon our happy hearts will quiver
with the melody of peace. Refrain
Text: Robert Lowry, 1826-1899, Public Domain
Music: Robert Lowry, Public Domain
FIRST READING: ISAIAH 43:1-7
 
PSALM 29
SECOND READING: ACTS 8:14-17
 
GOSPEL READING: LUKE 3:15-17, 21-22
HYMN OF THE DAY
#304 “CHRIST, WHEN FOR US YOU WERE BAPTIZED”
1 Christ, when for us you were baptized,
God's Spirit on you came,
as peaceful as a dove, and yet
as urgent as a flame,
as urgent as a flame.
2 God called you, "My beloved Son";
you are God's servant true,
sent to proclaim the reign of heav'n,
God's holy will to do,
God's holy will to do.
3 Straightway and steadfast until death
you then obeyed the call
to serve with free and willing heart,
to give your life for all,
to give your life for all.
4 Baptize us with your Spirit, Lord;
your cross on us be signed,
that likewise in God's service we
may perfect freedom find,
may perfect freedom find.
Text: F. Bland Tucker, 1895-1984, alt.
Music: Nikolaus Herman, 1480-1561, Public Domain
SENDING HYMN
#543 “GO, MY CHILDREN, WITH MY BLESSING”
1 “Go, my children, with my blessing, never alone.
Waking, sleeping, I am with you, you are my own.
In my love’s baptismal river
I have made you mine forever.
Go, my children, with my blessing, you are my own.”
2 “Go, my children, sins forgiven, at peace and pure.
Here you learned how much I love you, what I can cure.
Here you heard my dear Son’s story,
here you touched him, saw his glory.
Go, my children, sins forgiven, at peace and pure.”
3 “Go, my children, fed and nourished, closer to me.
Grow in love and love by serving, joyful and free.
Here my Spirit’s power filled you,
here my tender comfort stilled you.
Go, my children, fed and nourished, joyful and free.”
Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda, b. 1919, alt.
Music: Welsh traditional; Public Domain
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