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Prayer

Blessèd are you, Sovereign God, ruler of the nations,
to you be glory and praise for ever!
From the rising of the sun to its setting
your name is proclaimed in all the world.
As the Sun of Righteousness dawns in our hearts,
anoint our lips with the seal of your Spirit
that we may witness to your gospel
and sing your praise in all the world,
Creator, Redeemer, and Giver of Life:
Blessèd be God for ever!

Old Testament Reading - A word fitly spoken

¹¹Timely advice is as lovely as gold apples in a silver basket.

¹²It is a badge of honor to accept valid criticism.

¹³A faithful employee is as refreshing as a cool day[a] in the hot summertime.

¹⁴One who doesn’t give the gift he promised is like a cloud blowing over a desert without dropping any rain.

¹⁵ Be patient and you will finally win, for a soft tongue can break hard bones.

1. Literally, “snow.”

O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness,
Let the whole earth stand in awe of God.