The Ascension of Our Lord (Observed) – Divine Service One

 

Jesus promises to release the power of the Holy Spirit that will sustain the church as she magnifies the name of Christ, in all wisdom, knowledge, and enlightenment.  Today, the church honors Jesus’ ascent into the heavenly realms.  In His absence from us, we shall be comforted and sustained by the spirit of God.  In our waiting for Christ’s return, we boldly proclaim repentance and the forgiveness of sins to all nations.

 

 

Almighty God, as Your only-begotten Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, ascended into the heavens, so may we also ascend in heart and mind and continually dwell there with Him, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

 

“A Hymn of Glory Let Us Sing”     LSB 493  (hymn of the month)

“Up through Endless Ranks of Angels”     LSB 491

“Crown Him with Many Crowns”     LSB 525

“Look, Ye Saints, the Sight is Glorious”     LSB 495

“The Head that Once Was Crowned with Thorns”   LSB 532

“Draw Us to Thee”     LSB 701

“Thine the Amen, Thine the Praise”     LSB 680

“On Christ’s Ascension I Now Build”     LSB  492