VOCATIONLesson 2

Christian Vocation

Luther’s themeChristian is free Lord of all; servant to none;Christ is servant to all, Lord of none.

Justified, made right with God, so we don’t have to worry and can serve the neighbor

Vocation Hymn 1

Heinrich Albert 1604-1661 Musician and poet Cousin of Heinrich

Schűtz, most gifted Lutheran composer of the day  

Wrote 170 songs, both music and words

Maker of the Earth and Heaven Maker of the earth and heaven Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, Who the day and night have given, Sun and moon and starry host; Your almighty hand sustains Earth and all that it contains

Maker of the Earth.. 2

Thank you, God, for in your keeping I have rested safely here: You have guarded me while sleeping From all danger, pain and fear. That the unrelenting foe Could no cause my overthrow.

Maker of the Earth…-3

Let the night of my transgression

With the darkness pass away; Jesus, into your possession I resign myself today In your wounds I find relief From temptation, sin and grief.

Maker of the earth…-4

Grant that at the morning breaking

I in spirit may arise; So may I in joy awaking Greet you when you rend the

skies When that judgment day appears May I greet it without fear.

Maker of the earth and …5

Let my life and conversation Be directed by your Word; By your help and preservation Let me live this day, O Lord. Only when you are with me Can my life be wholly free.

Maker of the earth…6

Lord, your holy angels send me To protect me from alarm; From the wicked foe defend me That his pow’r may do no harm Till your messengers of love Bring me to your home above.

Lisbeth Smedegaard Andersen

Pastor Holmen Church,

Copenhagen Writer of hymn

texts, poetry, sonnet wreaths

Books on Christ in the arts

A Morning Hours—Morgenstund

A morning hour, it’s snowing in the city And summer’s final rose is sheathed in

ice The birch tree branches fluttering with

blue jays Like angels in a winter paradise.

Morning Hour—2

A restful time, for all our Lord created, For corn and hedgehogs deep in winter

holes A time for memories that clatter by us And move like naked branches black as

coal.

A Morning Hour—3

Go slowly now, For Christ is walking with you

As he creates his kingdom in your view, Where you can see your neighbor with

his vision And care for them as he has cared for

you.

A Morning Hour—4

He’s near to you, his heart is where his Spirit

Awakens faith, and love and charity So you can spread the light in winter’s

darkness He is the blessing you bring on your

way.

A Morning Hour—5

Go quietly In these short days of winter When nature rests and strength can be

renewed Until the sun returns into the heavens And light makes branches blossom fresh

and new.