Lutheran Hymnody
The Hymns
NEW YEAR
117
The Ancient Law Departs
Luke 2: 21
S. M.
Debilis cessant elementa legis
Sebastian Besnault, 1736
Tr., composite, 1861, alt.
Potsdam
“Church Psalter,” 1854
Johann S. Bach, 1750, ad.
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All praise, eternal Son,
For Thy redeeming love,
With Father, Spirit, ever One
In glorious might above. Amen.
Adoration
Opening of Service
Lord’s Day
Worship and Praise
Close of Service
The Church Year
Advent
Christmas
New Year’s Eve
New Year
Epiphany
Transfiguration
Presentation
Lent
Palm Sunday
Maundy Thursday
Good Friday
Easter
Ascension
Pentecost
Trinity
St. Michael’s and All Angels
Reformation
St. Andrew
St. John the Apostle
Holy Innocents
Annunciation
Invitation
The Word
Law and Gospel
The Sacraments
Baptism
Lord’s Supper
Confession and Absolution
Confirmation
The Redeemer
Faith and Justification
Sanctification
Consecration
New Obedience
Trust
Stewardship
Christian Warfare
Prayer
The Church
Communion of Saints
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Cross and Comfort
Times and Seasons
Morning
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The Nation
The Last Things
Death and Burial
Judgment
Life Everlasting
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The Family
Christian Education
Special Occasions
Cornerstone Laying
Dedication
Church Anniversary
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Absent Ones
The Long-Meter Doxology
Carols and Spiritual Songs