Image Credit: Terrestrial Globe | James Wilson, American | 1828 Psalm 21Why are the nations in an uproar? *Why do the peoples mutter empty threats? 2Why do the kings of the Earth rise up in revolt,and the princes plot together, *against the Lord and against his Anointed? 3“Let us break their yoke,” they say; *“let us cast off their bonds from us.” 4He whose throne is in heaven is laughing; *the Lord has them in derision. 5Then he speaks to
Image Credit: La Prière (The Prayer), from “Illustrated London News” | Engraver – William Luson Thomas, British | After Gustav Pope, British | March 2, 1867 Psalm 861 Bow down your ear, O Lord, and answer me, *for I am poor and in misery. 2 Keep watch over my life, for I am faithful; *save your servant who puts his trust in you. 3 Be merciful to me, O Lord, for you are my God; *I call upon you all the day long.
Image Credit: A Woman Ironing | Edgar Degas, French | 1873 Psalm 1401 Deliver me, O Lord, from evildoers;*protect me from the violent, 2 Who devise evil in their hearts*and stir up strife all day long. 3 They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent;*adder’s poison is under their lips. 4 Keep me, O Lord, from the hands of the wicked;*protect me from the violent,who are determined to trip me up. 5 The proud have hidden a snare for meand stretched out a net of
From Don Fornoff, Bishop’s Task Force on Homelessness: The easy (or easier) days of summer seem to allow us a respite from the hard issues of our days. So, it may appear to be for those who are unhoused. Yet, several recently written pieces detail the challenges facing the homeless and those on the edge, now and in harsher weather. Those challenges underscore the need to do as much as we can to serve these folks, our neighbors, as faithful
It is a Christian obligation to vote, and more than that, it is the church’s responsibility to help get souls to the polls. Presiding Bishop Michael Curry It’s time to get actively involved in the 2024 Elections. The Campaigns are in high gear and there is much at stake in this year’s elections, locally and nationally. What can you and your congregation do to get involved? The Episcopal Office of Government Relations (https://www.episcopalchurch.org/ministries/office-government-relations/election-engagement/) has created a Vote Faithfully Election Engagement
Image Credit: A Youth and Two Girls Singing | Jacob Jordaens, Flemish | 17th century Psalm 1321 Lord, remember David, *and all the hardships he endured; 2 How he swore an oath to the Lord *and vowed a vow to the Mighty One of Jacob: 3 “I will not come under the roof of my house, *nor climb up into my bed; 4 I will not allow my eyes to sleep, *nor let my eyelids slumber; 5 Until I find a place for the Lord,
Image Credit: The Hall of Antiquities at Charlottenborg Palace, Copenhagen | Adam August Müller, Danish | 1830 Psalm 119:145-176145 I call with my whole heart; *answer me, O Lord, that I may keep your statutes. 146 I call to you;oh, that you would save me! *I will keep your decrees. 147 Early in the morning I cry out to you, *for in your word is my trust. 148 My eyes are open in the night watches, *that I may meditate upon your promise. 149 Hear
Image Credit: The Palisades | John William Hill, American, born England | ca. 1870 Psalm 1211 I lift up my eyes to the hills; *from where is my help to come? 2 My help comes from the Lord, *the maker of heaven and earth. 3 He will not let your foot be moved *and he who watches over you will not fall asleep. 4 Behold, he who keeps watch over Israel *shall neither slumber nor sleep; 5 The Lord himself watches over you; *the Lord
Image Credit: An Eruption of Vesuvius | Johan Christian Dahl, Norwegian | 1824 Psalm 106, Part I1 Hallelujah!Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, *for his mercy endures for ever. 2 Who can declare the mighty acts of the Lord *or show forth all his praise? 3 Happy are those who act with justice *and always do what is right! 4 Remember me, O Lord,with the favor you havefor your people, *and visit me with your saving help; 5 That I may see
Image Credit: Sheep | Hans Watzek, Austrian | 1901 Psalm 107, Part II33 The Lord changed rivers into deserts, *and water-springs into thirsty ground, 34 A fruitful land into salt flats, *because of the wickedness of those who dwell there. 35 He changed deserts into pools of water *and dry land into water-springs. 36 He settled the hungry there, *and they founded a city to dwell in. 37 They sowed fields, and planted vineyards, *and brought in a fruitful harvest. 38 He blessed them, so that
