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SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER [QUASIMODO GENITI1] .................................... APRIL 19, 2020 THE OFFICE OF MATINS, PAGE 219

As We Gather-Today’s Worship Focus: Living Our Unchangeable Inheritance.

Thoughts for Meditation: In the celebration of the Savior’s resurrection we have “tasted that the Lord is

good.” This goodness also extends to the living hope and eternal life we possess by “believing that Jesus is

the Christ, the Son of God” (Third Reading). Believers are urged to “crave pure spiritual milk,” the Word

of God, which strengthens their Spirit-born faith and hope.

A part of this living hope will be manifested in their behavior as they pray “that we who have celebrated

the mystery of the Lord’s resurrection may by the help of your grace bring forth the fruits thereof in our life

and conduct” (Collect).

The First Reading from the book of Acts to “fellow Jews and all of you who live in Jerusalem” fittingly

prepares for what follows. Perhaps Peter himself, in the minds of those who worshiped during Lent,

provides anything but a good example of humility and standing firm. That they should concentrate on his

first letter to the church through the Easter season may not seem all that desirable. But his sermon reveals a

new Peter who, without fear of consequence, boldly accuses those who put Jesus to death. He even quotes

the Jews’ revered ancestor David, applying verses from Psalm 16 to the resurrection of Christ. This should

ready the hearers to look forward to his Spirit-inspired words of hope.

In Nomine Jesu CATECHESIS - HOLY BAPTISM - THIRD LSB 325

How can water do such great things?

Certainly not just water, but the word of God in and with the water does these things,

along with the faith which trusts this word of God in the water. For without God’s word

the water is plain water and no Baptism. But with the word of God it is a Baptism, that is,

a life-giving water, rich in grace, and a washing of the new birth in the Holy Spirit, as St.

Paul says in Titus, chapter three: “He saved us through the washing of rebirth and

renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom He poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ

our Savior, so that, having been justified by His grace, we might become heirs having the

hope of eternal life. This is a trustworthy saying.” (Titus 3:5–8)

Stand

1“Quasimodo Geniti” is the traditional name for the Second Sunday of Easter. It is from the original Latin Introit and

means for “As newborn babes.”

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VERSICLES The liturgist stands either in front of the altar, facing it, or he stands at the sedilia.

The head is bowed at the mention of the Holy Name of Jesus and at those places marked with a diamond .

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+ PSALMODY + The liturgist stands either in front of the altar, facing it, or he stands at the sedilia.

VENITE LSB 220

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13Let them praise the name of the LORD, for his name alone is ex- | alted;*

his majesty is above earth and | heaven.

14He has raised up a horn for his people, praise for | all his saints,*

for the people of Israel who are near to him. | Praise the LORD!

Glory be to the Father and | to the Son*

and to the Holy | Spirit;

as it was in the be- | ginning,*

is now, and will be forever. | Amen.

Sit

The liturgist returns to the sedilia for the OFFICE HYMN.

OFFICE HYMN: O SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF THE KING LSB 470 Although this hymn is attributed to Jean Tisserand (d. 1494), a popular French Franciscan preacher of the 17th century, it is doubtful that he was the author. The roots of the hymn text stretch back to the early 1500s, when a Latin poem was published under the title “A Joyous Chant for the Time of Easter.” That poem was translated into French sometime in the 17th century and used in liturgical settings in France. It was used there on Easter evening in the Roman Catholic Mass. The English text is from the pen of John Mason Neale (1818–66), a hymn writer and translator whose work is reflected in 22 of the hymns in Lutheran Service Book. Neale was an Anglican priest in England who wrote and translated many hymns. There are many English translations of this hymn, but his has become the standard English text. This hymn text is a strong recitation of the story of Christ’s resurrection and His appearances to the women and to the disciples in the Upper Room. The challenge for us is to find ourselves in the story. After all, the hymn addresses us and calls us to sing and rejoice.

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6 “My piercèd side, O Thomas, see,

And look upon My hands, My feet;

Not faithless but believing be.”

Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

7 No longer Thomas then denied;

He saw the feet, the hands, the side;

“You are my Lord and God!” he cried.


8 How blest are they who have not seen

And yet whose faith has constant been,

For they eternal life shall win.


9 On this most holy day of days

Be laud and jubilee and praise:

To God your hearts and voices raise.


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+ READINGS + The liturgist moves to the lectern.

Acts 5:29-42

But Peter and the apostles answered, “We must obey God rather than men. 30The God of our

fathers raised Jesus, whom you killed by hanging him on a tree. 31God exalted him at his right

hand as Leader and Savior, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins. 32And we are

witnesses to these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey

him.” 33When they heard this, they were enraged and wanted to kill them. 34But a Pharisee in the

council named Gamaliel, a teacher of the law held in honor by all the people, stood up and gave

orders to put the men outside for a little while. 35And he said to them, “Men of Israel, take care

what you are about to do with these men. 36For before these days Theudas rose up, claiming to

be somebody, and a number of men, about four hundred, joined him. He was killed, and all

who followed him were dispersed and came to nothing. 37After him Judas the Galilean rose up

in the days of the census and drew away some of the people after him. He too perished, and all

who followed him were scattered. 38So in the present case I tell you, keep away from these men

and let them alone, for if this plan or this undertaking is of man, it will fail; 39but if it is of God,

you will not be able to overthrow them. You might even be found opposing God!” So they took

his advice, 40and when they had called in the apostles, they beat them and charged them not to

speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go. 41Then they left the presence of the council,

rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the name. 42And every day, in the

temple and from house to house, they did not cease teaching and preaching Jesus as the Christ.

The liturgist turns toward the altar and says:

P O Lord, have mercy on us.

C Thanks be to God.

1 Peter 1:3–9

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has

caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the

dead, 4to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, 5who by God’s power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the

last time. 6In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved

by various trials, 7so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that

perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the

revelation of Jesus Christ. 8Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not

now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, 9obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls.


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C Thanks be to God.

St. John 20:19–31

On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being locked where the

disciples were for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, “Peace

be with you.” 20When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the

disciples were glad when they saw the Lord. 21Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As

the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you.” 22And when he had said this, he breathed on

them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. 23If you forgive the sins of anyone, they are

forgiven; if you withhold forgiveness from anyone, it is withheld.” 24Now Thomas, one of the Twelve, called the Twin, was not with them when Jesus came.

25So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord.” But he said to them, “Unless I see

in his hands the mark of the nails, and place my finger into the mark of the nails, and place my

hand into his side, I will never believe.” 26Eight days later, his disciples were inside again, and Thomas was with them. Although the

doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” 27Then he

said to Thomas, “Put your finger here, and see my hands; and put out your hand, and place it in

my side. Do not disbelieve, but believe.” 28Thomas answered him, “My Lord and my God!” 29Jesus said to him, “Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who

have not seen and yet have believed.” 30Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in

this book; 31but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of

God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.



C Thanks be to God.

After the final reading and response, the liturgist continues to face the altar for the RESPONSORY.

RESPONSORY (EASTER) LSB 222

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HYMN: JESUS LIVES! THE VICTORY'S WON LSB 490

5 Jesus lives! And now is death

But the gate of life immortal;

This shall calm my trembling breath

When I pass its gloomy portal.

Faith shall cry, as fails each sense:

Jesus is my confidence!

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SERMON – Series: What a Difference Hope Makes Part 1 - “Our Unchangeable Inheritance” 1 Peter 1:3–9

1. A ___________________________________ hope (vv 3-5).

2. A ___________________________________ hope (vv 6-9)

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Stand

The liturgist returns to the sedilia for the CANTICLE.

TE DEUM2 LSB 223

2“Te Deum” shortened form of Te Deum Laudamus (Latin for “O God, we praise You”). This hymn dates back to the

ninth century. Martin Luther considered this hymn second only to the Nicene and Athanasian Creeds as a symbol of the

faith.

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+ PRAYER + Stand

For the prayers, the liturgist moves to the front of the altar, facing it, or he remains at the sedilia.

KYRIE LSB 227

LORD’S PRAYER C Our Father who art in heaven,

hallowed be Thy name,

Thy kingdom come,

Thy will be done on earth

as it is in heaven;

give us this day our daily bread;

and forgive us our trespasses

as we forgive those

who trespass against us;

and lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil.

For Thine is the kingdom

and the power and the glory

forever and ever. Amen.

COLLECTS

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COLLECT OF THE DAY L Almighty God, grant that we who have celebrated the Lord’s resurrection may by Your

grace confess in our life and conversation that Jesus is Lord and God; through the same

Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now

and forever.

INTERCESSION and THANKSGIVING L Lord, in Your mercy,

C hear our prayer.

COLLECT FOR GRACE L O Lord, our heavenly Father, almighty and everlasting God, You have safely brought us to

the beginning of this day. Defend us in the same with Your mighty power and grant that

this day we fall into no sin, neither run into any kind of danger, but that all our doings,

being ordered by Your governance, may be righteous in Your sight; through Jesus Christ,

Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and

forever.

Stand

The liturgist moves to the center of the chancel and faces the congregation.

BENEDICAMUS LSB 228

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BENEDICTION LSB 234 If a pastor pronounces the BENEDICTION, he faces the congregation and makes the sign of the cross over them. A non-ordained liturgist may make the sign of the cross over himself.

HYMN: AWAKE, MY HEART, WITH GLADNESS LSB 467

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5 The world against me rages,

Its fury I disdain;

Though bitter war it wages,

Its work is all in vain.

My heart from care is free,

No trouble troubles me.

Misfortune now is play,

And night is bright as day.

6 Now I will cling forever

To Christ, my Savior true;

My Lord will leave me never,

Whate’er He passes through.

He rends death’s iron chain;

He breaks through sin and pain;

He shatters hell’s grim thrall;

I follow Him through all.

7 He brings me to the portal

That leads to bliss untold,

Whereon this rhyme immortal

Is found in script of gold:

“Who there My cross has shared

Finds here a crown prepared;

Who there with Me has died

Shall here be glorified.”

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SILENT PRAYER

DISMISSAL: P Go in peace, serve the Lord

C Thanks be to God.

Soli Deo Gloria

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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Unless otherwise indicated, all scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version, copyright ©

2001 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Created by Lutheran Service Builder © 2006 Concordia Publishing House.

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