Pentecost 8 – Sermon

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Entrance:  Open the Eyes of My Heart, Lord  #34

Gloria

Sequence:  New World Coming  #58

Offertory:  Come Jesus Come  #246

Communion:   Goodness of God  #127

Exit:  All in All  (You Are My)   #32

 

 

 

Open the Eyes of My Heart, Lord   #34

 

Open the eyes of my heart, Lord

Open the eyes of my heart

I want to see You

I want to see You

 

Open the eyes of my heart, Lord

Open the eyes of my heart

I want to see You

I want to see You

 

To see You high and lifted up

Shining in the light of Your glory

Pour out Your power and love

As we sing holy, holy, holy

 

Open the eyes of my heart, Lord

Open the eyes of my heart

I want to see You

I want to see You

 

Open the eyes of my heart, Lord

Open the eyes of my heart

I want to see You

I want to see You

 

To see You high and lifted up

Shining in the light of Your glory

Pour out Your power and love

As we sing holy, holy, holy

 

Holy, holy, holy

Holy, holy, holy

I want to see You

I want to see You

 

Holy, holy, holy

Holy, holy, holy

I want to see You

I want to see You

 

Open the eyes of my heart, Lord

Open the eyes of my heart

I want to see You

I want to see You

 

Open the eyes of my heart, Lord

Open the eyes of my heart

I want to see You

I want to see You

 

 

There’s a New World Coming   #58

 

There’s a new world coming…and it’s coming ’round the bend

There’s a new world coming…and it’s waiting there my friend

There’s a new voice calling…and it’s calling you and me

Coming in peace, coming in joy, coming in love

 

 

 

Come Jesus Come   #246

 

 

Sometimes I fall…. to my knees and pray

Come Jesus come…. let today be the day

Sometimes I feel… like I’m gonna break

But I’m holding on… to a hope that won’t fade

 

Come Jesus come

We’ve been waiting so long

For the day You return…. to heal every hurt

And right every wrong

We need You right now

Come and turn this around

Deep down I know… this world isn’t home

Come Jesus come

 

There’ll be no war…. and there’ll be no chains

When Jesus comes…. let today be the day

He’ll come for the weak

And the strong just the same

And all will believe…. in the power of His name

Come Jesus come

We’ve been waiting so long

For the day You return…. to heal every hurt

And right every wrong

We need You right now

Come and turn this around

Deep down I know… this world isn’t home

Come Jesus come

Come Jesus come

 

One day He’ll come…. and we’ll stand face to face

Come and lay it all down… cause it might be today

The time is right now…there’s no need to wait

Your past will be washed… by rivers of grace

 

Come Jesus come

We’ve been waiting so long

For the day You return…. to heal every hurt

And right every wrong

We need You right now

Come and turn this around

Deep down I know… this world isn’t home

Come Jesus come

Come Jesus come

Come Jesus come

 

Goodness of God   #127

 

I love you Lord…Oh Your mercy never fails me

All my days …I’ve been held in Your hands

From the moment that I wake up…until I lay my head

Oh I will sing ….of the goodness of God

 

Cuz all my life You have been faithful

And all my life You have been so so good

With every breath that I am able

Oh I will sing… of the goodness of God

 

I love Your voice…You have led me through the fire

And in darkness nights…You are close like no other

I’ve known You as a Father…I’ve know You as a friend

And I have lived… in the goodness… of God

 

All my life You have been faithful

And all my life You have been so so good

With every breath that I am able 

Oh I will sing …of the goodness …of God

 

Your goodness is running after…it’s running after me

Your goodness is running after…it’s running after me

With my life laid down …I’m surrendered now

I give You everything 

Your goodness is running after…it’s running after me

  

All my life You have been faithful

And all my life You have been so so good

With every breath that I am able 

Oh I will sing of the goodness of God

  

All my life You have been faithful

And all my life You have been so so good

With every breath that I am able 

Oh I’m gonna sing… of the goodness… of God

  

Oh I’m gonna sing…. of the goodness… of God

 

 

 All in All   #32

 

You are my strength when I am weak

You are the treasure that I seek

You are my all in all

 

Seeking You as a precious jewel

Lord, to give up I’d be a fool

You are my all in all

 

Jesus, Lamb of God…worthy is Your name

Jesus, Lamb of God…worthy is Your name

 

Taking my sin, my cross, my shame

Rising again, I bless Your name

You are my all in all

 

When I fall down, You pick me up

When I am dry, You fill my cup

You are my all in all

 

Jesus, Lamb of God…worthy is Your name

Jesus, Lamb of God…worthy is Your name

 

<a href="https://www.stedwardsepiscopal.com/author/rev-mark-a-lafler/" target="_self">Rev. Mark A Lafler</a>

Rev. Mark A Lafler

Fr. Mark was called to serve as our priest in July of 2016. Before being called to St. Edward’s, Fr. Mark served as an Assistant Priest and Deacon at St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church in Titusville FL, Assistant Pastor and Youth Pastor at Fellowship of Believers in Sarasota FL, and Youth Pastor at Church of the Nativity also in Sarasota. Fr. Mark enjoys reading, taking walks, drinking tea, building LEGO sets, and following the New York Mets. He and his wife enjoy travelling, being outdoors, and spending time together as a family.