Nice passage from Titus tonigth the pastor spoke on

[grandbassslayer]

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For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people.

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It teaches us to say "No" to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age,

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while we wait for the blessed hope-the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ,

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who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good.

[sdbrison]

Thanks for posting. The beginning of Lent and the journey to the cross and the empty tomb.

Remember that you are dust and to dust you shall return.

1. Remember, earth-born mortal,the dust from which you came,And know that life’s last portalreturns you to the same!Let ashes tell the story, from dust its lesson learn:Beyond life’s fleeting gloryto dust you shall return.

2. Like flow’rs cast in the furnace,our lives are quickly spent.To dust, O God, you turn usand call us to repent:“Turn back, O mortals, grieving o’er your iniquity,That, steadfast love receiving,you may my mercy see.”

3. For you, O gracious Father,want not the sinner’s death,But that we, turning, rathermay breathe the Spirit’s breath.Let true repentance holy our daily lives employ,That we may trust you solelyand find in you our joy.

4. O God, you once did fashionour lives from earth’s frail dust.Through Jesus’ Cross and Passionhelp us your grace to trust.For Christ was born of Maryour mortal flesh to share,Our sin and guilt to carry, our ransom to prepare.

5. Accomplish your salvation in us, most gracious Lord,Through Jesus’ Cross and Passion, according to your Word.Let us show forth your favor while in the world we live,And with your saints forever eternal life receive.