Prayer For Procession With Palms
Precedes the reading of the processional gospel: Matthew 21:1-11
Leader: All glory, laud, and honor belong to you, gracious King. As we lift our voices before you, may your love transform us, your Spirit renew us, and your mercy open our hearts, that your song of praise would know no end.
All: Amen.
Reading Of The Passion
(Congregation sings verse 1 of “Glory Be To Jesus,” LBW 95)
Leader: Glory be to Jesus, Who, in bitter pains, Poured for me the lifeblood From his sacred veins. Matthew 26:14-35
All: Grace and life eternal In that blood I find; Blest be his compassion, Infinitely kind.
Leader: Matthew 26:36-71
All: Blest through en…
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