Here is a short excerpt from the Song of Simeon in Luke 2.29–32 that Arvo Pärt set in 2001 — so that you may follow along as you listen to the music (in this playlist), here's the literal word-for-word translation:
Nunc dimittis servum tuum, Domine,
Now dismiss servant your, Lord,
secundum verbum tuum, in pace . . .
according (to) word your, in peace . . .
These congregational call-and-response supplications are based on Common Worship’s Eastertide prayers of the people. Jesus, our exalted Lord, has been given all authority. Let us seek His intercession that our prayers may be perfected by His prayer. Jesus, great high priest, living for ever to intercede for us: Pray
Click the button below and then hit the gray 'Download a copy' button to download a PDF handout which walks you through seeing how Psalm 27 is prophetic of Jesus, and how it can apply to your own life. Psalm 27 PDF
DWYL As-Long-As-Your’re-Happy . . . Follow-Your-Heart . . . Be-True-To-Yourself . . . Believe-In-Yourself . . . Live-Your-Truth . . . Be-Your-Best-Self . . . Do-What-You-Love — the aphorisms of our day are elegant. They sound like beautiful advice. They’re certainly enticing. Who wouldn’t want to be their best self? Who wouldn’t want to do what they love? Who wouldn’t want what makes them
Psalm 23 (NLT, alt.) Place your first name in each blank: A psalm of ___________. 1 Yahweh is ___________’s shepherd; ___________ has all that ___________ needs. 2 He lets ___________ rest in green meadows; He leads ___________ beside peaceful streams. 3 He renews ___________’s strength. He guides ___________ along right paths, bringing honor to His name.