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The Greatest

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Deuteronomy 34:1-12
Proper 25 | Ordinary Time 30 - A
Frank Ramirez
Lectionary Worship Aids
Series VII, Cycle A
First Lesson: Deuteronomy 34:1-12
Theme: The Greatest

Call To Worship
And did he climb the mountain step by stride
Unaided until breathing hard at last
He paused, and looked upon the vista wide
The promised land against him still held fast?
How bittersweet the words mere hours before
From one whose office would be greater far,
Supplanting he who'd led them past the door
Of Egypt: Pharaoh's the son and Jacob's star.
But acquiesce, at least attest the will
Of he who called, and calls at last to home.
For moments it might seem a bitter pill
But when at last appears the starry dome
Of heaven let thy servant take his rest.
So Moses dies, of mortals he the best.


Collect
God of Sinai, God of the burning bush, we praise you in our gathering for your light that shines through your servants, and which also speaks directly to us from the Law, from the burning bush, and from the pages of your Word. Amen.


Prayer Of Confession
Lord, we call to mind not only Moses in his triumphs, but in his doubts and setbacks. We know that there is no gain without risk. Though we struggle with our limitations and our fears, we resolve to act in faith as did your servant Moses. Bless us through his example. Amen.


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