"The God Pause Daily Devotional" from The Luther Seminary in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States for Saturday, August 06, 2016 “Have no Fear, Little Flock,” (ELW 764)
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The first stanza of this hymn of course recalls the words of Jesus in the first verse of the gospel reading for this week. That first stanza was written by Marjorie Ann Jillson (b. 1931) and set to music by Heinz Werner Zimmerman in 1971. She was later asked to write three additional stanzas. The entire hymn was included in a collection called "Five Hymns," published in 1973 by Concordia Publishing House, St. Louis, Mo.
The additional stanzas remind us that our living and loving God, through our savior and Lord, Jesus Christ, intends much more for us than freedom from fear. When we put our trust in the love of God, present and powerful through faith in Jesus and the work of the Holy Spirit, we have joy, confidence and cause to praise the living God, who lifts us up, restores and heals us.
Living and loving God, free us from all fear. Assure us that we belong to and are cared for by Jesus. Grant us the confidence and trust that leads to joy, praise and gratitude. Amen.
Jim Thvedt, '59
Retired; Speaker/Producer of "The Hour of Hope"
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"Have no fear, little flock" by Author (stanza 1): Heinz Werner Zimmermann; Author (stanza 2-4): Marjorie Jillson (1972)
1. Have no fear little flock,
have no fear, little flock,
For the Father has chosen
to give you the Kingdom.
Have no fear, little flock!
2. Have good cheer, little flock,
have good cheer, little flock,
For the Father will keep you
in His love forever.
Have good cheer, little flock!
3. Praise the Lord high above,
praise the Lord high above,
For He stoops down to heal you,
uplift and restore you.
Praise the Lord high above!
4. Thankful hearts raise to God,
thankful hearts, raise to God,
For He stays close beside you,
in all things works with you.
Thankful hearts raise to God!
-------The first stanza of this hymn of course recalls the words of Jesus in the first verse of the gospel reading for this week. That first stanza was written by Marjorie Ann Jillson (b. 1931) and set to music by Heinz Werner Zimmerman in 1971. She was later asked to write three additional stanzas. The entire hymn was included in a collection called "Five Hymns," published in 1973 by Concordia Publishing House, St. Louis, Mo.
The additional stanzas remind us that our living and loving God, through our savior and Lord, Jesus Christ, intends much more for us than freedom from fear. When we put our trust in the love of God, present and powerful through faith in Jesus and the work of the Holy Spirit, we have joy, confidence and cause to praise the living God, who lifts us up, restores and heals us.
Living and loving God, free us from all fear. Assure us that we belong to and are cared for by Jesus. Grant us the confidence and trust that leads to joy, praise and gratitude. Amen.
Jim Thvedt, '59
Retired; Speaker/Producer of "The Hour of Hope"
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