RELIGION AND ART

 MY SUPPLICATION Do not remember against us the guilt of former times. Let your compassion hasten to meet us, for we have been brought very low. Help us, O God our saviour, for the sake of the glory of your name. Free us and forgive us our sins, because of your name. Let the groans of the prisoners come before you, your strong arm reprieve those condemned to die. Then we, your people, the flock of your pasture, will give you thanks forever and ever. From age to age we will recount your praise...... Psalm 79

THE DWELLING PLACE OF GOD How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord of hosts.  My soul is yearning for the courts of the Lord. My heart and my flesh cry out to the living God. Even the sparrow finds a home, and the swallow a next for herself in which she set her young, at your altars, O Lord of hosts, my king and my God. Blessed are they who dwell in your house, for ever singing your praise. Blessed the  men whose strength is in you, whose hearts are set on the pilgrimage.......... Psalm 84 Liturgical Readings

THANKSGIVING Psalm 138 I thank you, Lord, with all my heart; you have heard the words of my mouth. In the presence of the angels I praise you. I bow down towards your holy temple. I give thanks to your name for your merciful love and your faithfulness. You have exalted your name overall. On the day I called, you answered me; you increased the strength of my soul. All earth kings shall thank you, O Lord, when they hear the words of your mouth.  They shall sing the ways of the Lord, 'How great is the glory of the Lord'.......

St Paul to the Phillipians 4 :12-14, 19-20 I know how to be poor and I know how to be rich too. I have been through my initiation and now I am ready for anything anywhere: full stomach or empty stomach, poverty or plenty. There is nothing I cannot master with the help of the One who gives me strength.   All the same, it was good of you to share with me in my hardships. In return, my God will fulfil all your needs, in Christ Jesus, as lavishly as only God can.   Glory to God, our Father, for ever and ever. Amen  Be vested in Christian Status, the wedding garments required for God's invitation to the Wedding Feast. Readings   Psalm 23