23. Fourth Week of Advent: Last before Christmas The Prayer Garden
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The Prayer Garden is a podcast from St Peter’s Bethnal Green to help you meet with God and help you pray for the world.
Reading – Isaiah 11:1-9. Music – ‘Distant Water’ by Chelsea McGough. Prayer – Christmas Prayer of St Ephraim.
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This night brought peace to the world: let no-one be angry or cruelThis night brought stillness and calm: let no-one threaten or disturbThis night belongs to the gentle One, let no-one be bitter or harshThis night belongs to the meek one, Let no-one be haughty or proudThis night brought to us our forgiveness: let no-one look for revenge,This day is the day of gladness: let no-one spread sorrow around themThis day is the day of rest: let no-one break its peaceThis day God drew near to sinners: let no-one stand in judgement over othersThis day Abundance became poor for our sake,Let the rich man call the poor to share his tableThis day came forth the gift we had not asked for, let us give to those who ask and beg from usThis day threw open heaven’s gates to prayer, Let us open our gate to all who seek forgiveness,Today the changeless Lord of all was changedToday the eternal God accepted the seal of our humanity, that our humanity might be adorned with the stamp of his divinity. Praise be His holy name.
Amen
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We are an eclectic church community at the heart of East London which worships Jesus in scripture, Spirit, and the sacraments. We hope to be a safe haven to whoever steps through our doors.
Although our church building is currently closed, we hope that we can meet you in many ways, including through this podcast.
Find us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
The Prayer Garden is a podcast from St Peter’s Bethnal Green to help you meet with God and help you pray for the world.
Reading – Isaiah 11:1-9. Music – ‘Distant Water’ by Chelsea McGough. Prayer – Christmas Prayer of St Ephraim.
________
This night brought peace to the world: let no-one be angry or cruelThis night brought stillness and calm: let no-one threaten or disturbThis night belongs to the gentle One, let no-one be bitter or harshThis night belongs to the meek one, Let no-one be haughty or proudThis night brought to us our forgiveness: let no-one look for revenge,This day is the day of gladness: let no-one spread sorrow around themThis day is the day of rest: let no-one break its peaceThis day God drew near to sinners: let no-one stand in judgement over othersThis day Abundance became poor for our sake,Let the rich man call the poor to share his tableThis day came forth the gift we had not asked for, let us give to those who ask and beg from usThis day threw open heaven’s gates to prayer, Let us open our gate to all who seek forgiveness,Today the changeless Lord of all was changedToday the eternal God accepted the seal of our humanity, that our humanity might be adorned with the stamp of his divinity. Praise be His holy name.
Amen
________
We are an eclectic church community at the heart of East London which worships Jesus in scripture, Spirit, and the sacraments. We hope to be a safe haven to whoever steps through our doors.
Although our church building is currently closed, we hope that we can meet you in many ways, including through this podcast.
Find us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.