Tag Archives: Explanation of the Common Service

The Benediction The Lord bless thee, and keep thee. The Lord make His face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee. The Lord lift up His countenance upon thee, and give thee peace. __________ What is the Benediction? It … Continue reading →

Our Father, who art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy Name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven; Give us this day our daily bread; And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those … Continue reading →

“An Explanation of the Common Service is an excellent resource. It is concise and informative, and it presents to laymen and clergy alike the simplicity and strength of the historic Lutheran Service used by most North American parishes prior to the 1970-80s. … Continue reading →

Why do we do what we do, sing what we sing, and pray what we pray in the Common Service (LSB Setting 3, TLH p. 15)?  In the next few weeks, we will be posting several excerpts from An Explanation … Continue reading →

“An Explanation of the Common Service is an excellent resource. It is concise and informative, and it presents to laymen and clergy alike the simplicity and strength of the historic Lutheran Service used by most North American parishes prior to the 1970-80s. … Continue reading →

The Common Service, with roots in the Reformation, the Middle Ages, and the early church, became the standard English liturgy for the Lutheran Church in America in the late 19th century. The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod published it as its standard … Continue reading →