Now His grace to us imparts

See, His blood now marks our door;

Dear Jesus, put laughter in our mouths when we think of death.

Text by Martin Luther. Tune by Johan Walter. 1524!

In the first stanza Luther showed Christ in death’s bands.

We praise You, O Christ, for you have conquered death for us by Your glorious resurrection. Amen.

Stay tuned for a second devotion today, the first in a new series on hymns!

We praise You, O Christ, for You have redeemed us by Your holy, precious blood and innocent suffering and death. Amen.

Lord Jesus, may the Gospel of Your crucifixion be preached throughout the world for the forgiveness of sins. Amen.

Lord Jesus Christ, create in us a hunger and thirst for Your Supper, trusting in Your Word. Amen.

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