A talk with Oscar Whatmore from England

Lecture by Rev. Dr. John Kleinig on the Liturgy given at the Australian Lutheran College in 2009

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On this episode Jake discusses the history of Lutheranism in Victoria from 1849-1934

PART I

1

O dearest Jesus, what law hast Thou broken,

That such sharp sentence should on Thee be spoken?

Of what offences must Thou make confession,

Of what transgression?

2

With thorns they crown Thee; yea, they smite, they scourge Thee,

With cruel mockings to the cross they urge Thee;

Gall do they give Thee, harshly they decry Thee,

They crucify Thee.

3

Whence come these sorrows, whence this mortal anguish?

For my transgression, Thou, O Lord, must languish.

All Thou dost suffer, all Thou dost inherit,

This do I merit.

4

God’s Son, the righteous, here must die in sadness:

Man, the transgressor, now may live in gladness.

Man’s life was forfeit, yet he is acquitted –

God is committed.

5

O love so mighty, wondrous love unbounded,

Thai brought Thee hither, thus by foes surrounded!

I sought the pleasures, which the world doth offer;

Thou, Lord, must suffer.

PART II

6

O King most mighty, Lord of endless glory,

How shall I publish Thy most wondrous story?

No gifts are worthy; naught have I to proffer.

What dare I offer?

7

Yet unrequited, Lord, I would not leave Thee;

Shunning all evil that would wound and grieve Thee,

I will most humbly and with prayers most lowly

Quench fires unholy.

8

My own endeavour nevermore suffices

That I may vanquish lust that still entices;

Grant me Thy Spirit, who to good shall win me;

Reign Thou within me.

9

Lord, I will ponder on Thy grace unceasing,

Earth’s empty treasures shall no more be pleasing;

To do Thy bidding shall be my endeavour

Now and for ever.

10

And when, Lord Jesus, at Thy throne in heaven

The crown of glory shall to me be given,

Where all the ransomed sweetest hymns will raise Thee,

I, too, shall praise Thee.

An online lecture by Rev. Jake Zabel of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church Dalby, Queensland, Australia on the Book of Concord, 2019

Lecture by Rev. Dr. John Kleinig on the Liturgy given at the Australian Lutheran College in 2009

For more content check out John's website:

www.johnkleinig.com

On this episode Jake discusses the history of Lutheranism in South Australia from 1966-2018

1

When I survey the wondrous cross

On which the Prince of glory died,

My richest gain I count but loss

And pour contempt on all my pride.

2

Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast

Save in the death of Christ, my God.

All the vain things that charm me most,

I sacrifice them to His blood.

3

See from His head, His hands, His feet,

Sorrow and love flow mingled down.

Did e’er such love and sorrow meet,

Or thorns compose so rich a crown?

4

Were the whole realm of nature mine,

That were an offering far too small!

Love so amazing, so divine,

Demands my soul, my life, my all.

Sermon by Rev. Jake Zabel of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Dalby, Queensland, Australia on Acts 4:1-13

On this episode Jake is joined by Peter Noble to discuss his journey to Lutheranism