Advent II

"Hark, a Thrilling Voice is Sounding"
by unknown author, c. 900
Translated by Edward Caswall, 1814-1878

1. Hark, a thrilling voice is sounding!
"Christ is nigh!" we hear it say;
"Cast away the works of darkness,
O ye children of the day!"

2. Startled at the solemn warning,
Let the earth-bound soul arise;
Christ, her Sun, all sloth dispelling,
Shines upon the morning skies.

3. Lo, the Lamb, so long expected,
Comes with pardon down from heaven.
Let us haste, with tears of sorrow,
One and all, to be forgiven,

4. That, when next He comes with glory
And the world is wrapped in fear,
He may shield us with His mercy
And with words of love draw near.

5. Honor, glory, might, dominion,
To the Father and the Son,
With the everlasting Spirit,
While eternal ages run!

The Lutheran Hymnal
Hymn #60


Oh...and I got "The Fire and the Staff" from "St. Nick" Havent read much of it yet but so far its awesome. Now for some quotes.

"Doctrine affects practice and practice affects doctrin. The two are so intimately woven together that when you change one, you will inevitably change the other, sometimes without realizing what has happened."

"Justification is often questioned today, especially by those who think that we are saved by Jesus in our heart rather then on the cross."