# LCMS Convention Workbook_St. Louis Missouri_1983_S400
# Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration)

400 PROPOSED AGENDA

LONGER RITE OF DEDICATION ~ ~

fo Should a longer rite be dested. it ser within the Divine Service bette the
Praser ot the Church allt

2 Pt the tem isa git inmay be presented betore the altar bs the donor ot the Nu

DEDICATION OF AN ORGAN

2 present this = te be set apart by the Word of God and prayer
tor service in the house of God

P Our hetp is in the name of the Lord.

G@ who made heaven and earth

® Honor and majesty are before him: 5
. J. This rite ts to be used with andimmediately prior to the Divine Senice, bespers,

ar Ever
@ strength and beauty are in his sanctuary or Evening Praver.

. he pastor of the vat ficial of the S ne >
P The Lord be with you. 2. The pastor of the congreganon or an official of the Sinad serves as the
presiding minister.

G@ And with sour spirit
2. The munisters and the chow proceed into the nave and go te their places in
Pe O God. we thank 5 ou for leading your people to bring offerings for sour service. silence, without instrumental music
We know that such gifts of love are pleasing and acceptable in your sight. Look with
favor upon us as we now present for dedication this for your praise and Stand
glory [and in _~___ of ]: through Jesus Christ, our Lord.
4. The presiding minister sais
@ Amen
P Inthe name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit.
2. The dedicauion tor the respective item tollows (see pages VU0-00;
@ Amen

P Our help is in the name of the Lord.
G@ who made heaven and cath
P Sing to the Lord, bless his name:

G@ tell of his salvation trom day to day

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P Let us pray.

Almighty and everlasting God, you dwell in the heavens surrounded by angels and
archangels and all the company of heaven as they offer their worship and say: Holy.
holy. holy, Lord, God of Sabaoth. We thank you that we may also join in their
unending hymn of praise. Of your goodness you have blessed us with this organ to
enliven our offerings of psalms and hymns and spiritual songs. Accept our sacrifice
of praise and thanksgiving as we with heart and voice glorify your holy name:
through Jesus Christ. your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the
Holy Spirit. one God, now and forever.

@ Amen
5. The presiding miniwer extends his hand toward the vrean and sais

P Weset apart and dedicate this organ to the praise. honor. worship, and glory
of God and to the edification of his holy people, in the name of the Father and of
the + Son and of the Holy Spirit.

Amen

4. The organ sounds for the first ume. leading the congregation in singing the
Introit, the appointed Psalm. or an Entrance Hymn of the Divine Service. If the
dedication ts ser within | espers or Evening Prayer. the service continues with the
opening sentences.

The Propers are those of the Sunday or festival or those here appointed.

PROPERS
INTROIT
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Make music to the Lord with the harp.* — Prawse the Lord Praise God in his
with the harp and the sound of sanctuary. *
singing praise him in his mighty heavens.

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P The Lord be with you.

G And with your spint

Praise him ter his acts of power.*
Praise him tor hes surpassing
greatness

Praise him with the sounding ot the
trumpet.*

Praise him with the harp and lyre.
praise him with tambourine and
dancing.*

Praise him with the strings and

Nute.

Pra:e him with the clash of eymbals.*

Praise him with resounding cymbals

Let everything that has breath praie
the Lord *
Oh. prae the Lord

Glory be to the Father and to the Son*
and to the Hols Spirit.

as It Way in the beginning.*
snow. and will be forever Amen

Make must to the Lord with the harp.*
with the harp and the sound of
Singing.

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COLLECT
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O God, by your Word you teach us to worship your holy name.
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Grant that we may make music to your name ail the days of our lives
and finally join the saints before your throne in unending praise:

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through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and
reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for-ev ~~ er.

READINGS

Psalm 47

2 Chronicles 29:25-3]
Epheszans 5:19-20

or Revelation §:9-14
Matthew 21:9-11

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