Two messages from Ruth Edy The book by David Winter, mentioned in this morning’s sermon is 100 Days in the Arena, published in 1977, ISBN 0-87788-270-3
Let the beauty of Jesus be seen in me
All his wondrous compassion and purity
O thou Spirit divine, all my nature refine,
‘Til the beauty of Jesus be seen in me.
The writer was Albert W.T. Orsborn
Gospel Reading Matthew 5.1–12
Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew
All Glory to you, O Lord.
When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying: ‘Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.’
This is the Gospel of the Lord
All Praise to you, O Christ