Holy Saturday
+ In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen!
Opening Sentence
They will mourn for him as for an only son, since it is the innocent one of the Lord who has been slain.
Morning Reading: Hosea 5:15-6:2 (NLT)
Descent into Hades
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Then I will return to my place until they admit their guilt and turn to me. For as soon as trouble comes, they will earnestly search for me.”
“Come, let us return to the Lord. He has torn us to pieces; now he will heal us. He has injured us; now he will bandage our wounds. In just a short time he will restore us, so that we may live in his presence.”
Prayer
Almighty, ever-living God, whose Only-Begotten Son descended to the realm of the dead, and rose from there to glory, grant that your faithful people, who were buried with him in baptism, may, by his resurrection, obtain eternal life. Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever. Amen.
“He Will Come and Save You” – Bob Fitts
Closing Sentence
Save us, Savior of the world. By your cross and the shedding of your blood you have redeemed us. Come to help us, Lord, our God.
+ In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen!
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