Wyneken…
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Posted on: Wednesday, May 04, 2011 4:29 AM
Author: Paul T. McCain
Subject: Friedrich Wyneken: Pastor and Missionary
Here's an excerpt from a sermon by Wyneken: Is His love like a burden or has His yoke become too heavy? Do you want to once again depend on the world and your own righteousness? You say: "Oh no, no, but my heart is weak and doubtful, and sin is mighty!" Do not despair. There will be enough temptations, trials and sin, yeah, you may be overcome by your body's weakness. But you are not depending on your own heart but on your Jesus who saves you from your sins, gives you renewed mercy in Word and Sacrament; forgiveness of sin surrounds you like the air, yeah it is spread out around you like the sky. He is faithful, the one who has called you. He will do it for you. You just hold on to His Word and Sacrament; do not forsake prayer. Death might meet up with you whenever and wherever it wants, it will only lead you into the eternally new year, into the right peace and bliss. And even while you are in the throes of death, this beautiful name will lighten your way and bring you safely across: J E S U S! from a sermon by Pastor Friedrich Wyneken based on Luke 2:21 Translated by M.C. Harrison |
