Standing

The body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ strengthen you and keep you in his grace. | Amen

Let us pray. | Lord Jesus, in a wonderful sacrament you strengthen us with the saving power of your suffering, death, and resurrection. May this sacrament of your body and blood so work in us that the fruits of your redemption will show forth in the way we live, for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen

12:00 PM

Please depart in silence

7:00 PM

Seated

Stripping Of The Altar

The chancel area is stripped of paraments and appointments in preparation for Good Friday. The altar will be restored at the opening of the Easter Vigil.

Sung by the congregation

Sung by the choir when the cross has been veiled

ANTHEM Lamb of God

The Redeemer Choir

Arranged by F. Melius Christiansen

Lamb of God, most holy! | Who on the cross didst suffer, | Patient still and lowly, | Thyself to scorn didst offer; | Our sins by thee were taken | Or hope had us forsaken: | Have mercy on us, O Jesus!

Nicolaus Decius

Translated by Arthur T. Russell

Please depart in silence.