"Peace, to Soothe Our Bitter Woes” | Second Sunday of Easter

Sing to the Lord

ZACHARY'S NOTES:

Stanza 1 // The peace of God is a peace given by the Risen Christ to his frightened followers. In him, we have the peace of God and the good news our Lord brings during the Easter season. This is particularly in contrast with the peace the world gives - and Christ points out - He does not give as the world gives! Sometimes, this comes from stereotypical ideas of peace, or political promises we know will be broken. Sometimes, it is dressed up in Christian platitudes. When the Risen Christ bestows or gives the peace of God, we have joy.

Stanza 2 // Though this could be seen as a greeting and farewell commonly spoken in Christian circles, it is helpful to recognize our Lord’s promise in the simple sentence he offers this weekend: “Peace be with you.” This peace goes with us! Christ’s peace that welcomes us as God’s children into this world, goes with us through life, and carries us beyond death.

OTHER SUGGESTIONS

ELW 381 - Peace, to Soothe Our Bitter Woes - FRED TIL BOD

ELW 363 - Come, You, Faithful, Raise the Strain - GAUDEAMUS PARITER

ELW 375 - Alleluia! Christ Is Arisen - SANTO DOMINGO

ELW 384 - That Easter Day with Joy Was Bright - PUER NOBIS

ELW 386 - O Sons and Daughters, Let Us Sing - O FILII ET FILIAE

ELW 390 - The Risen Christ - WOODLANDS

ELW 470 - Draw Us in the Spirit’s Tether - UNION SEMINARY

LBW 132 - Come, You, Faithful, Raise the Strain - GAUDEAMUS PARITER

LBW 139 - O Sons and Daughters of the King - O FILII ET FILIAE

LBW 154 - That Easter Day with Joy Was Bright - ERSCHIENEN IST DER HERRLICH TAG

LBW 338 - Peace, to Soothe Our Bitter Woes - FRED TIL BOD

LSB 470/471 - O Sons and Daughters, Let Us Sing - GELOBT SEI GOTT // O FILII ET FILIAE

LSB 472 - These Things Did Thomas Count as Real - REALITER

LSB 487 - Come, You, Faithful, Raise the Strain - GAUDEAMUS PARITER

RH 151 - Christ the Lord Is Risen Today - ORIENTUS PARTIBUS

RH 155 - Come, You, Faithful, Raise the Strain - GAUDEAMUS PARITER