Evening Worship Service

Prelude Steven Condy, baritone; Robin Massie Condy, soprano

If My People Jimmy Owens

If My people which are called by My name shall humble themselves and pray, If My people which are called by My name shall seek My face and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, then will I hear and will forgive their sin. If My people which are called by My name shall humble themselves and pray, I will forgive their sin and heal their land.

The Lord Is My Light Frances Allitsen

The Lord is my light and my salvation. Whom, then, shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life, of whom, then, shall I be afraid? Though an host of men were laid against me, yet shall not my heart be afraid; and though there ’rose up war against me, yet will I put my trust in Him. For, in the time of trouble, He shall hide me in His tabernacle, yea, in the secret places of His dwelling shall He hide me and set me up upon a rock of stone.

Call to Worship

Invocation

Hymn 73: Rejoice, O People, Homage Give Truro

Prayer of Confession

Have mercy on us, O God, according to Your unfailing love. According to Your great compassion, blot out our transgressions. Wash away all our iniquity, and cleanse us from our sin. Against You, You only, have we sinned and done what is evil in Your sight. Wash us, that we may be whiter than snow, for a broken and contrite heart, O God, You will not despise. Restore us to fellowship with You, that we may walk in the full assurance of Your promises, and in the freedom of knowing that You care for us and have brought us to Yourself by the death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ, in whose strong name we pray. Amen.

The Gospel’s Assurance of Pardon: Romans 8:1–2

There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death.

Doxology 733 Lasst Uns Erfreuen

Praise God from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below; alleluia, alleluia!
Praise him above, ye heav’nly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

Prayer of Illumination

Scripture Reading: Romans 13:1–7 (pew Bible, p.948)

Hymn 305: Arise, My Soul, Arise Lenox

Confession of Faith: Westminster Shorter Catechism, question 28

Question: Wherein consists Christ's exaltation?
Answer: Christ's exaltation consists in his rising again from the dead on the third day, in ascending up into heaven, in sitting at the right hand of God the Father, and in coming to judge the world at the last day.

Offering Prayer

(In person offerings may be made via the oak boxes. Give online at tenth.org/give or mail checks to: 1701 Delancey Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103)

Offertory: Be Thou My Vision (Trinity Hymnal 642) arr. Tom Fettke

Robin Massie Condy, soprano; Steven Condy, baritone

Sermon: Christ and Caesar Dr. Liam Goligher

Hymn 170: Fairest Lord Jesus Crusader's Hymn

Benediction

Postlude: Carillon Sortie Henri Mulet

Serving this evening:
George McFarland, platform
Colin Howland, organist