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Opening Song: Fullness of Joy (Psalm 16) by Caroline Cobb and Shane BarnardLyrics:Preserve me O GodFor I find rest in You aloneI say to the LordYou are my Lord I have no goodApart from YouAll sons and daughtersBrothers sisters my delightLet's sing togetherNo other gods shall satisfyGod You satisfyIn Your presenceThere is fullnessOf joy of joyYou give me counselMy heart instructs meIn the nightYou are before meBecause You're for meI'm alright it'll be alrightAt Your right handThere are pleasuresForevermoreForevermoreMy heart is glad and my soul rejoiceMy flesh it dwells secureBecause You put on fleshLived a blameless lifeMy curse on the cross You boreThen You ripped the doorsOff the City of DeathAnd the chains fell to the floorNow the serpent's crushedIt has been finishedAnd You reign forever moreYou are my portionMy cup and You make my lot secureThe lines have fallenFor me in pleasant placesA beautiful inheritancePassage: 1 Preserve me, O God, for in you I take refuge.2 I say to the LORD, “You are my Lord; I have no good apart from you.”3 As for the saints in the land, they are the excellent ones, in whom is all my delight.4 The sorrows of those who run after another god shall multiply; their drink offerings of blood I will not pour out or take their names on my lips.5 The LORD is my chosen portion and my cup; you hold my lot.6 The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance.7 I bless the LORD who gives me counsel; in the night also my heart instructs me.8 I have set the LORD always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken.9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my whole being rejoices; my flesh also dwells secure.10 For you will not abandon my soul to Sheol, or let your holy one see corruption.11 You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.(Psalm Musical Reflection: Prelude in C Major, BWV 846 by J.S. BachReflection Notes: Bach’s well-known prelude spins out a series of modulations, almost imperceptible at first. The new harmonies continually unfold in a way that intrigues but never shocks.Prayer:Most loving Father, whose will it is for us to give thanks for all things, to fear nothing but the loss of you, and to cast all our care on you who care for us: Preserve us from faithless fears and worldly anxieties, that no clouds of this mortal life may hide from us the light of that love which is immortal, and which you have manifested to us in your Son Jesus Christ our Lord; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

