May 1st Psalm by Bill Lynch

A Psalm of Praise based on
Psalm 22:25-31

Praise of God's Salvation
Eternal Father, forgiving Son, ever-present Spirit
You are God and you alone
Your love is beyond my imagination
For you sent your Son into this world
Flesh and bone you came to us
You walked with us and felt our pain
You suffered and died for our sin
Ever-present Spirit you are with us always
You alone are God and greatly to be praised
Salvation is the love you give

Invitation to join in the meal
All are invited to live
All are called to partake of the bread and the wine
All given through your body and blood
Miraculous feast of all time
You show your gift of love
You teach us to be humble servants
You show us all your love
Given into our open hands
Received into our parched throats
We humbly take in your love

Eternal life
Eternal life you come to bring
Life that begins with you and never ends
Renewal and salvation from sin and death
You graciously give the gifts we need
You call us to action in your own way
We rejoice to serve and play our part
In all the love you give to all
We look to the day that all will unite
Heaven and earth in continuous praise
Eternally praising our God and King

God's nature is known to all
Your nature is known to all
Your power and might to save
Your love is displayed for all to see
For God has come to save us all
Lord, grow our faith as we believe
That we may love you above all
And love each other as you have shown
To serve the sick and poor on earth
And unite with all the heavenly host
And praise our saving God alone

Prayer
Lord, be with all your people this day that we may come to see your glory in salvation and praise you alone for this awesome gift... today... tomorrow... and forever. --- Amen