Holy, Holy, Holy Is The Lord God of Hosts
Almighty and everlasting God, who has given to us, Your servants, grace, by the confession of a true faith, to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity and in the power of the Divine Majesty to worship the Unity, we implore You that You would keep us steadfast in this faith and evermore defend us from all adversities; who lives and reigns, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. (Collect for Holy Trinity Sunday)
The Feast of the Holy Trinity gives us opportunity to consider the essence of God, who has graciously revealed Himself to us as the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Holy Scripture proclaims that God is our Creator, Redeemer, and Sanctifier. We confess our faith in the Triune God, giving “glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen”
The Old Testament reading for Holy Trinity is from the book of the prophet Isaiah. When Isaiah beheld the glory of the Lord, he cried out, “Woe is me!” For the sinner cannot stand in the presence of a holy God and live (Isaiah 6:1-7).
But God the Father lifted up His Son Jesus for us on the cross, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life (John 3:1-15).
This eternal life in Christ is given to us through the Holy Spirit in Baptism. In the Holy Gospel appointed for Holy Trinity Sunday, Jesus tells Nicodemus, “Unless one is born again of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God” (John 3:1-15).
To sinners in fear of death, the messengers of God place on our lips the living body and blood of Jesus Christ, and speak His words of absolution, “Your iniquity is taken away, and your sin purged.” Having received forgiveness and life from the Father through the Son by the Holy Spirit, we join with the angels in praising the blessed Trinity, “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts!” (Isaiah 6:3) “For of Him and through Him and to Him are all things, to whom be glory forever. Amen.” (Romans 11:33-36)
Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!
All Thy works shall praise Thy name
in earth and sky and sea.
Holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty!
God in three persons, blessed Trinity!
(Lutheran Service Book #507:4)
The Feast of the Holy Trinity gives us opportunity to consider the essence of God, who has graciously revealed Himself to us as the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Holy Scripture proclaims that God is our Creator, Redeemer, and Sanctifier. We confess our faith in the Triune God, giving “glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen”
The Old Testament reading for Holy Trinity is from the book of the prophet Isaiah. When Isaiah beheld the glory of the Lord, he cried out, “Woe is me!” For the sinner cannot stand in the presence of a holy God and live (Isaiah 6:1-7).
But God the Father lifted up His Son Jesus for us on the cross, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life (John 3:1-15).
This eternal life in Christ is given to us through the Holy Spirit in Baptism. In the Holy Gospel appointed for Holy Trinity Sunday, Jesus tells Nicodemus, “Unless one is born again of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God” (John 3:1-15).
To sinners in fear of death, the messengers of God place on our lips the living body and blood of Jesus Christ, and speak His words of absolution, “Your iniquity is taken away, and your sin purged.” Having received forgiveness and life from the Father through the Son by the Holy Spirit, we join with the angels in praising the blessed Trinity, “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts!” (Isaiah 6:3) “For of Him and through Him and to Him are all things, to whom be glory forever. Amen.” (Romans 11:33-36)
Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!
All Thy works shall praise Thy name
in earth and sky and sea.
Holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty!
God in three persons, blessed Trinity!
(Lutheran Service Book #507:4)