Delight in the Law

Music Notes

The eighth chapter of the letter to the Romans is one of the most loved chapters in the Bible. As the crux of this important epistle, this chapter provides insight into some of the core elements of our faith. How does the law function in our faith? What does it mean to set our mind on the Spirit? What is our relationship with all creation? How are we bound together with other disciples in suffering and joy? St. Paul sets out to answer these and many other questions as he weaves a poetic vision of what it means to be a follower of Jesus and a part of the body of Christ. We invite you and your congregation to explore “Core Faith” this summer.

Abbreviations
UMH = United Methodist Hymnal
TFWS = The Faith We Sing
W&S = Worship and Song

Theme hymn: 
Cry of My Heart                          TFWS 2165

Service music: 
Spirit of the Living God           UMH 393
Tino tenda, Jesu                          FWS 2081

When we finally fall to our knees, when we finally surrender, when we embrace a delight in obedience to the law, then we find a new strength; we find a new support network; we find a new possibility. We find the sun still shining even though the clouds have rolled in. We find hope instead of despair. We find joy instead of shame. We find goodness within and all around us. Thanks be to God, through Jesus Christ our Lord!

I Surrender All                                                 UMH 354
To God Be the Glory                                      UMH 98
Love Divine, All Loves Excelling              UMH 384
Come, Thou Fount                                         UMH 400
How Firm a Foundation                              UMH 529
Tino tenda Jesu (Thank You, Jesus)        TFWS 2081