1   Clap your hands, all you peoples;            shout to God with loud songs of joy.  2   For the LORD, the Most High, is awesome,            a great king over all the earth.  3   He subdued peoples under us,            and nations under our feet.  4   He chose our heritage for us,            the pride of Jacob whom he loves. Selah 5   God has gone…

Second Reading Acts 26:1-23 1Agrippa said to Paul, “You have permission to speak for yourself.” Then Paul stretched out his hand and began to defend himself: 2“I consider myself fortunate that it is before you, King Agrippa, I am to make my defense today against all the accusations of the Jews, 3because you are especially familiar…

1   God is our refuge and strength,            a very present help in trouble.  2   Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change,            though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea;  3   though its waters roar and foam,            though the mountains tremble with its tumult. Selah 4   There is a river whose streams make glad the city…

Gospel Reading John 8:12-20 12Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life.” 13Then the Pharisees said to him, “You are testifying on your own behalf; your testimony is not valid.” 14Jesus answered, “Even if I testify on…

1   Praise the LORD!       I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart,            in the company of the upright, in the congregation.  2   Great are the works of the LORD,            studied by all who delight in them.  3   Full of honor and majesty is his work,            and his righteousness endures forever.  4   He has gained renown by…

2 Samuel 23:1-7, 13-17 1Now these are the last words of David:       The oracle of David, son of Jesse,            the oracle of the man whom God exalted,       the anointed of the God of Jacob,            the favorite of the Strong One of Israel: 2   The spirit of the LORD speaks through me,            his word is upon my…

1   O LORD, you have searched me and known me.  2   You know when I sit down and when I rise up;            you discern my thoughts from far away.  3   You search out my path and my lying down,            and are acquainted with all my ways.  4   Even before a word is on my tongue,            O LORD, you know…