The Salutary Gift: Lenten Meditations on the Lord’s Supper
Christ won the forgiveness of sins for us on Calvary. He turns around and offers us the same forgiveness in the Sacrament of our Lord’s body and blood. That truly makes this blessed Supper a “salutary gift.” But that’s not all. There are a number of different images and metaphors used in Holy Scripture to highlight the blessings of the Lord’s Supper, many of which are reflected in our hymns.
Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep
Confession and forgiveness are central features of Compline. While the forms of confession included in the Lutheran Service Book are intended for use by lay leaders and don’t assume the presence of an ordained pastor