The Lord’s Day, July 18
Dear Fourth Church,
Hymnary.org offers this background on our opening hymn this morning, “O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing”:
“If I had a thousand tongues, I would praise Christ with them all.” So said Peter Böhler to Charles Wesley, inspiring the first line of the classic hymn, “Oh, for a thousand tongues to sing, my great Redeemer’s praise” (Psalter Hymnal Handbook.) Written to celebrate the one year anniversary of Charles’ conversion to Christianity, this declaration of Christ’s power and victory in his own life, rich in biblical imagery of the Kingdom of God, becomes our own hymn of praise. We stand with the angels before the throne of God, lifting our voices as one church to glorify the one who “bids our sorrows cease.”
And yet, we also sing in the knowledge that the Kingdom of God is not yet fully realized. We proclaim Christ’s victory as a declaration of hope that we will see Christ reign over all. We stand with the voiceless, the lame, the prisoner, and the sorrowing, and lift our song of expectation.”
Please note this is our first Sunday back in the Sanctuary for the 11:00 a.m. service. All four Sunday services are no RSVPs, masks optional, open seating.
As always, if you are unable to attend services today, the 9:30 service is available by livestream. You can view the livestream or dial 855-217-0187 to listen by phone. Both methods are available in real time or later on demand.
Sunday Service Times & Locations
Sunday Worship Links
Livestream (9:30 a.m. Service) | Morning Bulletin | Evening Bulletin
Do you or your family have a need?
• Reach out to the deacons. Call 301-320-3600 x223 or email deacons@4thpres.org.
• Connect with Fourth pastors by phone or email. Visit 4thpres.org/about/leadership.
