The Creator’s work are wonders to behold! The Second Article of the Apostles’ Creed is the Redeemer, Jesus Christ. His creation of us all, fallen into sin, is recreated in Him and we look towards the new creation, the new heavens and earth. The risen Lord preserves His old creation for our benefit so many will come to faith by His good and perfect work of the preaching of the Gospel, witnessed and powered by the Holy Spirit as He calls, gathers, enlightens and sanctifies His Church, and so….
It is truly good, right, and salutary that we should at all times and in all places give thanks to You, holy Lord, almighty Father, everlasting God. And most especially are we bound to praise You on this day for the glorious resurrection of Your Son, Jesus Christ, the very Paschal Lamb, who was sacrificed for us and bore the sins of the world. By His dying He has destroyed death, and by His rising again He has restored to us everlasting life. Therefore with Mary Magdalene, Peter and John, and with all the witnesses of the resurrection, with angels and archangels, and with all the company of heaven we laud and magnify Your glorious name, evermore praising You and saying:
Holy, holy, holy Lord God of Sabaoth; heaven and earth are full of Thy glory. Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest. Blessed is He, blessed is He, blessed is He that cometh in the name of the Lord. Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest. Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might: heaven and earth are full of Your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.
(Proper Preface for Easter, Lutheran Service Book, The Divine Service, Holy Communion)
Concordia and Koinonia 
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