"Keep Us Faithful in Your Service"—Sending Litany For Easter

Published October 3, 2026

Updated October 3, 2026

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This Easter sending originally appeared in "Great Fifty Days—Easting Morning."

We Are Sent to Love and Serve the Lord

The peace of God which passes all understanding keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of his Son Jesus Christ, our Lord; and the blessing of God Almighty, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, be among you and remain with you always.

Amen.

Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.

Keep us faithful in your service 
until Christ comes in final victory, 
and we shall feast with all your saints 
in the joy of your eternal realm.

Hymn

“Come, You Faithful, Raise the Strain” [st. 3] Damascus