Martin Luther's Evening Prayer

Loving the Lost

Dr. Richard Zeile

This A Capella service begins with the contemporary hymn, "Only a Holy God," then Continues with readings from 1 Corinthians, Psalm 27, and Matthew. Dr. Zeile's meditation concerns the painful truth that family members, particularly adult children, may reject the faith. In this situation we are invited to imitate Jesus' love for the lost, He who died even for those who would eventually reject Him. Luther's hymn, "A Mighty Fortress" concludes the program with its assertion, "Let these all be gone...the Kingdom ours remaineth!"