The refrain here recalls the imposition of ashes, a ritual based on Genesis 3:19, which has been a part of Christian worship on Ash Wednesday since the 9th century. As The Book of Common Worship states, “This ancient sign speaks of the frailty and uncertainty of human life.”
Display Title: Merciful GodFirst Line: Surely, you alone can save usTune Title: INDIGOAuthor: Mary Louise Bringle, b. 1953Meter: LM with refrainDate: 2016Subject: Ash Wednesday |
Display Title: Merciful GodFirst Line: Surely, you alone can save usTune Title: INDIGOAuthor: Mary Louise Bringle, b. 1953Meter: LM with refrainDate: 2011Subject: Lent |
Display Title: Merciful GodFirst Line: Surely, You alone can save usTune Title: INDIGOAuthor: Mary Louise Bringle, b. 1953Meter: LM with refrainScripture: Joel 2:12-18; John 4:10; 2 Corinthians 5:20 - 6:2Date: 2018Subject: Christian Year | Ash Wednesday; Christian Year | Lent; Liturgical Index | Lord's Supper; The Celebration of the Gospel Story | Ash Wednesday and Lent
Display Title: Merciful GodFirst Line: Surely, you alone can save usTune Title: [Surely, you alone can save us]Author: Mary Louise Bringle, b. 1953Scripture: Joel 2:12-18; John 4:10-15; 2 Corinthians 5:20 - 6:2Date: 2011Subject: Ash Wednesday | ; Eucharist | ; Freedom | ; Gathering | ; Healing | ; Hope | ; Lenten Season | ; Light | ; New Life | ; People of God | ; Petition/Prayer | ; Redemption | ; Salvation | ; Sin |