Psalm 118:1 O give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his steadfast love endures forever!
Title: Come Unto Me, Little Children
Date: ca. 1944
Artist: Johnson, William H., 1901-1970
Building: Smithsonian American Art Museum (https://americanart.si.edu/artist/william-h-johnson-2486) William H. Johnson's art deeply reflected his strong faith and spiritual beliefs, particularly after the loss of his wife. He frequently depicted religious themes and incorporated elements from African American spirituals and church traditions into his work. His style, often described as "naive" or "folk," was a unique blend of bright colors, flat patterning, and simplified forms, reflecting his personal experiences and cultural influences. Johnson, William H., 1901-1970. Come Unto Me, Little Children, from Art in the Christian Tradition, a project of the Vanderbilt Divinity Library, Nashville, TN. https://diglib.library.vanderbilt.edu/act-imagelink.pl?RC=56876 [retrieved April 19, 2025]. Original source: https://americanart.si.edu/artwork/come-unto-me-little-children-11621.
Mighty God,
in whom we know the power of redemption,
you stand among us in the shadows of our time.
As we move through every sorrow and trial of this life,
uphold us with knowledge of the final morning
when, in the glorious presence of your risen Son,
we will share in his resurrection,
redeemed and restored to the fullness of life
and forever freed to be your people. Amen.
Reproduced from Revised Common Lectionary Prayers, copyright © 2002 Consultation on Common Texts, Augsburg Fortress.
Used by permission.
in whom we know the power of redemption,
you stand among us in the shadows of our time.
As we move through every sorrow and trial of this life,
uphold us with knowledge of the final morning
when, in the glorious presence of your risen Son,
we will share in his resurrection,
redeemed and restored to the fullness of life
and forever freed to be your people. Amen.
Reproduced from Revised Common Lectionary Prayers, copyright © 2002 Consultation on Common Texts, Augsburg Fortress.
Used by permission.