O sacred Head, now wounded, with grief and shame weighed down, Now scornfully surrounded with thorns, Thine only crown; O sacred Head, what glory, what bliss till now was Thine! Yet, though despised and gory, I joy to call Thee mine. What Thou, my Lord, hast suffered, was all for sinners’ gain; Mine, mine was […]
Today, the Thursday before Easter, is Maundy Thursday. In John 13–16, John records what is known the Upper Room Discourse, Jesus’ teachings on that night, the evening before His death on the cross. Jesus speaks clearly about who He is, the disciples’ relationship with God and their work as His disciples. He reassures them of […]
Kindling for Candles 