LBW #188, “I Bind Unto Myself Today”
Devotion
I bind unto myself today the strong name of the Trinity
By invocation of the same, the Three in One and One in Three. (v.1)
I bind this day to me forever by pow’r of faith, Christ’s incarnation,
His baptism in the Jordan River, his cross of death for my salvation,
His bursting from the spiced tomb, his riding up the heav’nly way,
His coming at the day of doom, I bind unto myself today. (v.2)
I bind unto myself today the strong name of the Trinity
By invocation of the same, the Three in One and One in Three. (v.1)
Prayer
God of majesty and might, I give you thanks and praise for joining me to your very self in baptism by water, Word and Spirit. Hold me fast to the saving power of Christ’s death, resurrection and ascension, that on the last day I may share in the glorious salvation you have prepared for all who trust in you. I ask this in your name—Three in One and One in Three. Amen.