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Father, your people worship you with many voices and sounds, in times of joy and sorrow. Move us to express the wonder, the power, and the glory of your creation in the  music we make and in the songs we sing.

V.  Praise him with the sound of the trumpet; R.  Praise him with strings and pipe.

We dedicate this (name of instrument) in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Matthew 7:13&#8209;14,24&#8209;25,or Matthew 21:10&#8209;14

Sermon or Address

Almighty God, all times are your seasons, and all occasions invite your tender mercies: Accept our prayers and  intercessions offered in this place today and in the days to  come; through Jesus Christ, our Mediator and Advocate. Amen.