Sunday, February 4, 2018

The Victory of Faith – Lutheran Meditations for the Lenten Season by Rev. John Henry Harms - Lutheran Library Publishing Ministry





The Victory of Faith – Lutheran Meditations for the Lenten Season by Rev. John Henry Harms - Lutheran Library Publishing Ministry:





"The Lenten season begins 46 days before Easter Sunday. This year that occurs on Wednesday, February 14, 2018. This little book of Lutheran devotions is light but meaty. It includes short meditations for each day. The first is included below. Consider downloading Rev. Harms’ book and using it yourself or with your family as a means to get closer to our Lord, the Christ revealed in his Word.

About Rev. John Henry Harms
Contents of the Book
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About Rev. John Henry Harms
John Henry Harms graduated from Newberry College in 1893 and from the Gettysburg Lutheran Theological Seminary in 1897. His brother, John Edward also graduated from the Gettysburg Seminary and was a Lutheran preacher.

His first call was to Trinity Lutheran Church in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, serving there until 1900, when he accepted a call from the Newport (Perry County, Pennsylvania) Lutheran Charge. After a short stay of eighteen months, he was called to Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Harrisburg.

In the summer of 1908, he was notified by telegram of his election to the presidency of Newberry College. He accepted the call and served until 1918. During this period, in 1912, he received his D. D. from Erskine College, Due West, South Carolina.

In 1918, he began his work at the Lutheran Church of the Holy Communion in Philadelphia. He was to continue in this call for 27 years, resigning in 1945.

During this pastorate he also served as the president of the Board of Publications of the United Lutheran Church. And, in 1945, received a Litt. D. from Newberry College.

He was the author of at least two books: The Victory of Faith: Devotions for the Lenten Season” and “From Day to Day: Book of Daily Devotions.

Rev. Harms passed away at his home in Philadelphia after a long illness.1

Contents of the Book
The Victory of Faith – Lutheran Meditations for the Lenten Season
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About the Author
Ash Wednesday​ – 46 Days Before Easter
Thursday​ – 45 Days Before Easter
. . . Wed - Sat . . .
First Sunday In Lent​ – 42 Days Before Easter
. . . Mon - Sat . . .
Second Sunday In Lent​ – 35 Days Before Easter
. . . Mon - Sat . . .
Third Sunday In Lent​ – 28 Days Before Easter
. . . Mon - Sat . . .
Fourth Sunday In Lent​ – 21 Days Before Easter
. . . Mon - Sat . . .
Passion Sunday​ – 14 Days Before Easter
. . . Mon - Sat . . .
Palm Sunday​ – 7 Days Before Easter
Monday​ – 6 Days Before Easter
Tuesday​ – 5 Days Before Easter
Wednesday​ – 4 Days Before Easter
Thursday​ – 3 Days Before Easter
Friday​ – 2 Days Before Easter
Saturday​ – Day Prior To Easter
Easter Sunday"



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