Fifth Sunday in Lent: “Let Us Remember”
Tune: ADELAIDE 5.4.5.4 D (“Have Thine Own Way”) by George C. Stebbins (1907)
Words: Anna Strickland (2025), inspired by John 8:2-11, Matthew 23:23, Micah 6:8
What does the Lord require of us?
To remain humble, loving, and just
Keeping the heart of the gospel in mind
Let us remember: do what is right
My mother has frequently said to me, “I’d rather err on the side of love.” It’s her political stance, her theological stance, her entire posture toward the world. And I think that’s really very Christ-like. Jesus didn’t discard the law. In fact, he said he came to fulfill the law. But when it came down to following the letter of the law or showing mercy, he showed mercy. He healed on the Sabbath, touched the unclean, and prevented a woman from being stoned to death for her crime.
Jesus’ criticism of the Pharisees in Matthew 23:23 reminded me of Micah 6:8, a core text for my church alongside many others. What matters? Justice. Mercy. Faithfulness. Humility. May we remember this in all of our actions.
