Yesterday, with baptisms occurring during our Eucharistic liturgy, the pastor/celebrant  and a guitarist sang a Lutheran baptismal hymn, “I Was There to hear Your Borning Cry.” You can hear the hymn being sung on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6x9QhN5QnbI

The song begins with “I was there to hear your borning cry, I’ll be there when you are old.” Verse after verse reminds us of God’s encouraging presence as we make our pilgrimage through life. Continue reading →