On this day, we commemorate the baptism of Jesus. This chronological jump in the church calendar is jarring. Just yesterday—on Epiphany—Jesus was a small child receiving gifts from the magi. Today, he is a grown man beginning his public ministry.
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Epiphany Hymn: Hail to the Lord’s Anointed
Hail to the Lord’s Anointed,/great David’s greater Son!/Hail in the time appointed,/his reign on earth begun!