Dancing with Divines
December 13, 2021 (Monday)
Sixteenth Day of Advent
Divine
Today’s Divine is the Indigenous pastor Samson Occum, who studied at a Puritan school and did mission work among his people (the Mohegans). He was also a friend of the poet Phillis Wheatley, and like her visited England where he was welcomed and received great fame.
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Prayer
Sovereign Lord, Who calls for and brings justice to the lowly, I thank You for the life and witness of Your servant Samson Occom. Though forsaken by closest friends You did not forsake him, and You kept him by Your powerful hand through many trials peculiar. Lord, guide me by that strange providence that guided him; Your loving care which everflows with peace that passes all understanding. In Your matchless name I pray. Amen.