The Lord's Name Be Praised

A Founder’s Day Litany by Bishop John H. Adams Leader It is with grateful hearts that we give thanks to God for the gift s of empowerment, liberation, and community in Jesus Christ our Lord. People The Lord’s name be praised, hallelujah . Leader For the apostles, martyrs, and heroes of the faith. People The Lord’s name be praised, hallelujah. Leader For the ecumenical Christian community to which all Christians belong, sharing common origin and destiny despite our diversity in worship, polity, and theolo gy. People The Lord’s name be praised, hallelujah . Leader For the new insights and fresh fervor brought by the reformers and prophets in our history . People The Lord’s name be praised, hallelujah. Leader For the African Methodist Episcopal Church and its u nique place and special contribution to the church and community. People The Lord’s name be praised, hallelujah. Leader For the experience of two centuries of liberation struggles and reconciliation gifts, and for the prospect and promise of a third century. People The Lord’s name be praised, hallelujah. Leader For the unique prophet, apostle of freedom, and model of ebony excellence, whose blessed name is Richard Allen. People The Lord’s name be praised, hallelujah. Leader For the beloved of our hist ory and their special emphases: Daniel Payne, Paul Quinn, Henry McNeil Turner, John R. Hawkins, Lucy Hughes, and all the bishops and leaders of our church. People The Lord’s name be praised, hallelujah. AME Founders Day Litany Bishop John H Adams.pdf