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Invocation (Biblical)

Although the presence of the Lord is always with the people of God, worshipers may especially focus on the divine presence through a prayer of invocation. The invocation is based on scriptural models for "calling upon the Lord" and celebrating the dwelling of God with the covenant people.

The English word invocation is based on a Latin expression meaning to "call toward" or "call upon. " An invocation may be included in the acts of entrance, as the congregation calls upon the Lord to meet...

 

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