Declaration of Grace

In Lutheranism, the Declaration of Grace is the words that are said in the Divine Service by the pastor, following the congregation reciting the Confiteor. It is not regarded as absolution, rather it is regarded as an "assurance of forgiveness".

Text

Version 1

In the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to die for us, and for His sake God forgives us all our sins. To those who believe in Jesus Christ He gives the power to become the children of God and bestows on them the Holy Spirit. May the Lord, who has begun this good work in us, bring it to completion in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.[1]

Version 2

Almighty God, our Heavenly Father, has had mercy upon us, and has given His Only Son to die for us, and for His sake forgives us all our sins. To them that believe on His Name, He gives power to become the sons of God, and bestows upon them His Holy Spirit. He that believes, and is baptized, shall be saved. Grant this, O Lord, unto us all.[2]

References

(Lutheran Service Book, Divine Service I)
(Lutheran Service Book, Divine Service III)

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[1] (Lutheran Service Book, Divine Service I)

[2] (Lutheran Service Book, Divine Service III)

Order of the Divine Service in Lutheranism
Preparatory Service	Entrance hymn and Trinitarian formula (known as the Invocation) Penitential Act including the Confiteor and Declaration of Grace (or Asperges on Easter)
The Service of the Word	Introit Gloria Patri Kýrie Gloria Dominus vobiscum Oremus Collect Old Testament reading gradual (or Responsorial Psalm) Epistle Alleluia (tract during Lent) Gospel Hymn of the day Homily or Postil (Sermon) Nicene Creed (Athanasian Creed on Trinity Sunday) Offertory Prayers of the Faithful
The Service of the Eucharist	Preface (Sursum corda / Sanctus / Hosanna) Eucharistic Prayer (Epiclesis / Words of Institution / Memorial Acclamation) Lord's Prayer Sign of peace / pax (elevation) Agnus Dei Distribution Nunc dimittis Postcommunion Benedicamus Domino Benediction Dismissal Ite, missa est
Participants	Acolyte bishop cantor choir crucifer deacon elder laity lector Pastor (or Priest) usher
Parts of the Sanctuary	altar altar bell altar crucifix altar rails kneeler piscina processional cross tabernacle
Candles	altar candle paschal candle sanctuary lamp votive candle
Liturgical vessels	ciborium chalice cruet
Liturgical objects	collection basket holy water incense (use) paten sacramental bread (wafer) sacramental wine thurible
Vestments	alb chasuble dalmatic geneva gown humeral veil stole surplice tunicle
Liturgical books and hymnals	Christian Worship (1993) Common Service Book (1917) Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-Book (1912) Evangelical Lutheran Hymnary (1996) Evangelical Lutheran Worship (2006) Lutheran Book of Worship (1978) The Lutheran Hymnal (1941) Lutheran Hymnal with Supplement (1989) Lutheran Service Book (2006) Lutheran Worship (1982) ReClaim Hymnal (2006) Service Book and Hymnal (1958)