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The Second Sunday before Lent

12th February 2023

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Principal Service A - Creation

Collect One

O Lord God,
who seest that we put not our trust
in any thing that we do;
Mercifully grant that by thy power
we may be defended against all adversity;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Collect Two

Almighty God,
you have created the heavens and the earth
and made us in your own image:
Teach us to discern your hand in all your works
and your likeness in all your children;
through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who with you and the Holy Spirit
reigns supreme over all things, now and for ever.

The First Reading

The Psalm

The Second Reading

The Gospel Reading

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Post Communion Prayer

God our creator,
by your gift the tree of life was set at the heart
of the earthly paradise,
and the Bread of life at the heart of your Church.
May we who have been nourished at your table on earth
be transformed by the glory of the Saviour's Cross
and enjoy the delights of eternity;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Collect Of The Word

God of the living,
with all your creatures great and small
we sing your bounty and your goodness,
for in the harvest of land and ocean,
in the cycles of the seasons,
and the wonders of each creature,
you reveal your generosity.
teach us the gratitude that dispels envy,
that we may honour each gift
as you cherish your creation,
and praise you in all times and places.

Suggested Hymns

An asterisk (*) before the hymn number indicates that the hymn has been recorded for use in public worship by the Recorded Church Music Committee.

Genesis 1: 1 - 2: 3

23 - Álainn farriage spéirghlas (Beautiful the green-blue sea)
24 - All creatures of our God and King
*25 - All things bright and beautiful
*84 - Alleluia! raise the anthem
*66 - Before the ending of the day
121 - Creator of the starry height
74 - First of the week and finest day
*353 - Give to our God immortal praise
48 - God in his love for us lent us this planet
3 - God is Love: let heaven adore him
26 - God send us refreshing rain
*67 - God, who made the earth and heaven
27 - God, who stretched the spangled heavens
*324 - God, whose almighty word
*28 - I sing the almighty power of God
*6 - Immortal, invisible, God only wise
*581 - I, the Lord of sea and sky
*94 - In the name of Jesus
S219 - Let all creation bless the Lord
49 - Lord, bring the day to pass
*29 - Lord of beauty, thine the splendour
31 - Lord of the boundless curves of space
*58 - Morning has broken
*7 - My God, how wonderful thou art
*537 - O God, our help in ages past
*32 - O Lord my God! When I in awesome wonder
*33 - O Lord of every shining constellation
*34 - O worship the King all-glorious above
*369 - Songs of praise the angels sang
*341 - Spirit divine, attend our prayers
*S137 - Spirit of the Lord, come down
*S143 - Teach me to dance to the beat of your heart
*35 - The spacious firmament on high
*77 - This day, at God's creating word
*36 - We thank you, God our Father

Psalm 136 or Psalm 136: 1-9, (23-26)

*682 - All created things, bless the Lord
24 - All creatures of our God and King
*683 - All people that on earth do dwell
*711 - All you heavens, bless the Lord (Surrexit Christus)
*353 - Give to our God immortal praise
*28 - I sing the almighty power of God
*581 - I, the Lord of sea and sky
*S219 - Let all creation bless the Lord
*30 - Let us, with a gladsome mind
*45 - Praise, O praise our God and king
*35 - The spacious firmament on high

Romans 8: 18-25

501 - Christ is the world's true Light
*496 - For the healing of the nations
*654 - Light of the lonely pilgrim's heart
49 - Lord, bring the day to pass
626 - Set your troubled hearts at rest'

Matthew 6: 25-34

*S1 - A rich young man came seeking
*25 - All things bright and beautiful
*4 - God, who made the earth
*28 - I sing the almighty power of God
*6 - Immortal, invisible, God only wise
*57 - Lord, for tomorrow and its needs
*657 - O God of Bethel, by whose hand
*365 - Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
*596 - Seek ye first the kingdom of God

Second Service A - Creation

Collect One

O Lord God,
who seest that we put not our trust
in any thing that we do;
Mercifully grant that by thy power
we may be defended against all adversity;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Collect Two

Almighty God,
you have created the heavens and the earth
and made us in your own image:
Teach us to discern your hand in all your works
and your likeness in all your children;
through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who with you and the Holy Spirit
reigns supreme over all things, now and for ever.

The Psalm

The First Reading

The Second Reading

The Gospel Reading

The ‡ prefaced to Gospel readings in the Second Service listing is a provision to be used if that service is a celebration of Holy Communion

View readings

Post Communion Prayer

God our creator,
by your gift the tree of life was set at the heart
of the earthly paradise,
and the Bread of life at the heart of your Church.
May we who have been nourished at your table on earth
be transformed by the glory of the Saviour's Cross
and enjoy the delights of eternity;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Suggested Hymns

An asterisk (*) before the hymn number indicates that the hymn has been recorded for use in public worship by the Recorded Church Music Committee.

Psalm 148

*682 - All created things, bless the Lord
*24 - All creatures of our God and King
*683 - All people that on earth do dwell
*711 - All you heavens, bless the Lord (Surrexit Christus)
*350 - For the beauty of the earth
*S81 - Let all creation dance
705 - New songs of celebration render
*708 - O praise ye the Lord! Praise him in the height
*366 - Praise, my soul, the King of heaven
*709 - Praise the Lord! You heavens, adore him

Proverbs 8: 1, 22-31

*24 - All creatures of our God and King
*84 - Alleluia! raise the anthem
*643 - Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart
*11 - Can we by searching find out God
*324 - God, whose almighty word
*6 - Immortal, invisible, God only wise
*29 - Lord of beauty, thine the splendour
*58 - Morning has broken
*537 - O God, our help in ages past
*35 - The spacious firmament on high

Revelation 4

*398 - Alleluia! sing to Jesus
*346 - Angel voices, ever singing
*686 - Bless the Lord, the God of our forebears
*316 - Bright the vision that delighted
*688 - Come, bless the Lord, God of our forebears
*263 - Crown him with many crowns
*694 - Glory, honour, endless prayers
331 - God reveals his presence
*696 - God, we praise you! God, we bless you!
*269 - Hark, ten thousand voices sounding
221 - Hark, the voice of love and mercy
*355 - Holy, holy, holy is the Lord
*321 - Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty
*714 - Holy, holy, holy Lord
*715 - Holy, holy, holy, Lord God, the Lord almighty!
*6 - Immortal, invisible, God only wise
*S60 - I will sing the wondrous story
*427 - Let all mortal flesh keep silence
*7 - My God, how wonderful thou art
*592 - O Love that wilt not let me go
*238 - Ride on, ride on in majesty
*557 - Rock of ages, cleft for me
474 - Such a host as none can number
*S143 - Teach me to dance to the beat of your heart
*344 - When morning gilds the skies
*376 - Ye holy angels bright

‡ Luke 12: 16-31

*10 - All my hope on God is founded
*643 - Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart
*533 - God of grace and God of glory
*95 - Jesus, priceless treasure
*196 - O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness!
*47 - We plough the fields, and scatter

Principal Service B - Proper 3

Collect One

O Lord God,
who seest that we put not our trust
in any thing that we do;
Mercifully grant that by thy power
we may be defended against all adversity;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

O Lord God,
who seest that we put not our trust
in any thing that we do;
Mercifully grant that by thy power
we may be defended against all adversity;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Collect Two

Almighty God,
you have created the heavens and the earth
and made us in your own image:
Teach us to discern your hand in all your works
and your likeness in all your children;
through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who with you and the Holy Spirit
reigns supreme over all things, now and for ever.

Almighty God,
you have created the heavens and the earth
and made us in your own image:
Teach us to discern your hand in all your works
and your likeness in all your children;
through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who with you and the Holy Spirit
reigns supreme over all things, now and for ever.

The First Reading

The Psalm

The Second Reading

The Gospel Reading

View readings

Post Communion Prayer

God our creator,
by your gift the tree of life was set at the heart
of the earthly paradise,
and the Bread of life at the heart of your Church.
May we who have been nourished at your table on earth
be transformed by the glory of the Saviour's Cross
and enjoy the delights of eternity;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Collect Of The Word

Eternal God,
you counsel us not to be anxious about earthly things.
Keep alive in us a proper yearning
for those heavenly treasures
awaiting all who trust in your mercy,
that we may daily rejoice in your salvation
and serve you with constant devotion;
through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you
and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Suggested Hymns

An asterisk (*) before the hymn number indicates that the hymn has been recorded for use in public worship by the Recorded Church Music Committee.

Isaiah 49: 8-16a

*S11 - Before the throne of God above
*643 - Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart
*644 - Faithful Shepherd, feed me
*569 - Hark, my soul, it is the Lord
*466 - Here from all nations, all tongues, and all peoples
*128 - Hills of the north, rejoice
*467 - How bright these glorious spirits shine!
*6 - Immortal, invisible, God only wise
*363 - O Lord of heaven and earth and sea
*20 - The King of love my shepherd is

Psalm 131

*10 - All my hope on God is founded
*569 - Hark, my soul, it is the Lord
*661 - Through the night of doubt and sorrow

1 Corinthians 4: 1-5

*119 - Come, thou long-expected Jesus
*127 - Hark, what a sound, and too divine for hearing
*132 - Lo! he comes with clouds descending
*457 - Pour out thy Spirit from on high
*527 - Son of God, eternal Saviour
140 - The Lord will come and not be slow
*143 - Waken, O sleeper, wake and rise

Matthew 6: 24-34

*S1 - A rich young man came seeking
*28 - I sing the almighty power of God
*6 - Immortal, invisible, God only wise
*657 - O God of Bethel, by whose hand
*365 - Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
*596 - Seek ye first the kingdom of God

Second Service B - Proper 3

Collect One

O Lord God,
who seest that we put not our trust
in any thing that we do;
Mercifully grant that by thy power
we may be defended against all adversity;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

O Lord God,
who seest that we put not our trust
in any thing that we do;
Mercifully grant that by thy power
we may be defended against all adversity;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Collect Two

Almighty God,
you have created the heavens and the earth
and made us in your own image:
Teach us to discern your hand in all your works
and your likeness in all your children;
through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who with you and the Holy Spirit
reigns supreme over all things, now and for ever.

Almighty God,
you have created the heavens and the earth
and made us in your own image:
Teach us to discern your hand in all your works
and your likeness in all your children;
through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who with you and the Holy Spirit
reigns supreme over all things, now and for ever.

The Psalm

The First Reading

The Second Reading

The Gospel Reading

The ‡ prefaced to Gospel readings in the Second Service listing is a provision to be used if that service is a celebration of Holy Communion

View readings

Post Communion Prayer

God our creator,
by your gift the tree of life was set at the heart
of the earthly paradise,
and the Bread of life at the heart of your Church.
May we who have been nourished at your table on earth
be transformed by the glory of the Saviour's Cross
and enjoy the delights of eternity;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Suggested Hymns

An asterisk (*) before the hymn number indicates that the hymn has been recorded for use in public worship by the Recorded Church Music Committee.

Psalm 31: 1-16 or Psalm 31: 1-8

*S210 - A city strong we claim as ours
*643 - Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart
2 - Faithful one, so unchanging
*459 - For all the saints, who from their labours rest
*668 - God is our fortress and our rock
*12 - God is our strength and refuge
*92 - How sweet the name of Jesus sounds
S66 - In the Lord I'll be ever thankful
*227 - Man of sorrows! What a name
*S100 - My hope is built on nothing less
620 - O Lord, hear my prayer
*557 - Rock of ages, cleft for me
*595 - Safe in the shadow of the Lord

Amos 9: 5-15

*196 - O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness!

Ephesians 6: 1-20

*643 - Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart
*S27 - Come, sing the praise of Jesus
*566 - Fight the good fight with all thy might!
*207 - Forty days and forty nights
*478 - Go forth and tell! O Church of God, awake!
*533 - God of grace and God of glory
*S61 - I'll go in the strength of the Lord
*S64 - In Christ alone my hope is found
*535 - Judge eternal, throned in splendour
*S87 - Like the murmur of the dove's song
*S107 - O Church arise, and put your armour on
*659 - Onward, Christian soldiers
625 - Prayer is the soul's sincere desire
*487 - Soldiers of Christ, arise
*310 - Spirit of the living God
*488 - Stand up, stand up for Jesus
*313 - The Spirit came, as promised
*662 - Those who would valour see (He who would valiant be)
*627 - What a Friend we have in Jesus
*S164 - Who is on the Lord's side?
*S175 - You're the Lion of Judah, the Lamb that was slain

‡ Mark 2: 23 - 3:6

74 - First of the week and finest day
513 - O Christ, the Healer, we have come
*104 - O for a thousand tongues to sing
*78 - This is the day, that the Lord has made

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