Keep, we beseech thee,
O Lord, thy Church with thy perpetual mercy;
and, because the frailty of man without thee cannot but fall,
keep us ever by thy help from all things hurtful,
and lead us to all things profitable to our salvation;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Collect Two
God,
who in generous mercy sent the Holy Spirit
upon your Church in the burning fire of your love:
Grant that your people may be fervent
in the fellowship of the gospel;
that, always abiding in you,
they may be found steadfast in faith and active in service;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Eternal God,
we have received these tokens of your promise.
May we who have been nourished with holy things
live as faithful heirs of your promised kingdom.
We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.
Collect Of The Word
God of mercy,
help us to forgive as you have forgiven us,
to trust you, even when hope is failing,
and to take up our cross daily
and follow you in your redeeming work;
through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you
and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and 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.
Proverbs 1: 20-33
*643 - Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart *11 - Can we by searching find out God *324 - God, whose almighty word
Psalm 19
*S5 - All heaven declares *606 - As the deer pants for the water 153 - Come, thou Redeemer of the earth *351 - From all that dwell below the skies *631 - God be in my head *696 - God, we praise you! God, we bless you! 616 - In my life, Lord, be glorified *97 - Jesus shall reign where'er the sun *383 - Lord, be thy word my rule *384 - Lord, thy word abideth *432 - Love is his word, love is his way *S98 - My God is so big, so strong and so mighty 638 - O for a heart to praise my God *34 - O worship the King all-glorious above *35 - The spacious firmament on high *S174 - Your words to me are life and health
Canticle: Song of Wisdom
*643 - Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart *33 - O Lord of every shining constellation
James 3: 1-12
31 - Lord of the boundless curves of space 589 - Lord, speak to me, that I may speak *33 - O Lord of every shining constellation *446 - Strengthen for service, Lord, the hands
Mark 8: 27-38
*666 - Be still my soul: the Lord is on thy side 460 - For all your saints in glory *533 - God of grace and God of glory *S63 - I'm not ashamed to own my Lord *581 - I, the Lord of sea and sky *587 - Just as I am, without one plea *588 - Light of the minds that know him *81 - Lord, for the years your love has kept and guided *59 - New every morning is the love *593 - O Jesus, I have promised *108 - Praise to the Holiest in the height *597 - Take my life, and let it be *599 - Take up thy cross', the Saviour said *112 - There is a Redeemer 605 - Will you come and follow me
Principal Service Paired
Collect One
Keep, we beseech thee,
O Lord, thy Church with thy perpetual mercy;
and, because the frailty of man without thee cannot but fall,
keep us ever by thy help from all things hurtful,
and lead us to all things profitable to our salvation;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Collect Two
God,
who in generous mercy sent the Holy Spirit
upon your Church in the burning fire of your love:
Grant that your people may be fervent
in the fellowship of the gospel;
that, always abiding in you,
they may be found steadfast in faith and active in service;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Eternal God,
we have received these tokens of your promise.
May we who have been nourished with holy things
live as faithful heirs of your promised kingdom.
We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.
Collect Of The Word
Lord Jesus Christ,
our support and defence in every need,
continue to preserve your Church in safety,
govern her by your goodness,
and bless her with your peace;
for you live and reign with the Father
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 50: 4-9a
*259 - Christ triumphant, ever reigning *230 - My Lord, what love is this 235 - O sacred head, sore wounded *108 - Praise to the Holiest in the height *239 - See, Christ was wounded for our sake
Psalm 116: 1-8
*51 - Awake, my soul, and with the sun *494 - Beauty for brokenness, hope for despair *649 - Happy are they, they that love God *S101 - My Jesus, I love thee, I know thou art mine *362 - O God, beyond all praising *363 - O Lord of heaven and earth and sea 368 - Sing of the Lord's goodness *374 - When all thy mercies, O my God
James 3: 1-12
31 - Lord of the boundless curves of space 589 - Lord, speak to me, that I may speak *33 - O Lord of every shining constellation *446 - Strengthen for service, Lord, the hands
Mark 8: 27-38
*666 - Be still my soul: the Lord is on thy side 460 - For all your saints in glory *533 - God of grace and God of glory *S63 - I'm not ashamed to own my Lord *581 - I, the Lord of sea and sky *587 - Just as I am, without one plea *588 - Light of the minds that know him *81 - Lord, for the years your love has kept and guided *59 - New every morning is the love *593 - O Jesus, I have promised *108 - Praise to the Holiest in the height *597 - Take my life, and let it be *599 - Take up thy cross', the Saviour said *112 - There is a Redeemer 605 - Will you come and follow me
Second Service
Collect One
Keep, we beseech thee,
O Lord, thy Church with thy perpetual mercy;
and, because the frailty of man without thee cannot but fall,
keep us ever by thy help from all things hurtful,
and lead us to all things profitable to our salvation;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Collect Two
God,
who in generous mercy sent the Holy Spirit
upon your Church in the burning fire of your love:
Grant that your people may be fervent
in the fellowship of the gospel;
that, always abiding in you,
they may be found steadfast in faith and active in service;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Eternal God,
we have received these tokens of your promise.
May we who have been nourished with holy things
live as faithful heirs of your promised kingdom.
We ask this in the name of 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 119: 73-88 or Psalm 119: 73-80
607 - As pants the hart for cooling streams *606 - As the deer pants for the water *95 - Jesus, priceless treasure *429 - Lord Jesus Christ, you have come to us
Exodus 18: 13-26
*690 - Come, worship God who is worthy of honour 380 - God has spoken to his people, alleluia! *569 - Hark, my soul, it is the Lord *581 - I, the Lord of sea and sky *134 - Make way, make way, for Christ the King 620 - O Lord, hear my prayer 624 - Speak, Lord, in the stillness 605 - Will you come and follow me
Matthew 7: 1-14
*189 - As with gladness men of old 519 - Come, all who look to Christ today 410 - Dearest Jesus, at your word (Dearest Jesus, we are here) *644 - Faithful Shepherd, feed me *350 - For the beauty of the earth *101 - Jesus, the very thought of thee *425 - Jesus, thou joy of loving hearts *336 - Jesus, where'er thy people meet *56 - Lord, as I wake I turn to you *655 - Loving Shepherd of your sheep 106 - O Jesus, King most wonderful 44 - Praise and thanksgiving, Father, we offer *596 - Seek ye first the kingdom of God *S139 - Stop and think, don't be so fast *447 - The Lord is here - he finds us as we seek *21 - The Lord's my shepherd, I'll not want *373 - To God be the glory! *47 - We plough the fields, and scatter
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