The Sunday between 30 October and 5 November
30th October 2022
Year C / Ordinary / Green
Principal Service Continuous
Collect One
O God, our refuge and strength,
who art the author of all godliness;
Be ready, we beseech thee, to hear
the devout prayers of thy Church;
and grant that those things which we ask faithfully
we may obtain effectually;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Collect Two
Almighty and eternal God,
you have kindled the flame of love in the hearts of the saints:
Grant to us the same faith and power of love,
that, as we rejoice in their triumphs,
we may be sustained by their example and fellowship;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
The First Reading
The Psalm
The Second Reading
The Gospel Reading
View readingsPost Communion Prayer
Lord of heaven,
in this eucharist you have brought us near
to an innumerable company of angels
and to the spirits of the saints made perfect.
As in this food of our earthly pilgrimage
we have shared their fellowship,
so may we come to share their joy in heaven;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Collect Of The Word
Merciful God,
righteous judge of all,
who sent Jesus among us
to seek and to save those who are lost:
grant that we may eagerly seek the Saviour,
and joyfully welcome him into our homes and lives.
We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you
in the unity of 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.
Habakkuk 1: 1-4; 2: 1-4
*643 - Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart
*481 - God is working his purpose out as year succeeds to year
*S63 - I'm not ashamed to own my Lord
*509 - Your kingdom come, O God
Psalm 119: 137-144
*6 - Immortal, invisible, God only wise
144 - Word of justice, alleluia
2 Thessalonians 1: 1-4, 11-12
*92 - How sweet the name of Jesus sounds
616 - In my life, Lord, be glorified
*639 - O thou who camest from above
508 - Peace to you
624 - Speak, Lord, in the stillness
Luke 19: 1-10
*629 - Abide among us with thy grace
417 - He gave his life in selfless love
*421 - I come with joy, a child of God
*576 - I heard the voice of Jesus say
*587 - Just as I am, without one plea
*132 - Lo! he comes with clouds descending
*637 - O for a closer walk with God
214 - O Love, how deep, how broad, how high!
9 - There's a wideness in God's mercy
*78 - This is the day, that the Lord has made
Principal Service Paired
Collect One
O God, our refuge and strength,
who art the author of all godliness;
Be ready, we beseech thee, to hear
the devout prayers of thy Church;
and grant that those things which we ask faithfully
we may obtain effectually;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Collect Two
Almighty and eternal God,
you have kindled the flame of love in the hearts of the saints:
Grant to us the same faith and power of love,
that, as we rejoice in their triumphs,
we may be sustained by their example and fellowship;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
The First Reading
The Psalm
The Second Reading
The Gospel Reading
View readingsPost Communion Prayer
Lord of heaven,
in this eucharist you have brought us near
to an innumerable company of angels
and to the spirits of the saints made perfect.
As in this food of our earthly pilgrimage
we have shared their fellowship,
so may we come to share their joy in heaven;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Collect Of The Word
Stir up, O Lord,
the hearts of your faithful people
to welcome and joyfully receive your Son,
our Saviour, Jesus Christ,
that he may find in us a fit dwelling place;
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 1: 10-18
*149 - Away in a manger, no crib for a bed
*190 - Brightest and best of the suns of the morning
48 - God in his love for us lent us this planet
357 - I'll praise my maker while I've breath
*553 - Jesus, lover of my soul
*446 - Strengthen for service, Lord, the hands
498 - What does the Lord require for praise and offering?
Psalm 32: 1-8
*562 - Blessèd assurance, Jesus is mine
*92 - How sweet the name of Jesus sounds
2 Thessalonians 1: 1-4, 11-12
*92 - How sweet the name of Jesus sounds
616 - In my life, Lord, be glorified
*639 - O thou who camest from above
508 - Peace to you
624 - Speak, Lord, in the stillness
Luke 19: 1-10
*629 - Abide among us with thy grace
417 - He gave his life in selfless love
*421 - I come with joy, a child of God
*576 - I heard the voice of Jesus say
*587 - Just as I am, without one plea
*132 - Lo! he comes with clouds descending
*637 - O for a closer walk with God
214 - O Love, how deep, how broad, how high!
9 - There's a wideness in God's mercy
*78 - This is the day, that the Lord has made
Second Service
Collect One
O God, our refuge and strength,
who art the author of all godliness;
Be ready, we beseech thee, to hear
the devout prayers of thy Church;
and grant that those things which we ask faithfully
we may obtain effectually;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Collect Two
Almighty and eternal God,
you have kindled the flame of love in the hearts of the saints:
Grant to us the same faith and power of love,
that, as we rejoice in their triumphs,
we may be sustained by their example and fellowship;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
The Psalm
The First Reading
The Gospel Reading
View readingsPost Communion Prayer
Lord of heaven,
in this eucharist you have brought us near
to an innumerable company of angels
and to the spirits of the saints made perfect.
As in this food of our earthly pilgrimage
we have shared their fellowship,
so may we come to share their joy in heaven;
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 145 or Psalm 145: 1-9
*24 - All creatures of our God and King
*682 - All created things, bless the Lord
*349 - Fill thou my life, O Lord my God
*42 - Good is the Lord, our heavenly King
*80 - Great is thy faithfulness, O God my Father
*697 - Great and wonderful your deeds
*321 - Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty
*S53 - How good is the God we adore
357 - I'll praise my maker while I've breath
*28 - I sing the almighty power of God
*358 - King of glory, King of peace
*360 - Let all the world in every corner sing
275 - Look, ye saints, the sight is glorious
*655 - Loving Shepherd of your sheep
*364 - Praise him on the trumpet
*108 - Praise to the Holiest in the height
*365 - Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
368 - Sing of the Lord's goodness
*82 - Summer suns are glowing
*601 - Teach me, my God and King
*73 - The day thou gavest, Lord, is ended
*8 - The Lord is king! Lift up your voice
*374 - When all thy mercies, O my God
*492 - Ye servants of God, your Master proclaim
Lamentations 3: 22-33
*606 - As the deer pants for the water
*563 - Commit your ways to God
*80 - Great is thy faithfulness, O God my Father
*101 - Jesus, the very thought of thee
*425 - Jesus, thou joy of loving hearts
*653 - Lead, kindly Light, amid the encircling gloom
*56 - Lord, as I wake I turn to you
*58 - Morning has broken
*59 - New every morning is the love
*537 - O God, our help in ages past
*78 - This is the day, that the Lord has made
*372 - Through all the changing scenes of life
*374 - When all thy mercies, O my God
*S172 - You can't stop rain from falling down
John 11: 1-44 or John 11: 32-44
*293 - Breathe on me, Breath of God
87 - Christ is the world's Light, he and none other
610 - Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life
*613 - Eternal light, shine in my heart
511 - Father of mercy, God of consolation
*569 - Hark, my soul, it is the Lord
*420 - I am the bread of life
*93 - I danced in the morning when the world was begun
*226 - It is a thing most wonderful
*99 - Jesus, the name high over all
671 - Jesus, thy blood and righteousness
*588 - Light of the minds that know him
392 - Now is eternal life
513 - O Christ, the Healer, we have come
*104 - O for a thousand tongues to sing
308 - Revive your Church, O Lord
S141 - Tagaimis le chéile os comhair an Ri
*490 - The Spirit lives to set us free
*112 - There is a Redeemer
*115 - Thou art the Way: to thee alone
Bible Sunday Service
Collect One
O God, our refuge and strength,
who art the author of all godliness;
Be ready, we beseech thee, to hear
the devout prayers of thy Church;
and grant that those things which we ask faithfully
we may obtain effectually;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Collect Two
Almighty and eternal God,
you have kindled the flame of love in the hearts of the saints:
Grant to us the same faith and power of love,
that, as we rejoice in their triumphs,
we may be sustained by their example and fellowship;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
The First Reading
The Psalm
The Second Reading
The Gospel Reading
View readingsPost Communion Prayer
Lord of heaven,
in this eucharist you have brought us near
to an innumerable company of angels
and to the spirits of the saints made perfect.
As in this food of our earthly pilgrimage
we have shared their fellowship,
so may we come to share their joy in heaven;
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.
Isaiah 45: 22-25
684 - All praise to thee, for thou, O King divine
147 - Angels, from the realms of glory
*255 - Christ is risen, alleluia!
206 - Come, let us to the Lord our God
*91 - He is Lord, he is Lord
356 - I will sing, I will sing a song unto the Lord
*94 - In the name of Jesus
275 - Look, ye saints, the sight is glorious
Psalm 119: 129-136
*382 - Help us, O Lord, to learn
*195 - Lord, the light of your love is shining
*384 - Lord, thy word abideth
*108 - Praise to the Holiest in the height
*S174 - Your words to me are life and health
Romans 15: 1-6
86 - Christ is the King! O friends rejoice
*S27 - Come, sing the praise of Jesus
*349 - Fill thou my life, O Lord my God
*381 - God hath spoken - by his prophets
380 - God has spoken to his people, alleluia!
*523 - Help us to help each other, Lord
*382 - Help us, O Lord, to learn
*386 - Spirit of God, unseen as the wind
*387 - Thanks to God, whose Word was spoken
*372 - Through all the changing scenes of life
Luke 4: 16-24
*218 - And can it be that I should gain
*494 - Beauty for brokenness, hope for despair
501 - Christ is the world's true Light
*119 - Come, thou long-expected Jesus
380 - God has spoken to his people, alleluia!
*125 - Hail to the Lord's anointed
*124 - Hark the glad sound! the Saviour comes
*569 - Hark, my soul, it is the Lord
357 - I'll praise my maker while I've breath
*97 - Jesus shall reign where'er the sun
*99 - Jesus, the name high over all
483 - Jesus went to worship
*134 - Make way, make way, for Christ the King
*706 - O bless the God of Israel
*104 - O for a thousand tongues to sing
*S120 - Praise the One who breaks the darkness
*S146 - The kingdom of God is justice and joy
605 - Will you come and follow me
Holy Communion - All Saints Option
Preparation for Communion
Jesus says: Come to me all that labour and are heavy laden, and I will refresh you. (Matthew 11: 28)
God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that all who believe in him should not perish, but have eternal life. (John 3: 16)
I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me shall never be hungry and whoever believes in me shall never be thirsty. (John 6: 35)
Thanksgiving
Thank God for all the many blessings you have received, and for all that is at present being done for you; for all doctors and nurses; (for this hospital and all who work here).
Repentance
Ask God’s forgiveness for the ways in which you have failed him and others.
Intercession and petition
Pray for all those you love: (for the other patients in your ward;) (for all who will be receiving communion with you;) for all who look after you; for all in need; for yourself, that you may come closer to God and his healing power.
All Lord Jesus Christ, you came to the poor and powerless and gave them hope. Come to me in this wonderful sacrament and raise me up in love to you, for I am helpless without you.
Be calm in the knowledge that you are under the protection of Almighty God.
The following prayer may be used in place of the Collect for Purity:
God of peace, you teach us that in returning to you we shall be saved:
By the power of your Spirit lift us to your presence,
where quietness and confidence shall be our strength;
and where we may be still and know that you are God;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
The Collect of the Day
Almighty and eternal God,
you have kindled the flame of love in the hearts of the saints:
Grant to us the same faith and power of love,
that, as we rejoice in their triumphs,
we may be sustained by their example and fellowship;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Almighty God,
you have knit together your elect
in one communion and fellowship
in the mystical body of your Son Christ our Lord:
Grant us grace so to follow your blessed saints
in all virtuous and godly living
that we may come to those inexpressible joys
that you have prepared for those who truly love you;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
The Ministry of the Word
One or two readings
a gospel reading should normally be included.
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.
Daniel 7: 1-3, 15-18
6 - Immortal, invisible, God only wise
*130 - Jesus came, the heavens adoring
*34 - O worship the King all-glorious above
*323 - The God of Abraham praise
*285 - The head that once was crowned with thorns
Psalm 149
*346 - Angel voices, ever singing
*S20 - Bring to the Lord a glad new song
705 - New songs of celebration render
368 - Sing of the Lord's goodness
*710 - Sing to God new songs of worship
*492 - Ye servants of God, your Master proclaim
Ephesians 1: 11-23
*250 - All hail the power of Jesu's name
*643 - Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart
*326 - Blessèd city, heavenly Salem (Christ is made the sure foundation)
*259 - Christ triumphant, ever reigning
*296 - Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire
*693 - Glory in the highest to the God of heaven!
*631 - God be in my head
*481 - God is working his purpose out as year succeeds to year
*324 - God, whose almighty word
*266 - Hail the day that sees him rise, alleluia!
300 - Holy Spirit, truth divine
*94 - In the name of Jesus
*99 - Jesus, the name high over all
*588 - Light of the minds that know him
*275 - Look, ye saints, the sight is glorious
*431 - Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendour
*303 - Lord of the Church, we pray for our renewing
*281 - Rejoice, the Lord is King!
*285 - The head that once was crowned with thorns
*S150 - There is a higher throne
*491 - We have a gospel to proclaim
*476 - Ye watchers and ye holy ones
Luke 6: 20-31
*494 - Beauty for brokenness, hope for despair
*630 - Blessed are the pure in heart
S18 - Blest are they, the poor in spirit
598 - Take this moment, sign and space
22 - You shall cross the barren desert
The priest says
If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, God is faithful and just, and will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. (1 John 1: 8)
Let us confess our sins.
A short pause for self-examination.
All Almighty God, our heavenly Father, we have sinned in thought and word and deed, and in what we have left undone. We are truly sorry, and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us, that we may walk in newness of life to the glory of your name. Amen.
The priest says
Almighty God,
who forgives all who truly repent,
have mercy on you,
pardon and deliver you from all your sins,
confirm and strengthen you in all goodness,
and keep you in eternal life;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Prayer
Those present may mention personal needs and thanksgivings. The laying on of hands and/or anointing with oil may take place here or after receiving Holy Communion
The Great Thanksgiving
The priest takes the bread and wine.
The Lord is here.
All His Spirit is with us.
Lift up your hearts.
All We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
All It is right to give our thanks and praise.
We give you thanks, our God and Father, for you have created us and you sustain us. Through your only Son Jesus Christ you have revealed your love and your care for all your people; you are ready to forgive and to save in time of need; so we proclaim your glory, saying
All Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest.
Our Lord Jesus Christ, on the night that he was betrayed, took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying: Take, eat, this is my body which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.
In the same way, after supper he took the cup; and when he had given thanks to you, he gave it to them, saying: Drink this, all of you, for this is my blood of the new covenant which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.
Therefore, Father, with this bread and this cup we do as Christ your Son commanded:
All we remember his passion and death, we celebrate his resurrection and ascension, and we look for the coming of his kingdom.
Accept through him our great high priest this our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving; and, as we eat and drink these holy gifts, grant by the power of the life-giving Spirit, that we may be made one in your holy Church and partakers of the body and blood of your Son, that he may dwell in us and we in him:
Through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, by whom, and with whom, and in whom, in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
All all honour and glory are yours, Almighty Father, for ever and ever. Amen.
The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins
as we forgive those who sin against us.
Lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours
now and for ever. Amen.
The priest breaks the bread, saying
The bread which we break is a sharing in the body of Christ.
All We, being many, are one body for we all share in the one bread.
Communion
After all have received, silence is kept for a space and the priest says
Let us pray.
Post Communion Prayer
Lord of heaven,
in this eucharist you have brought us near
to an innumerable company of angels
and to the spirits of the saints made perfect.
As in this food of our earthly pilgrimage
we have shared their fellowship,
so may we come to share their joy in heaven;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
All Almighty God, we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food of the body and blood of your Son Jesus Christ. Through him we offer you our souls and bodies to be a living sacrifice. Strengthen us by the power of your Spirit to live and work to your praise and glory. Amen.
The Blessing
The peace of God, which passes all understanding,
keep your heart and mind
in the knowledge and love of God,
and of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord;
and the blessing of God Almighty,
the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit,
be with you and remain with you always.
Amen.
Daily Prayer (Morning) - All Saints Option
Preparation
Versicles and Responses
O Lord, open our lips
All and our mouth will proclaim your praise.
O God, make speed to save us.
All O Lord, make haste to help us.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit;
All as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be for ever. Amen.
Praise the Lord.
All The Lord’s name be praised.
The Word of God
A Psalm
One or two readings
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.
The Gospel Canticle
Benedictus
1 Blessèd be the Lord the God of Israel,
who has come to his people and set them free.
2 The Lord has raised up for us a mighty saviour,
born of the house of his servant David.
3 Through the holy prophets God promised of old
to save us from our enemies,
from the hands of those who hate us,
4 to show mercy to our forebears,
and to remember his holy covenant.
5 This was the oath God swore to our father Abraham:
to set us free from the hand of our enemies.
6 Free to worship him without fear,
holy and righteous before him all the days of our life.
7 And you, child, shall be called the prophet of the Most High,
for you will go before the Lord to prepare his way,
8 To give his people knowledge of salvation
by the forgiveness of all their sins.
9 In the tender compassion of our God
the dawn from on high shall break upon us.
10 To shine on those who dwell in darkness
and the shadow of death,
and to guide our feet into the way of peace.
Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit
As it was in the beginning is now and shall be forever. Amen
The Apostles’ Creed
May be said
I believe in God, the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died and was buried;
he descended to the dead.
On the third day he rose again;
he ascended into heaven,
he is seated at the right hand of the Father,
and he will come again to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic Church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen.
Prayer
Kneel
Let us pray
Lord, have mercy
All Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy
The Collect of the Day
Almighty and eternal God,
you have kindled the flame of love in the hearts of the saints:
Grant to us the same faith and power of love,
that, as we rejoice in their triumphs,
we may be sustained by their example and fellowship;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Almighty God,
you have knit together your elect
in one communion and fellowship
in the mystical body of your Son Christ our Lord:
Grant us grace so to follow your blessed saints
in all virtuous and godly living
that we may come to those inexpressible joys
that you have prepared for those who truly love you;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Alternative collects
O God, the author of peace and lover of concord,
to know you is eternal life, and to serve you is perfect freedom:
Defend us in all assaults of our enemies,
that we, surely trusting in your protection,
may not fear the power of any adversaries;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
O Lord, our heavenly Father, almighty and everliving God,
we give you thanks for bringing us safely to this day:
Keep us from falling into sin or running into danger,
and in all things guide us to know and do your will;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Go before us, Lord, in all our doings, with your most gracious favour,
and further us with your continual help;
that in all our works begun, continued and ended in you,
we may glorify your holy name,
and finally by your mercy attain everlasting life;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Heavenly Father,
in whom we live and move and have our being:
We humbly pray that your Holy Spirit may so guide and govern us
that in all the cares and occupations of our daily life,
we may never forget your presence
but may remember that we are always walking in your sight,
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins
as we forgive those who sin against us.
Lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours
now and for ever. Amen.
Going out as God’s people
The Lord be with you
All and also with you.
Let us bless the Lord.
All Thanks be to God.
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God,
and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore.
All Amen
To the King of Ages, immortal, invisible, the only God
be honour and glory for ever and ever.
All Amen
May the God of hope
fill you with all joy and peace in believing,
so that by the Holy Spirit
you may abound in hope.
All Amen
Daily Prayer (Evening) - All Saints Option
Preparation
Penitence
All say
Heavenly Father,
we have sinned against you and against our neighbour
in thought and word and deed,
through negligence, through weakness,
through our own deliberate fault;
by what we have done
and by what we have failed to do.
We are truly sorry and repent of all our sins.
For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ who died for us,
forgive us all that is past;
and grant that we may serve you in newness of life
to the glory of your name. Amen.
The priest pronounces the absolution.
Almighty God, who forgives all who truly repent,
have mercy on you,
pardon and deliver you from all your sins,
confirm and strengthen you in all goodness,
and keep you in eternal life;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
If no priest is present the absolution is omitted and the following prayer may be said:
Merciful Lord,
grant to your faithful people pardon and peace,
that we may be cleansed from all our sins,
and serve you with a quiet mind;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Versicles and Responses
O Lord, open our lips
All and our mouth will proclaim your praise.
O God, make speed to save us.
All O Lord, make haste to help us.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit;
All as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be for ever. Amen.
Praise the Lord.
All The Lord’s name be praised.
A Psalm
One or two readings
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.
The Gospel Canticle
Magnificat
1 My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord,
my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour,
2 who has looked with favour on his lowly servant;
from this day all generations will call me blessèd;
3 the Almighty has done great things for me
and holy is his name.
4 God has mercy on those who fear him,
from generation to generation.
5 The Lord has shown strength with his arm
and scattered the proud in their conceit,
6 casting down the mighty from their thrones
and lifting up the lowly.
7 God has filled the hungry with good things
and sent the rich away empty.
8 He has come to the aid of his servant Israel
to remember the promise of mercy,
9 The promise made to our forebears,
to Abraham and his children for ever.
Glory
Kneel
Let us pray
Lord, have mercy
All Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy
The Collect of the Day
may be said or one of the following alternative collects
Almighty and eternal God,
you have kindled the flame of love in the hearts of the saints:
Grant to us the same faith and power of love,
that, as we rejoice in their triumphs,
we may be sustained by their example and fellowship;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Almighty God,
you have knit together your elect
in one communion and fellowship
in the mystical body of your Son Christ our Lord:
Grant us grace so to follow your blessed saints
in all virtuous and godly living
that we may come to those inexpressible joys
that you have prepared for those who truly love you;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Alternative collects
O God
from whom all holy desires
all good judgements
and all just works proceed:
Give to your servants
that peace which the world cannot give,
that our hearts may be set to obey your commandments,
and that we, being defended from the fear of our enemies,
may pass our time in rest and quietness;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord.
Amen.
Lighten our darkness, O Lord, we pray
and in your great mercy defend us
from all perils and dangers of this night;
for the love of your only Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ.
Amen.
Grant, O Lord,
that the word which we hear this day
may so take root in our hearts,
that we, living in accordance with your holy will,
may ever praise and magnify your glorious name;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins
as we forgive those who sin against us.
Lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours
now and for ever. Amen.
The Ending
The Lord be with you
All and also with you.
Let us bless the Lord.
All Thanks be to God.
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God,
and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore.
All Amen
To God, who by the power at work within us,
is able to do far more abundantly
than all we ask or think,
to him be glory in the Church and in Christ Jesus
to all generations for ever and ever.
All Amen
To the King of Ages, immortal, invisible, the only God
be honour and glory for ever and ever.
All Amen
May the God of hope
fill you with all joy and peace in believing,
so that by the Holy Spirit
you may abound in hope.
All Amen