Almighty God,
who hast poured upon us the new light of thine incarnate Word;
Grant that the same light, enkindled in our hearts,
may shine forth in our lives;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Collect Two
Almighty God,
in the birth of your Son
you have poured on us the new light of your incarnate Word,
and shown us the fullness of your love:
Help us to walk in this light and dwell in his love
that we may know the fullness of his joy;
who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Light eternal,
you have nourished us in the mystery
of the body and blood of your Son:
By your grace keep us ever faithful to your word,
in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.
Collect Of The Word
Eternal God,
in whose sight a thousand years
are like a watch in the night:
guide us now and always,
as you have led us in times past,
that our hearts may learn to choose your will:
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.
Jeremiah 31: 7-14
*644 - Faithful Shepherd, feed me *128 - Hills of the north, rejoice *481 - God is working his purpose out as year succeeds to year *58 - Morning has broken *S158 - We shall go out with hope of resurrection
Sirach 24: 1-12
*646 - Glorious things of thee are spoken
Psalm 147: 13-21
*350 - For the beauty of the earth *581 - I, the Lord of sea and sky *6 - Immortal, invisible, God only wise *16 - Like a mighty river flowing
Wisdom 10: 15-21
254 - At the Lamb's high feast we sing *643 - Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart 262 - Come, ye faithful, raise the strain *13 - God moves in a mysterious way *104 - O for a thousand tongues to sing
Ephesians 1: 3-14
*84 - Alleluia! raise the anthem *642 - Amazing grace (how sweet the sound!) *189 - As with gladness men of old 257 - Christ is the world's Redeemer *S28 - Come, thou fount of every blessing *352 - Give thanks with a grateful heart *S41 - Glory to God, the source of all our mission *481 - God is working his purpose out as year succeeds to year *99 - Jesus, the name high over all *652 - Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us *133 - Long ago, prophets knew 49 - Lord, bring the day to pass *524 - May the grace of Christ our Saviour 232 - Nature with open volume stands *33 - O Lord of every shining constellation *363 - O Lord of heaven and earth and sea 175 - Of the Father's heart begotten *S123 - See him lying on a bed of straw *313 - The Spirit came, as promised 9 - There's a wideness in God's mercy *373 - To God be the glory! 451 - We come as guests invited
John 1: (1-9), 10-18
*146 - A great and mighty wonder *84 - Alleluia! raise the anthem *11 - Can we by searching find out God 87 - Christ is the world's Light, he and none other *259 - Christ triumphant, ever reigning *52 - Christ, whose glory fills the skies *297 - Come, thou Holy Spirit, come *263 - Crown him with many crowns 410 - Dearest Jesus, at your word (Dearest Jesus, we are here) *319 - Father of heaven, whose love profound *381 - God hath spoken - by his prophets 123 - God the Father sends his angel *160 - Hark! the herald-angels sing *128 - Hills of the north, rejoice *6 - Immortal, invisible, God only wise *94 - In the name of Jesus *S72 - Jesus is King and I will extol him *96 - Jesus is Lord! Creation's voice proclaims it *427 - Let all mortal flesh keep silence *195 - Lord, the light of your love is shining *170 - Love came down at Christmas *634 - Love divine, all loves excelling *228 - Meekness and majesty *172 - Adests fideles (O come, all ye faithful) 214 - O Love, how deep, how broad, how high! 70 - O Strength and Stay, upholding all creation 175 - Of the Father's heart begotten *177 - Once in royal David's city *182 - Silent night, holy night *387 - Thanks to God, whose Word was spoken *202 - What child is this, who, laid to rest 144 - Word of justice, alleluia *476 - Ye watchers and ye holy ones *S174 - Your words to me are life and health
Penitential Kyries
Lord God, mighty God, you are the creator of the world. Lord, have mercy.
AllLord, have mercy.
Lord Jesus, Son of God and Son of Mary, you are the Prince of Peace. Christ, have mercy.
AllChrist, have mercy.
Holy Spirit, by your power the Word was made flesh and came to dwell among us. Lord, have mercy.
AllLord, have mercy.
Introduction to the Peace
Unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given,
and his name shall be called the Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 9:6
Preface
You have given Jesus Christ your only Son to be born of the Virgin Mary,
and through him you have given us power to become the children of God:
Blessing
Christ, who by his incarnation gathered into one all things earthly and heavenly,
fill you with his joy and peace:
Second Service
Collect One
Almighty God,
who hast poured upon us the new light of thine incarnate Word;
Grant that the same light, enkindled in our hearts,
may shine forth in our lives;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Collect Two
Almighty God,
in the birth of your Son
you have poured on us the new light of your incarnate Word,
and shown us the fullness of your love:
Help us to walk in this light and dwell in his love
that we may know the fullness of his joy;
who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Light eternal,
you have nourished us in the mystery
of the body and blood of your Son:
By your grace keep us ever faithful to your word,
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 135
*687 - Come, let us praise the Lord 689 - Come, sing praises to the Lord above *690 - Come, worship God who is worthy of honour *92 - How sweet the name of Jesus sounds
Isaiah 46: 3-13
608 - Be still and know that I am God *S102 - My Jesus, my Saviour
Romans 12: 1-8
*517 - Brother, sister, let me serve you *408 - Come, risen Lord, and deign to be our guest 409 - Dear Lord, to you again our gifts we bring *567 - Forth in thy name, O Lord, I go 520 - God is love, and where true love is, God himself is there *523 - Help us to help each other, Lord *299 - Holy Spirit, come, confirm us *S59 - I will offer up my life *S65 - In the heart where love is abiding, God is in that heart *358 - King of glory, King of peace 301 - Let every Christian pray *S83 - Let us talents and tongues employ *438 - O thou, who at thy eucharist didst pray *639 - O thou who camest from above S127 - Silent, surrendered, calm and still *597 - Take my life, and let it be *313 - The Spirit came, as promised 498 - What does the Lord require for praise and offering? *247 - When I survey the wondrous cross 531 - Where love and loving-kindness dwell
‡ Matthew 2: 13-23
460 - For all your saints in glory 184 - Unto us is born a Son *S161 - When pain and terror strike by chance
Penitential Kyries
Lord God, mighty God, you are the creator of the world. Lord, have mercy.
AllLord, have mercy.
Lord Jesus, Son of God and Son of Mary, you are the Prince of Peace. Christ, have mercy.
AllChrist, have mercy.
Holy Spirit, by your power the Word was made flesh and came to dwell among us. Lord, have mercy.
AllLord, have mercy.
Introduction to the Peace
Unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given,
and his name shall be called the Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 9:6
Preface
You have given Jesus Christ your only Son to be born of the Virgin Mary,
and through him you have given us power to become the children of God:
Blessing
Christ, who by his incarnation gathered into one all things earthly and heavenly,
fill you with his joy and peace:
Principal Service Epiphany Option
Collect One
Almighty God,
who hast poured upon us the new light of thine incarnate Word;
Grant that the same light, enkindled in our hearts,
may shine forth in our lives;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
O God,
who by the leading of a star
didst manifest thy only-begotten Son to the Gentiles;
Mercifully grant, that we, which know thee now by faith,
may after this life have the fruition of thy glorious Godhead;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Collect Two
Almighty God,
in the birth of your Son
you have poured on us the new light of your incarnate Word,
and shown us the fullness of your love:
Help us to walk in this light and dwell in his love
that we may know the fullness of his joy;
who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
O God,
who by the leading of a star
manifested your only Son to the peoples of the earth:
Mercifully grant that we, who know you now by faith,
may at last behold your glory face to face;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Light eternal,
you have nourished us in the mystery
of the body and blood of your Son:
By your grace keep us ever faithful to your word,
in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.
Collect Of The Word
Radiant Morning Star,
you are both guidance and mystery.
Visit our rest with disturbing dreams
and our journeys with strange companions.
Grace us with the hospitality
to open our hearts and homes
to visitors filled with unfamiliar wisdom
bearing profound and unusual gifts.
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 60: 1-6
147 - Angels, from the realms of glory *190 - Brightest and best of the suns of the morning *52 - Christ, whose glory fills the skies *S45 - Great is the darkness that covers the earth *125 - Hail to the Lord's anointed 192 - How brightly beams the morning star! *195 - Lord, the light of your love is shining *196 - O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness! *S129 - Sing, choirs of heaven! Let saints and angels sing *199 - The people that in darkness walked *201 - We three kings of Orient are
Psalm 72: 1-7, 10-15
*250 - All hail the power of Jesu's name *190 - Brightest and best of the suns of the morning *688 - Come, bless the Lord, God of our forebears *194 - Earth has many a noble city *353 - Give to our God immortal praise *481 - God is working his purpose out as year succeeds to year *125 - Hail to the Lord's anointed *97 - Jesus shall reign where'er the sun *166 - Joy to the world, the Lord is come! *706 - O bless the God of Israel *196 - O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness! 140 - The Lord will come and not be slow
Ephesians 3: 1-12
*642 - Amazing grace (how sweet the sound!) *562 - Blessèd assurance, Jesus is mine *11 - Can we by searching find out God *352 - Give thanks with a grateful heart *481 - God is working his purpose out as year succeeds to year *522 - In Christ there is no east or west *103 - O Christ the same, through all our story's pages *73 - The day thou gavest, Lord, is ended *112 - There is a Redeemer
Matthew 2: 1-12
147 - Angels, from the realms of glory *189 - As with gladness men of old *190 - Brightest and best of the suns of the morning *152 - Come and join the celebration *194 - Earth has many a noble city 192 - How brightly beams the morning star! *162 - In the bleak mid-winter *166 - Joy to the world, the Lord is come! *170 - Love came down at Christmas *196 - O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness! *S118 - People, look east. The time is near S119 - People, look east to see at last *S123 - See him lying on a bed of straw *S129 - Sing, choirs of heaven! Let saints and angels sing *S132 - Sleep, my darling, I will watch you *198 - The first Nowell the angel did say *199 - The people that in darkness walked *S149 - The virgin Mary had a baby boy 600 - The wise may bring their learning *201 - We three kings of Orient are *202 - What child is this, who, laid to rest *S166 - Who would think that what was needed
Penitential Kyries
Lord God, mighty God, you are the creator of the world. Lord, have mercy.
AllLord, have mercy.
Lord Jesus, Son of God and Son of Mary, you are the Prince of Peace. Christ, have mercy.
AllChrist, have mercy.
Holy Spirit, by your power the Word was made flesh and came to dwell among us. Lord, have mercy.
AllLord, have mercy.
Introduction to the Peace
Unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given,
and his name shall be called the Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 9:6
Preface
You have given Jesus Christ your only Son to be born of the Virgin Mary,
and through him you have given us power to become the children of God:
Blessing
Christ, who by his incarnation gathered into one all things earthly and heavenly,
fill you with his joy and peace:
Second Service Epiphany Option
Collect One
Almighty God,
who hast poured upon us the new light of thine incarnate Word;
Grant that the same light, enkindled in our hearts,
may shine forth in our lives;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
O God,
who by the leading of a star
didst manifest thy only-begotten Son to the Gentiles;
Mercifully grant, that we, which know thee now by faith,
may after this life have the fruition of thy glorious Godhead;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Collect Two
Almighty God,
in the birth of your Son
you have poured on us the new light of your incarnate Word,
and shown us the fullness of your love:
Help us to walk in this light and dwell in his love
that we may know the fullness of his joy;
who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
O God,
who by the leading of a star
manifested your only Son to the peoples of the earth:
Mercifully grant that we, who know you now by faith,
may at last behold your glory face to face;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Light eternal,
you have nourished us in the mystery
of the body and blood of your Son:
By your grace keep us ever faithful to your word,
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.
Psalms 98
*146 - A great and mighty wonder 147 - Angels, from the realms of glory *S20 - Bring to the Lord a glad new song *259 - Christ triumphant, ever reigning *125 - Hail to the Lord's anointed *160 - Hark! the herald-angels sing 468 - How shall I sing that majesty *166 - Joy to the world, the Lord is come! *170 - Love came down at Christmas 705 - New songs of celebration render 175 - Of the Father's heart begotten *710 - Sing to God new songs of worship *369 - Songs of praise the angels sang *114 - Thou didst leave thy throne and thy kingly crown
100
*683 - All people that on earth do dwell *S20 - Bring to the Lord a glad new song *S53 - How good is the God we adore 334 - I will enter his gates with thanksgiving in my heart *701 - Jubilate, ev'rybody
Baruch 4: 36 - 5: 9
*479 - Go, tell it on the mountain *128 - Hills of the north, rejoice *129 - How lovely on the mountains are the feet of him 671 - Jesus, thy blood and righteousness *196 - O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness! 368 - Sing of the Lord's goodness
Isaiah 60: 1-9
147 - Angels, from the realms of glory *190 - Brightest and best of the suns of the morning *52 - Christ, whose glory fills the skies *S45 - Great is the darkness that covers the earth *125 - Hail to the Lord's anointed 192 - How brightly beams the morning star! *195 - Lord, the light of your love is shining *196 - O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness! *S129 - Sing, choirs of heaven! Let saints and angels sing *199 - The people that in darkness walked *201 - We three kings of Orient are
John 2: 1-11
*197 - Songs of thankfulness and praise *445 - Soul, array thyself with gladness *528 - The Church's one foundation 448 - The trumpets sound, the angels sing 451 - We come as guests invited
Penitential Kyries
Lord God, mighty God, you are the creator of the world. Lord, have mercy.
AllLord, have mercy.
Lord Jesus, Son of God and Son of Mary, you are the Prince of Peace. Christ, have mercy.
AllChrist, have mercy.
Holy Spirit, by your power the Word was made flesh and came to dwell among us. Lord, have mercy.
AllLord, have mercy.
Introduction to the Peace
Unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given,
and his name shall be called the Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 9:6
Preface
You have given Jesus Christ your only Son to be born of the Virgin Mary,
and through him you have given us power to become the children of God:
Blessing
Christ, who by his incarnation gathered into one all things earthly and heavenly,
fill you with his joy and peace:
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