Everliving God,
before the earth was formed,
and even after it shall cease to be, you are God.
break into our short span of life
and show us those things that are eternal,
that we may serve your purpose in all we do;
through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.

Heavenly Father, whose blessed Son was revealed to destroy the works of the devil
and to make us the children of God and heirs of eternal life:
Grant that we, having this hope,
may purify ourselves even as he is pure;
that when he shall appear in power and great glory,
we may be made like him
in his eternal and glorious kingdom;
where he is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

Gracious Lord,
in this holy sacrament you give substance to our hope.
Bring us at the last to that pure life for which we long,
through Jesus Christ our Saviour.

(c) 1st Reading 1 Samuel 1: 4–20
391 [Father, now behold us] – at a Baptism only
16* Like a mighty river flowing
625 Prayer is the soul’s sincere desire
(c) Psalm Psalm 16 [EVABC/E2A/Pr8C*]
567* Forth in thy name, O Lord, I go
300 Holy Spirit, truth divine
553* Jesu, lover of my soul
652* Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us
392 Now is eternal life
289* [This joyful Eastertide]

(p) 1st Reading Daniel 12: 1–3
459* For all the saints who from their labours rest
461* For all thy saints, O Lord
463 Give us the wings of faith to rise
466* Here from all nations, all tongues and all peoples
467* How bright those glorious spirits shine
671 Jesus, thy blood and righteousness
670* Jerusalem the golden
474 Such a host as none can number
475 Who are these like stars appearing

(p) Psalm Psalm 16 [EVABC/E2A/Pr8C*]
567* Forth in thy name, O Lord, I go
300 Holy Spirit, truth divine
553* Jesu, lover of my soul
652* Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us
392 Now is eternal life
289* [This joyful Eastertide]

2nd Reading Hebrews 10: 11–14 (15–18) 19–25
218* And can it be that I should gain
400* And now, O Father, mindful of the love
519 Come, all who look to Christ today
411* Draw near and take the body of the Lord
220* [Glory be to Jesus]
693* Glory in the highest to the God of heaven
696* God, we praise you! God, we bless you!
382* Help us, O Lord, to learn
431* Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendour
619* Lord, teach us how to pray aright
638* O for a heart to praise my God
439* Once, only once, and once for all
281* Rejoice the Lord is King
291 Where high the heavenly temple stands

The Gospel Mark 13: 1–8
10* All my hope on God is founded
327* Christ is our corner–stone
646* Glorious things of thee are spoken
95* Jesu, priceless treasure
372* Through all the changing scenes of life
661* Through the night of doubt and sorrow