Almighty God,
who seest that we have no power of ourselves to help ourselves;
Keep us both outwardly in our bodies,
and inwardly in our souls;
that we may be defended from all adversities
which may happen to the body,
and from all evil thoughts
which may assault and hurt the soul;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Almighty and everlasting God,
who hatest nothing that thou hast made,
and dost forgive the sins of all them that are penitent;
Create and make in us new and contrite hearts,
that we worthily lamenting our sins,
and acknowledging our wretchedness,
may obtain of thee, the God of all mercy,
perfect remission and forgiveness;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Almighty God,
you show to those who are in error the light of your truth
that they may return to the way of righteousness:
Grant to all those who are admitted
into the fellowship of Christ's religion,
that they may reject those things
that are contrary to their profession,
and follow all such things
as are agreeable to the same;
through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Almighty and everlasting God,
you hate nothing that you have made
and forgive the sins of all those who are penitent:
Create and make in us new and contrite hearts
that we, worthily lamenting our sins
and acknowledging our wretchedness,
may receive from you, the God of all mercy,
perfect remission and forgiveness;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Creator of heaven and earth,
we thank you for these holy mysteries
given us by our Lord Jesus Christ,
by which we receive your grace
and are assured of your love,
which is through him now and for ever.

God of our ancestors,
whose chosen servant Abraham
was given faith to obey your call
and go out into the unknown:
endow your Church with such faith
that we may follow you with courage:
for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you
and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.

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 15: 1-12, 17-18

*10 - All my hope on God is founded
501 - Christ is the world's true Light
*S61 - I'll go in the strength of the Lord
*S84 - Lift high your hearts in blessing
*383 - Lord, be thy word my rule
*595 - Safe in the shadow of the Lord
*545 - Sing of Eve and sing of Adam
*323 - The God of Abraham praise
*S168 - Wonderful Lord, wonderful God

Psalm 27

*S10 - Be bold, be strong
87 - Christ is the world's Light, he and none other
501 - Christ is the world's true Light
2 - Faithful one, so unchanging
*566 - Fight the good fight with all thy might!
*S58 - I will nor be afraid of what I hear
*431 - Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendour
*362 - O God, beyond all praising
620 - O Lord, hear my prayer
*557 - Rock of ages, cleft for me
*20 - The King of love my shepherd is
663 - We are marching in the light of God
*627 - What a Friend we have in Jesus
*S168 - Wonderful Lord, wonderful God

Philippians 3: 17 - 4: 1

*566 - Fight the good fight with all thy might!
468 - How shall I sing that majesty
*672 - Light's abode, celestial Salem
*590 - My faith looks up to thee
370 - Stand up, and bless the Lord

Luke 13: 31-35

*369 - Songs of praise the angels sang
143 - Waken, O sleeper, wake and rise
*145 - You servants of the Lord

Luke 9: 28-36*

*325 - Be still, for the presence of the Lord, the Holy One, is here
*643 - Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart
501 - Christ is the world's true Light
205 - Christ, upon the mountain peak
*52 - Christ, whose glory fills the skies
331 - God reveals his presence
209 - Here in this holy time and place
*101 - Jesus, the very thought of thee
*195 - Lord, the light of your love is shining
*102 - Name of all majesty
60 - O Jesus, Lord of heavenly grace
*284 - The golden gates are lifted up
449 - Thee we adore, O hidden Saviour, thee
*112 - There is a Redeemer
*374 - When all thy mercies, O my God