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The Second Sunday after The Epiphany

15th January 2023

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Principal Service

Collect One

Almighty and everlasting God,
who dost govern all things in heaven and earth;
Mercifully hear the supplications of thy people,
and grant us thy peace all the days of our life;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Collect Two

Almighty God,
in Christ you make all things new:
Transform the poverty of our nature
by the riches of your grace,
and in the renewal of our lives
make known your heavenly glory;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

The First Reading

The Psalm

The Second Reading

The Gospel Reading

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Post Communion Prayer

God of glory,
you nourish us with bread from heaven.
Fill us with your Holy Spirit
that through us the light of your glory
may shine in all the world.
We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.

Collect Of The Word

Almighty God,
whose Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ,
is the light of the world:
may your people, illumined by your word and sacraments,
shine with the radiance of his glory,
that he may be known, worshipped,
and obeyed to the ends of the earth;
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.

Isaiah 49: 1-7

*S11 - Before the throne of God above
*685 - Blessed be the God of Israël
*691 - Faithful vigil ended
*219 - From heav'n you came, helpless babe
*481 - God is working his purpose out as year succeeds to year
*125 - Hail to the Lord's anointed
192 - How brightly beams the morning star!
*166 - Joy to the world, the Lord is come!
*706 - O bless the God of Israel
*595 - Safe in the shadow of the Lord

Psalm 40: 1-12

*642 - Amazing grace (how sweet the sound!)
*597 - Take my life, and let it be
*712 - Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord
*492 - Ye servants of God, your Master proclaim

1 Corinthians 1: 1-9

*327 - Christ is our corner-stone
2 - Faithful one, so unchanging
*533 - God of grace and God of glory
*696 - God, we praise you! God, we bless you!
*80 - Great is thy faithfulness, O God my Father
*268 - Hail, thou once-despised Jesus!
*112 - There is a Redeemer
531 - Where love and loving-kindness dwell

John 1: 29-42

*S11 - Before the throne of God above
*258 - Christ the Lord is risen again!
*295 - Come, gracious Spirit, heavenly Dove
*332 - Come, let us join our cheerful songs
*263 - Crown him with many crowns
*693 - Glory in the highest to the God of heaven!
*692 - Glory to God in highest heav'n
*268 - Hail, thou once-despised Jesus!
*125 - Hail to the Lord's anointed
*126 - Hark! a thrilling voice is sounding
*124 - Hark the glad sound! the Saviour comes
*421 - I come with joy, a child of God
*581 - I, the Lord of sea and sky
*584 - Jesus calls us! O'er the tumult
*99 - Jesus, the name high over all
*587 - Just as I am, without one plea
*652 - Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us
*431 - Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendour
*134 - Make way, make way, for Christ the King
*136 - On Jordan's bank the Baptist's cry
*S124 - See the Lamb of God
*S131 - Sing of Andrew, John's disciple
*200 - The sinless one to Jordan came
*112 - There is a Redeemer
*204 - When Jesus came to Jordan
*395 - When Jesus taught by Galilee
605 - Will you come and follow me
*492 - Ye servants of God, your Master proclaim
*S171 - You are my strength when I am weak

Second Service

Collect One

Almighty and everlasting God,
who dost govern all things in heaven and earth;
Mercifully hear the supplications of thy people,
and grant us thy peace all the days of our life;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Collect Two

Almighty God,
in Christ you make all things new:
Transform the poverty of our nature
by the riches of your grace,
and in the renewal of our lives
make known your heavenly glory;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

The Psalm

The First Reading

The Second Reading

The Gospel Reading

The ‡ prefaced to Gospel readings in the Second Service listing is a provision to be used if that service is a celebration of Holy Communion

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Post Communion Prayer

God of glory,
you nourish us with bread from heaven.
Fill us with your Holy Spirit
that through us the light of your glory
may shine in all the world.
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 96

*S20 - Bring to the Lord a glad new song
*S34 - Far and near hear the call
*166 - Joy to the world, the Lord is come!
*360 - Let all the world in every corner sing
*S102 - My Jesus, my Saviour
705 - New songs of celebration render
*196 - O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness!
*710 - Sing to God new songs of worship
*8 - The Lord is king! Lift up your voice
*373 - To God be the glory!
*S158 - We shall go out with hope of resurrection
377 - You shall go out with joy

Ezekiel 2: 1 - 3: 4

*381 - God hath spoken - by his prophets
589 - Lord, speak to me, that I may speak
*385 - Rise and hear! The Lord is speaking
*387 - Thanks to God, whose Word was spoken

Galatians 1: 11-24

*642 - Amazing grace (how sweet the sound!)
*218 - And can it be that I should gain
460 - For all your saints in glory
*99 - Jesus, the name high over all
*591 - O happy day that fixed my choice
*115 - Thou art the Way: to thee alone
*491 - We have a gospel to proclaim
605 - Will you come and follow me

‡ John 1: 43-51

*549 - Dear Lord and Father of mankind
460 - For all your saints in glory
*219 - From heav'n you came, helpless babe
*421 - I come with joy, a child of God
*581 - I, the Lord of sea and sky
580 - I want to walk with Jesus Christ
*S59 - I will offer up my life
*S64 - In Christ alone my hope is found
*584 - Jesus calls us! O'er the tumult
*97 - Jesus shall reign where'er the sun
*587 - Just as I am, without one plea
*195 - Lord, the light of your love is shining
*456 - Lord, you give the great commission
640 - Purify my heart
*395 - When Jesus taught by Galilee
605 - Will you come and follow me

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