Almighty and everlasting God,
who, of thy tender love towards mankind,
hast sent thy Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ,
to take upon him our flesh,
and to suffer death upon the cross,
that all mankind should follow the example of his great humility;
Mercifully grant,
that we may both follow the example of his patience,
and also be made partakers of his resurrection;
through the same Jesus Christ our Lord.

Lord God,
whose blessed Son our Saviour
gave his back to the smiters,
and did not hide his face from shame:
Give us grace to endure the sufferings
of this present time,
with sure confidence in the glory that shall be revealed;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord.

Lord God,
whose blessed Son our Saviour
gave his back to the smiters,
and did not hide his face from shame:
Give us grace to endure the sufferings
of this present time,
with sure confidence in the glory that shall be revealed;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord.

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.

Lord Jesus Christ,
you humbled yourself in taking the form of a servant
and in obedience died on the cross for our salvation.
Give us the mind to follow you
and to proclaim you as Lord and King,
to the glory of God the Father.

1st Reading Isaiah 50: 4–9a [L6ABC/Pr19B*]
259* Christ triumphant, ever reigning
230* My Lord, what love is this
235 O sacred head, sore wounded
108* Praise to the Holiest in the height
239* See Christ was wounded for our sake

Psalm Psalm 70 [3APr27A*]
620 O Lord, hear my prayer
596* Seek ye first the kingdom of God

2nd Reading Hebrews 12: 1–3
258* [Christ the Lord is risen again]
566* Fight the good fight with all thy might
463 Give us the wings of faith to rise
417 He gave his life in selfless love
636* May the mind of Christ my Saviour
240* Sweet the moments, rich in blessing
285* The head that once was crowned with thorns
247* When I survey the wondrous cross
376* Ye holy angels bright

The Gospel John 13: 21–32
215* Ah, holy Jesu, how hast thou offended
257 Christ is the world’s Redeemer
224* How deep the Father’s love for us
226* It is a thing most wonderful
227* Man of sorrows! What a name
230* My Lord, what love is this
234 O Love divine, what hast thou done?
235 O sacred head, sore wounded
242 The heavenly Word proceeding forth