Grant, O Lord, we beseech thee,
that the course of this world
may be so peaceably ordered by thy governance,
that thy Church may joyfully serve thee
in all godly quietness;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Collect Two
Almighty and everlasting God,
by whose Spirit the whole body of the Church
is governed and sanctified:
Hear our prayer which we offer for all your faithful people,
that in their vocation and ministry
they may serve you in holiness and truth
to the glory of your name;
through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
Holy and blessed God,
as you give us the body and blood of your Son,
guide us with your Holy Spirit,
that we may honour you not only with our lips
but also with our lives;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Collect Of The Word
Eternal God,
you draw near to us in Christ,
and you make yourself our guest.
Amid the cares of our lives,
make us attentive to your presence,
that we may treasure your word above all else,
through Jesus Christ, our Saviour and 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.
Amos 8: 1-12
*535 - Judge eternal, throned in splendour *486 - People of God, arise *S146 - The kingdom of God is justice and joy *509 - Your kingdom come, O God
Psalm 52
*365 - Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
Colossians 1: 15-28
*S5 - All heaven declares *643 - Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart *611 - Christ be beside me *220 - Glory be to Jesus *268 - Hail, thou once-despised Jesus! *160 - Hark! the herald-angels sing *421 - I come with joy, a child of God *522 - In Christ there is no east or west 616 - In my life, Lord, be glorified 225 - In the cross of Christ I glory *94 - In the name of Jesus *96 - Jesus is Lord! Creation's voice proclaims it *431 - Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendour *29 - Lord of beauty, thine the splendour *303 - Lord of the Church, we pray for our renewing *543 - Lord of the home, your only Son *7 - My God, how wonderful thou art 232 - Nature with open volume stands *103 - O Christ the same, through all our story's pages *33 - O Lord of every shining constellation 621 - O Love divine, how sweet thou art! *306 - O Spirit of the living God 675 - Peace, perfect peace, in this dark world of sin? *S123 - See him lying on a bed of straw *112 - There is a Redeemer
Luke 10: 38-42
*268 - Hail, thou once-despised Jesus! 580 - I want to walk with Jesus Christ *543 - Lord of the home, your only Son *7 - My God, how wonderful thou art 621 - O Love divine, how sweet thou art! *596 - Seek ye first the kingdom of God *603 - When we walk with the Lord
Principal Service Paired
Collect One
Grant, O Lord, we beseech thee,
that the course of this world
may be so peaceably ordered by thy governance,
that thy Church may joyfully serve thee
in all godly quietness;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Collect Two
Almighty and everlasting God,
by whose Spirit the whole body of the Church
is governed and sanctified:
Hear our prayer which we offer for all your faithful people,
that in their vocation and ministry
they may serve you in holiness and truth
to the glory of your name;
through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
Holy and blessed God,
as you give us the body and blood of your Son,
guide us with your Holy Spirit,
that we may honour you not only with our lips
but also with our lives;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Collect Of The Word
Grant us, O Lord,
the spirit to hear your word
and know the one thing needful
that by your word and Spirit
we may live according to your will;
through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you
and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for 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.
Genesis 18: 1-10a
*545 - Sing of Eve and sing of Adam *323 - The God of Abraham praise
Psalm 15
*631 - God be in my head
Colossians 1: 15-28
*S5 - All heaven declares *643 - Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart *611 - Christ be beside me *220 - Glory be to Jesus *268 - Hail, thou once-despised Jesus! *160 - Hark! the herald-angels sing *421 - I come with joy, a child of God *522 - In Christ there is no east or west 616 - In my life, Lord, be glorified 225 - In the cross of Christ I glory *94 - In the name of Jesus *96 - Jesus is Lord! Creation's voice proclaims it *431 - Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendour *29 - Lord of beauty, thine the splendour *303 - Lord of the Church, we pray for our renewing *543 - Lord of the home, your only Son *7 - My God, how wonderful thou art 232 - Nature with open volume stands *103 - O Christ the same, through all our story's pages *33 - O Lord of every shining constellation 621 - O Love divine, how sweet thou art! *306 - O Spirit of the living God 675 - Peace, perfect peace, in this dark world of sin? *S123 - See him lying on a bed of straw *112 - There is a Redeemer
Luke 10: 38-42
*268 - Hail, thou once-despised Jesus! 580 - I want to walk with Jesus Christ *543 - Lord of the home, your only Son *7 - My God, how wonderful thou art 621 - O Love divine, how sweet thou art! *596 - Seek ye first the kingdom of God *603 - When we walk with the Lord
Second Service
Collect One
Grant, O Lord, we beseech thee,
that the course of this world
may be so peaceably ordered by thy governance,
that thy Church may joyfully serve thee
in all godly quietness;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Collect Two
Almighty and everlasting God,
by whose Spirit the whole body of the Church
is governed and sanctified:
Hear our prayer which we offer for all your faithful people,
that in their vocation and ministry
they may serve you in holiness and truth
to the glory of your name;
through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
Holy and blessed God,
as you give us the body and blood of your Son,
guide us with your Holy Spirit,
that we may honour you not only with our lips
but also with our lives;
through 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 81
*332 - Come, let us join our cheerful songs 48 - God in his love for us lent us this planet *28 - I sing the almighty power of God *360 - Let all the world in every corner sing *362 - O God, beyond all praising *708 - O praise ye the Lord! Praise him in the height 44 - Praise and thanksgiving, Father, we offer *364 - Praise him on the trumpet 368 - Sing of the Lord's goodness *369 - Songs of praise the angels sang
Genesis 41: 1-16, 25-37
*630 - Blessed are the pure in heart 589 - Lord, speak to me, that I may speak *537 - O God, our help in ages past *387 - Thanks to God, whose Word was spoken
1 Corinthians 4: 8-13
684 - All praise to thee, for thou, O King divine *630 - Blessed are the pure in heart *646 - Glorious things of thee are spoken *418 - Here, O my Lord, I see thee face to face *576 - I heard the voice of Jesus say *228 - Meekness and majesty 9 - There's a wideness in God's mercy
‡ John 4: 31-35
*646 - Glorious things of thee are spoken *576 - I heard the voice of Jesus say *425 - Jesus, thou joy of loving hearts *303 - Lord of the Church, we pray for our renewing 305 - O Breath of life, come sweeping through us 46 - Tá an fómhar seo go haerach, céad buíochas le hÍosa (The harvest is bright, all thanks be to Jesus) 141 - These are the days of Elijah
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