O God,
the fount of wisdom,
you have revealed to us in Christ
the hidden treasure and the pearl of great price:
grant us your Spirit’s gift of discernment,
that, in the midst of the things of this world,
we may learn to value the priceless worth of your kingdom,
and be ready to renounce all else
for the sake of the precious gift you offer.
We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you
and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Almighty God,
who sent your Holy Spirit
to be the life and light of your Church:
Open our hearts to the riches of his grace,
that we may bring forth the fruit of the Spirit
in love and joy and peace;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Holy Father,
who gathered us here around the table of your Son
to share this meal with the whole household of God:
In that new world where you reveal the fulness of your peace,
gather people of every race and language
to share in the eternal banquet
of Jesus Christ our Lord.

(c) 1st Reading 2 Samuel 11: 1–15
551 How can we sing with joy to God

(c) Psalm Psalm 14 [Pr19C]
649* Happy are they, they that love God

(p) 1st Reading 2 Kings 4: 42–44
44 Praise and thanksgiving, Father, we offer
497 The Church of Christ in every age

(p) Psalm Psalm 145: 10–19
24* All creatures of our God and King
42* Good is the Lord, our heavenly King
80* Great is thy faithfulness, O God my Father
125* Hail to the Lord’s anointed
321* Holy, holy, holy! Lord God almighty
73* The day thou gavest, Lord, is ended
492* Ye servants of God, your master proclaim

2nd Reading Ephesians 3: 14–21
294* Come down, O Love divine
454* Forth in the peace of Christ we go
3 God is love: let heaven adore him
616 In my life, Lord, be glorified
589 Lord, speak to me that I may speak
168* Lord, you were rich beyond all splendour
621 O Love divine, how sweet thou art
105* O the deep, deep love of Jesus
307* Our great Redeemer, as he breathed
341* Spirit divine, attend our prayers
313* The Spirit came, as promised
373* To God be the glory! Great things he has done

The Gospel John 6: 1–21
665 Ag Críost an síol (The seed is Christ’s)
612* Eternal Father, strong to save
39* For the fruits of his creation
647* Guide me, O thou great Jehovah
584* Jesus calls us! O’er the tumult
587* Just as I am, without one plea
652* Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us
428* Let us break bread together, we are one
657* O God of Bethel, by whose hand