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.

Merciful God,
you have prepared for those who love you
such good things as pass our understanding:
Pour into our hearts such love toward you
that we, loving you above all things,
may obtain your promises,
which exceed all that we can desire;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

God of our pilgrimage,
you have led us to the living water.
Refresh and sustain us
as we go forward on our journey,
in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.

(c) 1st Reading Hosea 1: 2–10
319* Father, of heaven, whose love profound
569* Hark, my soul, it is the Lord

(c) Psalm Psalm 85
695* God of mercy, God of grace
539 Rejoice, O land, in God thy might
149 [The Lord will come and not be slow]

(p) 1st Reading Genesis 18: 20–32
619* Lord, teach us how to pray aright
8* The Lord is King! Lift up your voice

(p) Psalm Psalm 138 [5LC/Pr5B/Pr16A*]
250* All hail the power of Jesus’ name
358* King of glory, King of peace
21* The Lord’s my shepherd, I’ll not want

2nd Reading Colossians 2: 6–15 (16–19)
389 All who believe and are baptized
261 Christ, above all glory seated
221 Hark! the voice of love and mercy
523* Help us to help each other, Lord
102* Name of all majesty
248* We sing the praise of him who died

The Gospel Luke 11: 1–13
550* ‘Forgive our sins, as we forgive’
614* Great Shepherd of your people, hear
429* Lord Jesus Christ, you have come to us
619* Lord, teach us how to pray aright
657* O God of Bethel, by whose hand
623 Our heavenly Father, through your Son
625 Prayer is the soul’s sincere desire
596* Seek ye first the kingdom of God
509* Your kingdom come, O God