O God,
who declarest thy almighty power
most chiefly in shewing mercy and pity;
Mercifully grant unto us such a measure of thy grace,
that we, running the way of thy commandments,
may obtain thy gracious promises,
and be made partakers of thy heavenly treasure;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Collect Two
O God,
you declare your almighty power
most chiefly in showing mercy and pity:
Mercifully grant to us such a measure of your grace,
that we, running the way of your commandments,
may receive your gracious promises,
and be made partakers of your heavenly treasure;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Lord of all mercy,
we your faithful people have celebrated
the memorial of that single sacrifice
which takes away our sins and brings pardon and peace.
By our communion
keep us firm on the foundation of the gospel
and preserve us from all sin;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Collect Of The Word
Everliving God,
your Son, Jesus Christ, gave himself as living bread
for the life of the world:
give us such a knowledge of his presence
that we may be strengthened and sustained by his risen life
to serve you continually;
through Jesus Christ 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.
1 Kings 2: 10-12; 3: 3-14
*643 - Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart *533 - God of grace and God of glory
Psalm 111
*84 - Alleluia! raise the anthem 462 - For Mary, mother of our Lord *352 - Give thanks with a grateful heart *353 - Give to our God immortal praise *697 - Great and wonderful your deeds 574 - I give you all the honour *130 - Jesus came, the heavens adoring *56 - Lord, as I wake I turn to you *529 - Thy hand, O God, has guided *373 - To God be the glory!
Ephesians 5: 15-20
*84 - Alleluia! raise the anthem *346 - Angel voices, ever singing *51 - Awake, my soul, and with the sun 413 - Father, we thank thee who hast planted *454 - Forth in the peace of Christ we go *92 - How sweet the name of Jesus sounds 356 - I will sing, I will sing a song unto the Lord *360 - Let all the world in every corner sing *431 - Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendour *S99 - My heart is filled with thankfulness *362 - O God, beyond all praising *708 - O praise ye the Lord! Praise him in the height *364 - Praise him on the trumpet *S129 - Sing, choirs of heaven! Let saints and angels sing *710 - Sing to God new songs of worship *S128 - Sing a song, sing a joyful song *369 - Songs of praise the angels sang *313 - The Spirit came, as promised *S158 - We shall go out with hope of resurrection *374 - When all thy mercies, O my God *458 - When, in our music, God is glorified *344 - When morning gilds the skies *376 - Ye holy angels bright
John 6: 51-58
*84 - Alleluia! raise the anthem *398 - Alleluia! sing to Jesus *S12 - Behold the Lamb who bears our sins away 401 - Be known to us in breaking bread *403 - Bread of the world, in mercy broken 404 - Broken for me, broken for you 407 - Christ is the heavenly food that gives *411 - Draw near and take the body of the Lord *S31 - Eat this bread, drink this cup *647 - Guide me, O thou great Jehovah *420 - I am the bread of life *581 - I, the Lord of sea and sky *422 - In the quiet consecration *425 - Jesus, thou joy of loving hearts *433 - My God, your table here is spread *435 - O God, unseen, yet ever near 624 - Speak, Lord, in the stillness 449 - Thee we adore, O hidden Saviour, thee 451 - We come as guests invited
Principal Service Paired
Collect One
O God,
who declarest thy almighty power
most chiefly in shewing mercy and pity;
Mercifully grant unto us such a measure of thy grace,
that we, running the way of thy commandments,
may obtain thy gracious promises,
and be made partakers of thy heavenly treasure;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Collect Two
O God,
you declare your almighty power
most chiefly in showing mercy and pity:
Mercifully grant to us such a measure of your grace,
that we, running the way of your commandments,
may receive your gracious promises,
and be made partakers of your heavenly treasure;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Lord of all mercy,
we your faithful people have celebrated
the memorial of that single sacrifice
which takes away our sins and brings pardon and peace.
By our communion
keep us firm on the foundation of the gospel
and preserve us from all sin;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Collect Of The Word
Holy Wisdom,
God of abundant life,
you call us to the banquet of your love.
We find you in the gifts you give;
we know you in the ones
with whom we share this holy food,
and in the bread of this table,
your Son, Jesus Christ.
Grant that we may be bread for others,
as he is bread for us.
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.
Proverbs 9: 1-6
*433 - My God, your table here is spread
Psalm 34: 9-14
S66 - In the Lord I'll be ever thankful 507 - Put peace into each other's hands *372 - Through all the changing scenes of life
Ephesians 5: 15-20
*84 - Alleluia! raise the anthem *346 - Angel voices, ever singing *51 - Awake, my soul, and with the sun 413 - Father, we thank thee who hast planted *454 - Forth in the peace of Christ we go *92 - How sweet the name of Jesus sounds 356 - I will sing, I will sing a song unto the Lord *360 - Let all the world in every corner sing *431 - Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendour *S99 - My heart is filled with thankfulness *362 - O God, beyond all praising *708 - O praise ye the Lord! Praise him in the height *364 - Praise him on the trumpet *S129 - Sing, choirs of heaven! Let saints and angels sing *710 - Sing to God new songs of worship *S128 - Sing a song, sing a joyful song *369 - Songs of praise the angels sang *313 - The Spirit came, as promised *S158 - We shall go out with hope of resurrection *374 - When all thy mercies, O my God *458 - When, in our music, God is glorified *344 - When morning gilds the skies *376 - Ye holy angels bright
John 6: 51-58
*84 - Alleluia! raise the anthem *398 - Alleluia! sing to Jesus *S12 - Behold the Lamb who bears our sins away 401 - Be known to us in breaking bread *403 - Bread of the world, in mercy broken 404 - Broken for me, broken for you 407 - Christ is the heavenly food that gives *411 - Draw near and take the body of the Lord *S31 - Eat this bread, drink this cup *647 - Guide me, O thou great Jehovah *420 - I am the bread of life *581 - I, the Lord of sea and sky *422 - In the quiet consecration *425 - Jesus, thou joy of loving hearts *433 - My God, your table here is spread *435 - O God, unseen, yet ever near 624 - Speak, Lord, in the stillness 449 - Thee we adore, O hidden Saviour, thee 451 - We come as guests invited
Second Service
Collect One
O God,
who declarest thy almighty power
most chiefly in shewing mercy and pity;
Mercifully grant unto us such a measure of thy grace,
that we, running the way of thy commandments,
may obtain thy gracious promises,
and be made partakers of thy heavenly treasure;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Collect Two
O God,
you declare your almighty power
most chiefly in showing mercy and pity:
Mercifully grant to us such a measure of your grace,
that we, running the way of your commandments,
may receive your gracious promises,
and be made partakers of your heavenly treasure;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Lord of all mercy,
we your faithful people have celebrated
the memorial of that single sacrifice
which takes away our sins and brings pardon and peace.
By our communion
keep us firm on the foundation of the gospel
and preserve us from all sin;
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.
Psalms (92)
*668 - God is our fortress and our rock 334 - I will enter his gates with thanksgiving in my heart *59 - New every morning is the love *361 - Now thank we all our God *76 - Sweet is the work, my God, my King *36 - We thank you, God our Father
100
*683 - All people that on earth do dwell *S20 - Bring to the Lord a glad new song *S53 - How good is the God we adore 334 - I will enter his gates with thanksgiving in my heart *701 - Jubilate, ev'rybody
Exodus 2:23 - 3:10
*325 - Be still, for the presence of the Lord, the Holy One, is here *321 - Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty 468 - How shall I sing that majesty *581 - I, the Lord of sea and sky *336 - Jesus, where'er thy people meet *7 - My God, how wonderful thou art 387 - Thanks to God, whose Word was spoken *323 - The God of Abraham praise *372 - Through all the changing scenes of life 679 - When Israel was in Egypt's land
Hebrews 13: 1-15
*62 - Abide with me, fast falls the eventide *10 - All my hope on God is founded *S10 - Be bold, be strong *666 - Be still my soul: the Lord is on thy side *494 - Beauty for brokenness, hope for despair *516 - Belovèd, let us love: love is of God *260 - Christ is alive! Let Christians sing 86 - Christ is the King! O friends rejoice 410 - Dearest Jesus, at your word (Dearest Jesus, we are here) *566 - Fight the good fight with all thy might! *349 - Fill thou my life, O Lord my God *461 - For all thy saints, O Lord *350 - For the beauty of the earth *220 - Glory be to Jesus *92 - How sweet the name of Jesus sounds 270 - I know that my Redeemer lives *95 - Jesus, priceless treasure *651 - Jesus, friend of little children *S77 - Jesus, Saviour, Lord, now to you I fly *525 - Let there be love shared among us *103 - O Christ the same, through all our story's pages *362 - O God, beyond all praising *105 - O the deep, deep love of Jesus *366 - Praise, my soul, the King of heaven *S121 - Pray for the Church, afflicted and oppressed *239 - See, Christ was wounded for our sake 444 - Soul of my Saviour, sanctify my breast *117 - To the name of our salvation *499 - When I needed a neighbour, were you there *344 - When morning gilds the skies
‡ Luke 12: 49-56
*260 - Christ is alive! Let Christians sing *550 - Forgive our sins as we forgive' *523 - Help us to help each other, Lord 538 - O Lord, the clouds are gathering *639 - O thou who camest from above
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