O Lord God,
who seest that we put not our trust
in any thing that we do;
Mercifully grant that by thy power
we may be defended against all adversity;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Collect Two
Almighty God,
you have created the heavens and the earth
and made us in your own image:
Teach us to discern your hand in all your works
and your likeness in all your children;
through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who with you and the Holy Spirit
reigns supreme over all things, now and for ever.
God our creator,
by your gift the tree of life was set at the heart
of the earthly paradise,
and the Bread of life at the heart of your Church.
May we who have been nourished at your table on earth
be transformed by the glory of the Saviour's Cross
and enjoy the delights of eternity;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Collect Of The Word
Thrice-holy God,
who has created all things,
we praise you with all your creatures.
Enable us to protect life and beauty,
teach us to discover the worth
of every being that you have made
and care for the world in which we live.
This we ask 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.
Genesis 2: 4b-9, 15-25
*293 - Breathe on me, Breath of God 48 - God in his love for us lent us this planet *28 - I sing the almighty power of God *58 - Morning has broken *102 - Name of all majesty *305 - O Breath of life, come sweeping through us *34 - O worship the King all-glorious above S135 - Spirit of God within me *S151 - This is the truth sent from above
Psalm 65
*612 - Eternal Father, strong to save *645 - Father, hear the prayer we offer *42 - Good is the Lord, our heavenly King *581 - I, the Lord of sea and sky *709 - Praise the Lord! You heavens, adore him
Revelation 4
*398 - Alleluia! sing to Jesus *346 - Angel voices, ever singing *686 - Bless the Lord, the God of our forebears *316 - Bright the vision that delighted *688 - Come, bless the Lord, God of our forebears *263 - Crown him with many crowns *694 - Glory, honour, endless prayers 331 - God reveals his presence *696 - God, we praise you! God, we bless you! *269 - Hark, ten thousand voices sounding 221 - Hark, the voice of love and mercy *355 - Holy, holy, holy is the Lord *321 - Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty *714 - Holy, holy, holy Lord *715 - Holy, holy, holy, Lord God, the Lord almighty! *6 - Immortal, invisible, God only wise *S60 - I will sing the wondrous story *427 - Let all mortal flesh keep silence *7 - My God, how wonderful thou art *592 - O Love that wilt not let me go *238 - Ride on, ride on in majesty *557 - Rock of ages, cleft for me 474 - Such a host as none can number *S143 - Teach me to dance to the beat of your heart *344 - When morning gilds the skies *376 - Ye holy angels bright
Luke 8: 22-35
*666 - Be still my soul: the Lord is on thy side *S21 - Calm me, Lord, as you calmed the storm *563 - Commit your ways to God *612 - Eternal Father, strong to save *553 - Jesus, lover of my soul *584 - Jesus calls us! O'er the tumult *652 - Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us *588 - Light of the minds that know him *29 - Lord of beauty, thine the splendour *527 - Son of God, eternal Saviour *47 - We plough the fields, and scatter *S167 - With Jesus in the boat
Second Service A - Creation
Collect One
O Lord God,
who seest that we put not our trust
in any thing that we do;
Mercifully grant that by thy power
we may be defended against all adversity;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Collect Two
Almighty God,
you have created the heavens and the earth
and made us in your own image:
Teach us to discern your hand in all your works
and your likeness in all your children;
through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who with you and the Holy Spirit
reigns supreme over all things, now and for ever.
God our creator,
by your gift the tree of life was set at the heart
of the earthly paradise,
and the Bread of life at the heart of your Church.
May we who have been nourished at your table on earth
be transformed by the glory of the Saviour's Cross
and enjoy the delights of eternity;
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 147 or Psalm 147: 13-21
*350 - For the beauty of the earth *581 - I, the Lord of sea and sky *6 - Immortal, invisible, God only wise *16 - Like a mighty river flowing *47 - We plough the fields, and scatter *458 - When, in our music, God is glorified
Genesis 1: 1 - 2: 3
23 - Álainn farriage spéirghlas (Beautiful the green-blue sea) *24 - All creatures of our God and King *25 - All things bright and beautiful *84 - Alleluia! raise the anthem *66 - Before the ending of the day 121 - Creator of the starry height 74 - First of the week and finest day *353 - Give to our God immortal praise 48 - God in his love for us lent us this planet 3 - God is Love: let heaven adore him 26 - God send us refreshing rain *67 - God, who made the earth and heaven 27 - God, who stretched the spangled heavens *324 - God, whose almighty word *28 - I sing the almighty power of God *6 - Immortal, invisible, God only wise *581 - I, the Lord of sea and sky *94 - In the name of Jesus 49 - Lord, bring the day to pass *29 - Lord of beauty, thine the splendour 31 - Lord of the boundless curves of space *58 - Morning has broken *7 - My God, how wonderful thou art *537 - O God, our help in ages past *32 - O Lord my God! When I in awesome wonder *33 - O Lord of every shining constellation *34 - O worship the King all-glorious above *369 - Songs of praise the angels sang *341 - Spirit divine, attend our prayers *S137 - Spirit of the Lord, come down *S143 - Teach me to dance to the beat of your heart *35 - The spacious firmament on high *77 - This day, at God's creating word *36 - We thank you, God our Father
Matthew 6: 25-34
*S1 - A rich young man came seeking *25 - All things bright and beautiful *4 - God, who made the earth *28 - I sing the almighty power of God *6 - Immortal, invisible, God only wise *57 - Lord, for tomorrow and its needs *657 - O God of Bethel, by whose hand *365 - Praise to the Lord, the Almighty *596 - Seek ye first the kingdom of God
Principal Service B - Proper 3
Collect One
O Lord God,
who seest that we put not our trust
in any thing that we do;
Mercifully grant that by thy power
we may be defended against all adversity;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
O Lord God,
who seest that we put not our trust
in any thing that we do;
Mercifully grant that by thy power
we may be defended against all adversity;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Collect Two
Almighty God,
you have created the heavens and the earth
and made us in your own image:
Teach us to discern your hand in all your works
and your likeness in all your children;
through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who with you and the Holy Spirit
reigns supreme over all things, now and for ever.
Almighty God,
you have created the heavens and the earth
and made us in your own image:
Teach us to discern your hand in all your works
and your likeness in all your children;
through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who with you and the Holy Spirit
reigns supreme over all things, now and for ever.
God our creator,
by your gift the tree of life was set at the heart
of the earthly paradise,
and the Bread of life at the heart of your Church.
May we who have been nourished at your table on earth
be transformed by the glory of the Saviour's Cross
and enjoy the delights of eternity;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Collect Of The Word
Almighty God,
in your mercy
so guide the course of this world
that we may forgive as we have been forgiven
and joyfully serve you in godly peace and quietness;
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.
Sirach 27: 4-7
311 - Fruitful trees, the Spirit's sowing
Isaiah 55: 10-13
65 - At evening, when the sun had set *454 - Forth in the peace of Christ we go *384 - Lord, thy word abideth *710 - Sing to God new songs of worship *47 - We plough the fields, and scatter *S158 - We shall go out with hope of resurrection 377 - You shall go out with joy
Psalm 92: 1-4, 12-15
*668 - God is our fortress and our rock *361 - Now thank we all our God *76 - Sweet is the work, my God, my King *36 - We thank you, God our Father
1 Corinthians 15: 51-58
*62 - Abide with me, fast falls the eventide 261 - Christ, above all glory seated! *255 - Christ is risen, alleluia! *S27 - Come, sing the praise of Jesus *264 - Finished the strife of battle now *67 - God, who made the earth and heaven *420 - I am the bread of life 270 - I know that my Redeemer lives *272 - Jesus lives: thy terrors now 277 - Love's redeeming work is done *102 - Name of all majesty 392 - Now is eternal life *135 - O come, O come, Emmanuel 107 - One day when heaven was filled with his praises *281 - Rejoice, the Lord is King! 526 - Risen Lord, whose name we cherish *286 - The strife is o'er, the battle done *288 - Thine be the glory, risen, conquering Son *289 - This joyful Eastertide *S162 - When peace, like a river, attendeth my way
Luke 6: 39-49
2 - Faithful one, so unchanging *646 - Glorious things of thee are spoken *668 - God is our fortress and our rock *12 - God is our strength and refuge *S100 - My hope is built on nothing less 526 - Risen Lord, whose name we cherish *557 - Rock of ages, cleft for me *676 - Safe in the arms of Jesus
Second Service B - Proper 3
Collect One
O Lord God,
who seest that we put not our trust
in any thing that we do;
Mercifully grant that by thy power
we may be defended against all adversity;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
O Lord God,
who seest that we put not our trust
in any thing that we do;
Mercifully grant that by thy power
we may be defended against all adversity;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Collect Two
Almighty God,
you have created the heavens and the earth
and made us in your own image:
Teach us to discern your hand in all your works
and your likeness in all your children;
through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who with you and the Holy Spirit
reigns supreme over all things, now and for ever.
Almighty God,
you have created the heavens and the earth
and made us in your own image:
Teach us to discern your hand in all your works
and your likeness in all your children;
through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who with you and the Holy Spirit
reigns supreme over all things, now and for ever.
God our creator,
by your gift the tree of life was set at the heart
of the earthly paradise,
and the Bread of life at the heart of your Church.
May we who have been nourished at your table on earth
be transformed by the glory of the Saviour's Cross
and enjoy the delights of eternity;
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 (11)
*316 - Bright the vision that delighted *557 - Rock of ages, cleft for me
13
*316 - Bright the vision that delighted *528 - The Church's one foundation *509 - Your kingdom come, O God
Hosea 14
*353 - Give to our God immortal praise *80 - Great is thy faithfulness, O God my Father *569 - Hark, my soul, it is the Lord *108 - Praise to the Holiest in the height 539 - Rejoice, O land, in God thy might *595 - Safe in the shadow of the Lord
Galatians 5: 2-10
*566 - Fight the good fight with all thy might!
‡ Matthew 6: 1-8
*614 - Great Shepherd of thy people, hear *635 - Lord, be my guardian and my guide *619 - Lord, teach us how to pray aright 625 - Prayer is the soul's sincere desire *527 - Son of God, eternal Saviour *509 - Your kingdom come, O God
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