O God,
whose never-failing providence ordereth all things
both in heaven and earth;
We humbly beseech thee to put away from us
all hurtful things,
and to give us those things which be profitable for us;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Collect Two
Blessed are you, O Lord,
and blessed are those who observe and keep your law:
Help us to seek you with our whole heart,
to delight in your commandments
and to walk in the glorious liberty
given us by your Son, Jesus Christ.
Strengthen for service, Lord,
the hands that holy things have taken;
may the ears which have heard your word
be deaf to clamour and dispute;
may the tongues which have sung your praise be free from deceit;
may the eyes which have seen the tokens of your love
shine with the light of hope;
and may the bodies which have been fed with your body
be refreshed with the fulness of your life;
glory to you for ever.
Collect Of The Word
Kindle in our hearts, Father,
the same faith that impelled Abraham
to set out from his home
and to live as a pilgrim in a foreign land.
As we, like him, look for the city
that none but you can design and build
keep us watchful for your Son’s coming,
that we may be found faithful stewards
of all that you have entrusted to us.
We ask this 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.
Isaiah 1: 1, 10-20
357 - I'll praise my maker while I've breath *553 - Jesus, lover of my soul *587 - Just as I am, without one plea *230 - My Lord, what love is this *446 - Strengthen for service, Lord, the hands 498 - What does the Lord require for praise and offering?
Psalm 50: 1-8, 23-24
501 - Christ is the world's true Light *381 - God hath spoken - by his prophets *97 - Jesus shall reign where'er the sun 131 - Lift up your heads, you mighty gates *362 - O God, beyond all praising 140 - The Lord will come and not be slow
Hebrews 11: 1-3, 8-16
*S210 - A city strong we claim as ours *326 - Blessèd city, heavenly Salem (Christ is made the sure foundation) *517 - Brother, sister, let me serve you *461 - For all thy saints, O Lord *646 - Glorious things of thee are spoken *647 - Guide me, O thou great Jehovah 469 - In our day of thanksgiving one psalm let us offer *670 - Jerusalem the golden *672 - Light's abode, celestial Salem *657 - O God of Bethel, by whose hand *537 - O God, our help in ages past *658 - One more step along the world I go *323 - The God of Abraham praise *681 - There is a land of pure delight *662 - Those who would valour see (He who would valiant be) *661 - Through the night of doubt and sorrow
Luke 12: 32-40
*643 - Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart 261 - Christ, above all glory seated! 86 - Christ is the King! O friends rejoice *570 - Give me oil in my lamp, keep me burning (Give me joy in my heart, keep me praising) 646 - Glorious things of thee are spoken *126 - Hark! a thrilling voice is sounding *94 - In the name of Jesus *363 - O Lord of heaven and earth and sea 142 - Wake, O wake! With tidings thrilling *145 - You servants of the Lord
Principal Service Paired
Collect One
O God,
whose never-failing providence ordereth all things
both in heaven and earth;
We humbly beseech thee to put away from us
all hurtful things,
and to give us those things which be profitable for us;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Collect Two
Blessed are you, O Lord,
and blessed are those who observe and keep your law:
Help us to seek you with our whole heart,
to delight in your commandments
and to walk in the glorious liberty
given us by your Son, Jesus Christ.
Strengthen for service, Lord,
the hands that holy things have taken;
may the ears which have heard your word
be deaf to clamour and dispute;
may the tongues which have sung your praise be free from deceit;
may the eyes which have seen the tokens of your love
shine with the light of hope;
and may the bodies which have been fed with your body
be refreshed with the fulness of your life;
glory to you for ever.
Collect Of The Word
Almighty and merciful God,
it is by your grace that we live as your people
who offer acceptable service.
Grant that we may walk by faith, and not by sight,
in the way that leads to eternal life;
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 15: 1-6
*10 - All my hope on God is founded 501 - Christ is the world's true Light *S61 - I'll go in the strength of the Lord *S84 - Lift high your hearts in blessing *383 - Lord, be thy word my rule *595 - Safe in the shadow of the Lord *545 - Sing of Eve and sing of Adam *323 - The God of Abraham praise *S168 - Wonderful Lord, wonderful God
Psalm 33: 12-22
*81 - Lord, for the years your love has kept and guided 539 - Rejoice, O land, in God thy might
Hebrews 11: 1-3, 8-16
*S210 - A city strong we claim as ours *326 - Blessèd city, heavenly Salem (Christ is made the sure foundation) *517 - Brother, sister, let me serve you *461 - For all thy saints, O Lord *646 - Glorious things of thee are spoken *647 - Guide me, O thou great Jehovah 469 - In our day of thanksgiving one psalm let us offer *670 - Jerusalem the golden *672 - Light's abode, celestial Salem *657 - O God of Bethel, by whose hand *537 - O God, our help in ages past *658 - One more step along the world I go *323 - The God of Abraham praise *681 - There is a land of pure delight *662 - Those who would valour see (He who would valiant be) *661 - Through the night of doubt and sorrow
Luke 12: 32-40
*643 - Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart 261 - Christ, above all glory seated! 86 - Christ is the King! O friends rejoice *570 - Give me oil in my lamp, keep me burning (Give me joy in my heart, keep me praising) 646 - Glorious things of thee are spoken *126 - Hark! a thrilling voice is sounding *94 - In the name of Jesus *363 - O Lord of heaven and earth and sea 142 - Wake, O wake! With tidings thrilling *145 - You servants of the Lord
Second Service
Collect One
O God,
whose never-failing providence ordereth all things
both in heaven and earth;
We humbly beseech thee to put away from us
all hurtful things,
and to give us those things which be profitable for us;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Collect Two
Blessed are you, O Lord,
and blessed are those who observe and keep your law:
Help us to seek you with our whole heart,
to delight in your commandments
and to walk in the glorious liberty
given us by your Son, Jesus Christ.
Strengthen for service, Lord,
the hands that holy things have taken;
may the ears which have heard your word
be deaf to clamour and dispute;
may the tongues which have sung your praise be free from deceit;
may the eyes which have seen the tokens of your love
shine with the light of hope;
and may the bodies which have been fed with your body
be refreshed with the fulness of your life;
glory to you 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.
Psalms 108
*51 - Awake, my soul, and with the sun *263 - Crown him with many crowns 291 - Where high the heavenly temple stands
(116)
*10 - All my hope on God is founded *51 - Awake, my soul, and with the sun *494 - Beauty for brokenness, hope for despair *666 - Be still my soul: the Lord is on thy side 1 - Bless the Lord, my soul *411 - Draw near and take the body of the Lord *350 - For the beauty of the earth *S59 - I will offer up my life *583 - Jesus, my Lord, my God, my all 426 - Jesus, to your table led *229 - My God, I love thee; not because *S101 - My Jesus, I love thee, I know thou art mine *362 - O God, beyond all praising 368 - Sing of the Lord's goodness *374 - When all thy mercies, O my God
Isaiah 11: 10 - 12: 6
86 - Christ is the King! O friends rejoice *646 - Glorious things of thee are spoken *12 - God is our strength and refuge *324 - God, whose almighty word *129 - How lovely on the mountains are the feet of him *431 - Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendour 70 - O Strength and Stay, upholding all creation *281 - Rejoice, the Lord is King! 370 - Stand up, and bless the Lord *373 - To God be the glory! *492 - Ye servants of God, your Master proclaim
2 Corinthians 1: 1-22
*518 - Bind us together, Lord 86 - Christ is the King! O friends rejoice 519 - Come, all who look to Christ today 2 - Faithful one, so unchanging *318 - Father, Lord of all creation 511 - Father of mercy, God of consolation 520 - God is love, and where true love is, God himself is there *522 - In Christ there is no east or west *S65 - In the heart where love is abiding, God is in that heart *484 - Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim *524 - May the grace of Christ our Saviour *636 - May the mind of Christ my Saviour *361 - Now thank we all our God *438 - O thou, who at thy eucharist didst pray 508 - Peace to you 526 - Risen Lord, whose name we cherish *527 - Son of God, eternal Saviour *313 - The Spirit came, as promised 530 - Ubi caritas et amor 451 - We come as guests invited 531 - Where love and loving-kindness dwell
‡ Mark 7: 24-30
*549 - Dear Lord and Father of mankind 511 - Father of mercy, God of consolation *419 - I am not worthy, holy Lord *576 - I heard the voice of Jesus say *585 - Jesus, good above all other *433 - My God, your table here is spread 513 - O Christ, the Healer, we have come *104 - O for a thousand tongues to sing *237 - O my Saviour, lifted
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