O almighty and most merciful God,
of thy bountiful goodness keep us, we beseech thee,
from all things that may hurt us;
that we, being ready both in body and soul,
may cheerfully accomplish those things
that thou wouldest have done;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Collect Two
Almighty God,
whose Holy Spirit equips your Church with a rich variety of gifts:
Grant us so to use them that, living the gospel of Christ
and eager to do your will,
we may share with the whole creation in the joys of eternal life;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
God our Father,
whose Son, the light unfailing,
has come from heaven to deliver the world
from the darkness of ignorance:
Let these holy mysteries open the eyes of our understanding
that we may know the way of life, and walk in it without stumbling;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Collect Of The Word
O God,
whose beauty is beyond our imagining
and whose power we cannot comprehend:
show us your glory,
as far as we can grasp it,
and shield us from knowing more than we can bear,
until we may look upon you without fear,
through Jesus Christ.
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.
Exodus 33: 12-23
*S210 - A city strong we claim as ours *80 - Great is thy faithfulness, O God my Father *6 - Immortal, invisible, God only wise 554 - Lord Jesus, think on me *557 - Rock of ages, cleft for me
Psalm 99
*686 - Bless the Lord, the God of our forebears *688 - Come, bless the Lord, God of our forebears *431 - Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendour *281 - Rejoice, the Lord is King! 8 - The Lord is king! Lift up your voice
1 Thessalonians 1: 1-10
405 - By Christ redeemed, in Christ restored 86 - Christ is the King! O friends rejoice 511 - Father of mercy, God of consolation 320 - Firmly I believe and truly *312 - Gracious Spirit, Holy Ghost *523 - Help us to help each other, Lord 300 - Holy Spirit, truth divine *S59 - I will offer up my life *584 - Jesus calls us! O'er the tumult 384 - Lord, thy word abideth *637 - O for a closer walk with God *591 - O happy day that fixed my choice *306 - O Spirit of the living God *639 - O thou who camest from above 372 - Through all the changing scenes of life 508 - Peace to you *387 - Thanks to God, whose Word was spoken *491 - We have a gospel to proclaim
Matthew 22: 15-22
*10 - All my hope on God is founded *259 - Christ triumphant, ever reigning *263 - Crown him with many crowns *353 - Give to our God immortal praise *646 - Glorious things of thee are spoken *94 - In the name of Jesus *97 - Jesus shall reign where'er the sun *535 - Judge eternal, throned in splendour *102 - Name of all majesty *363 - O Lord of heaven and earth and sea *281 - Rejoice, the Lord is King! *S146 - The kingdom of God is justice and joy *8 - The Lord is king! Lift up your voice *491 - We have a gospel to proclaim *493 - Ye that know the Lord is gracious *509 - Your kingdom come, O God
Principal Service Paired
Collect One
O almighty and most merciful God,
of thy bountiful goodness keep us, we beseech thee,
from all things that may hurt us;
that we, being ready both in body and soul,
may cheerfully accomplish those things
that thou wouldest have done;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Collect Two
Almighty God,
whose Holy Spirit equips your Church with a rich variety of gifts:
Grant us so to use them that, living the gospel of Christ
and eager to do your will,
we may share with the whole creation in the joys of eternal life;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
God our Father,
whose Son, the light unfailing,
has come from heaven to deliver the world
from the darkness of ignorance:
Let these holy mysteries open the eyes of our understanding
that we may know the way of life, and walk in it without stumbling;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Collect Of The Word
O God,
the protector of all who trust in you,
have mercy on us that,
with you as our ruler and guide,
we may so pass through things temporal
that we lose not the things eternal;
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.
Isaiah 45: 1-7
501 - Christ is the world's true Light *324 - God, whose almighty word *124 - Hark the glad sound! the Saviour comes *321 - Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty *6 - Immortal, invisible, God only wise *97 - Jesus shall reign where'er the sun *73 - The day thou gavest, Lord, is ended
Psalm 96: 1-9, (10-13)
*S20 - Bring to the Lord a glad new song *S34 - Far and near hear the call *166 - Joy to the world, the Lord is come! *360 - Let all the world in every corner sing *S102 - My Jesus, my Saviour 705 - New songs of celebration render *196 - O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness! *710 - Sing to God new songs of worship *8 - The Lord is king! Lift up your voice *373 - To God be the glory! *S158 - We shall go out with hope of resurrection 377 - You shall go out with joy
1 Thessalonians 1: 1-10
405 - By Christ redeemed, in Christ restored 86 - Christ is the King! O friends rejoice 511 - Father of mercy, God of consolation 320 - Firmly I believe and truly *312 - Gracious Spirit, Holy Ghost *523 - Help us to help each other, Lord 300 - Holy Spirit, truth divine *S59 - I will offer up my life *584 - Jesus calls us! O'er the tumult 384 - Lord, thy word abideth *637 - O for a closer walk with God *591 - O happy day that fixed my choice *306 - O Spirit of the living God *639 - O thou who camest from above 372 - Through all the changing scenes of life 508 - Peace to you *387 - Thanks to God, whose Word was spoken *491 - We have a gospel to proclaim
Matthew 22: 15-22
*10 - All my hope on God is founded *259 - Christ triumphant, ever reigning *263 - Crown him with many crowns *353 - Give to our God immortal praise *646 - Glorious things of thee are spoken *94 - In the name of Jesus *97 - Jesus shall reign where'er the sun *535 - Judge eternal, throned in splendour *102 - Name of all majesty *363 - O Lord of heaven and earth and sea *281 - Rejoice, the Lord is King! *S146 - The kingdom of God is justice and joy *8 - The Lord is king! Lift up your voice *491 - We have a gospel to proclaim *493 - Ye that know the Lord is gracious *509 - Your kingdom come, O God
Second Service
Collect One
O almighty and most merciful God,
of thy bountiful goodness keep us, we beseech thee,
from all things that may hurt us;
that we, being ready both in body and soul,
may cheerfully accomplish those things
that thou wouldest have done;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Collect Two
Almighty God,
whose Holy Spirit equips your Church with a rich variety of gifts:
Grant us so to use them that, living the gospel of Christ
and eager to do your will,
we may share with the whole creation in the joys of eternal life;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
God our Father,
whose Son, the light unfailing,
has come from heaven to deliver the world
from the darkness of ignorance:
Let these holy mysteries open the eyes of our understanding
that we may know the way of life, and walk in it without stumbling;
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 142
*627 - What a Friend we have in Jesus
(143: 1-11)
607 - As pants the hart for cooling streams *606 - As the deer pants for the water *553 - Jesus, lover of my soul *95 - Jesus, priceless treasure *425 - Jesus, thou joy of loving hearts *17 - Lead me, Lord, lead me in thy righteousness 620 - O Lord, hear my prayer *557 - Rock of ages, cleft for me
Proverbs 4: 1-18
*643 - Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart *52 - Christ, whose glory fills the skies *613 - Eternal light, shine in my heart *567 - Forth in thy name, O Lord, I go *512 - From thee all skill and science flow 620 - O Lord, hear my prayer S141 - Tagaimis le chéile os comhair an Ri *490 - The Spirit lives to set us free
1 John 3: 16 - 4: 6
*515 - A new commandment I give unto you *516 - Belovèd, let us love: love is of God *517 - Brother, sister, let me serve you *518 - Bind us together, Lord *319 - Father of heaven, whose love profound *39 - For the fruits of his creation 520 - God is love, and where true love is, God himself is there *312 - Gracious Spirit, Holy Ghost *523 - Help us to help each other, Lord *224 - How deep the Father's love for us *421 - I come with joy, a child of God *S60 - I will sing the wondrous story 357 - I'll praise my maker while I've breath *S65 - In the heart where love is abiding, God is in that heart *525 - Let there be love shared among us *429 - Lord Jesus Christ, you have come to us *S92 - Lord, make us servants of your peace *634 - Love divine, all loves excelling 621 - O Love divine, how sweet thou art! *488 - Stand up, stand up for Jesus 9 - There's a wideness in God's mercy *660 - Thine for ever! God of love 315 - This is my will, my one command' 530 - Ubi caritas et amor 531 - Where love and loving-kindness dwell
‡ Mark 10: 35-45
684 - All praise to thee, for thou, O King divine *517 - Brother, sister, let me serve you *294 - Come down, O Love divine *319 - Father of heaven, whose love profound *567 - Forth in thy name, O Lord, I go *219 - From heav'n you came, helpless babe *696 - God, we praise you! God, we bless you! 417 - He gave his life in selfless love *523 - Help us to help each other, Lord *222 - Here is love, vast as the ocean *224 - How deep the Father's love for us *419 - I am not worthy, holy Lord *495 - Jesu, Jesu, fill us with your love *96 - Jesus is Lord! Creation's voice proclaims it *S80 - King of kings, majesty *S92 - Lord, make us servants of your peace 589 - Lord, speak to me, that I may speak *503 - Make me a channel of your peace *231 - My song is love unknown *135 - O come, O come, Emmanuel 214 - O Love, how deep, how broad, how high! *366 - Praise, my soul, the King of heaven *244 - There is a green hill far away *247 - When I survey the wondrous cross
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