| The First Sunday of Advent | ||
| Isaiah 64:1-9 |
All my hope is firmly grounded All my hope on God is founded As a fire is meant for burning Break, day of God, O break Drop down, ye heavens, from above Immortal, invisible, God only wise Jesus, lover of my soul Jesus, where'er thy people meet |
Just as I am, without one plea Lo, he comes with clouds descending O God of every nation O Lord of creation, to you be all praise! Spirit of God within me Wake, O wake, for night is flying Word of God, come down on earth |
| Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19 |
All my hope on God is founded God give us life God of hosts, you chose a vine God of mercy, God of grace Great Shepherd of thy people, hear |
Jesus Saviour, Lord, now to you I fly O breath of life, come sweeping through us Restore in us, O God Shepherd of souls, refresh and bless |
| 1 Corinthians 1:3-9 |
All praise to our redeeming Lord Amazing grace, how sweet the sound As sons of the day and daughters of light Christ is our cornerstone Creating God, your fingers trace How sweet the Name of Jesus sounds I bind unto myself today Jesus, united by thy grace |
March on, my soul, with strength Not far beyond the sea, nor high O Jesus, I have promised O Lord, I would delight in thee O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder Out of the flowing river Peace to you Ye holy angels bright |
| Mark 13:24-37 |
A safe stronghold our God is still All earth is waiting All for Jesus, all for Jesus Awake, awake: fling off the night! Christ is coming, let creation Christian, seek not yet repose Come, thou long-expected Jesus Down to earth, as a dove Earth was waiting, spent and restless Forth in thy name, O Lord, I go God is our fortress and our rock God moves in a mysterious way God, who hast caused to be written Hail to the Lord's Anointed Hark, what a sound, and too divine Herald, sound the note of judgment Hope is a star that shines in the night How firm a foundation In the bleak mid-winter Jesus came, the heavens adoring Lo, he comes with clouds descending O come, O come Emmanuel |
O day of God, draw nigh O quickly come, dread Judge of all Rejoice, rejoice, believers Sing we the King Sleepers, wake, a voice astounds us Sometimes a light surprises Songs of praise the angels sang Ten thousand times ten thousand Thanks to God whose Word was spoken The advent of our King The day of the Lord shall come Thy kingdom come, O God The day thou gavest, Lord, is ended The King shall come when morning dawns The Lord will come and not be slow Thou Judge of quick and dead View the present through the promise Wake, O wake, with tidings thrilling Waken, O sleeper, wake and rise We shall stay awake Will your anchor hold in the storms of life? Ye servants of the Lord |
| The Second Sunday of Advent | ||
| Isaiah 40:1-11 |
Alleluia! Hurry, the Lord is near Comfort, comfort ye my people Drop down, ye heavens, from above Faithful Shepherd, feed me From glory to glory advancing, we praise thee, O Lord Hark, a thrilling voice is sounding Herald, sound the note of judgment Hope is a candle, once lit by the prophets Immortal, invisible, God only wise Judge eternal, throned in splendor Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us Make way, make way, for Christ the King March on, my soul, with strength My soul proclaims your glory, Lord Now is the time, the time of God's favour |
O comfort my people On Jordan's bank the Baptist's cry People, look east. The time is near Prepare the way for the Lord Prepare the way, O Zion Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord The great love of God The King of love my Shepherd is The Lord's my Shepherd, I'll not want There's a voice in the wilderness crying These are the days of Elijah Thy Kingdom come! on bended knee Wait for the Lord (Taizé) When out of poverty is born When the Lord brought back |
| Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13 |
God of mercy, God of grace God speaks through words in the Bible Herald, sound the note of judgment Lion and lamb lying together Lord, the light of your love is shining O day of God, draw nigh |
Rejoice, O land, in God thy might Revive thy work, O Lord The Lord will come and not be slow There's a voice in the wilderness crying Thy Kingdom come! on bended knee We have a dream |
| 2 Peter 3:8-15a, 18 |
Awake, awake: fling off the night! Creating God, your fingers trace Forth in thy name, O Lord, I go Great is the darkness Here is love, vast as the ocean How firm a foundation In the bleak mid-winter Jesus, thy blood and righteousness Lord, bring the day to pass Lord of our growing years Love divine, all loves excelling |
O day of God, draw nigh O God, our help in ages past O holy dove of God descending Once he came in blessing Sing to the world of Christ our sovereign Lord Songs of praise the angels sang The universe was waiting There's a voice in the wilderness crying Thy Kingdom come! on bended knee View the present through the promise Will you come and see the light |
| Mark 1:1-8 |
Baptized in water Christ, when for us you were baptized Come, thou long-expected Jesus Comfort, comfort ye my people Crashing waters at creation Down Galilee's slow roadways God's Spirit as a rising gale Hark, a thrilling voice is sounding Herald, sound the note of judgment Hope is a star that shines in the night How beauteous are their feet I am not worthy, holy Lord Lamb of God, to thee we raise Light of the world, in grace and beauty Lo, from the desert homes Lo, in the wilderness a voice Mark how the Lamb of God's self-offering O come, O come Emmanuel O day of God, draw nigh O gladsome light, O grace O gracious Light, Lord Jesus Christ |
O heavenly Word, eternal Light O Laughing Light, O first born of creation O Light, whose splendour thrills O love, how deep, how broad, how high O Spirit of the living God On Jordan's bank the Baptist's cry Prepare the way, O Zion She comes sailing on the wind Sing of God made manifest Sing we the praises of the great forerunner The advent of our God The kingdom of God is justice and joy There's a voice in the wilderness crying Wait for the Lord (Taizé) We have a gospel to proclaim We shall stay awake What is the crying at Jordan? What king would wade When he was baptized in Jordan When Jesus came to Jordan |
| The Third Sunday of Advent | ||
| Isaiah 61:1-4,8-11 |
And can it be that I should gain Arise, your light is come Beauty for brokenness, hope for despair Blest be God, blest be God for ever Come, O Lord, and set us free For the healing of the nations Go in Jesus' Name God has chosen me God is working his purpose out Hail to the Lord's Anointed Hark, the glad sound! the Saviour comes He's given me a garment of praise Here, O my Lord, I see thee face to face I give you all the honor I'll praise my Maker while I've breath |
Inspired by love and anger Jesus shall reign where'er the sun Jesus, thy blood and righteousness Judge eternal, throned in splendor Listen now for the Gospel! Make way, make way, for Christ the King O bless the God of Israel O day of peace that dimly shines O for a thousand tongues to sing Praise the one who breaks the darkness Praise the Spirit in creation She comes sailing on the wind The Saviour will come, resplendent in joy The voice of God goes out to all the world Thou, whose almighty word |
| Psalm 126 |
Come away to the skies Come, bringing hope into a world of fear Forth in thy name, O Lord, I go Go to the world Hope is a candle, once lit by the prophets I will sing, I will sing a song unto the Lord Now thank we all our God Out of our failure to create |
Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord To God be the glory, great things he has done Walk softly in springtime When God restored our common life When the King shall come again When the Lord brought back When Zion's fortunes God restored |
| or Magnificat (Luke 1:47-55) |
Christmas is coming! For the world and all its people Heaven shall not wait Lord, be thy word my rule Mary sang a song, a song of love |
My soul gives glory to my God, my heart Sing for God's glory Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord To God be the glory, great things he has done |
| 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 |
As sons of the day and daughters of light Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart Comfort, comfort, ye my people Father, we praise thee, now the night is over Father, who on man dost shower Give thanks for life Go forth for God: go forth to the world in peace God be in my head God of the sparrow Hark, a thrilling voice is sounding Herald, sound the note of judgment Holy Spirit, ever dwelling I know that my Redeemer lives Jesus Christ, our living Lord |
Like the murmur of the dove's song Lord of the Church, we pray for our renewing Love divine, all loves excelling Now thank we all our God O heavenly Word, eternal Light O thou who camest from above Saviour, again to thy dear name we raise Shepherd divine, our wants relieve Soldiers of Christ, arise Spirit divine, attend our prayers The day thou gavest, Lord, is ended Thy hand, O God, has guided What a Friend we have in Jesus When circumstances make my life |
| John 1:6-8, 19-28 |
As stars adorn the night-veiled sky Blessed be the God of Israel Come, thou long-expected Jesus Hark, a thrilling voice is sounding Hark, the glad sound! the Saviour comes Herald, sound the note of judgment Hope is a star that shines in the night Joyful, joyful, we adore thee Let all mortal flesh keep silence Lo, from the desert homes Make way, make way, for Christ the King |
My soul gives glory to my God, my heart O come, O come Emmanuel On Jordan's bank the Baptist's cry Prepare the way, O Zion She comes sailing on the wind Sing we the praises of the great forerunner The great forerunner of the morn There's a voice in the wilderness crying Wait for the Lord (Taizé) What is the crying at Jordan? |
| The Fourth Sunday of Advent | ||
| 2 Samuel 7:1-11,16 |
Amazing grace, how sweet the sound Behold the servant of the Lord Blest be the King whose coming Come, thou long-expected Jesus Dear Shepherd of thy people, hear |
Lord, you need no house Sweet is the solemn voice that calls Take, O take me as I am The day thou gavest, Lord, is ended We love the place, O God |
| Magnificat (Luke 1:47-55) |
Christmas is coming! For the world and all its people Heaven shall not wait Lord, be thy word my rule Mary sang a song, a song of love |
My soul gives glory to my God, my heart Sing for God's glory Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord To God be the glory, great things he has done |
| or Psalm 89:1-4, 19-26 |
Christ is made the sure foundation Come, worship God who is worthy of honor Hail to the Lord's Anointed Here, O my Lord, I see thee face to face How firm a foundation O for a thousand tongues to sing O worship the King all glorious above |
Rejoice today with one accord Rock of ages, cleft for me The head that once was crowned with thorns Thy hand, O God, has guided Timeless love! We sing the story We the Lord's people,. heart and voice uniting When all thy mercies, O my God |
| Romans 16:25-27 |
Command thy blessing from above Eternal, Unchanging, we sing to thy praise Glory be to God the Father God of God, the uncreated Jesus, come, for we invite you May the grace of Christ our Saviour May the mind of Christ my Saviour Now, my tongue, the mystery telling |
Of the Father's love begotten Send out the gospel! Let it sound Thanks to God whose Word was spoken The universe was waiting To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost To God the Father, God the Son To God, with the Lamb and the Dove |
| Luke 1:26-38 |
A virgin most pure, as the prophet foretold All things bright and beautiful At the Name of Jesus Behold, the great Creator makes Christ is our light! the bright and morning star Come all you good people Come, thou long-expected Jesus Creator of the starry height For Mary, Mother of our Lord From east to west, from shore to shore Gabriel's message does away God the Father sends his angel God's Spirit as a rising gale Hail to the Lord's Anointed Hark, the glad sound! the Saviour comes Heavenly message, brought by an angel Hope is a star that shines in the night How sweet the Name of Jesus sounds In the name of Jesus Jesus Christ is waiting Jesus shall reign where'er the sun Jesus, the Name high over all Lo, how a Rose e'er blooming Long ago, prophets knew Lord, be thy word my rule Mary, blessed teenage mother Mary sang a song, a song of love Mary, woman of the promise |
My soul gives glory to my God, my heart No wind at the window Nova, nova Now, my tongue, the mystery telling Now tell us, gentle Mary O glorious day Of the Father's love begotten Once in royal David's city One day an angel here on this earth Redeemer of the nations, come Rejoice, the Lord is King Saviour of the nations, come! She comes sailing on the wind Sing we of the Blessed Mother Stay, my child, my body sharing Take my life, and let it be The angel Gabriel from heaven came The day thou gavest, Lord, is ended The people that in darkness sat The Word whom earth and sea and sky There is a Redeemer To the Name of our salvation Virgin-born, we bow before thee We praise you, Lord, today We thank you, God almighty When our God came to earth When out of poverty is born Ye who own the faith of Jesus |
| seasonal hymns |
Child in the manger Come and join the celebration Earth was waiting, spent and restless God gives us life Hark the glad sound! the Saviour comes Had he not loved us Hosanna to the living Lord How bright appears the Morning Star Jesus, hope of every nation Jesus, Name of wondrous love Joy to the world! The Lord is come Let heaven and earth combine Lift up your heads, ye mighty gates |
Love divine, all loves excelling May the grace of Christ our Saviour Where is this stupendous stranger? Name of all majesty O come, O come, Emmanuel O little town of Bethlehem Peace to you The Lord will come and not be slow There's a light upon the mountains Thou who wast rich beyond all splendor Thy kingdom come! on bended knee What Adam's disobedience cost |
| Christmas Day | ||
| Proper I: Isaiah 9:2-7 Psalm 96 Titus 2:11-14 Luke 2:1-14(15-20)
Proper II:
Proper III: |
A child is born in Bethlehem, alleluia! A great and mighty wonder A stable lamp is lighted About that night in Bethlehem All hail and welcome, holy Child All my heart this night rejoices All poor men and humble Alleluia, sweetest anthem Angels, from the realms of glory Angels we have heard on high Away in a manger Before the marvel of this night Before the world began Blessed Jesus, at thy word Born in the night, Mary's child Break forth, O beauteous heavenly light Child in the manger Christ, mighty Saviour Christ is born, give him glory Christ is the world's light Christ triumphant, ever reigning Christ, whose glory fills the skies Christians, awake! salute the happy morn Cloth for the cradle Come and join the celebration Come and sing the Christmas story Come, come, come to the manger Come, thou Redeemer of the earth Deck thyself, my soul, with gladness Dost thou in a manger lie Down to earth, as a dove From east to west, from shore to shore From heaven above to earth I come Gentle Mary laid her child Gloria (Taizé) Glory, in the highest, glory Glory in the highest to the God of heaven Glory to God! all heaven with joy is ringing Glory to God in highest heaven Glory to God on high Go tell it on the mountain God created heaven and earth God has spoken by his prophets God is Love: let heaven adore him God rest you merry, gentlemen God, we praise you, God, we bless you Good Christian men, rejoice Hail to the Lord's Anointed Hark the glad sound! the Saviour comes Hark, the herald angels sing He is born, little child Here is the center: star on distant star I am the light of the world I come from hevin [heich] to tell I come from heaven high to tell I danced in the morning I heard the voice of Jesus say In Bethlehem a newborn boy In the bleak mid-winter In the name of Jesus Infant holy, Infant lowly It came upon the midnight clear It was on a starry night when the hills were bright It was poor little Jesus Jesus, good above all other Jesus is born Joy is now in every place Joy to the world! The Lord is come Let all mortal flesh keep silence Let folly praise that fancy loves Lo, how a Rose e'er blooming Lord, the light of your love is shining Love came down at Christmas Make way, make way, for Christ the King Many and great, O God, are thy works |
Meekness and majesty My God, how wonderful thou art New songs of celebration render No crowded eastern street No other prophet Now yield we thanks and praise O breath of life, come sweeping through us O Christ, the Word Incarnate O come, all ye faithful O come, little children O how joyfully, O how hopefully O little one sweet, O little one mild O little town of Bethlehem O praise ye the Lord! praise him in the height O Saviour of our fallen race O sing a new song to the Lord O sleep now, holy baby O splendour of God's glory bright O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness Of the Father's love begotten On Christmas night all Christians sing On this day, earth shall ring Once in royal David's city One day an angel here on this earth Rejoice, the Lord is King See amid the winter's snow See him lying on a bed of straw See! in yonder manger low Sheep fast asleep Shepherds, in the field abiding Silent night! Holy night! Sing, O sing, this blessed morn Sing till sundown, hum your joy Sing to God new songs of worship Sleep, holy Child, now hid away Songs of praise the angels sang Stay, my child, my body sharing Still, still, still Still the night, holy the night Take my life, and let it be Thanks to God whose Word was spoken The brightness of God's glory The darkness turns to dawn The first Nowell the angel did say The God of Abraham praise The grace of God has dawned upon the world The Lord is King! lift up thy voice The race that long in darkness pined The snow lay on the ground The Virgin Mary had a baby boy This Child secretly comes Thou who wast rich beyond all splendor To God be the glory, great things he has done To us a Child of royal birth 'Twas in the moon of wintertime Unto us a boy is born Unto us is born a Son We have a gospel to proclaim What child is this, who laid to rest What if the one who shapes the stars What kind of greatness When our God came to earth When the crimson sun had set Where is this stupendous stranger? While by the sheep we watched at night While humble shepherds watched their flocks While shepherds watched their flocks by night Who would have dreamed it? Who would think Wonderful Counsellor, Jesus Wonderful Counsellor, mighty God among us Wonderful Counsellor, the mighty God Word of the Father, source of all things living You shall go out with joy |
| The Holy Name of Our Lord Jesus Christ or The Naming and Circumcision of Jesus | ||
| Numbers 6:22-27 |
Bwana awabariki Dona nobis pacem For the healing of the nations God be with you till we meet again God of mercy, God of grace Jesus Saviour, Lord, now to you I fly Lord of all being, throned afar |
May the Lord bless you May the Lord, mighty God Now go in peace Saviour, again to thy dear name we raise Shalom Chaverim Sing praise to God who reigns above The Lord bless you and keep you |
| Psalm 8 |
A little child the Saviour came All creatures of our God and King Bright the vision that delighted From heaven you came, helpless Babe God in such love for us lent us this planet God, our God, your glorious name How excellent in all the earth Immortal, invisible, God only wise Jesus shall reign where'er the sun Let all things now living Let all the world in every corner sing Many and great, O God, are thy works |
O God, beyond all praising O God, Our God, how glorious is your name O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder O Lord of every shining constellation O Lord, our Lord Of the Father's love begotten Praise, my soul, the King of heaven Praise to God, immortal praise Prayer is the soul's sincere desire See, in yonder manger low Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord |
| Galatians 4:4-7 |
Abba, Father, let me be Creator of the starry height Eternal God, your love's tremendous glory Father God, I wonder Father, we thank thee, who hast planted From east to west, from shore to shore Gabriel's message does away Hark, the herald angels sing |
O little town of Bethlehem Silent night! Holy night! Son of God, eternal Saviour Spirit, come, dispel our sadness Still the night, holy the night The Lord created families Virgin-born, we bow before thee What wondrous love is this |
| or Philippians 2:5-11 |
A spendthrift Lover is the Lord All hail the power of Jesus' name All praise to thee, for thou, O King divine And can it be that I should gain At the Name of Jesus Before the heaven and earth Behold, the great Creator makes Blest are the pure in heart Brother, sister, let me serve you Child in the manger Come, now is the time to worship Creator of the starry height Empty he came Eternal Ruler of the ceaseless round Eye has not seen, ear has not heard Filled with the Spirit's power For the healing of the nations Forth in the peace of Christ we go From heaven you came, helpless Babe Glorious in majesty God is our strength from days of old God the Creator, you in love made me Hail, gladdening Light He is Lord, he is Lord Help us to help each other, Lord Here is the risen Son Holy Spirit, storm of love How sweet the Name of Jesus sounds I bind unto myself today I will offer up my life If you are encouraged Immortal love for ever full In the name of Jesus Jesus is the Name we honor Jesus, Name above all names Jesus shall take the highest honor |
Look, ye saints! the sight is glorious Lord, I lift your Name on high May the mind of Christ my Saviour Meekness and majesty Mothering God, you gave me birth Name of all majesty O Christ, the master carpenter O for a thousand tongues to sing O Jesus so meek, O Jesus so kind O Lord, all the world belongs to you O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder O love, how deep, how broad, how high O Love that wilt not let me go Should I rehearse with human voice Sing praise to God on mountain tops Son of God, eternal Saviour Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me Take up thy cross, the Saviour said That priceless gift The head that once was crowned with thorns The Virgin Mary had a baby boy There is a Redeemer There's no greater name than Jesus Thou who wast rich beyond all splendor To the Name of our salvation We have a gospel to proclaim What if the One who shapes the stars What wondrous love is this When I survey the wondrous Cross Where charity and love prevail When morning gilds the skies Who would ever have believed it Word of the Father, the life of creation Ye who the name of Jesus bear You are called to tell the story You, Lord, are both lamb and shepherd |
| Luke 2:15-21 |
All hail the power of Jesus' Name All praise to thee, for thou, O King divine Angels from the realms of glory At the Name of Jesus Away in a manger, no crib for a bed Blessed be the Name of the Lord (Daniels & Prosch) Blessed be the Name of the Lord (Utterbach) Come and join the celebration Creator of the starry height God rest you merry, gentlemen How sweet the Name of Jesus sounds I am the Light of the world In the blead mid-winter In the Name of Jesus Jesus, my Lord, my God, my all Jesus, Name above all names Jesus! Name of wondrous of love! |
Jesus the name high over all Jesus, the very thought of thee Lift high the cross Love came down at Christmas Name of all majesty Now greet the swiftly changing year O come, all ye faithful O for a thousand tongues to sing See amid the winter's snow Shepherds came, their praises bringing Silent night! Holy night! The Virgin Mary had a baby boy There is a Name I love to hear To the Name of our salvation Unto us a boy is born When the crimson sun had set |
| New Year |
And now, my soul, another year Another year is dawning Be thou my guardian and my guide Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart Beyond all mortal praise Breathe on me, Breath of God Christ be the Lord of all our days Father, let me dedicate For thy mercy and thy grace From glory unto glory! Be this our joyous song From heaven above to earth I come God is our strength from days of old God is working his purpose out Great is thy faithfulness Here on the threshold of a new beginning How good is the God we adore Joy is now in every place Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us Light a candle for thanksgiving! |
Lord, for the years Lord of our growing years Lord of the changing year Make me a channel of your peace March on, my soul, with strength New every morning is the love Now greet the swiftly changing year O Christ the same, through all our story's pages O God of Bethel, by whose hand O God, our help in ages past O God, whom neither time nor space Put thou thy trust in God Ring out, wild bells, to the wild sky Sing to the great Jehovah's praise The year is gone beyond recall This is a day of new beginnings Through all the changing scenes of life Through the darkness of the ages When morning gilds the skies |
| The Epiphany | ||
| Isaiah 60:1-6 |
All people that on earth do dwell Arise to greet the Lord of light Awake, arise, O sing a new song Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart Brightest and best of the sons of morning City of God, Jerusalem Father eternal, ruler of creation Hail to the Lord's Anointed Here in this place new light is streaming How bright appears the Morning Star How brightly beams the Morning Star Judge eternal, throned in splendor |
Let there be light Light's abode, celestial Salem Lord, the light of your love is shining O radiant Christ, incarnate word O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness Rise up and shine! Your light has come The people that in darkness sat The race that long in darkness pined Thou, whose almighty word Thy strong word did cleave the darkness Who would think Wise men, they came to look for wisdom Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness |
| Psalm 72:(1-9) 10-15 |
All hail the power of Jesus' name Come, bless the Lord, God of our forebears For the world and all its people Give to our God immortal praise Hail to the Lord's Anointed His large and great dominion shall Jesus shall reign where'er the sun |
O day of God, draw nigh O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness Revive thy work, O Lord The Lord will come and not be slow Thy Kingdom come! on bended knee Wise men, they came to look for wisdom Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness |
| Ephesians 3:1-12 |
Amazing grace, how sweet the sound Blessed assurance Can we by searching find out God Draw the circle wide Eternal God, your love's tremendous glory Filled with the Spirit's power Forth in the peace of Christ we go From all that dwell below the skies Give thanks with a grateful heart Go tell it on the mountain Great and deep the Spirit's purpose |
In Christ there is no East or West Jesus, come, for we invite you Lord, who in thy perfect wisdom Many and great, O God, are thy works O Christ the same, through all our story's pages Sing praises old and new There is a Redeemer To the Name of our salvation Wise men, they came to look for wisdom You call us out to praise you |
| Matthew 2:1-12 |
All my heart this night rejoices All poor men and humble Angel-voices, ever singing Angels, from the realms of glory Arise, your light is come As with gladness men of old Behold, the great Creator makes Break forth, O beauteous heavenly light Brightest and best of the sons of morning Child of the stable's secret birth Christ, whose glory fills the skies Cloth for the cradle Come and join the celebration Earth has many a noble city Faithful vigil ended Father eternal, ruler of creation From the eastern mountains Good Christian men, rejoice Hail, thou source of every blessing Hail to the Lord's Anointed Holy Child, how still you lie How bright appears the Morning Star I am the light of the world I heard the voice of Jesus say In the bleak mid-winter Jesus, good above all other Jesus shall reign where'er the sun Let all mortal flesh keep silence Let earth and heaven combine Let there be light Lo, how a Rose e'er blooming Lord, when the wise men came from far Lord, who left the highest heaven Love came down at Christmas |
Many are the lightbeams No crowded eastern street Now the silence O come, all ye faithful O little Love, who comes again O little town of Bethlehem O radiant Christ, incarnate word O splendour of God's glory bright O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness On Christmas night all Christians sing On this day earth shall ring Once in royal David's city See him lying on a bed of straw See! in yonder manger low Shepherds came, their praises bringing Sleep, sweet child, thy mother watches Songs of thankfulness and praise The first Nowell the angel did say The Virgin Mary had a baby boy The wise may bring their learning 'Twas in the moon of wintertime Unto us a boy is born We three kings of Orient are What child is this, who, laid to rest What star is this, with beams so bright When a star is shining over eastern hills When Christ's appearing was made known When our God came to earth Where is this stupendous stranger? Who would think Why, impious Herod, should'st thou fear Wise men of old came seeking Wise men, seeking Jesus Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness |
| The First Sunday of / after Epiphany The Baptism of Christ | ||
| Genesis 1:1-5 |
Before the ending of the day Come, Holy Ghost, our hearts inspire Crashing waters at creation Creator of the starry height Creator Spirit, by whose aid Eternal Father, strong to save Father eternal, ruler of creation First of the week and finest day For your gift of God the Spirit Give to our God immortal praise God is Love: let heaven adore him God, that madest earth and heaven God, who created light God who made the earth God's Spirit as a rising gale He comes to us as one unknown Let us with a gladsome mind Lord, the light of your love is shining Love of the Father, Love of God the Son Morning has broken Mothering God, you gave me birth O glorious day |
O God, our help in ages past O Laughing Light, O first born of creation Praise God, the Source of life and birth Praise the Lord, ye heavens, adore him Praise the Spirit in creation Send out the gospel! Let it sound She comes sailing on the wind She sits like a bird brooding on the waters Songs of praise the angels sang Spirit divine, attend our prayers Spirit of love, you move within creation Take and eat; take and eat Thanks to God whose Word was spoken The race that long in darkness pined The spacious firmament on high This day at thy creating word Thou, whose almighty word Thy strong word did cleave the darkness Wind upon the waters Wind who makes all winds that blow Womb of life and source of being |
| Psalm 29 |
Creating God, your fingers trace Eternal Father, strong to save Father eternal, grant to your children Fill thou my life, O Lord my God God, we praise you, God, we bless you I greet thee, who my sure Redeemer art Let us with a gladsome mind Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendor |
O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness Praise, O praise our God and King Saviour, again to thy dear name we raise Sing to the Lord with all of your heart The kingdom of God is justice and joy When the morning stars together Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness Yours the hand that made creation |
| Acts 19:1-7 |
Breathe on me, Breath of God Christ, on whom the Spirit rested Come, gracious Spirit, heavenly Dove Father, Lord of all creation Filled with the Spirit's power Holy Spirit, come, confirm us Jesus, Name of wondrous love |
Like the murmur of the dove's song O breath of life, come sweeping through us O Spirit of the living God Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me There is a name I love to hear To the Name of our salvation |
| Mark 1:4-11 |
Baptized in water Christ is our light! the bright and morning star Christ, when for us you were baptized Christians, lift up your hearts / Praise for the Spirit of God Come, gracious Spirit, heavenly Dove Come, Holy Spirit, gracious heavenly dove Crashing waters at creation Crown him with many crowns Descend, O Spirit, purging flame Down Galilee's slow roadways From God Christ's deity came forth Give to our God immortal praise God's Spirit as a rising gale Hail to the Lord's Anointed How sweet the Name of Jesus sounds I am not worthy, holy Lord I bind unto myself today I come, the great Redeemer cries Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us Light of the world, in grace and beauty Like the murmur of the dove's song Mark how the Lamb of God's self-offering My God, accept my heart this day Name of all majesty Now there is no male or female O gladsome light, O grace |
O gracious Light, Lord Jesus Christ O holy dove of God descending O Laughing Light, O first born of creation O Light, whose splendour thrills O love, how deep, how broad, how high O radiant Christ, incarnate word O Spirit of the living God On Jordan's bank the Baptist's cry Out of the flowing river She comes sailing on the wind Sing of God made manifest Sing praise to our Creator Songs of thankfulness and praise Spirit divine, attend our prayers Spirit of God, descend upon my heart Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me Thanks to God whose Word was spoken The sinless one to Jordan came Thou, whose almighty Word To the Name of our salvation Veni Sancte Spiritus (Taizé) What king would wade When Christ's appearing was made known When Jesus came to Jordan When Jesus comes to be baptized When Jesus went to Jordan's stream |
| The Second Sunday after Epiphany (Ordinary Time 2) | ||
| 1 Samuel 3:1-10 (11-20) |
Be still and know that I am God Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart God speaks through words in the Bible Hushed was the evening hymn I, the Lord of sea and sky |
Lord, speak to me, that I may speak Once to every man and nation Speak, Lord, in the stillness Take my life, and let it be |
| Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18 |
A small thing like a hazelnut Awake, my soul, and with the sun Creating God, your fingers trace Every new morning Forth in thy name, O Lord, I go Go, silent friend He gave me eyes so I could see How shall I sing that majesty It is a thing most wonderful La ténèbre n'est point ténèbre Lord all-knowing, you have found me Lord of all hopefulness, Lord of all joy Lord of creation, to you be all praise |
Lord, thou hast searched me and dost know Loving God, you see us here My Lord, you called my name O God, you search me O Lord, you have searched me out and known me O threefold God of tender unity She sits like a bird brooding on the waters The duteous day now closeth There is no moment in my life Today I awake and God is before me When all thy mercies, O my God Womb of life and source of being You are before me, Lord, you are behind |
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Revelation 5:1-10 (not in Episcopal Church) |
All hail the power of Jesus' name All heaven declares All my days I will sing this song of gladness Alleluia, sing to Jesus Blessed feasts of blessed martyrs Blessing and honour and glory and power (Bonar) Blessing and honour (Sadler and Harvill) Bright the vision that delighted Come and see the Lord in his breathtaking splendor Come away to the skies Come, let us join our cheerful songs Crown him with many crowns Earth, earth, awake; your praises sing: Alleluia! Fill thou my life, O Lord my God For all the saints who from their labours rest Forth in the peace of Christ we go Give me the wings of faith to rise Glory, honour, endless prayers God is our song, and every singer blest God, we praise you, God, we bless you Great and wonderful are your deeds Hail, gladdening Light Hail, thou once-despised Jesus Here from all nations, all tongues and all peoples Holy God, we praise thy name How blessed are all the saints How bright these glorious spirits shine Let us sing the God of glory |
Light of the world, in grace and beauty Lo, he comes with clouds descending Lo, round the throne, a glorious band Look, ye saints! the sight is glorious Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendor Love divine, all loves excelling Mark how the Lamb of God's self-offering My faith looks up to thee O Lord most high, Eternal King O praise ye the Lord! praise him in the height O worship the King all glorious above Source and Sovereign, Rock and Cloud Splendour and honour, majesty and power Ten thousand times ten thousand The Church's one foundation The eternal gifts of Christ the King Thee we adore, eternal Lord There is a Redeemer This is the feast of victory for our God To God be the glory, great things he has done We have a gospel to proclaim What wondrous love is this When in our music God is glorified Who are these like stars appearing Ye choirs of new Jerusalem Ye holy angels bright Ye servants of God, your Master proclaim |
| or 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 |
All is ready for the Feast! Awake, awake: fling off the night! Blest are the pure in heart Bread of the world in mercy broken Come down, O Love divine Come, ever blessed Spirit, come Creator Spirit, by whose aid Help us, O Lord, to learn Jesus, thou joy of loving hearts |
O day of joy and wonder! Rock of ages, cleft for me Sing praise to our Creator Spirit divine, attend our prayers Strengthen for service, Lord, the hands Take my life, and let it be The Spirit came, as promised Thee will I love, my strength, my tower There is a green hill far away To God be the glory, great things he has done |
| John 1:43-51 |
All praise to thee, for thou, O King divine As we gather at your table Blessed Jesus, at thy word Christ, the fair glory of the holy angels Come down, O Love divine Dear Lord and Father of mankind For all your saints in glory From God Christ's deity came forth From heaven you came, helpless Babe I am the light of the world I cannot tell why he, whom angels I, the Lord of sea and sky Jesus calls us! o'er the tumult Jesus shall reign where'er the sun Jesus, thou joy of loving hearts |
Just as I am, without one plea Let all mortal flesh keep silence Spirit divine, attend our prayers Teach me, God, to wonder The great Creator of the worlds The race that long in darkness pined The Son of God proclaim There's a voice in the wilderness crying What wondrous love is this When Jesus taught by Galilee Will you come and follow me? Ye servants of God, your Master proclaim You are the King of Glory You, Lord, we praise in songs of celebration |
| The Third Sunday after Epiphany (Ordinary Time 3) | ||
| Revised Common Lectionary | ||
| Jonah 3:1-5, 10 |
Come, let us to the Lord our God Forgive our sins as we forgive God hath spoken by his prophets |
God, who stretched the spangled heavens The love of God comes close When all thy mercies, O my God |
| Psalm 62 |
All my hope on God is founded Almighty God, my Redeemer Commit thou all that grieves thee Commit thou all thy griefs God hath spoken by his prophets God is our fortress and our rock God is our song, and every singer blest Great God, we sing that mighty hand Mon âme se repose en paix |
My life flows on in endless song O come, divine Messiah Only on God do thou, my soul Put thou thy trust in God Rock of ages, cleft for me Saranam, saranam, saranam (Sri Lanka) We sing to you, O God Ye holy angels bright |
| 1 Corinthians 7: 29-31 |
Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart Give to our God immortal praise Glorious things of thee are spoken |
Lord, thy word abideth Mon âme se repose en paix O God, our help in ages past |
| Mark 1:14-20 |
And can it be that I should gain Christ, who called disciples to him Come, living God, when least expected Dear Lord and Father of mankind For all your saints in glory From heaven you came, helpless Babe I bind my heart this tide I danced in the morning I want to walk with Jesus Christ James and Andrew, Peter and John Jesus calls us! o'er the tumult Jesus Christ is waiting Living Lord of love's dominion |
Lord, you have come to the seashore Love is the only law O happy day that fixed my choice O Jesus, I have promised O thou who camest from above Sing of Andrew, John's disciple Take my life, and let it be They cast their nets in Galilee We are your people, Lord, by your grace When Jesus taught by Galilee Will you come and follow me? Ye servants of God, your Master proclaim |
| Common Worship Lectionary | ||
| Genesis 14:17-20 |
Behold the eternal King and Priest |
I will call upon the Lord |
| Psalm 128 |
Happy are they, they that love God Rejoice, O land, in God thy might Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord |
The grace of life is theirs We come, dear Lord, to celebrate |
| Revelation 19:6-10 |
All my days I will sing this song of gladness Alleluia, alleluia, let the holy anthem rise At the Lamb's high feast we sing Christ is the King, O friends rejoice Christ, the fair glory of the holy angels Come away to the skies Come, ye faithful, raise the strain Deck thyself, my soul, with gladness Father, Lord of all creation From all the wind's wide quarters Glory, love, and praise, and honor God is love, and where true love is God's love bursts into bloom Here, Lord, we take the broken Bread Here, O my Lord, I see thee face to face How shall I sing that majesty I come with joy, a child of God I come with joy to meet my Lord I greet thee, who my sure Redeemer art Jesus, Lord, we look to thee |
Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim Light's abode, celestial Salem Lo, God is here! let us adore My faith looks up to thee Rejoice, the Lord is King Shout for joy! the Lord has let us feast Sing alleluia to our God Singing songs of expectation Source and Sovereign, Rock and Cloud The Church's one foundation The hidden stream that feeds The Lamb's high banquet called to share The Lord is King! lift up thy voice The trumpets sound, the angels sing This is the feast of victory for our God Thy hand, O God, has guided What wondrous love is this When grief is raw and music goes unheard Where love and loving-kindness dwell Ye watchers and ye holy ones |
| John 2:1-11 |
All praise to thee, O Lord As man and woman we were made Blessed assurance Blessed Jesus, at thy word Christ is our light! the bright and morning star Christ, whose glory fills the skies Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life Deck thyself, my soul, with gladness Filled with the Spirit's power For the beauty of the earth From God Christ's deity came forth Jesus, come, for we invite you Jesus, Lord, we pray Jesus, priceless treasure Let all mortal flesh keep silence |
Life for the poor was hard and tough Lord Jesus Christ, invited Guest and Saviour Many are the lightbeams Now the silence One shall tell another Songs of thankfulness and praise Soul, array thyself with gladness Take my life, and let it be The Church's one foundation The trumpets sound, the angels sing This is the hour of banquet and of song We come as guests invited We come, dear Lord, to celebrate When all thy mercies, O my God When Christ's appearing was made known |
| The Fourth Sunday Epiphany (Ordinary Time 4) | ||
| Deuteronomy 18:15-20 |
Father of heaven, whose love profound From all that dwell below the skies God has spoken to his people |
How sweet the Name of Jesus sounds Judge eternal, throned in splendor |
| Psalm 111 |
Come, ye faithful, raise the anthem Father most loving, listen to your children Give thanks with a grateful heart I give you all the honor I'll praise my Maker while I've breath Jesus came, the heavens adoring |
Jesus, lover of my soul Praise, my soul, the King of heaven Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation Thy hand, O God, has guided To God be the glory, great things he has done |
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Revised Common Lectionary: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 |
All praise to thee, for thou, O King divine Bind us together, Lord Filled with the Spirit's power Love of the Father, Love of God the Son O Christ the same, through all our story's pages O God, thou art the Father |
Seek not in distant, ancient hills Sister, let me be your servant Thy hand, O God, has guided Where charity and love prevail You call us, Lord, to be |
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Common Worship: Revelation 12:1-5a |
Thy Kingdom come, O God | . |
| Mark 1:21-28 |
All beautiful the march of days All hail the power of Jesus' name Blessed Jesus, at thy word Dear Lord and Father of mankind Deck thyself, my soul, with gladness Firmly I believe and truly From all that dwell below the skies From God Christ's deity came forth God, you meet us in our weakness Hope of the world, thou Christ How sweet the Name of Jesus sounds Immortal love for ever full Jesus Christ is waiting Join all the glorious names Jesus the name high over all King of glory, King of peace Lord, whose love through humble service |
O Christ, the healer, we have come O for a thousand tongues to sing O love, how deep, how broad, how high Our cities cry to you, O God Rejoice, the Lord is King Silence, frenzied, unclean spirit Son of God, eternal Saviour Spread, O spread, thou mighty word The kingdom is upon you! There is a Redeemer Thine arm, O Lord, in days of old Thou art the way: to thee alone Thou, whose almighty word We cannot measure how you heal When Jesus the healer passed through Galilee Ye servants of God, your Master proclaim |
| February 2: The Presentation of Christ in the Temple (Candlemas) | ||
| Malachi 3:1-5 |
All shall be well Christ, whose glory fills the skies Earth was waiting, spent and restless God of all being, throned afar Joy to the world! The Lord is come Judge eternal, throned in splendor Love divine, all loves excelling |
Make way, make way, for Christ the King Purify my heart Restore, O Lord Spirit divine, attend our prayers The voice of God goes out to all the world Thy Kingdom come! on bended knee |
| Psalm 24:1-10 |
All people that on earth do dwell At the Name of Jesus Blest are the pure in heart Eternal, Unchanging, we sing to thy praise God, we praise you, God, we bless you King of glory, King of peace Lift up your heads, eternal gates Lift up your heads, O ye gates Lift up your heads, ye mighty gates Lift up your hearts, believers! Make way, make way, for Christ the King |
O worship the King all glorious above O Zion, open wide thy gates Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation Rejoice, the Lord is King See, all the earth is God's Stand up, stand up for Jesus The earth belongs to God alone The King of glory comes, the nation rejoices This earth belongs to God Ye gates, lift up your heads on high |
| or Psalm 84 |
And now, O Father, mindful of the love Angel voices ever singing As longs the hart for flowing streams Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life From glory to glory advancing, we praise thee, O Lord Here, O my Lord, I see thee face to face How blessed is this place How lovely are thy dwellings fair How lovely is thy dwelling-place How shall I sing that majesty Jesus, priceless treasure Jesus, thou joy of loving hearts Lord of all being, throned afar Love divine, all loves excelling |
March on, my soul, with strength O God of font and altar O Lord, hear my prayer One thing I ask Praise the Lord, his glories show Seek not in distant, ancient hills Soldiers of Christ, arise Sweet is the solemn voice that calls Thee will I love, my strength, my tower Unto thy temple, Lord, we come We love the place, O God Who would true valour see Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness Ye holy angels bright |
| Hebrews 2:14-18 |
A mother's labour bears her child Adoramus te Jesu Christe All my days I will sing this song of gladness Before the world begun Christ triumphant, ever reigning Creator of the starry height Good Christian men, rejoice From east to west, from shore to shore Hail, thou once-despised Jesus How bright appears the Morning Star In the bleak mid-winter Jesus, grant me this, I pray Join all the glorious names Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us Lord, be my guardian and my guide |
Lord Christ, we praise your sacrifice Lord, who left the highest heaven Love came down at Christmas Of the Father's love begotten Praise to the Holiest in the height See amid the winter's snow Sing of Mary, pure and lowly The great Creator of the worlds The Lord Almighty spoke the word Thou didst leave thy throne and thy kingly crown We hail thee now, O Jesus What a Friend we have in Jesus Where high the heavenly temple stands With joy we meditate the grace |
| Luke 2:22-40 |
Angels, from the realms of glory Blest are the pure in heart Break forth, O beauteous heavenly light Christ, mighty Saviour Christ, whose glory fills the skies Come, thou long-expected Jesus Fairest Lord Jesus, ruler of all nature Faithful vigil ended God be in my head Hail to the Lord who comes How the world longs for your birth In his temple now behold him Let all mortal flesh keep silence Lord God, you now have set your servant free Lord, let your servant go in peace Lord, now let your servant Love divine, all loves excelling Mon âme se repose en paix New light has dawned |
Now, Lord! according to thy word O come, divine Messiah O God, your constant care and love O Zion, open wide thy gates Of the Father's love begotten Sing we of the Blessed Mother Sing your praise to God eternal Stay, my child, my body sharing Thanks be to God for his saints The God whom earth and sea and sky The voice of God goes out to all the world Thy Kingdom come! on bended knee Virgin-born, we bow before thee When candles are lighted on Candlemas Day When Mary brought her treasure When memory fades and recognition falters Wise men, they came to look for wisdom You give, Lord, the sign to your servant |
| The Fifth Sunday after Epiphany (Ordinary Time 5 / Common Worship Proper 1) | ||
| Isaiah 40:21-31 |
Art thou afraid his power shall fail Awake, our souls; away, our fears Do you not know? Fight the good fight with all thy might From all that dwell below the skies God is Love: let heaven adore him Guide my feet Hast thou not known, hast thou not heard I have a dream, a man once said It is God who holds the nations Jesus, lover of my soul |
March on, my soul, with strength O comfort my people O Spirit of the living God Sing to the Lord a joyful song The God of Abraham praise Wait for the Lord We sing to you, O God We will run and not grow weary Ye servants of the Lord You who dwell in the shelter of the Lord |
| Psalm 147:1-11,20c |
All creatures of our God and King Blest be God, blest be God for ever Earth and all stars Fill your hearts with joy and gladness For all your blessings Great are your mercies How sweet the Name of Jesus sounds Let all the world in every corner sing Let all things now living Like a mighty river flowing |
Listen now for the Gospel! Nothing can trouble O God of blessings, all praise to you! Praise the Lord, sing alleluia Praise ye the Lord, 'tis good to raise Sing praise to God who reigns above The voice of God goes out to all the world We cannot measure how you heal We have a dream When all thy mercies, O my God |
| 1 Corinthians 9:16-23 |
A spendthrift Lover is the Lord Go forth and tell God has spoken to his people Lord, speak to me, that I may speak Now there is no male or female O Christ, the master carpenter O Lord Jesus, enfold me in your arms O Spirit of the living God |
Send forth the gospel! Let it run Speak forth your word, O Father Teach me, my God and King Tell all the world of Jesus Thou, Lord, hast given thyself We have a gospel to proclaim We've a story to tell to the nations |
| Mark 1:29-39 |
A stranger once did bless the earth Arise, your light is come At even, ere the sun was set Eternal, Unchanging, we sing to thy praise Father, we praise thee, now the night is over From God Christ's deity came forth From thee all skill and science flow Go forth and tell God of mercy, God of grace Heal me, hands of Jesus Immortal love for ever full Jesus Christ is waiting Jesus, lover of my soul Jesus' hands were kind hands Lord Christ, who on thy heart Lord Jesus, think on me Lord, speak to me, that I may speak O bless the Lord, my soul O Christ, the healer, we have come O for a thousand tongues to sing |
O God, by whose almighty plan O God, whose will is life and good O holy city, seen of John O Spirit of the living God Our God's a fortress, firm and sure Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation Precious Lord, take my hand Sing praise to God, who has shaped Sing praise to God who reigns above Songs of thankfulness and praise The King of glory comes, the nation rejoices Thine arm, O Lord, in days of old Thou to whom the sick and dying Thou, whose almighty word We cannot measure how you heal We lay our broken world When Jesus walked upon this earth With loving hands Your hands, O Lord, in days of old |
| The Sixth Sunday after Epiphany (Ordinary Time 6 / Common Worship Proper 2) | ||
| Revised Common Lectionary | ||
| 2 Kings 5:1-14 |
Father, we praise thee, now the night is over I greet thee, who my sure Redeemer art Jesus, lover of my soul Just as I am, without one plea God of mercy, God of grace O bless the Lord, my soul |
O Christ, the healer, we have come Rock of ages, cleft for me Wash, O God, our sons and daughters We cannot measure how you heal We'll sing in the morning |
| Psalm 30 |
Break, day of God, O break Go to the world I will exalt you, O Lord Jesus put this song into our hearts King of glory, King of peace Lord Jesus, think on me |
O Love that wilt not let me go O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness Rejoice today with one accord The Church's one foundation Where there once was only hurt Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness |
| 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 |
Awake, my soul, stretch every nerve Blessed feasts of blessed martyrs Christ's Church shall glory in his power Fight the good fight with all thy might Forth in thy name, O Lord, I go Guide my feet How blessed are all the saints |
Jesus, the very thought of thee King of love, O Christ May the mind of Christ my Saviour Not far beyond the sea, nor high Thee will I love, my God and King Thee will I love, my strength, my tower Ye holy angels bright |
| Mark 1:40-45 |
A man there lived in Galilee Amazing grace, how sweet the sound Christ's is the world in which we move Father of mercy, God of consolation Father, we praise thee, now the night is over From thee all skill and science flow Give to the winds thy fears God of mercy, God of grace He wants not friends that hath thy love Heal me, hands of Jesus Inspired by love and anger Jesus Christ is waiting Jesus, lover of my soul Living Lord of love's dominion Lord Christ, who on thy heart Love divine, all loves excelling |
O bless the Lord, my soul O for a thousand tongues to sing O Christ, the healer, we have come O for a thousand tongues to sing O God, by whose almighty plan Songs of thankfulness and praise The kingdom of God is justice and joy Thine arm, O Lord, in days of old Thine be the glory, risen, conquering Son Thou, whose almighty word We cannot measure how you heal We give God thanks for those who knew We lay our broken world Where cross the crowded ways of life Will you come and follow me? With loving hands |
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The Seventh Sunday after Epiphany (Ordinary Time 7 / Common Worship Proper 3) | ||
| Isaiah 43:18-25 | . | . |
| Psalm 41 | . | . |
| 2 Corinthians 1:18-22 | . | |
| Mark 2:1-12 | . | . |
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The Eighth Sunday after Epiphany (Ordinary Time 8) | ||
| Hosea 2:14-20 | . | . |
| Psalm 103:1-13,22 | . | . |
| 2 Corinthians 3:1-6 | . | |
| Mark 2:13-22 | . | . |
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The Ninth Sunday after Epiphany (Ordinary Time 9) | ||
| Deuteronomy 5:12-15 | . | . |
| Psalm 81:1-10 | . | . |
| 2 Corinthians 4:5-12 | . | |
| Mark 2:23 - 3:6 | . | . |
| The Second Sunday before Lent | ||
| (Common Worship only) | ||
| Proverbs 8:1, 22-31 |
As pants the hart for cooling streams As the deer pants for the water Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart Before the earth had begun Come, ye faithful, raise the anthem Creation sings |
Eternal Father, strong to save From the falter of breath The spacious firmament on high Who comes from God, as Word and Breath? Yours the hand that made creation |
| Psalm 104:24-35 |
All creatures of our God and King All things bright and beautiful Angel voices ever singing Breathe on me, Breath of God Creating God, your fingers trace Give to our God immortal praise God of the sparrow God, who created light Good is the Lord, our heavenly King I will sing, I will sing a song unto the Lord I'll praise my Maker while I've breath Immortal, invisible, God only wise Let us sing the God of glory Love of the Father, Love of God the Son |
My Jesus, my Saviour O breath of life, come sweeping through us O God, we bear the imprint of your face O worship the King all glorious above Pears and apples, wheat and grapes Praise, O praise our God and King Praise to God, immortal praise Seek not in distant, ancient hills Sing praise to God on mountain tops Take up the song, and sing the praise of God Thou, whose almighty word Waterfall and ocean Wind who makes all winds that blow Ye boundless realms of joy |
| Colossians 1:15-20 |
A spendthrift Lover is the Lord Almighty Father of all things that be As we gather at your table Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart Before the world begun Behold the Lord Bright the vision that delighted Christ, of God unseen the image Creation sings Eternal Ruler of the ceaseless round Father, we thank thee, who hast planted Glorious in majesty Glory be to Jesus Go to the world God of mercy, God of grace God's will for creation Great God of every shining constellation In Christ there is no East or West In the name of Jesus Jesus, thy blood and righteousness King of love, O Christ Let us sing the God of glory Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendor |
Lord of the Church, we pray for our renewing Lord, your hands have formed this world My God, how wonderful thou art Not far beyond the sea, nor high O Christ the same, through all our story's pages O First-born of the Unseen Lord O Laughing Light, O first born of creation O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder O Spirit of the living God Peace, perfect peace, in this dark world of sin Praise be to Christ in whom we see Praise the Lord, ye heavens, adore him Praise the one who breaks the darkness The Lord is King! lift up thy voice The trumpets sound, the angels sing The universe was waiting The victory of our God is won Touch the earth lightly Waterfall and ocean With the body that was broken You are God's work of art You, Lord, are both lamb and shepherd |
| John 1:1-14 |
All hail the power of Jesus' name Alleluia, sweetest anthem Amazing grace, how sweet the sound At the Name of Jesus Before the world began Can we by searching find out God Christ is the world's light Christ is the world's true Light Christ triumphant, ever reigning Christ, whose glory fills the skies Father eternal, ruler of creation God has spoken by his prophets God is love, his the care God is my shepherd How sweet the Name of Jesus sounds I bind unto myself today I danced in the morning I greet thee, who my sure Redeemer art I heard the voice of Jesus say Is this the way you made the world Jesus, lover of my soul Jesus, thou joy of loving hearts Let all mortal flesh keep silence Listen to the word which God has spoken Lord, the light of your love is shining Lord, your hands have formed this world Love divine, all loves excelling O for a thousand tongues to sing O God, beyond all face and form |
O Laughing Light, O first born of creation O Lord of every shining constellation O Saviour of our fallen race O splendour of God's glory bright O thou whose power o'er moving worlds presides O worship the King all glorious above Of the Father's love begotten Praise be to Christ in whom we see Praise God, the Source of life and birth Praise the Lord, ye heavens, adore him Praise the Spirit in creation Source and Sovereign, Rock and Cloud Thanks to God whose Word was spoken The great Creator of the worlds The Lord Almighty spoke the word The Lord's my Shepherd, I'll not want There's a spirit in the air There's a wideness in God's mercy Thou who wast rich beyond all splendor Thou, whose almighty word We have a gospel to proclaim We sing of God, the mighty source Womb of life and source of being Word of God, come down on earth Word of the Father, source of all things living You laid aside your majesty You, Lord, we praise in songs of celebration Yours the hand that made creation |
| The Last Sunday of / after Epiphany The Sunday next before Lent | ||
| 2 Kings 2:1-12 |
Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart Christ, upon the mountain peak Come, thou Holy Spirit, come Filled with the Spirit's power Guide me, O thou great Jehovah O Light of light, by love inclined O wondrous type! O vision fair |
Spirit of God, descend upon my heart Spirit of God, unseen as the wind Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me 'Tis good, Lord, to be here Transfigured Christ, none comprehends We have come at Christ's own bidding |
| Psalm 50:1-6 |
All heaven declares All my hope on God is founded Christ is the world's true Light God hath spoken by his prophets God is love, his the care God the Lord, the King almighty Jesus shall reign where'er the sun Judge eternal, throned in splendor |
O God, beyond all praising The day thou gavest, Lord, is ended The voice of God goes out to all the world Thy Kingdom come! on bended knee Wind who makes all winds that blow Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness Why are the nations conspiring? |
| 2 Corinthians 4:3-6 |
All praise to thee, for thou, O King divine Christ, upon the mountain peak Christ, whose glory fills the skies Come, Holy Ghost, our hearts inspire Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire Creator of the earth and skies Eternal Light, eternal Light Eternal light, shine in my heart Fairest Lord Jesus, ruler of all nature Father, we thank thee, who hast planted God is working his purpose out God of mercy, God of grace Hail, gladdening Light Holy Spirit, Truth divine I greet thee, who my sure Redeemer art In the name of Christ we gather Jesus bids us shine Jesus, joy of our desiring Jesus, the very thought of thee Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim Light of the world, in grace and beauty Lord, the light of your love is shining |
Meekness and majesty O gladsome light, O grace O God of blessings, all praise to you! O gracious Light, Lord Jesus Christ O Laughing Light, O first born of creation O Light of light, by love inclined O Light, whose splendour thrills O raise your eyes on high and see O splendour of God's glory bright O wondrous type! O vision fair People of God, arise Praise the one who breaks the darkness Rise up and shine! Your light has come Spirit divine, attend our prayers The brightness of God's glory The Spirit lives to set us free Thou, whose almighty word Thy strong word did cleave the darkness Truly, he comes to us We have a gospel to proclaim Ye that know the Lord is gracious You are God's work of art |
| Mark 9:2-9 |
All praise to thee, for thou, O King divine At the Name of Jesus Be still, for the presence of the Lord Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart Blessed Jesus, at thy word Christ is the world's true Light Christ, upon the mountain peak Christ, whose glory fills the skies Come, praise the name of Jesus Dear Shepherd of thy people, hear Fairest Lord Jesus, ruler of all nature God reveals his presence Here in this place new light is streaming Jesus, on the mountain peak Jesus, the very thought of thee Jesus, these eyes have never seen Lord Jesus, once you spoke to men |
Lord, the light of your love is shining Name of all majesty O Jesus, Lord of heavenly grace O raise your eyes on high and see O wondrous type! O vision fair Our Saviour Christ once knelt in prayer Sing of God made manifest Sing praise to God on mountain tops Songs of thankfulness and praise (with Transfiguration verse) Thee we adore, O hidden Saviour, thee There is a Redeemer 'Tis good, Lord, to be here Transfigured Christ, none comprehends We have come at Christ's own bidding When all thy mercies, O my God When Jesus led his chosen three You, Lord, are both lamb and shepherd |
| "farewell to Alleluia" |
Alleluia, glory to God who does wondrous things Alleluia! sing to Jesus Alleluia, song of gladness Alleluia, song of sweetness |
Hallelujah Hallelujah! we sing your praises Sing alleluia forth in duteous praise |
| Ash Wednesday | ||
| Joel 2:1-2,12-17 |
Before thy throne, O God, we kneel Father of heaven, whose love profound Giver of the perfect gift Have mercy, Lord, on me Holy God, of righteous glory Judge eternal, throned in splendor |
Kind Maker of the world, O hear Lead on, O cloud of presence Lord Jesus, Sun of Righteousness Now let us all with one accord O Lord, the clouds are gathering The glory of these forty days |
| or Isaiah 58:1-12 |
Break, day of God, O break Father eternal, ruler of creation For the healing of the nations Guide me, O thou great Jehovah Hail to the Lord's Anointed Healer of our every ill Judge eternal, throned in splendor Now quit your care O day of God, draw nigh O Love that wilt not let me go |
Once to every man and nation Our cities cry to you, O God Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord The Church of Christ in every age The right hand of God is writing in our land Thy Kingdom come! on bended knee We pray for peace What does the Lord require When God restored our common life |
| Psalm 51:1-17 |
Before I take the Body of my Lord Blest are the pure in heart Create in us clean hearts Creator of the earth and skies Father of heaven, whose love profound Forgive our sins as we forgive God, be merciful to me God who touchest earth with beauty Great Shepherd of thy people, hear Have mercy, Lord, on me Have mercy on us, God most high Have mercy on us, O Lord Hearken, O Lord, have mercy upon us I will offer up my life Jesus, lover of my soul Jesus, the very thought of thee |
Just as I am, without one plea Look upon us, blessed Lord Lord Jesus, think on me Lord of our life and God of our salvation My Lord, what love is this O for a closer walk with God O for a heart to praise my God O God, be gracious to me in your love Our Father, we have wandered Restore in us, O God Rock of ages, cleft for me Show mercy to us, loving Father There's a wideness in God's mercy Take this moment, sign and space Thou art the way: by thee alone We cannot measure how you heal |
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Episcopal Church: Psalm 103:8-14 |
Bless the Lord, my soul Bless the Lord, my soul (Taizé) Bless the Lord, the God of our forebears Come, bless the Lord, God of our forebears Eternal Ruler of the ceaseless round Fill thou my life, O Lord my God God the Omnipotent! King, who ordainest Grace is when God gives us Great are your mercies Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us |
Love divine, all loves excelling O bless the Lord, my soul O Lord of every shining constellation Praise, my soul, the King of heaven Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation Thee will I love, my strength, my tower There's a wideness in God's mercy Thine for ever! God of love When all thy mercies, O my God |
| 2 Corinthians 5:20b--6:10 |
Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart Christian, seek not yet repose Dust and ashes touch our face Fight the good fight with all thy might Give thanks with a grateful heart He gave his life in selfless love Here, O my Lord, I see thee face to face |
Just as I am, without one plea Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us Lord, speak to me, that I may speak Now is the time, the time of God's favour Now let us from this table rise O threefold God of tender unity Soldiers of Christ, arise Stand up, stand up for Jesus |
| Matthew 6:1-6,16-21 |
Ah, holy Jesus, how hast thou offended Amazing grace, how sweet the sound Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart Dear Shepherd of thy people, hear Glorious things of thee are spoken God, when I stand, no path before me Guide me, O thou great Jehovah Hope of the world, thou Christ Jesus, priceless treasure Just as I am, without one plea Lead me, Lord, Lord, lead me in thy righteousness |
Lord, teach us how to pray aright O Christian, love your sister and your brother O God of Bethel, by whose hand O Lord of heaven and earth and sea Out of the depths, O God, we call to you Prayer is the soul's sincere desire She comes sailing on the wind Teach us how grave a thing it is The Church's one foundation The glory of these forty days Up from the depths I cry to God What shall I do my God to love |
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or John 8:1-11 (not Episcopal Church) |
Before the world begun Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life Forgive our sins as we forgive King of glory, King of peace |
Jesus, lover of my soul Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us There's a wideness in God's mercy Your word, O God, a living sword |
| general hymns |
A spendthrift Lover is the Lord Approach, my soul, the mercy-seat Awake, my soul, and with the sun By the Holy Spirit sent Christian, dost thou see them Come down, O Love divine Come, let us to the Lord our God Creator of the earth and skies Dear Lord and Father of mankind Eternal Lord of love, behold your Church Father of heaven, whose love profound Forty days and forty nights From deepest woe I cry to thee Giver of the perfect gift Great God, your love has called us here Great Shepherd of thy people, hear He who would valiant be |
Here, O my Lord, I see thee face to face How can we sing with joy to God I am trusting thee, Lord Jesus Just as I am, without one plea Lord, as I wake, I turn to you Lord, we know that we have failed you Lord, who throughout these forty days Now is the healing time decreed Now let us all with one accord O for a heart to praise my God O love, how deep, how broad, how high Sunday's palms are Wednesday's ashes Teach us, O loving heart of Christ The glory of these forty days Throughout these Lenten days and nights Wilt thou forgive them that sin, where I begun |
| The First Sunday in /of Lent | ||
| Genesis 9:8-17 |
God Almighty set a rainbow Lord of all being, throned afar Now let us all with one accord O God, our help in ages past |
O Love that wilt not let me go The kingdom of God is justice and joy Today I awake and God is before me Who put the colours in the rainbow? |
| Psalm 25:1-10 |
Blest are the pure in heart Christian, seek not yet repose God, when I stand, no path before me Lead me, Lord, Lord, lead me in thy righteousness Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us Lord, be thy word my rule Lord of all hopefulness, Lord of all joy Lord of our life, and God of our salvation Lord, teach me all your ways O Christ, you wept when grief was raw |
O God, thou art the Father Remember, remember your mercy, Lord Take this moment, sign and space Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord There's a wideness in God's mercy Thou art the way: by thee alone Thy way, not mine, O Lord To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul Wait for the Lord (Taizé) |
| 1 Peter 3:18-22 |
And can it be that I should gain Christ is the world's Redeemer Eternal Lord of love, behold your Church God of freedom, God of justice He gave his life in selfless love Jesus, lover of my soul Jesus, thy blood and righteousness Lord Christ, we praise your sacrifice Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendor Most glorious Lord of life, that on this day Name of all majesty O love, how deep, how broad, how high |
O praise ye the Lord! praise him in the height O sacred head, sore wounded Once, only once, and once for all Praise the one who breaks the darkness The Lamb's high banquet called to share The sinless one to Jordan came There is a green hill far away Truly, he comes to us What king would wade Word of the Father, the life of creation You, Lord, are both lamb and shepherd |
| Mark 1:9-15 |
A mighty fortress is our God Ah, holy Jesus, how hast thou offended Amazing grace, how sweet the sound Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart Before the ending of the day By the Holy Spirit sent Christ is our light! the bright and morning star Christ, when for us you were baptized Christ, who called disciples to him Come, gracious Spirit, heavenly Dove Come, Holy Spirit, gracious heavenly dove Forty days and forty nights From God Christ's deity came forth God is our fortress and our rock I bind unto myself today Jesus went away to the desert Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us Like the murmur of the dove's song Lord, be my guardian and my guide Lord, the light of your love is shining Lord, who throughout these forty days Mark how the Lamb of God's self-offering My dear Redeemer and my Lord |
My song is love unknown Name of all majesty Now let us all with one accord O for a closer walk with God O God of Bethel, by whose hand O holy dove of God descending O Lord of heaven and earth and sea O love, how deep, how broad, how high O Saving Victim, opening wide Our God's a fortress, firm and sure Out of the flowing river Safe in the shadow of the Lord Spirit divine, attend our prayers Spirit of God, descend upon my heart The glory of these forty days The kingdom of God is justice and joy The sinless one to Jordan came Thou, whose almighty word What king would wade When he was baptized in Jordan When Jesus came to Jordan When we are tempted to deny your son |
| The Second Sunday in /of Lent | ||
| Genesis 17:1-7,15-16 |
From the apple in the garden O God, our help in ages past Sing of Eve and sing of Adam |
The God of Abraham praise To Abraham and Sarah |
| Psalm 22:23-31 |
Holy God, we praise thy name I, the Lord of sea and sky In the presence of your people It is God who holds the nations |
O Lord my God, O Lord my God The Lord is King! lift up thy voice Thee we adore, eternal Lord When all thy mercies, O my God Ye servants of God, your Master proclaim |
| Romans 4:13-25 |
All my hope on God is founded Here, O my Lord, I see thee face to face Jesus, if still the same thou art O love, how deep, how broad, how high |
Sing of Eve and sing of Adam The God of Abraham praise There is a green hill far away To Abraham and Sarah |
| Mark 8:31-38 |
All hail the power of Jesus' name And now, O Father, mindful of the love At the Name of Jesus Be still and know that I am God Day by day Draw nigh and take the Body of the Lord Give to the winds thy fears God of grace and God of glory Hail, thou once-despised Jesus How clear is our vocation, Lord I'm not ashamed to own my Lord In the Cross of Christ I glory In the name of Jesus Light of the minds that know him Make me a captive, Lord My faith looks up to thee New every morning is the love O Christ, the master carpenter |
O Jesus, I have promised O love, how deep, how broad, how high Praise the Lord through every nation Praise to the Holiest in the height Take up thy cross, the Saviour said Take up your cross, he says Teach me, my God and King To Abraham and Sarah Tree of life and awesome mystery Weary of all trumpeting When I survey the wondrous Cross When things began to happen Where cross the crowded ways of life Wherefore, O Father, we thy humble servants Will you come and follow me? You are the Christ, O Lord You call us, Lord, to be |
| The Third Sunday in /of Lent | ||
| Exodus 20:1-17 |
Father of all, whose laws have stood How firm a foundation Lord, be thy word my rule Lord, I have made thy word my choice Make way, make way, for Christ the King |
O for a closer walk with God Praise to the living God Sweet is the work, my God, my King The stars declare his glory Thou hidden love of God, whose height |
| Psalm 19 |
All beautiful the march of days All creatures of our God and King Almighty Father of all things that be As the deer pants for the water Eternal Ruler of the ceaseless round Eternal, Unchanging, we sing to thy praise Father of mercies, in thy word Father, we praise thee, now the night is over From all that dwell below the skies God be in my head God, we praise you, God, we bless you I know that my Redeemer lives I love you, Lord, and I lift my voice In my life, Lord, be glorified Jesus, Lord of life and glory Jesus shall reign where'er the sun Let all creation bless the Lord |
Let us with a gladsome mind Let's sing unto the Lord Lord, be thy word my rule Lord, thy word abideth Love is his word, love is his way O for a heart to praise my God O for a thousand tongues to sing O worship the King all glorious above Powerful in making us wise to salvation Sing for God's glory Tell all the world of Jesus The heavens declare thy glory, Lord The spacious firmament on high The stars declare his glory We are here to praise you |
| 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 |
All my hope on God is founded As royal banners are unfurled Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart Come, wounded Healer Here hangs a man discarded In the Cross of Christ I glory Jesus, thy blood and righteousness Let folly praise that fancy loves Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim (Murray) |
Lord Christ, we praise your sacrifice Nature with open volume stands O Christ, the master carpenter O Lord, the clouds are gathering Sing, my tongue, the glorious battle The head that once was crowned with thorns The royal banners forward go We sing the praise of him who died When I survey the wondrous Cross You, Lord, are both lamb and shepherd |
| John 2:13-22 |
All is ready for the Feast! At the Name of Jesus Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart Beneath the cross of Jesus Christ is made the sure foundation Come to us, creative Spirit God of grace and God of glory God our Father and Creator God, who hast caused to be written Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty Holy Spirit, storm of love |
I greet thee, who my sure Redeemer art Jesus Christ is waiting Jesus, where'er thy people meet O Christ, the Word Incarnate O God of font and altar O thou who camest from above They did not build in vain We love the place, O God When I survey the wondrous Cross Your word, O God, a living sword |
| The Fourth Sunday in /of Lent | ||
| Numbers 21:4-9 |
Bread of heaven, on thee we feed Guide me, O thou great Jehovah |
Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim (Murray) When I survey the wondrous Cross |
| Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22 |
All people that on earth do dwell Come, O Lord, and set us free Eternal Father, strong to save Give thanks unto the Lord our God Give to our God immortal praise God is working his purpose out Hills of the north, rejoice Let us with a gladsome mind |
Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim My soul proclaims your glory, Lord Nothing can trouble Now thank we all our God Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord What wondrous love is this Wind upon the waters |
| Ephesians 2:1-10 |
A spendthrift Lover is the Lord All hail the power of Jesus' name Amazing grace, how sweet the sound And now, O Father, mindful of the love Ask ye what great things I know Before the world begun Christ the Lord is risen again Come, thou fount of every blessing Creator of the earth and skies Father of heaven, whose love profound Give thanks with a grateful heart God, we praise you, God, we bless you God, whose giving knows no ending Great God, whose scepter rules the earth Help us forgive, forgiving Lord |
Jesus, my Lord, my God, my all Jesus the name high over all Lord, as I wake, I turn to you Lord, can this really be? Lord God, your love has called us here Lord, I was blind; I could not see Love's redeeming work is done Not what these hands have done Rock of ages, cleft for me Seek not in distant, ancient hills Souls of men! why will ye scatter Source and Sovereign, Rock and Cloud Tell all the world of Jesus There's a wideness in God's mercy Tree of life and awesome mystery |
| John 3:14-21 |
And can it be that I should gain Blessed Jesus, at thy word Christ is the world's Redeemer Christ's is the world in which we move Come, thou fount of every blessing Downtrodden Christ Eternal Light, eternal Light Give thanks with a grateful heart Give to our God immortal praise Glory to God the Father, the unbegotten One God is Love: let heaven adore him God's love is for everybody How deep the Father's love for us Is this the way you made the world It is a thing most wonderful Jesus, lover of my soul Let us with a gladsome mind Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim (Murray) Lift up your heads, eternal gates Lifted high on your cross Lord, teach us how to pray aright Love divine, all loves excelling |
Man of sorrows, what a name Mark how the Lamb of God's self-offering Name of all majesty Now thank we all our God O Christ, the great foundation O God of truth, whose living word O Jesus, King most wonderful O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder O Love that wilt not let me go O my Saviour, lifted Praise the one who breaks the darkness Sing, my tongue, the glorious battle The great love of God There's a wideness in God's mercy To God be the glory, great things he has done We give immortal praise We turn to God when we are sorely pressed What wondrous love is this When all the world to life is waking When Christ was lifted from the earth When I survey the wondrous Cross With loving hands You have passed by |
| The Fifth Sunday in /of Lent | ||
| Jeremiah 31:31-34 |
Dear Lord and Father of mankind Forgive our sins as we forgive Hail to the Lord's Anointed Help us, O Lord, to learn Jesus, lover of my soul My hope is built on nothing less |
O day of peace that dimly shines O for a heart to praise my God Sing praises old and new Thy hand, O God, has guided To the Name of our salvation |
| Psalm 51:1-12 |
Before I take the Body of my Lord Christian, seek not yet repose Come, thou Holy Spirit, come Create in us a clean heart Create in us clean hearts Creator of the earth and skies Father of heaven, whose love profound Forgive our sins as we forgive God, be merciful to me God who touchest earth with beauty Great Shepherd of thy people, hear Have mercy, Lord, on me Have mercy on us, God most high Hearken, O Lord, have mercy upon us Holy God, holy and mighty, holy and immortal (The Reproaches) |
Jesus, lover of my soul Just as I am, without one plea Lord Jesus, think on me My Lord, what love is this O breath of life, come sweeping through us O for a closer walk with God O for a heart to praise my God O God, be gracious to me in your love Our Father, we have wandered Restore in us, O God Rock of ages, cleft for me Take this moment, sign and space There's a wideness in God's mercy Thou art the way: by thee alone We cannot measure how you heal |
| Psalm 119:9-16 |
Jesus, joy of our desiring Lord, be thy word my rule Lord, thy word abideth |
O for a heart to praise my God Thou hidden love of God, whose height |
| Hebrews 5:5-10 |
A debtor to mercy alone By the Holy Spirit sent From God Christ's deity came forth Hail, thou once-despised Jesus It is a thing most wonderful Join all the glorious names Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendor |
Meekness and majesty My song is love unknown O love, how deep, how broad, how high We hail thee now, O Jesus We sing the praise of him who died Where high the heavenly temple stands Womb of life and source of being |
| John 12:20-33 |
A mighty fortress is our God Ah, holy Jesus, how hast thou offended All glory and praise to you, Father, above And now, O Father, mindful of the love As we break the bread Beneath the cross of Jesus Draw nigh and take the Body of the Lord Give thanks for life, the measure of our days Go to dark Gethsemane God is our fortress and our rock God's glory fills the universe Great God, we praise your mighty love He comes to us as one unknown He leadeth me! O blessed thought Here in this place new light is streaming Jesus, lover of my soul Jesus shall reign where'er the sun In the Cross of Christ I glory Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim Man of sorrows, what a name O gladsome light, O grace |
O Jesus, I have promised O love, how deep, how broad, how high O Love that wilt not let me go O my Saviour, lifted Praise the one who breaks the darkness Sing, my tongue, the glorious battle Sing of Andrew, John's disciple Sister, let me be your servant The flaming banners of our King The head that once was crowned with thorns The people that in darkness sat The royal banners forward go To mock your reign, O dearest Lord Tree of life and awesome mystery Unless a single grain of wheat fall on the ground and die We sing the praise of him who died Weary of all trumpeting What wondrous love is this When Christ was lifted from the earth When I survey the wondrous Cross With joy we meditate the grace |
| Palm Sunday | ||
| The Liturgy of the Palms: | ||
| Mark 11:1-11 |
All glory, laud and honor Children of Jerusalem Come into the streets with me! Give me joy in my heart Hail to the Lord's Anointed Here comes Jesus on a donkey Holy, holy, holy (Bell) Holy, holy, holy / Santo, santo, santo (Taizé) Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of power and might (Iona) Hosanna Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest Hosanna, loud hosanna |
Into Jerusalem Jesus rode Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim (Murray) Lift up your heads, ye mighty gates Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendor Make way, make way, for Christ the King My song is love unknown Ride on, ride on in majesty Ride on, ride on, the time is right Shout, Hosanna, welcome to Jesus the King! The glory of our King was seen This is the day the Lord hath made You are the King of Glory |
| or John 12:12-16 | (see above) | . |
| Psalm 118:1-2,19-29 |
All people that on earth do dwell Blessed city, heavenly Salem Christ is made the sure foundation Christ is our cornerstone Come, let us with our Lord arise Holy, holy, holy / Santo, santo, santo (Taizé) Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of power and might (Iona) Hosanna I will enter his gates |
Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendor O set ye open unto me Ten thousand times ten thousand The glory of our King was seen This is the day that the Lord has made This is the day, this is the day Today I awake and God is before me We are marching in the light of God Ye that know the Lord is gracious |
| The Liturgy of the Passion | ||
| Isaiah 50:4-9a |
A spendthrift Lover is the Lord Christ triumphant, ever reigning He lives in us, the Christ of God My Lord, what love is this |
O sacred head, sore wounded Once to every man and nation See, Christ was wounded for our sake |
| Psalm 31:9-16 |
Alone thou goest forth, O Lord God of grace and God of glory In you, O Lord, have I taken refuge Jesus, lover of my soul Look forward in faith |
Man of sorrows, what a name My faith looks up to thee Put thou thy trust in God We turn to God when we are sorely pressed |
| Philippians 2:5-11 |
Adoramus te Jesu Christe All hail the power of Jesus' name And can it be that I should gain As royal banners are unfurled At the Name of Jesus Before the heaven and earth Blest are the pure in heart Come, now is the time to worship Empty he came For the healing of the nations Forth in the peace of Christ we go From heaven you came, helpless Babe God's glory fills the universe He gave his life in selfless love He has been given He is Lord, he is Lord Help us to help each other, Lord I bind unto myself today I will offer up my life Immortal love for ever full In the Cross of Christ I glory In the name of Jesus Jesus is the Name we honor Jesus, Name above all names Jesus, the very thought of thee |
Join all the glorious names Lifted high on your cross Look, ye saints! the sight is glorious Lord, I lift your Name on high Lord, who left the highest heaven May the mind of Christ my Saviour Meekness and majesty Name of all majesty O love, how deep, how broad, how high Sunset to sunrise changes now The glory of our King was seen The head that once was crowned with thorns The royal banners forward go There is a Redeemer Thou didst leave thy throne and thy kingly crown Thou who wast rich beyond all splendor To the Name of our salvation We have a gospel to proclaim What if the One who shapes the stars What wondrous love is this Word of the Father, the life of creation Ye who the name of Jesus bear You have been given You, Lord, are both lamb and shepherd |
| Mark 14:1-15:47 |
A man there lived in Galilee According to thy gracious word Ah, holy Jesus, how hast thou offended Alas, and did my Saviour bleed All hail the power of Jesus' name All ye who seek a comfort sure Alone thou goest forth, O Lord Calvary, Calvary For the bread which you have broken Forgive our sins as we forgive Gather us in, thou love that fillest all Go to dark Gethsemane Great God, what do I see and hear Great Son of God Hail, Redeemer, King divine Hail, thou once-despised Jesus Hark, the voice of love and mercy Here hangs a man discarded Holy God, holy and mighty, holy and immortal (The Reproaches) How deep the Father's love for us I am not skilled to understand I cannot tell why he, whom angels I danced in the morning I do not know the man I will offer up my life I will sing the wondrous story In the Cross of Christ I glory It is a thing most wonderful Jesus, meek and lowly Let thy Blood in mercy poured Light of the lonely pilgrim's heart Lord Christ, we praise your sacrifice Lord, in our lonely hours Lord Jesus Christ, you have come to us Lord Jesus, for my sake you come Lord Jesus, think on me Lord, teach us how to pray aright Lord, who left the highest heaven My God, I love thee, not because My heart and voice I raise My Lord of light My Lord, what love is this My Lord, you wore no royal crown My song is love unknown Nature with open volume stands No weight of gold or silver |
O crucified Redeemer O dearest Lord, thy sacred head O Jesus, joy of loving hearts O love, how deep, how broad, how high O sacred head, sore wounded O sacred head, surrounded O the bitter shame and sorrow O thou, who through this holy week Open are the gifts of God Praise to the Holiest in the height Ride on, ride on in majesty Sing, my tongue, the glorious battle Sing to the world of Christ our sovereign Lord So much wrong and so much injustice Son of God, eternal Saviour Stand up, stand up for Jesus Sunset to sunrise changes now Take up thy cross, the Saviour said The flaming banners of our King The hands of Christ The head that once was crowned with thorns The Love that clothes itself in light The royal banners forward go There is a fountain filled with blood There is a green hill far away They crucified my Saviour This is your coronation Thou didst leave thy throne and thy kingly crown Though hope desert my heart Thy way, not mine, O Lord 'Tis finished! The Messiah dies To Christ, the Prince of Peace To mock your reign, O dearest Lord To the Name of our salvation We do not hope to ease our minds We have a gospel to proclaim We sing the praise of him who died We turn to God when we are sorely pressed Were you there when they crucified my Lord? What a Friend we have in Jesus When I survey the wondrous Cross When my love to Christ grows weak When we are tempted to deny your Son Why has God forsaken me? Won, the victor's crown You, Lord, are both lamb and shepherd |
| Monday in Holy Week | ||
| Isaiah 42:1-9 |
Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart Breathe on me, Breath of God Faithful vigil ended Give to our God immortal praise God created heaven and earth God is here; as we his people God weeps Hail to the Lord's Anointed Here in this place new light is streaming I'll praise my Maker while I've breath Jesus shall reign where'er the Sun Jesus the name high over all Let streams of living justice |
Lord, let your servant go in peace Loving Spirit, loving Spirit Make way, make way, for Christ the King O breath of life, come sweeping through us O for a thousand tongues to sing One more step along the world I go The Church of Christ in every age The voice of God goes out to all the world When the Lord brought back Will you come and follow me You are salt for the earth You call us, Lord, to be |
| Psalm 36:5-11 |
Come, thou fount of every blessing Creator Spirit, by whose aid Eternal Father, Lord of space Eternal God, your love's tremendous glory From all the wind's wide quarters Gracious Spirit, Holy Ghost Guide me, O thou great Jehovah I greet thee, who my sure Redeemer art Immortal, invisible, God only wise Is this the way you made the world Jesus, lover of my soul Light of the world, in grace and beauty |
O gracious Light, Lord Jesus Christ O Laughing Light, O first born of creation O Light, whose splendour thrills O Love that wilt not let me go Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation Thee will I love, my strength, my tower There's a wideness in God's mercy Thy mercy, Lord, is in the heavens Thy strong word did cleave the darkness Wash, O God, our sons and daughters You who dwell in the shelter of the Lord |
| Hebrews 9:11-15 |
Draw nigh and take the Body of the Lord Giver of the perfect gift Glory be to Jesus He gave his life in selfless love Here, O my Lord, I see thee face to face How sweet the Name of Jesus sounds Jesus, thy blood and righteousness O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder |
O Saving Victim, opening wide Once, only once, and once for all The Church's one foundation Thee we adore, O hidden Saviour, thee There's a wideness in God's mercy This is your coronation We turn to God when we are sorely pressed When I survey the wondrous Cross |
| John 12:1-11 |
A prophet-woman broke a jar A spendthrift Lover is the Lord Beneath the cross of Jesus Brother, sister, let me serve you Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life Come, thou almighty King Drop, drop, slow tears Fairest Lord Jesus, ruler of all nature Help us to help each other, Lord I will offer up my life Jesu, Jesu, fill us with your love Jesus, the very thought of thee Jesus, united by thy grace |
Just as I am, without one plea King of glory, King of peace My God, how wonderful thou art Myrrh-bearing Mary from Magdala came O Jesus, I have promised O Master, let me walk with thee Said Judas to Mary Thee will I love, my strength, my tower There's a wideness in God's mercy Were you there when they crucified my Lord? When I needed a neighbor When I survey the wondrous Cross |
| Tuesday in Holy Week | ||
| Isaiah 49:1-7 |
Blessed be the God of Israel Creating God, your fingers trace Faithful vigil ended God is working his purpose out Hail to the Lord's Anointed Here in this place new light is streaming Jesus shall reign where'er the sun |
Let folly praise that fancy loves Lord, let your servant go in peace O bless the God of Israel Once to every man and nation Safe in the shadow of the Lord Thou, whose almighty word Ye servants of God, your Master proclaim |
| Psalm 71:1-14 |
All my hope on God is founded Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart Fill thou my life, O Lord my God Giver of the perfect gift God is our fortress and our rock Mon âme se repose en paix |
Now thank we all our God O Lord, hear my prayer Restore in us, O God Rock of ages, cleft for me Safe in the shadow of the Lord |
| 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 |
As royal banners are unfurled Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart Cross of Jesus, Cross of sorrow Glorious things of thee are spoken Here hangs a man discarded In heavenly love abiding In the Cross of Christ I glory Inspired by love and anger Jesus, Saviour of the world Jesus, thy blood and righteousness Let folly praise that fancy loves Lift high the cross Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim (Murray) Lift up your heads, eternal gates Lord Christ, we praise your sacrifice |
Nature with open volume stands O Christ, the master carpenter O God of blessings, all praise to you! O Lord, the clouds are gathering Sing, my tongue, the glorious battle The head that once was crowned with thorns The royal banners forward go The wise may bring their learning There is a green hill far away We sing the praise of him who died When I survey the wondrous Cross Who would think Wise men, they came to look for wisdom You, Lord, are both lamb and shepherd |
| John 12:20-36 |
A mighty fortress is our God All glory and praise to you, Father, above Beneath the cross of Jesus Father, we love you, we worship and adore you Give thanks for life, the measure of our days God is our fortress and our rock He comes to us as one unknown Here in this place new light is streaming How bright appears the Morning Star In the Cross of Christ I glory Lift high the cross Man of sorrows, what a name May the blessing of God be upon you O gladsome light, O grace |
O Jesus, I have promised O Jesus, joy of loving hearts O love, how deep, how broad, how high O Love that wilt not let me go O my Saviour, lifted Sing, my tongue, the glorious battle Sister, let me be your servant Source and Sovereign, Rock and Cloud Take up thy cross, the Saviour said The people that in darkness sat The Spirit lives to set us free Tree of life and awesome mystery Unless a single grain of wheat fall on the ground and die Weary of all trumpeting |
| Wednesday in Holy Week | ||
| Isaiah 50:4-9a |
A spendthrift Lover is the Lord My Lord, what love is this O sacred head, sore wounded |
Once to every man and nation See, Christ was wounded for our sake |
| Psalm 70 |
Have mercy, Lord, on me Have mercy on us, God most high Jesus, where'er thy people meet |
O Lord, hear my prayer Seek ye first the kingdom of God The day thou gavest, Lord, is ended |
| Hebrews 12:1-3 |
As royal banners are unfurled Behold what witnesses unseen Fight the good fight with all thy might Focus my eyes on you, O Lord Forth in thy name, O Lord, I go Give me the wings of faith to rise Go to dark Gethsemane God, we praise you, God, we bless you Hail, thou once-despised Jesus He gave his life in selfless love I will offer up my life Join all the glorious names King of love, O Christ Lo, what a cloud of witnesses Look forward in faith |
May the mind of Christ my Saviour My life flows on in endless song My song is love unknown O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder Onward, Christian soldiers Rejoice in God's saints, today and all days Sweet the moments, rich in blessing Take up thy cross, the Saviour said The head that once was crowned The royal banners forward go The Son of God proclaim Tree of life and awesome mystery When I survey the wondrous Cross Ye holy angels bright |
| John 13:21-32 |
Ah, holy Jesus, how hast thou offended Forgive our sins as we forgive Holy God, we praise thy name How deep the Father's love for us How firm a foundation It is a thing most wonderful Make me a captive, Lord |
Man of sorrows, what a name My Lord, what love is this O love divine, what hast thou done O love, how deep, how broad, how high The heavenly Word, proceeding forth When we are tempted to deny your Son |
| Maundy Thursday | ||
| Exodus 12:1-4 (5-10) 11-14 |
Come on and celebrate! God of the Passover Hail, thou once-despised Jesus Let thy Blood in mercy poured |
Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendor Now lives the Lamb of God O God, our help in ages past |
| Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19 |
All my hope on God is founded Awake, my soul, and with the sun Draw nigh and take the Body of the Lord How can I ever thank the Lord I love the Lord, because he heard Lord, we have come at your own invitation |
Now thank we all our God O God, beyond all praising O Lord of heaven and earth and sea O praise ye the Lord! praise him in the height The Son of God proclaim There is a longing |
| 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 |
According to thy gracious word As we gather at your table Before I take the Body of my Lord Bread of Life, hope of the world Bread of the world in mercy broken Broken for me, broken for you By Christ redeemed Christians, lift your hearts and voices Come, let us eat Draw nigh and take the Body of the Lord For the bread which you have broken Gather around for the table is spread God of the Passover He gave his life in selfless love I am the bread, the bread of life I come with joy to meet my Lord In the name of Christ we gather Jesus, our Master, on the night they came Jesus, thou joy of loving hearts Jesus took a piece of bread Jesus, we thus obey Let thy Blood in mercy poured Let us break bread together Let us talents and tongues employ Lord Jesus Christ, you have come to us Lord, you give the great commission Love is his word, love is his way |
Mothering God, you gave me birth My God, and is thy table spread Now, my tongue, the mystery telling Now the silence O Lord, sustaining all who live O thou who at thy Eucharist Once, only once, and once for all See the holy table, spread for our healing Shout for joy! the Lord has let us feast Sing to the world of Christ our sovereign Lord The Church of Christ in every age The heavenly Word, proceeding forth The life within the standing corn The Son of God proclaim There's a spirit in the air This is a day of new beginnings This is the body of Christ This is the night, dear friends We come as guests invited We come to this your table, Lord We turn to God when we are sorely pressed We who live by sound and symbol When grief is raw and music goes unheard When Jesus died to save us With the body that was broken Zion, praise thy Saviour, singing |
| John 13:1-17,31b-35 |
A new commandment I give unto you Ah, holy Jesus, how hast thou offended An upper room did our Lord prepare At the supper, Christ the Lord Author of life divine Be still, for the presence of the Lord Before I take the Body of my Lord Blest are the pure in heart Bread of the world in mercy broken Deck thyself, my soul, with gladness Draw us in the Spirit's tether Eternal Father, Lord of space Go in grace and make disciples God is love and where true love is God moves in a mysterious way Gracious Spirit, Holy Ghost Great God, your love has called us here He came down that we may have love Heaven shall not wait Help us to help each other, Lord I have a dream, a man once said Jesu, Jesu, fill us with your love Jesus' hands were kind hands Let us talents and tongues employ Longing for light, we wait in darkness |
Lord, bring the day to pass Lord God, your love has called us here Lord Jesus, as the shadows long are stealing Lord, make us servants of your peace Lord, we have come at your own invitation Love is his word, love is his way Meekness and majesty Most glorious Lord of life, that on this day My song is love unknown O God of Bethel, by whose hand O God, who gave humanity its name O love, how deep, how broad, how high O thou who at thy Eucharist Rock of ages, cleft for me Sister, let me be your servant There is a green hill far away There's a spirit in the air This is the night, dear friends Ubi caritas et amor (Taizé) Wash, O God, our sons and daughters What wondrous love is this Where true charity and love dwell Where true love is found with charity Where true love is present You satisfy the hungry heart |
| The Watch in the Garden |
Blest by the sun, the olive tree By gracious powers so wonderfully sheltered Go to dark Gethsemane |
Praise to the Holiest in the height Thy will be done |
| Good Friday | ||
| Isaiah 52:13--53:12 |
Ah, holy Jesus, how hast thou offended Alone thou goest forth, O Lord Broken for me, broken for you Christ triumphant, ever reigning Cross of Jesus, Cross of sorrow From heaven you came, helpless Babe Hail, thou once-despised Jesus He gave his life in selfless love Here hangs a man discarded Holy Spirit, storm of love I do not know the man I found him cradled in a lamp-lit barn I, the Lord of sea and sky Led like a lamb to the slaughter Look, ye saints! the sight is glorious Lord Christ, we praise your sacrifice |
Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendor Man of sorrows, what a name My Lord, what love is this My song is love unknown O sacred head, sore wounded O sacred head, surrounded One day when heaven was filled with his praises People draw near to God in their distress Praise to Christ the Lord incarnate Praise ye the Lord, ye servants of the Lord See, Christ was wounded for our sake Sing, my tongue, the glorious battle Source and Sovereign, Rock and Cloud They crucified my Lord We sing the praise of him who died Who would ever have believed it |
| Psalm 22 |
Christ the Victorious, give to your servants God give us life Jesus, thy blood and righteousness Just as the deer longs for the waterbrooks My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Now thank we all our God O dearest Lord, thy sacred head |
O God, our help in ages past O Lord my God, O Lord my God Out of the depths, O God, we call to you Sweet the moments, rich in blessing Up from the depths I cry to God When I survey the wondrous Cross Why has God forsaken me? |
| Hebrews 10:16-25 |
All my days I will sing this song of gladness All my hope on God is founded All who believe and are baptized Alone thou goest forth, O Lord And can it be that I should gain Blessed assurance Come, you sinners, poor and needy Cross of Jesus, Cross of sorrow Draw nigh and take the Body of the Lord From all the wind's wide quarters Glory be to Jesus Great is thy faithfulness Help us, O Lord, to learn Here is love, vast as the ocean Jesus, thy blood and righteousness Lord, can this really be? |
Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendor Lord, teach us how to pray aright Lord, the light of your love is shining Now, my tongue, the mystery telling O for a heart to praise my God O my Saviour, lifted Rock of ages, cleft for me Spirit divine, attend our prayers Spirit of truth and grace The Lord is King! lift up thy voice The love of Jesus calls us There is a green hill far away This is your coronation We the Lord's people,. heart and voice uniting Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness |
| or Hebrews 4:14-16;5:7-9 |
And can it be that I should gain Approach, my soul, the mercy-seat At even, ere the sun was set Before the throne of God above Christ is atonement, the Paschal Victim Draw nigh and take the Body of the Lord Father of heaven, whose love profound God is Love: let heaven adore him Healer of our every ill Help us forgive, forgiving Lord How sweet the Name of Jesus sounds I greet thee, who my sure Redeemer art It is a thing most wonderful Join all the glorious names |
Just as I am, without one plea Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us Lifted high on your cross Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendor Meekness and majesty Rock of ages, cleft for me The Lord is King! lift up thy voice There's a wideness in God's mercy Though hope desert my heart We hail thee now, O Jesus What a Friend we have in Jesus Where high the heavenly temple stands Womb of life and source of being Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness Your word, O God, a living sword |
| John 18:1--19:42 |
A purple robe Ah, holy Jesus, how hast thou offended Alas! and did my Saviour bleed Alone thou goest forth, O Lord As royal banners are unfurled At the cross her station keeping At the Name of Jesus Before the cock crew twice Beneath the cross of Jesus Calvary, Calvary Cross of Jesus, Cross of sorrow Downtrodden Christ Glory be to Jesus Great Son of God, you once on Calvary's cross Hark, the voice of love and mercy He gave his life in selfless love He stood before the court Here is love, vast as the ocean Holy God, holy and mighty, holy and immortal (The Reproaches) Holy Spirit, storm of love How deep the Father's love for us I danced in the morning I do not know the man I found him cradled in a lamp-lit barn I heard the voice of Jesus say In the Cross of Christ I glory It is a thing most wonderful It is finished! Blessed Jesus Lift up your hearts, believers! Look, ye saints! the sight is glorious Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendor Lord, in our lonely hours Man of sorrows, what a name Man of sorrows, wrapped in grief Mary, blessed grieving mother My God, I love thee, not because My song is love unknown Name of all majesty Not far beyond the sea, nor high O Christ, the Master Carpenter |
O come and mourn with me awhile O dearest Lord, thy sacred head O love divine, what hast thou done! O love, how deep, how broad, how high O my Saviour, lifted O perfect life of love O sacred head, sore wounded O sacred head, surrounded On a hill far away One more step along the world I go Open are the gifts of God Praise to the Holiest in the height Praise ye the Lord, ye servants of the Lord Rock of ages, cleft for me See, Christ was wounded for our sake Sing, my tongue, the glorious battle So much wrong and so much injustice Spirit, spirit of gentleness Stay with us through the night Sunset to sunrise changes now Sweet the moments, rich in blessing Teach us, O loving heart of Christ The head that once was crowned with thorns The royal banners forward go There is a green hill far away They crucified my Saviour This is the night, dear friends Throned upon the awful Tree 'Tis finished! The Messiah dies To mock your reign, O dearest Lord We sing the praise of him who died We sing your mercies We turn to God when we are sorely pressed Were you there when they crucified my Lord? What have we to show our Saviour What wondrous love is this When I survey the wondrous Cross When we are tempted to deny your Son While Mary was watching, they hung Jesus high You, Lord, are both lamb and shepherd |
| Holy Saturday (not the Vigil) | ||
| Job 14:1-14 |
Immortal, invisible, God only wise O God, our help in ages past |
O Lord my God, O Lord my God Revive thy work, O Lord |
| or Lamentations 3:1-9,19-24 |
All my hope on God is founded Every new morning God, when I stand, no path before me Great is thy faithfulness Jesus Christ, our living Lord Just as the deer longs for the waterbrooks |
Morning has broken My God, how endless is thy love New every morning is the love Out of the depths I turn to you on high The one who longs to make us whole |
| Psalm 31 |
Alone thou goest forth, O Lord Courage, brother! do not stumble God is our fortress and our rock God of grace and God of glory In you, O Lord, have I taken refuge Jesus, lover of my soul Look forward in faith |
My faith looks up to thee O Lord, hear my prayer Put thou thy trust in God Rock of ages, cleft for me Safe in the shadow of the Lord Today I live, one day shall come my death We turn to God when we are sorely pressed |
| 1 Peter 4:1-8 |
A new commandment I give unto you Let there be love shared among us My heart looks in faith Name of all majesty |
Soldiers of Christ, arise Teach me, my God and King You call us, Lord, to be |
| Matthew 27:57-end |
My song is love unknown O sorrow deep |
See, Christ was wounded for our sake Were you there when they crucified my Lord? |
| or John 19:38-end |
I danced in the morning My song is love unknown See, Christ was wounded for our sake |
They crucified my Saviour Were you there when they crucified my Lord? |
| The Great Vigil of Easter | ||
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The New Testament readings should be preceded by a minimum of three Old Testament readings. The Exodus reading and canticle are always used. | ||
| I. Genesis 1:1-2:4a |
All creatures of our God and King All things bright and beautiful Angel voices ever singing As man and woman we were made At the Name of Jesus Beautiful the green-blue sea Before the earth had begun Born in song Bring many names, beautiful and good Child of blessing, child of promise Come, Holy Ghost, our hearts inspire Crashing waters at creation Creating God, your fingers trace Eternal Father, strong to save Eternal God, your love's tremendous glory Eternal Ruler of the ceaseless round Eternal, Unchanging, we sing to thy praise Father eternal, ruler of creation Father, Lord of all creation First of the week and finest day For the beauty of the earth For the healing of the nations For your gift of God the Spirit God beyond glory, gracious and holy God created heaven and earth God in his love for us lent us this planet God is Love: let heaven adore him God of the sparrow God sends us refreshing rain God, that madest earth and heaven God who gives to life its goodness God who made the earth God, who stretched the spangled heavens God's will for creation Great God of every shining constellation Great God, your love has called us here Have mercy on us, God most high I love the sun I sing the almighty power of God In the name of Jesus Is this the way you made the world Let all creation bless the Lord Let there be light Let us with a gladsome mind Lord and lover of creation Lord, bring the day to pass Lord of beauty, thine the splendor |
Lord of the boundless curves of space Lord, the light of your love is shining Love of the Father, Love of God the Son Many and great, O God, are thy works Morning has broken Most High, omnipotent, good Lord Mothering God, you gave me birth O God beyond all face and form O God, our help in ages past O God, we bear the imprint of your face O God who shaped creation O Holy Spirit, by whose breath O Laughing Light, O first born of creation O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder O Lord of every shining constellation O splendour of God's glory bright O thou whose power o'er moving worlds presides O worship the King all glorious above Of the Father's love begotten Out of deep, unordered water Over the chaos of the empty waters Praise God, the Source of life and birth Praise the Lord, ye heavens adore him Praise the Spirit in creation Send out the gospel! Let it sound She flies on She sits like a bird brooding on the waters Spirit of love, you move within creation Stewards of the earth Take and eat; take and eat Thanks to God whose Word was spoken The duteous day now closeth The Lord Almighty spoke the word The spacious firmament on high Think of a world without any flowers This day at thy creating word This is my Father's world Thou, whose almighty word To show by touch and word We thank thee, O our Father We'll sing in the morning When long before time When your Father made the world Womb of life and source of being Word of the Father, the life of creation Yours the hand that made creation |
| I. Psalm 136:1-9, 23-26 |
All creatures of our God and King All people that on earth do dwell Eternal Ruler of the ceaseless round Give to our God immortal praise God moves in a mysterious way |
I, the Lord of sea and sky Let us with a gladsome mind Praise God, for he is kind Praise, O praise our God and King We give thanks unto you |
| II. Genesis 7:1-5,11-18; 8:6-18; 9:8-13 |
God of the sparrow He comes to us as one unknown O for a closer walk with God O God, our help in ages past |
O Love that wilt not let me go Spirit divine, attend our prayers Thou, whose almighty word Who put the colours in the rainbow? |
| II. Psalm 46 |
A mighty fortress is our God A safe stronghold our God is still Be still and know that I am God Be still, for the presence of the Lord Be still my soul: the Lord is on thy side Break, day of God, O break Come and find the quiet center Crown him with many crowns Dear Lord and Father of mankind Glorious things of thee are spoken God is our fortress and our rock God is our refuge and our strength |
God is our strength and refuge God the Omnipotent! King, who ordainest God, who hast caused to be written How firm a foundation How sweet the Name of Jesus sounds Immortal love, for ever full Jerusalem the golden Jesus, priceless treasure Lord, you sometimes speak in wonders My life flows on in endless song O God of every nation Onward, Christian soldiers Through all the changing scenes of life |
| III. Genesis 22:1-18 |
Come and journey with a Saviour From the falter of breath God moves in a mysterious way |
New every morning is the love Teach me, my God and King The God of Abraham praise |
| III. Psalm 16 |
All my hope on God is founded Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart Come, gracious Spirit, heavenly Dove Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life Forth in thy name, O Lord, I go Give to us laughter Glorious things of thee are spoken God reveals his presence Holy Spirit, Truth divine Jesus, lover of my soul Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us |
Lord of all hopefulness, Lord of all joy Mon âme se repose en paix Now is eternal life O God, my refuge, keep me safe Protect me, God The God of Abraham praise There is a place prepared for little children This joyful Eastertide We cannot care for you the way we wanted When all thy mercies, O my God When I'm feeling sad, I can call out to him |
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IV. (required) Exodus 14:10-end; 15:20-21 |
At the Lamb's high feast we sing Come, ye faithful, raise the strain Crashing waters at creation Eternal Ruler of the ceaseless round Guide me, O thou great Jehovah How firm a foundation Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us Let all things now living O God of Bethel, by whose hand O God, our help in ages past |
Out of deep, unordered water Sing to the Lord who has vanquished Singing songs of expectation The day of Resurrection The Lamb's high banquet called to share Through all the changing scenes of life Through the night of doubt and sorrow Through the Red Sea brought at last When Israel was in Egypt's land |
| IV. Canticle: Exodus 15:1b-13,17-18 |
All my days I will sing this song of gladness At the Lamb's high feast we sing Christ triumphant, ever reigning Crashing waters at creation Crown him with many crowns Guide me, O thou great Jehovah Earth and all stars Hail, Redeemer, King divine Hail to the Lord's Anointed Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty In the presence of your people Jesus shall reign where'er the sun |
Onward, Christian soldiers Praise, my soul, the King of heaven Praise the Lord, ye heavens, adore him Rejoice, the Lord is King Stand up, and bless the Lord The day of Resurrection The day thou gavest, Lord, is ended The Lamb's high banquet called to share The Lord is King! lift up thy voice The strife is o'er, the battle done Through the Red Sea brought at last, Alleluia! |
| V. Isaiah 55:1-11 |
A safe stronghold our God is still Almighty God, thy word is cast Come, bringing hope into a world of fear Come, let us eat Come, let us to the God of Love From all the wind's wide quarters Glorious things of thee are spoken I heard the voice of Jesus say Isaiah the prophet has written of old Just as I am, without one plea Lord God Almighty, Saviour, Redeemer |
Retell what Christ's great love has done Rock of ages, cleft for me Surely it is God who saves me (para. of Canticle) Thanks to God whose Word was spoken The hidden stream that feeds The trees of the field The trumpets sound, the angels sing There's a wideness in God's mercy Thou hallowed chosen morn of praise Word of God, come down on earth |
| V. Canticle: Isaiah 12:2-6 |
In the Lord I'll be ever thankful Praise to the Holiest in the height Stand up, and bless the Lord |
Surely it is God who saves me To God be the glory, great things he has done Ye servants of God, your Master proclaim |
| or Psalm 42 |
All my hope on God is founded As longs the hart for flowing streams As pants the hart for cooling streams As the deer pants for the water Athirst my soul for you, the God who is my life! Be still my soul: the Lord is on thy side Day is done, but love unfailing Every new morning God, when I stand, no path before me |
How lovely is thy dwelling-place If thou but trust in God to guide thee Jesus, priceless treasure Jesus, thou joy of loving hearts Just as the deer longs for the waterbrooks My Jesus, pierced for love of me Nearer, my God, to thee O for a thousand tongues to sing Out of the depths I turn to you on high Precious Lord, take my hand |
| VI. Baruch 3:9-15,32-4:4 |
Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart From the falter of breath |
The spacious firmament on high |
| or Proverbs 8:1-8, 19-21; 9:4b-6 |
Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart Before the earth had begun Holy wisdom, lamp of learning |
O God of matchless glory Who comes from God, as Word and Breath? Yours the hand that made creation |
| VI. Psalm 19 |
All beautiful the march of days All creatures of our God and King Almighty Father of all things that be As pants the hart for cooling streams As the deer pants for the water Come, thou Redeemer of the earth Eternal Ruler of the ceaseless round Eternal, Unchanging, we sing to thy praise Father, we praise thee, now the night is over From all that dwell below the skies God be in my head God, we praise you, God, we bless you Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty I love you, Lord, and I lift my voice In my life, Lord, be glorified |
Jesus shall reign where'er the sun Let all creation bless the Lord Let us with a gladsome mind Let's sing unto the Lord Lord, be thy word my rule Lord, thy word abideth Love is his word, love is his way O Christ, the Word Incarnate O for a heart to praise my God O worship the King all glorious above Sing for God's glory The spacious firmament on high The stars declare his glory We are here to praise you |
| VII. Ezekiel 36:24-28 |
Come down, O Love divine Come, O God of all the earth Come, you sinners, poor and needy Far, far away from my loving Father Forgive our sins as we forgive He comes to us as one unknown I, the Lord of sea and sky Jesus, lover of my soul Judge eternal, throned in splendor Listen now for the Gospel! Living Lord of love's dominion |
Lord, we hear your word with gladness O for a heart to praise my God O Holy Spirit, enter in O Spirit of the living God Revive thy work, O Lord Rock of ages, cleft for me She comes sailing on the wind Teach me, my God and King The hidden stream that feeds To Abraham and Sarah |
| VII. Psalms 42 and 43 |
All my hope on God is founded As longs the hart for flowing streams As pants the hart for cooling streams As the deer pants for water Athirst my soul for you, the God who is my life! Be still my soul: the Lord is on thy side Day is done, but love unfailing Every new morning God, when I stand, no path before me How lovely is thy dwelling-place If thou but trust in God to guide thee |
Jesus, priceless treasure Jesus, thou joy of loving hearts Just as the deer longs for the waterbrooks Lead, kindly Light, amid the encircling gloom Lord of all being, throned afar Lord, the light of your love is shining My Jesus, pierced for love of me Nearer, my God, to thee O send thy light forth Out of the depths I turn to you on high Precious Lord, take my hand |
| or Isaiah 12:1-6 |
In the Lord I'll be ever thankful O for a thousand tongues to sing Stand up, and bless the Lord |
To God be the glory, great things he has done Ye servants of God, your Master proclaim |
| VIII. Ezekiel 37:1-14 |
All my hope on God is founded Breathe on me, Breath of God Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire Come, thou Holy Spirit, come Father of heaven, whose love profound Fire of God, thou sacred flame God's Spirit as a rising gale Like the murmur of the dove's song O Breath of Life, come sweeping through us O God, the Holy Ghost |
O Holy Spirit, by whose breath O Spirit of the living God Revive thy work, O Lord She comes sailing on the wind Soaring Spirit, set us free Spirit divine, attend our prayers Spirit of the living God Wind who makes all winds that blow Wind upon the waters |
| VIII. Psalm 143 |
As pants the hart for cooling streams As the deer pants for water I need thee every hour Jesus, lover of my soul Jesus, priceless treasure Jesus, thou joy of loving hearts Lead me, Lord, Lord, lead me in thy righteousness Lord of all hopefulness, Lord of all joy |
O hear my prayer, Lord O Jesus, I have promised O Lord, hear my prayer O Lord my God, O Lord my God Rock of ages, cleft for me Saranam, saranam, saranam (Sri Lanka) There is a longing |
| or Psalm 30 |
Break, day of God, O break Go to the world I will exalt you, O Lord Jesus put this song into our hearts King of glory, King of peace Lord Jesus, think on me |
O Love that wilt not let me go O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness Rejoice, angelic choirs, rejoice! Rejoice today with one accord The Church's one foundation Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness |
| IX. Zephaniah 3:14-end |
A spendthrift Lover is the Lord Christ is the King, O friends rejoice Glorious things of thee are spoken Hail to the Lord's Anointed How firm a foundation Let there be light |
Lift up your heads, eternal gates Lord, who left the highest heaven People, look east. The time is near Precious Lord, take my hand Rejoice, the Lord is King Sing praises old and new |
| IX. Psalm 98 |
All creatures of our God and King Alleluia! Hurry, the Lord is near Alleluia, sing to Jesus Earth and all stars Good Christian men, rejoice and sing Hail to the Lord's Anointed Jesus Christ is risen today Let all creation bless the Lord Let's sing to the Lord, yes, sing God a new song My Jesus, my Saviour New songs of celebration render |
O sing a new song to the Lord Open your eyes Sing a new song to the Lord Sing to God new songs of worship Songs of praise the angels sang Take up the song, and sing the praise of God The day of Resurrection The right hand of God is writing in our land The strife is o'er, the battle done Through the Red Sea brought at last, Alleluia! Walk softly in springtime |
| Romans 6:3-11 |
All shall be well All who believe and are baptized Alleluia, alleluia, give thanks to the risen Lord Alleluia, raise the anthem Baptized in water Before the throne of God above Bread of the world in mercy broken Child of blessing, child of promise Christ is risen! Christ is risen Christ the Lord is risen today (Wesley) Christians, to the Paschal Victim Come, ye faithful, raise the strain Crown him with many crowns Finished the strife of battle now Go, silent friend Good Christian men, rejoice and sing Halle, halle, hallelujah His battle ended there I bind unto myself today Jesus lives! thy terrors now Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim Lord, for the years Lord, make us servants of your peace |
Make me a channel of your peace Now is eternal life Now let us from this table rise Now lives the Lamb of God Now there is no male or female Now through the grace of God O for a heart to praise my God Out of deep, unordered water Sing to the world of Christ our sovereign Lord Take up the song, and sing the praise of God The day of Resurrection The strife is o'er, the battle done This is the Spirit's entry now Through the night of doubt and sorrow Through the Red Sea brought at last, Alleluia! Thy hand, O God, has guided Tree of life and awesome mystery Unless a single grain of wheat fall on the ground and die We have a gospel to proclaim We know that Christ is raised and dies no more When to the sacred font we came Word of the Father, the life of creation |
| Psalm 114 |
Be still, for the presence of the Lord Come, ye faithful, raise the strain From the slave pens of the Delta Glorious things of thee are spoken |
Israel went out from Egypt Rock of ages, cleft for me The Lamb's high banquet called to share Through the Red Sea brought at last, Alleluia! |
| Mark 16:1-8 |
Apostle of the Word At dawn the women made their way Because you live, O Christ Christ is alive, and the universe must celebrate Christ is risen, alleluia Christ is risen! Christ is risen Christ the Lord is risen again Christ the Lord is risen today (Wesley) First of the week and finest day Go to the world God's love bursts into bloom Good Christian men, rejoice and sing Hail the day that sees him rise I bind unto myself today I know that my Redeemer lives Jesus Christ is risen today Jesus is risen, alleluia! Jesus is risen from the grave Light's glittering morn bedecks the sky |
Most glorious Lord of life, that on this day O Lord most high, Eternal King O love, how deep, how broad, how high O sons and daughters, let us sing O the life of the world is a joy and a treasure One day when heaven was filled with his praises Sing alleluia to the Lord Surrexit Dominus vere (Taizé) That Eastertide with joy was bright The day of Resurrection The tomb is empty! Come and see Thine be the glory, risen, conquering Son This is a day of new beginnings This is the day the Lord hath made Thou art the way: by thee alone Thou hallowed chosen morn of praise Truly, he comes to us We have a gospel to proclaim |
| Easter Day | ||
| Acts 10:34-43 |
All hail the power of Jesus' name All who believe and are baptized Alleluia, glory to God As Jacob with travel was weary one day Christ the Lord is risen again Come and journey with a Saviour Crown him with many crowns Draw the circle wide Eternal God, your love's tremendous glory Filled with the Spirit's power Finished the strife of battle now For my sake and the gospel's, go Go in grace and make disciples Good Christian men, rejoice and sing Hail thee, festival day He is Lord, he is Lord Jesus Christ is risen today Jesus is Lord Join all the glorious names Lord, we hear your word with gladness Mark how the Lamb of God's self-offering Name of all majesty |
Not far beyond the sea, nor high O brother man, fold to thy heart O love, how deep, how broad, how high O Spirit of the living God One bread, one body, one Lord of all Praise the God who reigns above Saviour, again to thy dear name we raise Send out the gospel! Let it sound Sing praise to God on mountain tops Songs of thankfulness and praise Source and Sovereign, Rock and Cloud Spirit of God, unleashed on earth Thanks to God whose Word was spoken The day of Resurrection The one who longs to make us whole The strife is o'er, the battle done This joyful Eastertide To God be the glory, great things he has done We have a gospel to proclaim Welcome, happy morning Wind upon the waters Word of the Father, source of all things living |
| Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 |
All people that on earth do dwell Blessed city, heavenly Salem Christ is made the sure foundation Christ is our cornerstone Come, let us with our Lord arise Give thanks to the Lord Holy, holy, holy / Santo, santo, santo (Taizé) Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of power and might (Iona) Hosanna I will enter his gates |
Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendor O set ye open unto me Sing and be glad, for this is God's house! Ten thousand times ten thousand The glory of our King was seen This is the day that the Lord has made This is the day, this is the day Today I awake and God is before me We are marching in the light of God Ye that know the Lord is gracious |
| 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 |
And can it be that I should gain Christ is the world's Redeemer Christ the Lord is risen today (Wesley) I believe in God Almighty I believe in God the Almighty Lifted high on your cross O love, how deep, how broad, how high Send out the gospel! Let it sound |
Take up the song, and sing the praise of God That Eastertide with joy was bright The strife is o'er, the battle done These are the facts as we have received them Thine be the glory, risen, conquering Son This is the day the Lord hath made We sing the praise of him who died |
| John 20:1-18 |
A prophet-woman broke a jar Alleluia! Jesus is risen! Apostle of the Word As man and woman we were made Christ is arisen (canon) Christ is risen as he said Christ is risen! Christ is risen Christ is the one who calls Christ is the world's light Christ Jesus lay in death's strong bands Christ the Lord is risen again Christians, to the Paschal victim Come, O thou Traveler unknown Come, ye faithful, raise the strain Comes Mary to the grave Early morning: Come, prepare him Earth, earth, awake; your praises sing: Alleluia! First of the week and finest day From the very depths of darkness Go, silent friend Good Christian men, rejoice and sing Good Joseph had a garden Great ring of light, true circle with no ending Hail thee, festival day Hallelujah! we sing your praises Haven't you heard that Jesus is risen? How sweet the Name of Jesus sounds I danced in the morning It fell upon a summer day Jesus Christ is risen today Jesus is risen from the grave Jesus, stand among us |
Jesus, stand among us at the meeting of our lives Led like a lamb to the slaughter Lift your voice rejoicing, Mary Light's glittering morn Look there! the Christ, our Brother, comes Love's redeeming work is done Myrrh-bearing Mary from Magdala came Now is Christ risen from the dead Now the green blade riseth O Christ, you wept when grief was raw O love, how deep, how broad, how high O sons and daughters, let u sing One day when heaven was filled with his praises Sing alleluia to our God That Eastertide with joy was bright The day of Resurrection The glory of our King was seen The strife is o'er, the battle done The tomb is empty! Come and see They crucified my Saviour Thine be the glory, risen, conquering Son This joyful Eastertide Thou art the way: to thee alone Thou hallowed chosen morn of praise Today I awake and God is before me We know that Christ is raised and dies no more Welcome, happy morning Were you there when they crucified my Lord? Who is there on this Easter morning Will you come and follow me? Ye choirs of new Jerusalem |
| or Mark 16:1-8 |
Apostle of the Word At dawn the women made their way Because you live, O Christ Christ is alive, and the universe must celebrate Christ is risen, alleluia Christ is risen! Christ is risen Christ the Lord is risen again Christ the Lord is risen today (Wesley) First of the week and finest day Go to the world God's love bursts into bloom Good Christian men, rejoice and sing Hail the day that sees him rise I bind unto myself today I know that my Redeemer lives Jesus Christ is risen today Jesus is risen, alleluia! Jesus is risen from the grave Light's glittering morn bedecks the sky |
Most glorious Lord of life, that on this day O Lord most high, Eternal King O love, how deep, how broad, how high O sons and daughters, let us sing O the life of the world is a joy and a treasure One day when heaven was filled with his praises Sing alleluia to the Lord Surrexit Dominus vere (Taizé) That Eastertide with joy was bright The day of Resurrection The tomb is empty! Come and see Thine be the glory, risen, conquering Son This is a day of new beginnings This is the day the Lord hath made This joyful Eastertide Thou art the way: by thee alone Thou hallowed chosen morn of praise Truly, he comes to us We have a gospel to proclaim |
| The Second Sunday of Easter | ||
| Acts 4:32-35 |
Awake, arise, lift up your voice Behold how pleasant, how good it is Christ the Lord is risen again Dear Shepherd of thy people, hear Filled with the Spirit's power Good Christian men, rejoice and sing Help us to help each other, Lord Jesus is Lord of all the earth Jesus Lord, how joyful you have made us Jesus, Lord, we look to thee |
Living Lord of love's dominion Lord, thy word abideth Love's redeeming work is done Make me a channel of your peace The Church is wherever God's people are praising The day of Resurrection The gifts we bring The strife is o'er, the battle done This joyful Eastertide |
| Psalm 133 |
All my days I will sing this song of gladness Behold how pleasant, how good it is Bind us together, Lord Dear Lord and Father of mankind Father, we thank thee, who hast planted How good a thing it is How good and how pleasant How good it is when God's will is done |
In Christ there is no East or West Let there be love shared among us O God, we bear the imprint of your face O Holy Spirit, Lord of grace O thou, who at thy Eucharist didst pray Put peace into each other's hands Through the night of doubt and sorrow |
| 1 John 1:1-2:2 |
All my days I will sing this song of gladness Awake, awake: fling off the night! Baptized in water Christ is the world's light Christ is the world's true Light Come, bringing hope into a world of fear Draw us in the Spirit's tether Eternal God, your love's tremendous glory Eternal Light, eternal Light Eternal light, shine in my heart Fill thou my life, O Lord my God Have mercy, Lord, on me Here, O my Lord, I see thee face to face I know that my Redeemer lives Jesus calls us here to meet him Jesus, lover of my soul Jesus, Name above all names Jesus, thy blood and righteousness Join all the glorious names Just as I am, without one plea |
Let us talents and tongues employ Lord, for the years Lord Jesus, think on me Lord of all being, throned afar Lord, the light of your love is shining Most glorious Lord of life, that on this day O sons and daughters, let us sing Praise the one who breaks the darkness Rock of ages, cleft for me Send out the gospel! Let it sound Speak, Lord, in the stillness Teach us, O loving heart of Christ The great love of God The Spirit lives to set us free Thee we adore, O hidden Saviour, thee To God be the glory, great things he has done We are marching in the light of God We know that Christ is raised and dies no more You are God's work of art |
| John 20:19-31 |
Alleluia, alleluia, give thanks to the risen Lord As comes the breath of spring As we are gathered, Jesus is here Ask ye what great things I know At the Name of Jesus Awake, arise, lift up your voice Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart Blessed Thomas, doubt no longer Breathe on me, Breath of God Christ has risen while earth slumbers Christ is risen, Alleluia! Come and fill our hearts Come down, O Love divine Come, gracious Spirit, heavenly Dove Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire Come, living God, when least expected Come, O thou Traveler unknown Come, ye faithful, raise the strain Crown him with many crowns Dear Lord, we long to see your face Dona nobis pacem Eternal Ruler of the ceaseless round Fairest Lord Jesus, ruler of all nature For all your saints in glory For the bread which you have broken For your gift of God the Spirit Forth in the peace of Christ we go From heaven you came, helpless Babe God, when I stand, no path before me God who gives to life its goodness Good Christian men, rejoice and sing Hail, thou once-despised Jesus Hallelujah! we sing your praises Hark, the glad sound! the Saviour comes Here, O Lord, your servants gather Holy Spirit, Truth divine How oft, O Lord, thy face hath shone How often we, like Thomas I danced in the morning I know that my Redeemer lives I need thee every hour Jesus came, the heavens adoring Jesus is risen from the grave Jesus, Lord, Redeemer |
Jesus, my Lord, my God, my all Jesus, stand among us Jesus, stand among us at the meeting of our lives Jesus, thou joy of loving hearts Just as the tide creeps over silver sand Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us Lo, he comes with clouds descending Loving God, you see us here Morning has broken O breath of life, come sweeping through us O for a thousand tongues to sing O God, the Holy Ghost O Holy Spirit, by whose breath O Jesus, joy of loving hearts O Lord, we long to see your face O Master, let me walk with thee O sons and daughters, let us sing Our God, creation's loving source Our great Redeemer, as he breathed Peace be to this congregation Peace, perfect peace, in this dark world of sin Rejoice, the Lord is King Saviour, again to thy dear name we raise Send me, Lord Shout for joy! the Lord has let us feast Spirit of God, come dwell within me Spirit of God, descend upon my heart Teach us, O loving heart of Christ That Eastertide with joy was bright The day of Resurrection The head that once was crowned with thorns The Spirit lives to set us free The strife is o'er, the battle done Thine be the glory, risen, conquering Son This day at thy creating word 'Tis the gift to be simple To bless the earth To the Name of our salvation We walk by faith and not by sight We will lay our burden down When I receive the peace of Christ When we are tempted to deny your Son Womb of life and source of being You tell me that the Lord is risen |
| The Third Sunday of Easter | ||
| Acts 3:12-19 |
Christ Jesus lay in death's strong bands God hath spoken by his prophets How can we sing with joy to God Jesus the name high over all Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendor My song is love unknown |
O for a thousand tongues to sing Sing ye faithful, sing with gladness The strife is o'er, the battle done Thine be the glory, risen, conquering Son To the Name of our salvation Up from the earth |
| Psalm 4 |
All praise to thee, my God, this night Glory to thee, my God, this night God of day and God of darkness Good Christian men, rejoice and sing Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us Lord of all hopefulness, Lord of all joy Most Holy God, the Lord of heaven |
New every morning is the love Night has fallen O Lord, hear my prayer O righteous Lord who set me right Saviour, again to thy dear name we raise To thee before the close of day We praise you, Father, for your gift |
| 1 John 3:1-7 |
A mother's labour bears her child Awake, awake: fling off the night! Behold the amazing gift of love Beloved, let us love: love is of God Christ the Victorious, give to your servants Father most loving, listen to your children God give us life God the Creator, you in love made me Good Christian men, rejoice and sing How sweet the Name of Jesus sounds It is a thing most wonderful Led like a lamb to the slaughter |
Lord Jesus, think on me My God, how wonderful thou art My Lord, what love is this O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder O love, how deep, how broad, how high Praise ye the Lord, ye servants of the Lord Sing ye faithful, sing with gladness The Church is wherever God's people are praising The eternal gifts of Christ the King The strife is o'er, the battle done We walk by faith, and not by sight What wondrous love is this |
| Luke 24:36b-48 |
All hail the power of Jesus' name Among us and before us, Lord, you stand Awake, arise, lift up your voice Be our light in the darkness Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart Christ is risen as he said Christ is risen! Christ is risen Christ Jesus lay in death's strong bands Christ the Lord is risen again Christ the Lord is risen today (Wesley) Christians to the Paschal Victim Come, O thou Traveler unknown Come, risen Lord, and deign to be our guest Come, ye faithful, raise the strain Crown him with many crowns Dear Lord, we long to see your face Finished the strife of battle now For the bread which you have broken For your gift of God the Spirit From heaven you came, helpless Babe Go to the world God moves in a mysterious way God, when I stand, no path before me God, who hast caused to be written God's love bursts into bloom Good Christian men, rejoice and sing He comes to us as one unknown He is risen, he is risen Holy Spirit, hear us How deep the Father's love for us How sure the scriptures are I found him cradled in a lamp-lit barn I greet thee, who my sure Redeemer art |
Inspired by love and anger Jesus Christ is risen today Jesus Lord, how joyful you have made us Jesus, stand among us Jesus, stand among us at the meeting of our lives Lead me, Lord, Lord, lead me in thy righteousness Look there! the Christ, our Brother, comes Lord of all hopefulness, Lord of all joy Lord, the light of your love is shining My song is love unknown Now the green blade riseth Now there is no male or female O for a thousand tongues to sing O sons and daughters, let us sing O Spirit of the living God Send out the gospel! Let it sound Shepherd of souls, refresh and bless Sing praises old and new Sing ye faithful, sing with gladness That Eastertide with joy was bright The day of Resurrection The glory of our King was seen The head that once was crowned with thorns The King of glory comes, the nation rejoices The Love that clothes itself in light The strife is o'er, the battle done The tomb is empty! Come and see Thine be the glory, risen, conquering Son We hold the death of the Lord We who live by sound and symbol We will lay our burden down When the Lord brought back |
| The Fourth Sunday of Easter | ||
| Acts 4:5-12 |
All hail the power of Jesus' name At the Name of Jesus Blessed city, heavenly Salem Christ is made the sure foundation Christ is our cornerstone Christ is the world's light Christ the Lord is risen again Good Christian men, rejoice and sing How sweet the Name of Jesus sounds Immortal love for ever full Jesus is the Name we honor |
Jesus the name high over all Jesus, the very thought of thee O for a thousand tongues to sing Rock of ages, cleft for me Sing and be glad, for this is God's house! Sing ye faithful, sing with gladness There is a Redeemer To the Name of our salvation We have a gospel to proclaim We have heard a joyful sound Ye that know the Lord is gracious |
| Psalm 23 |
Abide with me; fast falls the eventide All people that on earth do dwell Author of life divine Be still, my soul: the Lord is on your side Because the Lord is my shepherd Bless now, O God, the journey Faithful Shepherd, feed me Father, hear the prayer we offer He leadeth me! O blessed thought Here from all nations, all tongues and all peoples How bright these glorious spirits shine I know that my Redeemer lives I need you, Lord, for I have seen I set the Lord before my eyes I want Jesus to walk with me I will sing the wondrous story In all my ways, in every task In heavenly love abiding Jesus, joy of our desiring Jesus lives! thy terrors now Jesus, my Lord, let me be Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us Loving Shepherd of thy sheep Mon âme se repose en paix |
My Father, for another night My God, and is thy table spread My Shepherd will supply my need O God of Bethel, by whose hand Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation Rejoice in God, all earthly lands See, the good shepherd, Jesus, stands Shepherd of souls, refresh and bless Surely it is God who saves me The God of love my Shepherd is The hidden stream that feeds The King of love my Shepherd is The Lord is my shepherd The Lord my God my shepherd is The Lord my pasture shall prepare The Lord's my Shepherd, I'll not want The trumpets sound, the angels sing Thy hand, O God, has guided We'll sing in the morning What God ordains is always good When circumstances make my life When heaven's bright with mystery Wind upon the waters |
| 1 John 3:16-24 |
A new commandment I give unto you Almighty Father, who for us thy Son didst give Before I take the Body of my Lord Beloved, let us love: love is of God Brother, sister, let me serve you Come, O Spirit, dwell among us Crown him with many crowns Filled with the Spirit's power For everyone born, a place at the table For the healing of the nations Go to the world God of freedom, God of justice God who gives to life its goodness Gracious Spirit, Holy Ghost Help us to help each other, Lord Holy Spirit, source of love |
How sweet the Name of Jesus sounds I come with joy, a child of God I come with joy to meet my Lord I have a dream, a man once said Joyful, joyful, we adore thee Let there be love shared among us Let us talents and tongues employ Lord, make us servants of your peace Love is the touch of intangible joy Loving Spirit, loving Spirit O brother man, fold to thy heart O Love that wilt not let me go One day an angel here on this earth This is my will, my one command Ubi caritas et amor |
| John 10:11-18 |
All hail the power of Jesus' name All people that on earth do dwell Alleluia, the Word of the Lord lasts forever At the Name of Jesus Before Jehovah's awful throne Before the world begun Come, all who look to Christ today Gather us in, thou love that fillest all Good Christian men, rejoice and sing Here in this place new light is streaming How sweet the Name of Jesus sounds I come with joy to meet my Lord Jesus, joy of our desiring Jesus, our mighty Lord Lord, whose love through humble service Loving Shepherd of thy sheep |
O for a thousand tongues to sing O thou, who at thy Eucharist didst pray Praise the Lord, rise up rejoicing Priest and victim, Jesus dies Saviour, like a shepherd lead us Shepherd of souls, refresh and bless Sing we the song of those who stand Source and Sovereign, Rock and Cloud The Church's one foundation The Church's one foundation (Stookey) The King of love my Shepherd is Thy Kingdom come, O God To God with gladness sing Very Bread, good Shepherd, tend us We give thee but thine own |
| The Fifth Sunday of Easter | ||
| Acts 8:26-40 |
All who believe and are baptized Baptized in water Baptized into your Name most holy Come and journey with a Saviour Come, let us with our Lord arise Descend, O Spirit, purging flame Father most loving, listen to your children Glory to God, the source of all our mission God, who hast caused to be written How shall they hear the word of God Led like a lamb to the slaughter My lips shall praise you |
O God, unseen, yet ever near O love, how deep, how broad, how high O Spirit of the living God On this day, the first of days Over the chaos of the empty waters See, Christ was wounded for our sake The strife is o'er, the battle done This day at thy creating word We know that Christ is raised and dies no more Who would ever have believed it Ye servants of God, your Master proclaim |
| Psalm 22:25-31 |
Christ the Lord is risen today (Wesley) Holy God, we praise thy name I, the Lord of sea and sky In the presence of your people It is God who holds the nations Love's redeeming work is done |
My lips shall praise you The Lord is King! lift up thy voice Thee we adore, eternal Lord When all thy mercies, O my God When in our music God is glorified Ye servants of God, your Master proclaim |
| 1 John 4:7-21 |
A new commandment I give unto you Abide with me; fast falls the eventide All praise to thee, for thou, O King divine Alleluia, glory to God Alleluia, my Father, for giving us your Son Almighty Father of all things that be And can it be that I should gain Awake, O sleeper, rise from death Before the world begun Beloved, let us love: love is of God Blest be the tie that binds Break not the circle of enabling love Come to a wedding, come to a blessing Come, wounded Healer Crown him with many crowns Father eternal, ruler of creation For your generous providing Gather us in, thou love that fillest all God is love, his the care God is Love: let heaven adore him God of the sparrow God the Creator, you in love made me Good Christian men, rejoice and sing Gracious Spirit, Holy Ghost Great God, we praise your mighty love Great God, your love has called us here Hail, gladdening Light Hail to the Lord's Anointed He came down that we may have love Healer of our every ill I come with joy to meet my Lord In Christ there is no East or West In loving partnership we come In the quiet consecration Jesu, Jesu, fill us with your love Jesus loves me, this I know Joyful, joyful, we adore thee Let there be love shared among us |
Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim (Murray) Lord, bring the day to pass Lord, whose love through humble service Lord, you are so precious to me Love divine, all loves excelling Love is his word, love is his way Love is the touch of intangible joy Loving Spirit, loving Spirit Most glorious Lord of life, that on this day My God, I love thee; not because Name of all majesty Now the green blade riseth O brother man, fold to thy heart O Lord, the clouds are gathering O love, how deep, how broad, how high O thou who camest from above Open are the gifts of God Open my eyes that I may see Praise him, praise him, everybody praise him! Sing to the Lord a joyful song Sing to the world of Christ our sovereign Lord Son of God, eternal Saviour Source and Sovereign, Rock and Cloud Thank you for the cross The grace of life is theirs The great love of God There's a wideness in God's mercy This is my will, my one command To God be the glory, great things he has done Ubi caritas et amor We sing a love that sets all people free We sing the praise of him who died What wondrous love is this Where true love is found with charity You are called to tell the story You, Lord, we praise in songs of celebration Your love, O God, has called us here |
| John 15:1-8 |
A spendthrift Lover is the Lord Abide among us with thy grace Bread of heaven, on thee we feed Come, dearest Lord, descend and dwell Come down, O Love divine Come, gracious Spirit, heavenly Dove Come, thou Holy Spirit, come Come, we that love the Lord Creator Spirit, by whose aid Eternal Father, Lord of space For the fruits of his creation Fruitful trees, the Spirit's sowing Great God, we praise your mighty love He came down that we may have love Holy Spirit, font of light Holy wisdom, lamp of learning I am the bread, the bread of life I come with joy, a child of God I sought the Lord, and afterward I knew In the quiet consecration Jesu, Jesu, fill us with your love Jesus calls us here to meet him |
Jesus, joy of our desiring Joyful, joyful, we adore thee Let love be real Let us talents and tongues employ Like the murmur of the dove's song May the grace of Christ our Saviour O God, beyond all face and form O God, unseen, yet ever near O thou who camest from above Source and Sovereign, Rock and Cloud The Son of God proclaim The spring has come The tree of life my soul hath seen Thou who at thy first Eucharist Through the love of God our Saviour To thee, O Comforter divine Ubi caritas et amor Unless a single grain of wheat fall on the ground and die We come as guests invited We praise you, Lord, for Jesus Christ Where charity and love prevail |
| The Sixth Sunday of Easter | ||
| See below for Rogation Hymns | ||
| Acts 10:44-48 |
All hail the power of Jesus' name All who believe and are baptized Alleluia, glory to God As Jacob with travel was weary one day Baptized in water Come and journey with a Saviour Draw the circle wide Eternal God, your love's tremendous glory Filled with the Spirit's power Holy Spirit, come, confirm us |
How sweet the Name of Jesus sounds Lord, we hear your word with gladness Lord, you give the great commission Not far beyond the sea, nor high O Spirit of the living God One bread, one body, one Lord of all Sing praise to God on mountain tops Spirit of God, unleashed on earth To God be the glory, great things he has done Wind upon the waters |
| Psalm 98 |
Alleluia! Hurry, the Lord is near Alleluia, sing to Jesus Earth and all stars Good Christian men, rejoice and sing Hail to the Lord's Anointed Jesus Christ is risen today Let all creation bless the Lord Let's sing to the Lord, yes, sing God a new song My Jesus, my Saviour New songs of celebration render O sing a new song to the Lord |
Open your eyes Sing a new song to the Lord Sing a new song unto the Lord Sing to God new songs of worship Songs of praise the angels sang Take up the song, and sing the praise of God The day of Resurrection The right hand of God is writing in our land The strife is o'er, the battle done Through the Red Sea brought at last, Alleluia! Walk softly in springtime |
| 1 John 5:1-6 |
A mother's labour bears her child Glorious in majesty God is love, and where true love is I bind unto myself today In your mercy, Lord, you called me Jesu, Jesu, fill us with your love Lord Christ, we praise your sacrifice Lord, make us servants of your peace O love, how deep, how broad, how high O Love of God, how strong and true O Love that casts out fear |
Rock of ages, cleft for me Sing ye faithful, sing with gladness Stand up, stand up for Jesus The Church's one foundation The great Creator of the worlds The kingdom of God is justice and joy Thy hand, O God, has guided When Christ was lifted from the earth Where charity and love prevail Where true charity and love dwell You, Lord, we praise in songs of celebration |
| John 15:9-17 |
A new commandment I give unto you A spendthrift Lover is the Lord All creatures of our God and King Alleluia, Alleluia, hearts to heaven and voices raise Alleluia, the Word of the Lord lasts forever Be still and know that I am God Beloved, let us love: love is of God Bread of heaven, on thee we feed Come, children, join to sing Come down, O Love divine Come, let us sing to the Lord our song Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life Come, we that love the Lord Crown him with many crowns Eternal Father, Lord of space Gift of Christ from God our Father God is love, and where true love is Great God, we praise your mighty love He came down that we may have love Help us to help each other, Lord Here is love, vast as the ocean Holy wisdom, lamp of learning How sweet the Name of Jesus sounds I am the bread, the bread of life I come with joy, a child of God I sought the Lord, and afterward I knew In your mercy, Lord, you called me Jesu, Jesu, fill us with your love Jesus calls us here to meet him Jesus Christ, our living Lord Jesus, joy of our desiring Jesus, thou joy of loving hearts Jesus, united by thy grace Joyful, joyful, we adore thee |
Let there be love shared among us Like the murmur of the dove's song Lord, dismiss us with thy blessing; thanks for mercies Lord God, your love has called us here Lord, make us servants of your peace Lord, we have come at your own invitation Lord, you give the great commission Love divine, all loves excelling Love is the touch of intangible joy Many and great, O God, are thy works May the grace of Christ our Saviour My song is love unknown O God, beyond all face and form O God, unseen, yet ever near O God, we bear the imprint of your face O Jesus, I have promised Our God is a God who makes friends Out of sight, the Lord has gone Praise to the Holiest in the height Said Judas to Mary Seek ye first the kingdom of God Sing to the world of Christ our sovereign Lord Source and Sovereign, Rock and Cloud The head that once was crowned with thorns The Son of God proclaim The spring has come The tree of life my soul hath seen This is my will, my one command Ubi caritas et amor We come as guests invited What a Friend we have in Jesus Where charity and love prevail Where true charity and love dwell You, Lord, we praise in songs of celebration |
| Rogationtide | ||
| Deuteronomy 8:1-10 |
Come, sing praises to the Lord above O God, unseen, yet ever near Rejoice, O land, in God thy might |
Seek ye first the kingdom of God Shepherd of souls, refresh and bless The God of Abraham praise |
| or 1 Kings 8:35-40 |
God sends us refreshing rain O Lord, hear my prayer Prayer is the soul's sincere desire |
Rejoice, O land, in God thy might Touch the earth lightly |
| or Job 28:1-11 |
Immortal, invisible, God only wise Lord, bring the day to pass Lord of beauty, thine the splendor |
O worship the King all glorious above Pears and apples, wheat and grapes Praise God for the harvest of orchard and field |
| Psalm 104:21-30 |
Breathe on me, Breath of God Forth in thy name, O Lord, I go Immortal, invisible, God only wise Lord of all hopefulness, Lord of all joy Love of the Father, Love of God the Son |
O breath of life, come sweeping through us Pears and apples, wheat and grapes Praise God for the harvest of orchard and field Take up the song, and sing the praise of God |
| or Psalm 107:1-9 |
All people that on earth do dwell Give to our God immortal praise Give thanks unto the Lord our God God is working his purpose out Let us with a gladsome mind Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim |
Now thank we all our God Praise, O praise our God and King Through all the changing scenes of life When all thy mercies, O my God When I needed a neighbour were you there |
| or Psalm 121 |
Fill thou my life, O Lord my God I lift my eyes to the quiet hills I to the hills will lift mine eyes Immortal, invisible, God only wise In heavenly love abiding |
Like a mighty river flowing O God, thou art the Father One more step along the world I go To Zion's hill I lift my eyes Today I awake and God is before me |
| Philippians 4:4-7 |
Come, ye faithful, raise the strain Fill thou my life, O Lord my God In the Cross of Christ I glory Like a mighty river flowing Like the murmur of the dove's song May the mind of Christ my Saviour Now go in peace Put peace into each other's hands |
Rejoice, the Lord is King Saviour, again to thy dear name we raise Shalom, shalom Spirit of truth and grace The peace of the earth be with you Wait for the Lord (Taizé) What a Friend we have in Jesus |
| or 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 |
Courage, brother! do not stumble Help us to help each other, Lord Now let us from this table rise |
Strengthen for service, Lord, the hands What does the Lord require |
| or 1 John 5:12-15 |
For the world and all its people Now is eternal life |
O Lord, hear my prayer |
| Matthew 6:1-15 |
Christ is the King, O friends rejoice Father eternal, ruler of creation For the bread which you have broken For the fruits of his creation Forgive our sins as we forgive Glory to thee, O God God is our fortress and our rock Here to the house of God we come In the presence of your people Lord, be my guardian and my guide Lord, I pray, if today Lord, make us servants of your peace Lord, teach us how to pray aright Lord, who in thy perfect wisdom Loving God in heaven above |
Make me a channel of your peace O God of Bethel, by whose hand O Lord, the clouds are gathering O thou, who at thy Eucharist didst pray Our heavenly Father, through your Son Prayer is the soul's sincere desire Rejoice, O land, in God thy might Sent by the Lord am I Son of God, eternal Saviour Thy Kingdom come! on bended knee We plow the fields, and scatter We turn to God when we are sorely pressed When we are tempted to deny your Son Thy Kingdom come, O God Your will be done on earth, O Lord |
| or Mark 11:22-24 |
Gracious Spirit, Holy Ghost Lord, teach us how to pray aright |
Seek ye first the kingdom of God |
| or Luke 11:5-13 |
Come, Holy Spirit, descend on us Jesus, the very thought of thee Jesus, thou joy of loving hearts Jesus, where'er thy people meet |
Seek ye first the kingdom of God Spirit divine, attend our prayers Spirit of God, descend upon my heart We plow the fields, and scatter |
| General Hymns |
All beautiful the march of days All creatures of our God and King All people that on earth do dwell All praise to you, O God of all creation All things bright and beautiful Alleluia. Praise the Lord, O my soul As those of old their first fruits brought Before the earth had begun Before thy throne, O God, we kneel Clap your hands together all ye people Come, let us praise the Lord Come, let us sing to the Lord our song Creating God, your fingers trace Draw the circle wide Eternal, Unchanging, we sing to thy praise Fairest Lord Jesus, ruler of all nature Fill your hearts with joy and gladness For beauty of prairies, for grandeur of trees For the beauty of the earth For the fruits of his creation For your gift of God the Spirit Glory to God above God in his love for us lent us this planet God of light and life's creation God of mercy, God of grace God of the farmlands, hear our prayer God of the sparrow God the Lord, the King almighty God who gives to life its goodness God who made the earth God who touchest earth with beauty God whose farm is all creation God, you have given us power to sound Great God, we sing that mighty hand Great is thy faithfulness Heaven is singing for joy How excellent in all the earth I bind unto myself today I sing the almighty power of God Is this the way you made the world Isaiah the prophet has written of old It's a world of sunshine, a world of rain Joyful, joyful, we adore thee Let all creation bless the Lord Let all things now living Let us with a gladsome mind Let's sing unto the Lord Lord, bring the day to pass Lord, in thy name thy servants plead Lord of the changing year Many and great, O God, are thy works Morning has broken Most High, omnipotent, good Lord Most Holy God, the Lord of heaven New songs of celebration render |
Not here for high and holy things O all ye works of God, now come O come and let us to the Lord O come, let us sing to the Lord O God, beyond all face and form O God, creation's secret force O God of Bethel, by whose hand O God, you search me O Jesus, crowned with all renown O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder O Lord of every shining constellation O Lord of heaven and earth and sea O Lord, our Lord O worship the King all glorious above Praise the Lord, sing alleluia Praise the Lord, ye heavens, adore him Praise the Spirit in creation Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation Rejoice in the Lord, you righteous She sits like a bird brooding on the waters Sing a happy hallelujah Sing all creation, sing to God in gladness Sing praise to God on mountain tops Sing praise to God, who has shaped Sing praises to God Stewards of the earth Summer suns are glowing Take up the song, and sing the praise of God Teach me, God, to wonder Thanks to God whose Word was spoken The duteous day now closeth The earth and all who breathe The earth belongs to God alone The earth is yours, O God The Lord of heaven confess The peace of the earth be with you The spacious firmament on high The stars declare his glory The spring has come This is my Father's world Thou, whose almighty word To thee our God we fly Touch the earth lightly Very Bread, good Shepherd, tend us We bring you, Lord, our prayer and praise We praise you for the sun We praise you, Creator We praise you, O God, our redeemer, creator When all thy mercies, O my God When long before time When you walk from here When your Father made the world Where are the voices for the earth? Wind upon the waters Ye boundless realms of joy |
| Ascension Day | ||
| Acts 1:1-11 |
A hymn of glory let us sing All hail the power of Jesus' name Alleluia, alleluia, give thanks to the risen Lord Alleluia, sing to Jesus Ascended Christ Ascended Lord, accept our praise Be still, for the presence of the Lord Christ, above all glory seated Christ is alive! Let Christians sing Christ triumphant, ever reigning Christ, whose glory fills the skies Come and journey with a Saviour Come down, O Love divine Come, let us join our cheerful songs Crown him with many crowns Eternal Monarch, King most high For your gift of God the Spirit From the waiting comes the sign God is gone up on high God of mercy, God of grace God, the all-holy, Maker and Mother Hail the day that sees him rise Hail the risen Lord, ascending Hail thee, festival day (Ascension) Hail, thou once-despised Jesus Hallelujah! we sing your praises Head of the church, our risen Lord Heaven's throne ascending Holy Spirit, hear us Holy Spirit, Truth divine I bind unto myself today Immortal, invisible, God only wise |
Inspired by love and anger Jesus invites his saints Jesus shall reign where'er the sun Join all the glorious names King of love, O Christ Lift up your hearts, believers! Like the murmur of the dove's song Look, ye saints! the sight is glorious Lord, dismiss us with thy blessing; thanks for mercies Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendor Lord of the worlds above Lord, you give the great commission Love divine, all loves excelling O Christ, the great foundation O day of joy and wonder! O for a thousand tongues to sing O Lord most high, Eternal King O love, how deep, how broad, how high Our great Redeemer, as he breathed Out of sight, the Lord has gone Rejoice, the Lord is King Rejoice the Lord of life ascends Rise up, O men of God See the Conqueror mounts in triumph Send out the gospel! Let it sound Spirit of God, descend upon my heart The head that once was crowned with thorns The Lord ascendeth up on high There is a Redeemer To God be the glory, great things he has done View the present through the promise When our master Jesus went away |
| Psalm 47 |
Clap your hands, all you people God mounts his throne to shouts of joy Heaven's throne ascending Immortal, invisible, God only wise Let all the world in every corner sing Look, ye saints! the sight is glorious O Lord most high, Eternal King O worship the King all glorious above |
Praise the Lord, sing alleluia Praise the Lord with the sound of trumpet Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation Rejoice, the Lord is King The God of Abraham praise The golden gates are lifted up The Lord ascendeth up on high The Lord is King! lift up thy voice |
| or Psalm 93 |
All my days I will sing this song of gladness Crashing waters at creation Gather us in, thou love that fillest all Hail the day that sees him rise Have mercy on us, God most high Jesus, lover of my soul Majesty, worship his majesty |
O God, our help in ages past O Lord most high, Eternal King Rejoice, the Lord is King The Lord doth reign, and clothed is he The Lord is King! lift up thy voice The Lord Jehovah reigns Ye servants of God, your Master proclaim |
| Ephesians 1:15-23 |
All hail the power of Jesus' name All heaven declares All my hope on God is founded Alleluia! Jesus is risen! At the Name of Jesus Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart Blessed city, heavenly Salem Christ is alive! Let Christians sing Christ is made the sure foundation Christ is risen, yes, indeed Christ is the world's Redeemer Christ the Lord is risen today (Wesley) Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire Come, see the Lord in his breathtaking splendor Christ triumphant, ever reigning Crown him with many crowns Eternal Monarch, King most high Eternal Ruler of the ceaseless round Fairest Lord Jesus, ruler of all nature Fight the good fight with all thy might From glory to glory advancing, we praise thee, O Lord Give thanks for life, the measure of our days Glory in the highest to the God of heaven Good Christian men, rejoice and sing Hail the day that sees him rise Hail, thou once-despised Jesus He is exalted Holy Spirit, fill our hearts Holy Spirit, Truth divine |
Hope of the world, thou Christ I bind unto myself today In heavenly love abiding Jesus shall reign where'er the sun Jesus the name high over all Join all the glorious names Light of the minds that know him Living Lord of love's dominion Look forward in faith Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendor Lord of the worlds above New every morning is the love Not far beyond the sea, nor high O Lord most high, Eternal King Rejoice, the Lord is King Sing to the world of Christ our sovereign Lord The day thou gavest, Lord, is ended The eternal gifts of Christ the King The great love of God Thee will I love, my strength, my tower Thine be the glory, risen, conquering Son Thou, whose almighty word We have a gospel to proclaim We turn to Christ alone Welcome, happy morning When the King shall come again Ye choirs of new Jerusalem You, Lord, are both lamb and shepherd |
| Luke 24:44-53 | see the hymns listed for Acts 1 | . |
| The Seventh Sunday of Easter | ||
| Acts 1:15-17, 21-26 | .
Alleluia, sing to Jesus By all your saints still striving For all thy saints, O Lord For all your saints in glory Hail, thou once-despised Jesus Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendor |
Praise the Lord through every nation Rejoice, the Lord is King Sing ye faithful, sing with gladness The eternal gifts of Christ the King The head that once was crowned with thorns |
| Psalm 1 |
Blest are the pure in heart Happy are they, they that love God Happy are they who walk in God's wise way How blest are those who do not stray |
Lord, as I wake, I turn to you Lord, be thy word my rule The hidden stream that feeds |
| 1 John 5:9-13 |
Eternal light, shine in my heart Praise the Lord through every nation |
The head that once was crowned with thorns |
| John 17:6-19 |
All hail the power of Jesus' name All praise to thee, for thou, O King divine And now, O Father, mindful of the love Bind us together, Lord Blessed city, heavenly Salem Break thou the bread of life Christ is made the sure foundation Crown him with many crowns Eternal Ruler of the ceaseless round Father, we thank thee, who hast planted For the bread which you have broken Forgive our sins as we forgive Hail, thou once-despised Jesus He came down that we may have love Hope of the world, thou Christ Jesus shall reign where'er the sun Let love be real Let us talents and tongues employ |
Lord Christ, the Father's mighty Son Now is eternal life Now that evening falls O for a thousand tongues to sing O gladsome light, O grace O Jesus, I have promised O Laughing Light, O first born of creation O Light, whose splendour thrills O love, how deep, how broad, how high O thou, who at thy Eucharist didst pray Risen Lord, whose name we cherish Send me, Lord Son of God, eternal Saviour The head that once was crowned with thorns Thou art the way: by thee alone Transfigured Christ, none comprehends We hail thee now, O Jesus Where love and loving-kindness dwell |
| The Day of Pentecost | ||
| Acts 2:1-21 |
A mighty sound from heaven A mighty wind invades the world At the Name of Jesus Christians, lift up your hearts / Praise for the Spirit of God Come down, O Love divine Come, gracious Spirit, heavenly Dove Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire Come, Holy Spirit, heavenly Dove Come, Holy Spirit, gracious heavenly dove Come, O Creator Spirit, come Come, thou Holy Spirit bright Come, thou Holy Spirit, come Creator Spirit, by whose aid Father, Lord of all creation Filled with the Spirit's power Fire of God, thou sacred flame From the waiting comes the sign Fruitful trees, the Spirit's sowing Go in grace and make disciples God the Omnipotent! King, who ordainest God's Spirit as a rising gale Gracious Spirit, Holy Ghost Hail thee, festival day (Pentecost) Hail this joyful day's return Holy Spirit, come with power Holy Spirit, ever dwelling Holy Spirit, font of light I am the church, you are the church Let every Christian pray Lift up your hearts, believers! Like fireworks in the night Like the murmur of the dove's song Listen now for the Gospel! Lord God the Holy Ghost Lord of the Church, we pray for our renewing Lord, the light of your love is shining Loving Spirit, loving Spirit O breath of life, come sweeping through us O day of joy and wonder! O glorious day O God, the Holy Ghost O holy dove of God descending O Holy Ghost, thou God of peace |
O Holy Ghost, thy people bless O Holy Spirit, by whose breath O love, how deep, how broad, how high O Spirit of Life, O Spirit of God O Spirit of the living God O thou who camest from above On the day of Pentecost Our great Redeemer, as he breathed Our Lord, his Passion ended Praise God, the Source of life and birth Praise the Spirit in creation Put forth, O God, thy Spirit's might Revive thy work, O Lord She comes sailing on the wind She sits like a bird brooding on the waters Soaring Spirit, set us free Source and Sovereign, Rock and Cloud Spirit, come, dispel our sadness Spirit divine, attend our prayers Spirit of God, descend upon my heart Spirit of God, unleashed on earth Spirit of God, unseen as the wind Spirit of mercy, truth and love Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me Spirit of truth and grace The Church's one foundation The Spirit came, as promised There's a spirit in the air This day at thy creating word This is the day, this is the day To God the Father, God the Son To the Name of our salvation To thee, O Comforter divine We have a gospel to proclaim We sing a love that sets all people free When God the Spirit came When Jesus came to Jordan When Jesus taught by Galilee Wind of God, dynamic Spirit Wind upon the waters Wind who makes all winds that blow Yours the hand that made creation |
| Psalm 104:24-34,35b |
All creatures of our God and King All things bright and beautiful Angel voices ever singing Breathe on me, Breath of God Creating God, your fingers trace God of the sparrow Good is the Lord, our heavenly King I will sing, I will sing a song unto the Lord I'll praise my Maker while I've breath Immortal, invisible, God only wise |
Love of the Father, Love of God the Son My Jesus, my Saviour O breath of life, come sweeping through us O worship the King all glorious above Praise to God, immortal praise Seek not in distant, ancient hills Sing praise to God on mountain tops Take up the song, and sing the praise of God Wind who makes all winds that blow Ye boundless realms of joy |
| Romans 8:22-27 |
All my hope on God is founded Away with our fears Blessed Jesus, at thy word Born by the Holy Spirit's breath Christ is coming, let creation Christ is the world's true Light Christ, whose glory fills the skies Come down, O Love divine Creating God, your fingers trace Creator Spirit, by whose aid Eternal God, your love's tremendous glory Eternal Spirit of the living Christ Fire of God, undying flame For the healing of the nations Go in grace and make disciples God sends us his Spirit to befriend and help us Great and deep the Spirit's purpose Great ring of light, true circle with no ending Help us to help each other, Lord |
Holy Spirit, come with power Holy Spirit, hear us Holy Spirit, will you be Judge eternal, throned in splendor Let every Christian pray Let saints on earth in concert sing Light of the lonely pilgrim's heart Light's abode, celestial Salem Lord, bring the day to pass Lord, teach us how to pray aright O Holy Spirit, by whose breath Prayer is the soul's sincere desire Send out the gospel! Let it sound She comes sailing on the wind Soaring Spirit, set us free Spirit of God, unseen as the wind Wind upon the waters Womb of life and source of being |
| John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15 |
Breathe on me, Breath of God Come down, O Love divine Come, ever blessed Spirit, come Come, gracious Spirit, heavenly Dove Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire Come, Holy Spirit, come! inflame our souls with love Come, O Creator Spirit, come Come, thou almighty King Come, thou holy Paraclete Come, thou Holy Spirit, come Fire of God, thou sacred flame From the waiting comes the sign Gift of Christ from God our Father Gracious Spirit, hear our pleading Gracious Spirit, Holy Ghost Hidden Christ, alive for ever Holy Spirit, come, confirm us Holy Spirit, come with power Holy Spirit, ever dwelling Holy Spirit, fill our hearts Holy Spirit, source of love Holy Spirit, Truth divine Is it spooky, is it weird |
Like the murmur of the dove's song Love of the Father, Love of God the Son O God, the Holy Ghost O Holy Spirit, by whose breath O sons and daughters, let us sing Our great Redeemer, as he breathed Praise the Spirit in creation She comes sailing on the wind Sing to him in whom creation Soaring Spirit, set us free Spirit divine, attend our prayers Spirit of God, unseen as the wind Spirit of God within me Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me Spirit of the living God, move among us all There is a Redeemer This is my Father's world Thou, whose almighty word There is a Redeemer We lay our broken world Welcome, happy morning Wind of God, dynamic Spirit |
| Trinity Sunday | ||
| Isaiah 6:1-8 |
Be still, for the presence of the Lord Blest are the pure in heart Bright the vision that delighted Deck thyself, my soul, with gladness Father of heaven, whose love profound Father, we praise thee, now the night is over For the bread which you have broken Forth in the peace of Christ we go God of all being, throned afar God reveals his presence God, we praise you, God, we bless you Holy God, we praise thy name Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty Holy, holy, holy, Lord God, the Lord Almighty How shall I sing that majesty How shall they hear the word of God I bind unto myself today |
I, the Lord of sea and sky Immortal, invisible, God only wise Inspired by love and anger Let all mortal flesh keep silence Lo, God is here! let us adore Lord, speak to me, that I may speak Lord, the light of your love is shining My God, how wonderful thou art O thou who camest from above Send me, Lord Sent by the Lord am I Stand up, and bless the Lord Strengthen for service, Lord, the hands Take my life, and let it be The God of Abraham praise Thee we adore, eternal Lord Ye watchers and ye holy ones |
| Psalm 29 |
Creating God, your fingers trace Eternal Father, strong to save Fill thou my life, O Lord my God God, we praise you, God, we bless you I greet thee, who my sure Redeemer art Let us with a gladsome mind Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendor Loving Creator, grant to your children O worship the King all glorious above |
O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness Praise, O praise our God and King Saviour, again to thy dear name we raise Sing to the Lord with all of your heart The kingdom of God is justice and joy When the morning stars together Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness Yours the hand that made creation |
| Romans 8:12-17 |
Abba, Father, let me be Come, gracious Spirit, heavenly Dove Come, O Creator Spirit, come Eternal God, your love's tremendous glory Father God, I wonder For the healing of the nations Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us Loving Spirit, loving Spirit |
O God, the Holy Ghost Sing praise to our Creator Thanks to God whose Word was spoken The head that once was crowned with thorns We are here to praise you Wind upon the waters You have passed by |
| John 3:1-17 |
A mother's labour bears her child All creatures of our God and King All glory be to God on high Blessed assurance By night we hasten Christ is the world's light Christ is the world's Redeemer Christ's is the world in which we move Come, thou almighty King Father of heaven, whose love profound Give thanks with a grateful heart Give to our God immortal praise Glory to God the Father, the unbegotten One God is Love: let heaven adore him God, we praise you for the morning He comes to us as one unknown How deep the Father's love for us I believe in God the Almighty I, the Lord of sea and sky In Christ there is no East or West Is this the way you made the world It is a thing most wonderful Jesus, Saviour of the world Let all mortal flesh keep silence Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim Lift up your heads, eternal gates Lifted high on your cross Lord of the Church, we pray for our renewing Lord, teach us how to pray aright |
Man of sorrows, what a name Name of all majesty Now to him who loved us, gave us O breath of life, come sweeping through us O Christ, the great foundation O God, beyond all face and form O love, how deep, how broad, how high O Love that wilt not let me go Our great Redeemer, as he breathed Our Parent, by whose name Praise the one who breaks the darkness Praise to the Holiest in the height She sits like a bird brooding on the waters Sing, my tongue, the glorious battle Sing praise to our Creator Spirit divine, attend our prayers Spirit of God, unseen as the wind The bright wind is blowing The great love of God There's a spirit in the air Thou, whose almighty word To God be the glory, great things he has done Wash, O God, our sons and daughters We sing a love that sets all people free We turn to God when we are sorely pressed Wind upon the waters Womb of life and source of being Word of the Father, the life of creation You are God's work of art |
| General Hymns |
Affirm anew the threefold name All hail, adored Trinity Ancient of Days, who sittest throned in glory Bring many names, beautiful and good Come, thou almighty King Creating God, your fingers trace Eternal God, your love's tremendous glory Eternal, Unchanging, we sing to thy praise Father all-powerful, thine is the kingdom Father eternal, Lord of the ages Father in heaven, grant to your children Father, in whom we live Father most holy, merciful and loving Father, we adore you Glory be to God the Father God is unique and one God lies beyond us God the Father of Creation God, we praise you, God, we bless you Holy Father, great Creator Holy God, we praise thy name Holy Trinity of Love How shall I sing that majesty I bind unto myself today Jesus, come to our hearts Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us Let's sing to the Lord, yes, sing God a new song Love is the touch of intangible joy Loving Creator, grant to your children |
Maker, in whom we live Maker of the sun and moon May the grace of Christ our Saviour Meekness and majesty Most ancient of all mysteries Mothering God, you gave me birth O God, by whose almighty plan O God, thou art the Father O God, we praise thee, and confess O God, whose first creative word O Laughing Light, O first born of creation O threefold God of tender unity O Trinity, O Trinity O Trinity of blessed Light Praise our maker, peoples of one family Praise the Father, God of justice Praise to God, praise to God Praise with joy the world's Creator Rejoice in God, let trumpets sound Restore in us, O God Round the Lord in glory seated Sing of a God in majestic divinity Sing your praise to God eternal This day God gives me Thou, whose almighty word Three in One, and One in Three We believe in God almighty We give immortal praise Womb of life and source of being |
| Proper 3 / Ordinary Time 7 | ||
| Hosea 2:14-20 | . | . |
| Psalm 103:1-13,22 | . | . |
| 2 Corinthians 3:1-6 | . | |
| Mark 2:13-22 | . | . |
| Proper 4 / Ordinary Time 9 | ||
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Continuous: 1 Samuel 3:1-10 [11-20] | . | . |
| Psalm 139:1-6,13-18 | . | . |
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Related: Deuteronomy 5:12-15 | . | . |
| Psalm 81:1-10 | . | . |
| 2 Corinthians 4:5-12 | . | |
| Mark 2:23 - 3:6 | . | . |
| Proper 5 / Ordinary Time 10 | ||
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Continuous: 1 Samuel 8:4-11, [12-15], 16-20, [11:14-15] | . | . |
| Psalm 138 | . | . |
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Related: Genesis 3:8-15 | . | . |
| Psalm 92:1-4,12-15 | . | . |
| 2 Corinthians 4:13 - 5:1 | . | |
| Mark 3:20-35 | . | . |
| Proper 6 / Ordinary Time 11 | ||
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Continuous: 1 Samuel 15:34-16:13 |
Blest are the pure in heart Hail to the Lord's Anointed |
O Spirit of the living God What does the Lord require |
| Psalm 20 |
All my hope on God is founded As royal banners are unfurled Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart I bind unto myself today Lord of our life, and God of our salvation May God draw near when the hour of trouble strikes |
Now from the altar of my heart Onward, Christian soldiers Soldiers of Christ, arise Stand up, stand up for Jesus The royal banners forward go |
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Related: Ezekiel 17:22-24 |
For the fruits of his creation Fruitful trees, the Spirit's sowing God of the sparrow |
Let all things now living O worship the King all glorious above This is my Father's world |
| Psalm 92:1-4, 12-15 |
Come, thou fount of every blessing For the music of creation God is our fortress and our rock How good it is to thank you, Lord New every morning is the love Now thank we all our God |
Now that evening falls O God, your constant care and love Sweet is the work, my God, my King When in our music God is glorified When memory fades and recognition falters Yours the hand that made creation |
| 2 Corinthians 5:6-10(11-13)14-17 |
A spendthrift Lover is the Lord All who believe and are baptized Christ, on whom the Spirit rested Come, thou fount of every blessing Focus my eyes on you, O Lord For the might of thine arm we bless thee Glory to God, the source of all our mission Great God, what do I see and hear Great God, your love has called us here It is a thing most wonderful Jerusalem, my happy home Jerusalem the golden Jesus, the very thought of thee Light's abode, celestial Salem Lord Christ, when first thou cam'st to men Lord, your hands have formed this world Love divine, all loves excelling |
Mine eyes have seen the glory My God, I love thee; not because No weight of gold or silver O heavenly Word, eternal Light O love, how deep, how broad, how high O what their joy and their glory must be One more step along the world I go Praise the Spirit in creation Shout for joy! the Lord has let us feast Son of God, eternal Saviour The Church's one foundation This is a day of new beginnings We give immortal praise We know that Christ is raised and dies no more We walk by faith, and not by sight When grief is raw and music goes unheard |
| Mark 4:26-34 |
Almighty God, thy word is cast Blessed assurance Come, ye thankful people, come Eternal, Unchanging, we sing to thy praise Father, we thank thee, who hast planted For the fruits of his creation God is working his purpose out God moves in a mysterious way God of grace and God of glory God who touchest earth with beauty Great is thy faithfulness Hail to the Lord's Anointed Here, O Lord, your servants gather How firm a foundation In the bulb there is a flower |
Jesus, teacher, brave and bold Lord Jesus, once you spoke to men Lord, speak to me, that I may speak Love divine, all loves excelling New every morning is the love O day of God, draw nigh Rejoice, the Lord is King Rise and hear! The Lord is speaking The day thou gavest, Lord, is ended The kingdom of God is justice and joy The Lord will come and not be slow Thy Kingdom come, O God Thy Kingdom come! on bended knee You are salt for the earth |
| Proper 7 / Ordinary Time 12 | ||
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Continuous: 1 Samuel 17:(1a, 4-11, 19-23) 32-49 |
A safe stronghold our God is still Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart Christian, seek not yet repose Fight the good fight with all thy might God is our fortress and our rock He who would valiant be Lift up your heads, ye gates of brass |
O Jesus, I have promised Soldiers of Christ, arise Stand up, stand up for Jesus Through all the changing scenes of life Who would true valour see Will you come and follow me? |
| Psalm 9:9-20 |
For the healing of the nations God is our fortress and our rock God is our strength and refuge God of grace and God of glory God shall endure for aye; he has |
How good a thing it is How good and how pleasant I'll praise my Maker while I've breath Let streams of living justice Sing to the Lord a joyful song |
| or 1 Samuel 17:57-18:5,(10-16) |
He who would valiant be |
Who would true valour see |
| Psalm 133 |
All my days I will sing this song of gladness Behold how pleasant, how good it is Bind us together, Lord Dear Lord and Father of mankind Father, we thank thee, who hast planted How good it is when God's will is done |
In Christ there is no East or West Let there be love shared among us O God, we bear the imprint of your face O thou, who at thy Eucharist didst pray Put peace into each other's hands Through the night of doubt and sorrow |
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Related: Job 38:1-11 |
All beautiful the march of days Away with gloom, away with doubt Before the earth had begun Creating God, your fingers trace Creator of the starry height Eternal Father, strong to save God is Love: let heaven adore him God moves in a mysterious way Have mercy on us, God most high I bind unto myself today I danced in the morning I, the Lord of sea and sky Is this the way you made the world La ténèbre n'est point ténèbre |
Let all things now living Lord, as I wake, I turn to you Lord, dismiss us with thy blessing, fill our hearts Many and great, O God, are thy works Most High, omnipotent, good Lord O God, beyond all face and form O worship the King all glorious above Songs of praise the angels sang The Lord Almighty spoke the word The spacious firmament on high Thou, whose almighty word When long before time When the morning stars together Yours the hand that made creation |
| Psalm 107:1-3, 23-32 |
All people that on earth do dwell Be still my soul: the Lord is on thy side Christ is risen! Shout hosanna Come, O Lord, and set us free Eternal Father, strong to save Fierce raged the tempest o'er the deep Give thanks unto the Lord our God Give to our God immortal praise God is working his purpose out Hills of the north, rejoice I cannot tell why he, whom angels Jesus calls us! o'er the tumult Jesus, lover of my soul Jesus, Saviour, pilot me Joy shall come even to the wilderness Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us |
Let us with a gladsome mind Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim Lord, thy word abideth My soul proclaims your glory, Lord Nothing can trouble Now thank we all our God O changeless Christ, for ever new O Jesus, I have promised Rejoice today with one accord Son of God, eternal Saviour Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord Timeless love! We sing the story We praise you, O God, our redeemer, creator What wondrous love is this Will your anchor hold Wind upon the waters |
| 2 Corinthians 6:1-13 |
Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart Christian, seek not yet repose Fight the good fight with all thy might God of all human history He gave his life in selfless love I bind unto myself today Just as I am, without one plea |
Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us Lord, who left the highest heaven Now let us from this table rise Oft in danger, oft in woe Soldiers of Christ, arise Stand up, stand up for Jesus This day God gives me |
| Mark 4:35-41 |
Be gone, unbelief; my Saviour is near Be still my soul: the Lord is on thy side Bless the Lord, creation sings Come and fill our hearts Commit thou all thy ways Dear Lord and Father of mankind Dona nobis pacem Eternal Father, strong to save Faithful one, so unchanging Fierce raged the tempest o'er the deep From all that dwell below the skies Give to the winds thy fears God be with you till we meet again God of grace and God of glory God of the sparrow Holy Spirit, Truth divine I cannot tell why he, whom angels Inspired by love and anger Jesus calls us! o'er the tumult Jesus, lover of my soul Jesus, Saviour of the world Jesus, Saviour, pilot me Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us Light of the minds that know him |
Lamp of our feet, whereby we trace Lord, I come before your throne of grace Lord Jesus, you shall be my song Love divine, all loves excelling Many and great, O God, are thy works O bless the Lord, my soul O changeless Christ, for ever new O Jesus, I have promised O sing a hymn of Bethlehem Praise, my soul, the King of heaven Praise the one who breaks the darkness Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation Put thou thy trust in God Son of God, eternal Saviour Spirit of God, descend upon my heart Spread, O spread, thou mighty word This is the day of light Thou, whose almighty word Timeless love! We sing the story We plow the fields, and scatter When the storms of life are raging, stand by me Will your anchor hold Ye servants of God, your Master proclaim You shall cross the barren desert |
| Proper 8 / Ordinary Time 13 | ||
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Continuous: 2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27 |
O Love that wilt not let me go |
Teach us how grave a thing it is |
| Psalm 130 |
Break, day of God, O break Hope is a candle, once lit by the prophets Lord, from the depths to thee I cried Lord of all being, throned afar O my God, in help draw near O Lord, hear my prayer Out of our failure to create Out of the deep I call |
Out of the deep I cry to thee Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord Out of the depths I turn to you on high The one who longs to make us whole There is a longing There's a wideness in God's mercy Up from the depths I cry to God What a Friend we have in Jesus |
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Related: Wisdom 1:13-15; 2:23-24 |
Great is thy faithfulness Jesus, thou joy of loving hearts Lord, bring the day to pass Morning has broken |
New every morning is the love Not the grandeur of the mountains Teach us how grave a thing it is We cannot measure how you heal |
| Psalm 30 |
Break, day of God, O break Go to the world I will exalt you, O Lord Jesus, if still the same thou art Jesus put this song into our hearts King of glory, King of peace Lord Jesus, think on me |
O Love that wilt not let me go O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness Souls of men! why will ye scatter The Church's one foundation There's a wideness in God's mercy Rejoice today with one accord Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness |
| 2 Corinthians 8:7-15 |
As those of old their first fruits brought Before the heaven and earth Father all loving, who rulest in majesty Give thanks with a grateful heart God, whose giving knows no ending Jesus, if still the same thou art Jesus, the very thought is sweet Jesus, the very thought of thee Lifted high on your cross Lord, whose love through humble service My Lord, you wore no royal crown |
Not here for high and holy things O Jesus, crowned with all renown On this day, the first of days Open are the gifts of God Send out the gospel! Let it sound Take my life, and let it be The Church of Christ in every age Thou didst leave thy throne and thy kingly crown Thou who wast rich beyond all splendor To you, O kindly Jesus Christ |
| Mark 5:21-43 |
A stranger once did bless the earth Draw us in the Spirit's tether Father of mercy, God of consolation Fight the good fight with all thy might For all your blessings From thee all skill and science flow Give to the winds thy fears Go forth for God: go forth to the world in peace God, as we rise to leave this shell Great is thy faithfulness Heal me, hands of Jesus Heal me, O my Saviour, heal Heal us, Emmanuel! hear our prayer Healer of our every ill I danced in the morning Immortal love for ever full Inspired by love and anger |
Jesus' hands were kind hands Lord, I was blind; I could not see O bless the Lord, my soul O Christ, the healer, we have come O for a thousand tongues to sing Revive thy work, O Lord Spread, O spread, thou mighty word Thine arm, O Lord, in days of old Thou to whom the sick and dying Today I awake and God is before me We cannot measure how you heal We give God thanks for those who knew We give thee but thine own We have this ministry When Jesus the healer passed through Galilee Your hands, O Lord, in days of old |
| Proper 9 / Ordinary Time 14 | ||
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Continuous: 2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10 |
God is our strength and refuge God save and bless our nation |
Thy hand, O God, has guided |
| Psalm 48 |
City of God, Jerusalem Courage, brother! do not stumble From glory to glory advancing, we praise thee, O Lord Glorious things of thee are spoken God has spoken to his people, alleluia God reveals his presence Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise Great is the Lord; his praise is great Guide me, O thou great Jehovah |
Jerusalem the golden Jesus, thy boundless love to me Let all the world in every corner sing Now thank we all our God O Jesus, I have promised O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder O what their joy and their glory must be Praise the Lord, his glories show The God of Abraham praise |
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Related: Ezekiel 2:1-5 |
Blessed Jesus, at thy word Come with all joy to sing to God God has spoken to his people God hath spoken by his prophets I, the Lord of sea and sky Praise the Spirit in creation Praise to the living God Spirit of God, descend upon my heart |
Spirit of God, unseen as the wind Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me Spread, O spread, thou mighty word Thanks to God whose Word was spoken The prophets spoke in days of old Thou, whose almighty word Word of God, come down on earth Your word, O God, a living sword |
| Psalm 123 |
Fight the good fight with all thy might God, we praise you, God, we bless you Holy Lord, have mercy on us all |
Unto the hills around do I lift up Wait for the Lord (Taizé) |
| 2 Corinthians 12:2-10 |
Almighty God, my Redeemer Amazing grace, how sweet the sound Captain of Israel's host, and Guide Commit thou all that grieves thee Dear Lord, for all in pain we pray Enthrone thy God within thy heart Father, hear the prayer we offer For your generous providing Give thanks with a grateful heart God moves in a mysterious way How firm a foundation I could not do without thee |
If thou but trust in God to guide thee Jesus Christ, our living Lord Jesus, lover of my soul Jesus, thy boundless love to me Lord of creation, to you be all praise Make me a captive, Lord O Lord of creation, to you be all praise! Soldiers of Christ, arise Spirit of God, descend upon my heart Still nigh me, O my Saviour, stand Thanks to God whose Word was spoken You, Lord, are both lamb and shepherd |
| Mark 6:1-13 |
All hail the power of Jesus' name Blessed Jesus, at thy word Break thou the bread of life Forth in the peace of Christ we go God be with you till we meet again God has spoken to his people God moves in a mysterious way God's Spirit is in my heart Hail to the Lord's Anointed Help us, O Lord, to learn Here, O Lord, your servants gather I call on thee, Lord Jesus Christ Inspired by love and anger Jesus, priceless treasure Jesus' hands were kind hands Join all the glorious names Lord of all hopefulness, Lord of all joy Lord, you give the great commission O Christ, the master carpenter |
O God, unseen, yet ever near O love, how deep, how broad, how high O Master, let me walk with thee One more step along the world I go Send me, Lord Sent forth by God's blessing Sing praise to God who reigns above Songs of thankfulness and praise Spread, O spread, thou mighty word Thanks to God whose Word was spoken The day thou gavest, Lord, is ended Thou, whose almighty word When I survey the wondrous Cross When Jesus the healer passed through Galilee When the Lord in glory comes Word of God, come down on earth You call us out to praise you Your word, O God, a living sword |
| Proper 10 / Ordinary Time 15 | ||
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Continuous: 2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19 |
Bless the Lord, our fathers' God I danced in the morning |
Thy hand, O God, has guided |
| Psalm 24 |
All holy Father, king of endless glory All people that on earth do dwell At the Name of Jesus Blest are the pure in heart Crown him with many crowns Eternal, Unchanging, we sing to thy praise For all the saints who from their labours rest God in his love for us lent us this planet God, we praise you, God, we bless you God whose farm is all creation It is God who holds the nations It's a world of sunshine, a world of rain Lift up your heads, eternal gates Lift up your heads, O ye gates Lift up your heads, ye gates of brass Lift up your heads, ye mighty gates |
Lift up your hearts, believers! Make way, make way, for Christ the King O worship the King all glorious above Our Lord is risen from the dead Praise God for the harvest of orchard and field Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation Rejoice, the Lord is King See, all the earth is God's Souls of men! why will ye scatter The earth belongs to God alone The eternal gates lift up their heads The golden gates are lifted up The King of glory comes, the nation rejoices There's a wideness in God's mercy Think of a world without any flowers Ye gates, lift up your heads on high |
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Related: Amos 7:7-15 |
All who love and serve your city Blessed Jesus, at thy word Give praise for famous men |
God hath spoken by his prophets Judge eternal, throned in splendor Praise to the living God |
| Psalm 85:8-13 |
God of mercy, God of grace Herald, sound the note of judgment Is it spooky, is it weird Lion and lamb lying together Lord, the light of your love is shining Love divine, all loves excelling |
O day of God, draw nigh Rejoice, O land, in God thy might Revive thy work, O Lord Saviour, again to thy dear name we raise Thy Kingdom come! on bended knee |
| Ephesians 1:3-14 |
Again the Lord's own day is here All holy Father, king of endless glory Amazing grace, how sweet the sound And now, O Father, mindful of the love Baptized in water Before the world begun Bless the Lord, my soul Blessed Jesus, at thy word Come, thou fount of every blessing Come, ye faithful, raise the anthem Eternal Light, eternal Light Eternal, Unchanging, we sing to thy praise Father in heaven, grant to your children Father, Lord of all creation From the falter of breath Give thanks with a grateful heart Glory to God on high God is working his purpose out God moves in a mysterious way God, whose giving knows no ending Great and deep the Spirit's purpose Great God of wonders, all thy ways Hail, thou once-despised Jesus Hidden Christ, alive for ever In your mercy, Lord, you called me Jesus, my Lord, my God, my all Jesus the name high over all Laudate Dominum Laudate omnes gentes Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us Lifted high on your cross Lord, bring the day to pass Lord, we have come at your own invitation Loving Spirit, loving Spirit Maker, in whom we live |
May the grace of Christ our Saviour My Lord, I did not choose you New songs of celebration render Nourished by the rainfall, the earth can come alive O for a thousand tongues to sing O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder O Lord of every shining constellation O Lord of heaven and earth and sea O, the mercy of God O thou, who at thy Eucharist didst pray Praise be to Christ in whom we see Praise, my soul, the King of heaven Praise ye the Lord, ye servants of the Lord Rejoice in God, all earthly lands Send out the gospel! Let it sound Shalom, shalom Sing of the Lord's goodness, Father of all wisdom Sing praise to our Creator Sing ye faithful, sing with gladness Souls of men! why will ye scatter Take, O take me as I am The Spirit came, as promised Thee we adore, O hidden Saviour, thee There's a wideness in God's mercy Through the darkness of the ages Through the love of God our Saviour Thy hand, O God, has guided Thy strong word did cleave the darkness To God be the glory, great things he has done We come as guests invited We know that Christ is raised and dies no more We worship God in harmony When long before time Womb of life and source of being |
| Mark 6:14-29 |
Amazing grace, how sweet the sound Faith of our fathers, living still For all your saints in glory Give praise for famous men God of grace and God of glory Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty Holy Spirit, storm of love Hope of the world, thou Christ Judge eternal, throned in splendor |
Lead on, O cloud of presence Lo, in the wilderness a voice O healing river O Master, let me walk with thee Once to every man and nation Praise, my soul, the King of heaven There's a wideness in God's mercy This is my Father's world Though ancient walls < |
| Proper 11 / Ordinary Time 16 | ||
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Continuous: 2 Samuel 7:1-14a |
Dear Shepherd of thy people, hear Lord, you need no house Sweet is the solemn voice that calls Take, O take me as I am |
The day thou gavest, Lord, is ended The Lord my shepherd rules my life We love the place, O God |
| Psalm 89:20-37 |
Come, worship God who is worthy of honor Faithful one, so unchanging God is our fortress and our rock Great is thy faithfulness |
Hail to the Lord's Anointed Here, O my Lord, I see thee face to face Rock of ages, cleft for me The head that once was crowned with thorns |
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Related: Jeremiah 23:1-6 |
A woman and a coin - the coin is lost All hail the power of Jesus' name How bright appears the Morning Star Jesus shall reign where'er the sun Judge eternal, throned in splendor Praise the Lord, rise up rejoicing Songs of thankfulness and praise |
The God of Abraham praise The King of love my Shepherd is The Lord's my Shepherd, I'll not want The voice of God goes out to all the world There's a voice in the wilderness crying Thy Kingdom come, O God |
| Psalm 23 |
Abide with me; fast falls the eventide All people that on earth do dwell Author of life divine Be still, my soul: the Lord is on your side Because the Lord is my shepherd Bless now, O God, the journey Faithful Shepherd, feed me Father, hear the prayer we offer He leadeth me! O blessed thought Here from all nations, all tongues and all peoples How bright these glorious spirits shine I know that my Redeemer lives I need you, Lord, for I have seen I set the Lord before my eyes I want Jesus to walk with me I will sing the wondrous story In all my ways, in every task In heavenly love abiding Jesus, joy of our desiring Jesus lives! thy terrors now Jesus, my Lord, let me be Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us Loving Shepherd of thy sheep Mon âme se repose en paix |
My Father, for another night My God, and is thy table spread My Shepherd will supply my need O God of Bethel, by whose hand Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation Rejoice in God, all earthly lands See, the good shepherd, Jesus, stands Shepherd of souls, refresh and bless Surely it is God who saves me The God of love my Shepherd is The hidden stream that feeds The King of love my Shepherd is The Lord is my shepherd The Lord my God my shepherd is The Lord my pasture shall prepare The Lord's my Shepherd, I'll not want The trumpets sound, the angels sing Thy hand, O God, has guided We'll sing in the morning What God ordains is always good When circumstances make my life When heaven's bright with mystery Wind upon the waters |
| Ephesians 2:11-22 |
Before the world begun Blessed city, heavenly Salem Bread of heaven, on thee we feed Christ is atonement, the Paschal Victim Christ is made the sure foundation Christ is our cornerstone Christ is the world's light Christ is the world's true Light Church of God, elect and glorious Come and fill our hearts Come now, O Prince of Peace Come, thou fount of every blessing Dona nobis pacem Draw nigh and take the Body of the Lord Eternal God, your love's tremendous glory Father, we thank thee, who hast planted For my sake and the gospel's, go Glorious in majesty Hail, thou once-despised Jesus He wants not friends that hath thy love Holy Spirit, ever living I come with joy, a child of God I come with joy to meet my Lord In Christ there is no East or West In the Cross of Christ I glory Jesus calls us here to meet him Jesus, our mighty Lord Jesus, thy blood and righteousness Just as I am, without one plea Let there be light |
Let us build a house where love can dwell Light of the world, in grace and beauty Lord, the light of your love is shining O Christ, the great foundation O food of men wayfaring O God of every nation O praise the gracious power O Spirit of the living God O thou, who at thy Eucharist didst pray Peace, perfect peace, in this dark world of sin Peace to you Put peace into each other's hands Sing and be glad, for this is God's house! Sing praises old and new Sing together on our journey The Church's one foundation The great love of God The head that once was crowned with thorns The Spirit came, as promised To God be the glory, great things he has done We hold the death of the Lord We lay our broken world We sing the praise of him who died We the Lord's people,. heart and voice uniting When Christ was lifted from the earth Where charity and love prevail Ye holy angels bright Ye that know the Lord is gracious You, Lord, we praise in songs of celebration |
| Mark 6:30-34,53-56 |
Draw nigh and take the Body of the Lord Father, we thank thee, who hast planted For all your blessings For the healing of the nations God is my shepherd God of the sparrow Hail to the Lord's Anointed Healer of our every ill Here, O Lord, your servants gather Hope of the world, thou Christ Immortal love for ever full Jesus, our mighty Lord Jesus, teacher, brave and bold Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim (Murray) Living Lord of love's dominion Lord, whose love through humble service |
Love divine, all loves excelling O Christ, the healer, we have come O food of men wayfaring O for a thousand tongues to sing Praise the one who breaks the darkness Saviour, like a shepherd lead us Shepherd of souls, refresh and bless The Church's one foundation The Church's one foundation (Stookey) The King of love my Shepherd is The Lord's my Shepherd, I'll not want Thine arm, O Lord, in days of old Very Bread, good Shepherd, tend us Where cross the crowded ways of life You, Lord, are both lamb and shepherd |
| Proper 12 / Ordinary Time 17 | ||
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Continuous: 2 Samuel 11:1-15 |
Christ's is the world in which we move Creator of the earth and skies |
How can we sing with joy to God Lord Jesus, think on me |
| Psalm 14 |
Happy are they, they that love God |
Rejoice, the Lord is King |
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Related: 2 Kings 4:42-44 |
Bread of the world in mercy broken For the crowd of thousands For the fruits of his creation Let us break bread together on our knees |
Praise and thanksgiving be to our Creator Praise and thanksgiving, Father, we offer The Church of Christ in every age |
| Psalm 145:10-18 |
All creatures of our God and King Alleluia! Hurry, the Lord is near For your generous providing God the Omnipotent! King, who ordainest Good is the Lord, our heavenly King Great is thy faithfulness Hail to the Lord's Anointed Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty I'll praise my Maker while I've breath Joyful, joyful, we adore thee Let all the world in every corner sing Let us with a gladsome mind Lord of all being, throned afar My God, how endless is thy love Nourished by the rainfall, the earth can come alive O for a thousand tongues to sing |
O worship the King all glorious above Praise, my soul, the King of heaven Praise the Lord, his glories show Praise the Lord, ye heavens, adore him Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation Sing to the Lord a joyful song Songs of praise the angels sang Spirit of God, descend upon my heart The day thou gavest, Lord, is ended The right hand of God is writing in our land We plow the fields, and scatter What wondrous love is this When in our music God is glorified Ye holy angels bright Ye servants of God, your Master proclaim Your coming, Lord, to earth in Bethlehem |
| Ephesians 3:14-21 |
A spendthrift Lover is the Lord Author of life divine Awake, O sleeper, rise from death Bread of heaven, on thee we feed Bring many names, beautiful and good Christ be beside me Come, dearest Lord, descend and dwell Come down, O Love divine Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire Come, Holy Spirit, heavenly Dove Come to us, creative Spirit Eternal Father, Lord of space Father and God, from whom our world derives Forth in the peace of Christ we go Gather around, for the table is spread God beyond glory, gracious and holy God sends us his Spirit to befriend and help us Great God, we praise your mighty love Holy Spirit, come, confirm us Holy Spirit, come with power Holy Spirit, gift bestower In Christ there is no East or West In my life, Lord, be glorified It passeth knowledge, that dear love of thine Jesus, the very thought of thee Just as I am, without one plea Lord, speak to me, that I may speak Lord, we have come at your own invitation Lord, whose love through humble service Maker, in whom we live May the grace of Christ our Saviour More than we can ask or imagine |
Mothering God, you gave me birth Not far beyond the sea, nor high O day of joy and wonder! O holy dove of God descending O love divine, how sweet thou art O love, how deep, how broad, how high O the deep, deep love of Jesus Our great Redeemer, as he breathed Shalom, shalom Should I rehearse with human voice Sing alleluia to our God Spirit divine, attend our prayers That priceless gift The head that once was crowned with thorns The Lord created families The love of Jesus calls us The Spirit came, as promised Thee will I love, my strength, my tower There's a wideness in God's mercy Thou hidden love of God, whose height Thou who wast rich beyond all splendor To God be the glory, great things he has done Today I awake and God is before me We sing a love that sets all people free What wondrous love is this When grief is raw and music goes unheard Where charity and love prevail Word of the Father, the life of creation Ye holy angels bright You are called to tell the story You, Lord, are both lamb and shepherd You spoke to us long, long ago |
| John 6:1-21 |
Bread of heaven, on thee we feed Come and fill our hearts Come and journey with a Saviour Come, let us to the Lord our God Dear Lord and Father of mankind Eternal Father, strong to save For the crowd of thousands For the fruits of his creation Great God, your love has called us here Guide me, O thou great Jehovah How clear is our vocation, Lord I sought the Lord, and afterward I knew Jesus calls us! o'er the tumult Just as I am, without one plea Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us Let us break bread together we are one |
Let us talents and tongues employ O Bread of life, for sinners broken O food of men wayfaring O food that weary pilgrims love O food to pilgims given O God of Bethel, by whose hand Our Parent, by whose name Praise the one who breaks the darkness Shepherd of souls, refresh and bless Sing of Andrew, John's disciple Take my life, and let it be The Church of Christ in every age The Church's one foundation The seed is Christ's Two little fishes, five loaves of bread |
| Proper 13 / Ordinary Time 18 | |||
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Continuous: 2 Samuel 11:26-12:13a |
Drop, drop, slow tears Forgive our sins as we forgive Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us |
Lord Jesus, think on me O come, our all-victorious Lord Rise and hear! The Lord is speaking | |
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Continuous: Psalm 51:1-12 |
Before I take the Body of my Lord Blest are the pure in heart Create in us clean hearts Creator of the earth and skies Father of heaven, whose love profound Forgive our sins as we forgive God, be merciful to me God who touchest earth with beauty Great Shepherd of thy people, hear Have mercy, Lord, on me Have mercy on us, God most high Have mercy on us, O Lord Hearken, O Lord, have mercy upon us I will offer up my life Jesus, lover of my soul Jesus, the very thought of thee |
Just as I am, without one plea Look upon us, blessed Lord Lord Jesus, think on me Lord of our life and God of our salvation My Lord, what love is this O for a closer walk with God O for a heart to praise my God O God, be gracious to me in your love Our Father, we have wandered Restore in us, O God Rock of ages, cleft for me Show mercy to us, loving Father There's a wideness in God's mercy Take this moment, sign and space Thou art the way: by thee alone We cannot measure how you heal | . |
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Related: Exodus 16:2-4, 9-15 |
All who hunger, gather gladly Be still, for the presence of the Lord Bread of heaven, on thee we feed Dear Lord and Father of mankind From the slave pens of the Delta Glorious things of thee are spoken Guide me, O thou great Jehovah I hunger and I thirst Jesus, thou joy of loving hearts |
Lamp of our feet, whereby we trace Light of the minds that know him Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendor Lord, speak to me, that I may speak O God of Bethel, by whose hand Our hunger cries from plenty, Lord Shepherd of souls, refresh and bless Soul, array thyself with gladness You, God, are my firmament | |
| Psalm 78:23-29 |
Bread of heaven, on thee we feed Dear Lord and Father of mankind Guide me, O thou great Jehovah O food of men wayfaring |
O food that weary pilgrims love O God, unseen, yet ever near O praise our great and gracious Lord Shepherd of souls, refresh and bless | |
| Ephesians 4:1-16 |
All my hope on God is founded Awake, O sleeper, rise from death Baptized in water Bind us together, Lord Christ from whom all blessings flow Christ is the King, O friends rejoice Christ is the world's true Light Come, build the Church Come down, O Love divine Come, risen Lord, and deign to be our guest Eternal Ruler of the ceaseless round Father, Lord of all creation Forgive our sins as we forgive Forth in the peace of Christ we go Glorious in majesty Head of the church, our risen Lord Help us forgive, forgiving Lord Help us to help each other, Lord Holy Spirit, ever dwelling Holy Spirit, fill our hearts I greet thee, who my sure Redeemer art In Christ there is no East or West Jesus Christ, our living Lord Jesus, the very thought is sweet Jesus, the very thought of thee Let saints on earth in concert sing Like fireworks in the night Like the murmur of the dove's song Living God, your word has called us |
Lord, you give the great commission Most glorious Lord of life, that on this day O Christ, the great foundation O God, thou art the Father O Lord of every shining constellation O thou, who at thy Eucharist didst pray One bread, one body, one Lord of all One is the body Out to the world for Jesus Praise the Spirit in creation Put forth, O God, thy Spirit's might Put peace into each other's hands Revive thy work, O Lord Singing songs of expectation Son of God, eternal Saviour Songs of praise the angels sang Spirit of love, you move within creation The Church's one foundation The eternal gifts of Christ the King The Lord ascendeth up on high The Lord is King! lift up thy voice The Spirit came, as promised Through the night of doubt and sorrow Thy hand, O God, has guided We know that Christ is raised and dies no more We need each other's voice to sing We worship God in harmony When the bonds of love are breaking With the body that was broken | |
| John 6:24-35 |
According to thy gracious word Alleluia, sing to Jesus As we break the bread Bread is blessed and broken Bread of the world in mercy broken Break thou the bread of life Come, let us with our Lord arise Come, risen Lord, and deign to be our guest Deck thyself, my soul, with gladness Draw nigh and take the Body of the Lord Eat this bread, drink this cup Eternal Ruler of the ceaseless round Father, we thank thee, who hast planted Guide me, O thou great Jehovah Hallelujah! we sing your praises Here, O my Lord, I see thee face to face Hope of the world, thou Christ How sweet the Name of Jesus sounds I am the bread of life I am the bread, the bread of life I believe in God the Almighty I know that my Redeemer lives I, the Lord of sea and sky In the quiet consecration Jesus, lover of my soul Jesus, the broken bread Jesus, the Lord said, "I am the bread" Jesus, thou joy of loving hearts |
Just as I am, without one plea King of love, O Christ Lamp of our feet, whereby we trace Let us talents and tongues employ Light of the minds that know him Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendor Lord Jesus Christ, you have come to us Lord, we hear your word with gladness Many and great, O God, are thy works My God, and is thy table spread O Christ, who holds the open gate O day of rest and gladness O food of men wayfaring O God of Bethel, by whose hand O God, unseen, yet ever near O Jesus, joy of loving hearts Sent forth by God's blessing Shepherd of souls, refresh and bless Soul, array thyself with gladness Speak, Lord, in the stillness Take my life, and let it be There's a wideness in God's mercy Thy hand, O God, has guided Very Bread, good Shepherd, tend us We come as guests invited We give thanks unto you We the Lord's people,. heart and voice uniting You satisfy the hungry heart |
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| Proper 14 / Ordinary Time 19 | ||
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Continuous: 2 Samuel 18:5-9,15,31-33 |
Abide with me; fast falls the eventide My faith looks up to thee |
O Love that wilt not let me go |
| Psalm 130 |
Break, day of God, O break Hope is a candle, once lit by the prophets Lord, from the depths to thee I cried Lord of all being, throned afar O my God, in help draw near O Lord, hear my prayer Out of our failure to create Out of the deep I call |
Out of the deep I cry to thee Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord Out of the depths I turn to you on high The one who longs to make us whole There is a longing There's a wideness in God's mercy Up from the depths I cry to God What a Friend we have in Jesus |
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Related: 1 Kings 19:4-8 |
All who hunger, gather gladly Come and journey with a Saviour Commit thou all thy ways Dear Lord and Father of mankind God give us life God is our song, and every singer blest He comes to us as one unknown |
How firm a foundation How shall I sing that majesty Put thou thy trust in God Rock of ages, cleft for me Transfigured Christ, none comprehends Wind who makes all winds that blow |
| Psalm 34:1-8 |
All my days I will sing this song of gladness Alleluia, glory to God Christ is the King, O friends rejoice Christ, whose glory fills the skies From all the wind's wide quarters How sweet the Name of Jesus sounds I bind unto myself today I will always bless the Lord Jesus the name high over all Jesus, where'er thy people meet |
Love divine, all loves excelling My God, how endless is thy love Sing praise to God who reigns above Sing to the Lord a joyful song Take my life, and let it be Through all the changing scenes of life Today I live, one day shall come my death What wondrous love is this Ye holy angels bright |
| Ephesians 4:25-5:2 |
A spendthrift Lover is the Lord All creatures of our God and King All praise to thee, my God, this night Awake, awake: fling off the night! Before I take the Body of my Lord Bread of the world in mercy broken Come, bringing hope into a world of fear Come down, O Love divine Come, ever blessed Spirit, come For everyone born, a place at the table Forgive our sins as we forgive God has spoken to his people, alleluia God is love, and where true love is God is love, his the care God who touchest earth with beauty Help us to help each other, Lord Here in this place new light is streaming Jesus loves me, this I know Lord, be thy word my rule |
Lord Christ, we praise your sacrifice Lord Jesus, think on me Lord, make us servants of your peace Make me a channel of your peace May the mind of Christ my Saviour O Jesus, King most wonderful O love, how deep, how broad, how high Risen Lord, whose name we cherish Spirit divine, attend our prayers Strengthen for service, Lord, the hands The Church is wherever God's people are praising The love of Jesus calls us The Spirit came, as promised When the bonds of love are breaking Where charity and love prevail Where love and loving-kindness dwell Where true charity and love dwell Word of the Father, the life of creation |
| John 6:35, 41-51 |
Alleluia, sing to Jesus Author of life divine Be known to us in breaking bread Before the world begun Bread is blessed and broken Bread of heaven, on thee we feed Bread of Life, hope of the world Bread of the world in mercy broken Break thou the bread of life Christ the Victorious, give to your servants Come, let us with our Lord arise Come, risen Lord, and deign to be our guest Completed, Lord, the Holy Mysteries Deck thyself, my soul, with gladness Draw nigh and take the Body of the Lord Eat this bread, drink this cup Father most loving, listen to your children Father, we thank thee, who hast planted For the bread which you have broken Give to the winds thy fears God give us life Guide me, O thou great Jehovah I am the bread of life I am the bread, the bread of life I heard the voice of Jesus say I, the Lord of sea and sky In the quiet consecration Jesus, priceless treasure |
Jesus, the broken bread Jesus, thou joy of loving hearts Let all mortal flesh keep silence Let us talents and tongues employ Light of the minds that know him Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendor Lord, speak to me, that I may speak My God, and is thy table spread Now, my tongue, the mystery telling O Christ, you wept when grief was raw O Christian, love your sister and your brother O day of rest and gladness O food of men wayfaring O God, unseen, yet ever near O Jesus, joy of loving hearts People draw near to God in their distress Shepherd of souls, refresh and bless Sing we of the Blessed Mother Soul, array thyself with gladness Source and Sovereign, Rock and Cloud Speak, Lord, in the stillness Thee we adore, O hidden Saviour, thee There's a spirit in the air Very Bread, good Shepherd, tend us We come as guests invited We the Lord's people,. heart and voice uniting We turn to God when we are sorely pressed |
| Proper 15 / Ordinary Time 20 | ||
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Continuous: 1 Kings 2:10-12; 3:3-14 |
Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart Give to me, Lord, a thankful heart God of grace and God of glory Lord of all power, I give you my will |
Lord of creation, to you be all praise Lord, thy word abideth O God, your constant care and love |
| Psalm 111 |
Come, ye faithful, raise the anthem Father most loving, listen to your children Give thanks with a grateful heart I give you all the honor I'll praise my Maker while I've breath Jesus came, the heavens adoring |
Jesus, lover of my soul Praise, my soul, the King of heaven Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation Thy hand, O God, has guided To God be the glory, great things he has done |
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Related: Proverbs 9:1-6 |
God, you have given us the power to sound My God, and is thy table spread Who can measure heaven and earth |
Who comes from God, as Word and Breath? Yours the hand that made creation |
| Psalm 34:9-14 |
Alleluia, glory to God Christ, whose glory fills the skies Father, who on man dost shower From all the wind's wide quarters God of love and truth and beauty How sweet the Name of Jesus sounds I bind my heart this tide Jesus, where'er thy people meet |
Lord, bring the day to pass My God, how endless is thy love Put peace into each other's hands Sing praise to God who reigns above Tell his praise in song and story Through all the changing scenes of life What wondrous love is this |
| Ephesians 5:15-20 |
Angel voices ever singing As powers of good At the Name of Jesus Awake, awake: fling off the night! Awake, my soul, and with the sun Come, O come, our voices raise God, you have given us the power to sound Father, we praise thee, now the night is over For the music of creation Glory, love, and praise, and honor Glory to God in highest heaven Glory to thee, my God, this night Hallelujah Holy Spirit, hear us How sweet the Name of Jesus sounds It is God who holds the nations Let all creation bless the Lord Let all the world in every corner sing Let's sing unto the Lord Light of the world, in grace and beauty |
Lord Jesus, think on me My life flows on in endless song Now greet the swiftly changing year Now, my tongue, the mystery telling Praise the Lord, sing alleluia Praise the Lord with the sound of trumpet Send me, Lord Sing a new song unto the Lord Sing, my soul, his wondrous love Songs of praise the angels sang Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me Teach me, my God and King The Spirit came, as promised There's a spirit in the air We plow the fields, and scatter When all thy mercies, O my God When heaven's bright with mystery When in our music God is glorified When morning gilds the skies When the morning stars together |
| John 6:51-58 |
Alleluia, sing to Jesus At the Lamb's high feast we sing Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart Bread of heaven, on thee we feed Bread of Life, hope of the world Bread of the world in mercy broken Christ is atonement, the Paschal Victim Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life Come, we that love the Lord Completed, Lord, the Holy Mysteries Draw nigh and take the Body of the Lord Eat this bread, drink this cup Father, we thank thee, who hast planted For the bread which you have broken Guide me, O thou great Jehovah He came down that we may have love Here, Lord, we take the broken Bread I am the bread of life I am the bread, the bread of life I, the Lord of sea and sky In the quiet consecration Jesus, the broken bread Jesus, thou joy of loving hearts Let all mortal flesh keep silence |
Let thy Blood in mercy poured Let us talents and tongues employ Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendor Now, my tongue, the mystery telling Now thank we all our God O Christ, the Word Incarnate O food of men wayfaring O God, unseen, yet ever near O holy city, seen of John O Jesus, joy of loving hearts Only-begotten, Word of God eternal Praise the Lord, rise up rejoicing Sing to the world of Christ our sovereign Lord Source and Sovereign, Rock and Cloud Speak, Lord, in the stillness Spirit divine, attend our prayers Take up thy cross, the Saviour said The head that once was crowned with thorns Thee we adore, O hidden Saviour, thee There's a spirit in the air We come as guests invited We turn to God when we are sorely pressed We who live by sound and symbol When in our music God is glorified |
| Proper 16 / Ordinary Time 21 | ||
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Continuous: 1 Kings 8: (1,6, 10-11) 22-30, 41-43 |
All things are thine; no gift have we Angel voices ever singing Christ is made the sure foundation Christ is our cornerstone Dear Shepherd of thy people, hear God the Omnipotent! King, who ordainest Great Shepherd of thy people, hear Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty |
How blessed is this place Lord, your hands have formed this world O God of font and altar Source and Sovereign, Rock and Cloud The God of Abraham praise They did not build in vain Unto thy temple, Lord, we come We the Lord's people,. heart and voice uniting |
| Psalm 84 | .
And now, O Father, mindful of the love Angel voices ever singing As longs the hart for flowing streams Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life From glory to glory advancing, we praise thee, O Lord Here, O my Lord, I see thee face to face How blessed is this place How lovely are thy dwellings fair How lovely is thy dwelling-place How shall I sing that majesty Jesus, priceless treasure Jesus, thou joy of loving hearts Lord of all being, throned afar Love divine, all loves excelling |
March on, my soul, with strength O God of font and altar O Lord, hear my prayer One thing I ask Praise the Lord, his glories show Seek not in distant, ancient hills Soldiers of Christ, arise Sweet is the solemn voice that calls Thee will I love, my strength, my tower Unto thy temple, Lord, we come We love the place, O God Who would true valour see Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness Ye holy angels bright |
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Related: Joshua 24:1-2a, 14-18 |
From the slave pens of the Delta Go forth and tell I bind my heart this tide Jesus calls us! o'er the tumult Just as I am, without one plea Lord, we have come at your own invitation O Jesus, I have promised Once to every man and nation |
Praise our great and gracious Lord Rejoice today with one accord Sing now with joy unto the Lord Take my life, and let it be Teach me, my God and King Thine for ever! God of love Who is on the Lord's side |
| Psalm 34:15-22 |
All my days I will sing this song of gladness Alleluia, glory to God Christ is the King, O friends rejoice Christ, whose glory fills the skies Come, we that love the Lord From all the wind's wide quarters How sweet the Name of Jesus sounds I bind unto myself today I will always bless the Lord Jesus the name high over all Jesus, where'er thy people meet Love divine, all loves excelling My God, how endless is thy love |
O God of Bethel, by whose hand Sing praise to God who reigns above Sing to the Lord a joyful song Spirit of God, descend upon my heart Summer suns are glowing Take my life, and let it be There is a longing Through all the changing scenes of life Today I live, one day shall come my death What wondrous love is this Who honors courage here Ye holy angels bright |
| Ephesians 6:10-20 |
A safe stronghold our God is still Amazing grace, how sweet the sound Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart Eternal Ruler of the ceaseless round Faith of our fathers, living still For all the saints who from their labours rest Give me, O Christ, the strength that is in thee Go forth and tell God is our fortress and our rock God of grace and God of glory I bind unto myself today Like the murmur of the dove's song |
Lord, be thy word my rule March on, my soul, with strength O Lord, the clouds are gathering Oft in danger, oft in woe Onward, Christian soldiers Prayer is the soul's sincere desire Soldiers of Christ, arise Stand up, and bless the Lord Stand up, stand up for Jesus The Spirit came, as promised What a Friend we have in Jesus Who would true valour see |
| John 6:56-69 |
A mighty fortress is our God All glory be to God on high Alleluia, sing to Jesus Blessed assurance Blessed Jesus, at thy word Bread of the world in mercy broken Father, we thank thee, who hast planted Guide me, O thou great Jehovah Halle, halle, hallelujah Help us, O Lord, to learn How sweet the Name of Jesus sounds I am the bread of life I believe in God the Almighty I call on thee, Lord Jesus Christ I, the Lord of sea and sky Jesus, the broken bread Jesus, the Lord said, "I am the bread" Let all mortal flesh keep silence Lord, be thy word my rule Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendor |
Lord Jesus, once you spoke to men Love divine, all loves excelling Now, my tongue, the mystery telling O Christ, the Word Incarnate O food of men wayfaring Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation Sing to the world of Christ our sovereign Lord Speak, Lord, in the stillness Spread, O spread, thou mighty word Thanks to God whose Word was spoken The Church's one foundation There is a Redeemer Thou, whose almighty word Thy strong word did cleave the darkness We who live by sound and symbol When we are tempted to deny your son Word of God, come down on earth You are the Christ, O Lord Your words to me are life and health |
| Proper 17 / Ordinary Time 22 | ||
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Continuous: Song of Solomon 2:8-13 |
Christian people, raise your song Jesus, we thus obey Like the murmur of the dove's song My song is love unknown Nourished by the rainfall, the earth can come alive |
O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder People, look east. The time is near Sing ye praises to the Father The spring has come Walk softly in springtime |
| Psalm 45:1-2, 6-9 |
Fairest Lord Jesus, ruler of all nature Hail to the Lord's Anointed Heavenly message, brought by an angel My heart is full of Christ, and longs |
No other prophet Take my life, and let it be The day thou gavest, Lord, is ended The God whom earth and sea and sky |
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Related: Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-9 |
Before Jehovah's awful throne God is my great desire Holy Spirit, Truth divine Let all things now living O God of all the many lands |
O God of every nation O worship the King all glorious above The living God be praised The Lord is King! lift up thy voice What does the Lord require of you |
| Psalm 15 |
Almighty Father, who for us thy Son didst give Blest are the pure in heart Enthrone thy God within thy heart God be in my head |
How long, O Lord, will you forget Lord, who may dwell within your house My God, accept my heart this day |
| James 1:17-27 |
A mother's labour bears her child A spendthrift Lover is the Lord Abide with me; fast falls the eventide All my hope on God is founded All praise to thee, my God, this night Awake, my soul, and with the sun Beauty for brokenness, hope for despair Come, ye thankful people, come Eternal, Unchanging, we sing to thy praise Every new morning Fight the good fight with all thy might For the beauty of the earth From thee all skill and science flow Giver of the perfect gift God speaks through words in the Bible God, whose giving knows no ending Great is thy faithfulness Help us, O Lord, to learn I, the Lord of sea and sky |
Immortal, invisible, God only wise In an age of twisted values Lift up your hearts! We lift them, Lord, to thee Lord, we hear your word with gladness Lord, whose love through humble service O God, beyond all praising O God of blessings, all praise to you! O Jesus, I have promised O Lord of heaven and earth and sea O thou who camest from above Of all the Spirit's gifts to me Praise and thanksgiving let everyone bring Teach me, my God and King We plow the fields, and scatter When all thy mercies, O my God When I needed a neighbour were you there Womb of life and source of being You call us, Lord, to be |
| Mark 7:1-8,14-15,21-23 |
A mighty fortress is our God As a chalice cast of gold As comes the breath of spring At the Name of Jesus Blest are the pure in heart Come, O thou all-victorious Lord Fairest Lord Jesus, ruler of all nature For the beauty of the earth God who created this Eden of earth Have mercy, Lord, on me In Adam we have all been one In the darkness shines the splendor |
Just as I am, without one plea King of glory, King of peace Jesus Christ is waiting Lift up your heads, ye mighty gates Lord, dismiss us with thy blessing; thanks for mercies Lord Jesus, Sun of Righteousness O Christian, love your sister and your brother Purify my heart Rejoice, ye pure in heart Sing praises old and new We plow the fields, and scatter Your word, O God, a living sword |
| Proper 18 / Ordinary Time 23 | ||
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Continuous: Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-23 |
Beauty for brokenness, hope for despair For your generous providing Happy are they who walk in God's wise way |
Help us to help each other, Lord Love is his word, love is his way |
| Psalm 125 |
Christ is made the sure foundation Glorious things of thee are spoken God is Love: let heaven adore him In heavenly love abiding |
Jesus before me, Jesus beside me O worship the King all glorious above Safe in the shadow of the Lord |
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Related: Isaiah 35:4-7a |
Christ brings the kingdom Christ is risen! Shout hosanna Come, O Lord, and set us free Deck thyself, my soul, with gladness Father, we praise thee, now the night is over For all your blessings From thee all skill and science flow God of mercy, God of grace I'll praise my Maker while I've breath Joy shall come even to the wilderness Joyful, joyful, we adore thee Judge eternal, throned in splendor Let streams of living justice Let the desert sing My song is love unknown |
O bless the Lord, my soul O for a thousand tongues to sing Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation Prepare the way, O Zion Strengthen for service, Lord, the hands The voice of God goes out to all the world There is a longing There is singing in the desert, there is laughter in the skies Thine arm, O Lord, in days of old To the Name of our salvation Touch the earth lightly When the King shall come again When the Lord brought back Wind upon the waters Word of God, come down on earth |
| Psalm 146 |
Alleluia. Praise the Lord, O my soul God bless to us our bread God who made the earth Hail to the Lord's Anointed Hope of the world, thou Christ How sweet the Name of Jesus sounds I'll praise my Maker while I've breath Jesus shall reign where'er the sun Jesus the name high over all Judge eternal, throned in splendor My soul proclaims your glory, Lord |
O Christ the Lord, O Christ the King O Lord of heaven and earth and sea O praise ye the Lord! praise him in the height Shout for joy! the Lord has let us feast Summer suns are glowing Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord The Lord is King! lift up thy voice The people that in darkness sat The trumpets sound, the angels sing Ye holy angels bright |
| James 2:1-10 (11-13) 14-17 |
Beauty for brokenness, hope for despair Father all loving, who rulest in majesty For everyone born, a place at the table For our selves no longer living For the healing of the nations Forth in thy name, O Lord, I go Give thanks with a grateful heart Go to the world Happy are they, they that love God Help us, O Lord, to learn I have a dream, a man once said In Christ there is no East or West Jesu, Jesu, fill us with your love |
Jesus, my Lord, how rich thy grace Jesus, Name above all names Lord, whose love through humble service O Christ, the great foundation O praise the gracious power Rise up, O men of God Sent forth by God's blessing Son of God, eternal Saviour Teach us how grave a thing it is The Church of Christ in every age The love of God comes close When Christ was lifted from the earth You call us, Lord, to be |
| Mark 7:24-37 |
A prophet-woman broke a jar A stranger once did bless the earth Amazing grace, how sweet the sound At even, ere the sun was set Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart Before the world begun Come and journey with a Saviour Father of mercy, God of consolation Father, we praise thee, now the night is over From thee all skill and science flow God of mercy, God of grace Great Shepherd of thy people, hear I heard the voice of Jesus say If thou but trust in God to guide thee Immortal love for ever full In Christ there is no East or West Jesus Christ is waiting Jesus' hands were kind hands O bless the Lord, my soul O Christ, the healer, we have come |
O Christ was a good guest O for a thousand tongues to sing O Lord, whose saving Name Praise the one who breaks the darkness Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation Seek not in distant, ancient hills Sing praises old and new The kingdom of God is justice and joy Thine arm, O Lord, in days of old This is the day, this is the day Through the love of God our Saviour We cannot measure how you heal We lay our broken world What does the Lord require of you When Jesus the healer passed through Where cross the crowded ways of life Will you come and follow me? Wind upon the waters Word of God, come down on earth You satisfy the hungry heart |
| Proper 19 / Ordinary Time 24 | ||
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Continuous: Proverbs 1:20-33 |
Be thou my vision, O Lord Can we by searching find out God O Lord of every shining constellation |
Thou, whose almighty word Who comes from God, as Word and Breath? Yours the hand that made creation |
| Psalm 19 |
All beautiful the march of days All creatures of our God and King Almighty Father of all things that be As the deer pants for the water Eternal Ruler of the ceaseless round Eternal, Unchanging, we sing to thy praise Father, Lord of all creation Father, we praise thee, now the night is over From all that dwell below the skies God be in my head God, we praise you, God, we bless you I love you, Lord, and I lift my voice In my life, Lord, be glorified Jesus shall reign where'er the sun Let all creation bless the Lord |
Let us with a gladsome mind Let's sing unto the Lord Lord, be thy word my rule Lord, thy word abideth Love is his word, love is his way O for a heart to praise my God O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder O worship the King all glorious above Sing for God's glory The heavens declare the glory of God The heavens declare thy glory The heavens declare thy glory, Lord The spacious firmament on high The stars declare his glory We are here to praise you |
| or Wisdom 7:26-8:1 |
Angel voices ever singing Be thou my vision, O Lord Before the earth had begun Creating God, your fingers trace Let there be light |
O Lord of every shining constellation When the morning stars together Who comes from God, as Word and Breath? Yours the hand that made creation |
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Related: Isaiah 50:4-9a |
A spendthrift Lover is the Lord All praise to thee, for thou, O King divine He lives in us, the Christ of God I heard the voice of Jesus say My Lord, what love is this Nature with open volume stands |
New every morning is the love O Love of God, how strong and true O sacred head, surrounded Once to every man and nation See, Christ was wounded for our sake They crucified my Lord |
| Psalm 116:1-9 |
Beauty for brokenness God of mercy, God of grace I love the Lord, because he heard Now thank we all our God |
O praise ye the Lord! praise him in the height The Son of God proclaim There is a longing When all thy mercies, O my God |
| James 3:1-12 |
Lord, speak to me that I may speak O Lord of every shining constellation Saviour, again to thy dear name we raise |
Take my life, and let it be Teach us how grave a thing it is |
| Mark 8:27-38 |
All praise to thee, for thou, O King divine Be still, my soul: the Lord is on thy side Be thou my guardian and my guide By all your saints still striving Come down, O Love divine Day by day For all your saints in glory God our Father and Creator How clear is our vocation, Lord I danced in the morning I'm not ashamed to own my Lord In the Cross of Christ I glory Jesus is risen, alleluia! Just as I am, without one plea Light of the minds that know him Lord Jesus Christ, you have come to us Make me a captive, Lord Nature with open volume stands Nearer, my God, to thee New every morning is the love |
O Christ, the master carpenter O Christian, love your sister and your brother O Jesus, I have promised O love, how deep, how broad, how high O Love of God, how strong and true Praise the Lord through every nation Praise to the Holiest in the height Take my life and let it be Take up thy cross, the Saviour said Take up your cross, he says Teach me, my God and King There is a Redeemer Thou art the Christ, O Lord Tree of life and awesome mystery Weary of all trumpeting When I survey the wondrous Cross When morning gilds the skies Will you come and follow me? You are the Christ, O Lord You call us, Lord, to be |
| Proper 20 / Ordinary Time 25 | ||
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Continuous: Proverbs 31:10-21 | .
Eternal Father, Lord of life For the beauty of the earth For the fruits of his creation |
Lord of the home, our only Son May the grace of Christ our Saviour O perfect Love, all human thought transcending |
| Psalm 1 |
Blest are the pure in heart Happy are they, they that love the Lord How blest are those who do not stray Lord, as I wake, I turn to you |
Lord, be thy word my rule The hidden stream that feeds Thy way, not mine, O Lord |
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Related: Wisdom 1:16-2:1, 12-22 |
All earth is waiting All my hope on God is founded All praise to thee, for thou, O King divine Holy God, we praise thy Name Immortal, invisible, God only wise Let thy Blood in mercy poured My Lord, what a morning |
Nature with open volume stands O day of peace that dimly shines O God, we praise thee, and confess O love, how deep, how broad, how high O Love of God, how strong and true Sing ye faithful, sing with gladness |
| or Jeremiah 11:18-20 |
Behold, the mountain of the Lord |
Led like a lamb |
| Psalm 54 |
And can it be that I should gain Behold, the mountain of the Lord Guide me, O thou great Jehovah |
Led like a lamb O for a heart to praise my God O Lord, hear my prayer |
| James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a |
All my hope on God is founded Almighty God, thy word is cast Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart Before thy throne, O God, we kneel Blessed assurance Blest are the pure in heart Breathe on me, Breath of God Come, Holy Spirit, come! inflame our souls with love Come, thou Holy Spirit, come Commit thou all thy griefs Commit thou all thy ways For everyone born, a place at the table For the fruits of his creation Fruitful trees, the Spirit's sowing God of grace and God of glory Help us forgive, forgiving Lord How can we sing with joy to God Jesus, Lover of my soul |
Jesus the Name high over all Like the murmur of the dove's song Lord, for ever at thy side Lord of creation, to you be all praise Lord, teach us how to pray aright O day of peace that dimly shines O God of hope O Jesus, I have promised Praise to the Holiest in the height Praise to the Lord for the joys of the earth Pray for a world where every child Put peace into each other's hands Put thou thy trust in God Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord The Lord is King! lift up thy voice What shall we pray for those who died Who comes from God, as Word and Breath? Your word, O God, a living sword |
| Mark 9:30-37 |
A man there lived in Galilee All praise to thee, for thou, O King divine And now, O Father, mindful of the love As we gather at your table For the healing of the nations From heaven you came, helpless Babe Here, Lord, we take the broken Bread Holy God, we praise thy Name Holy Spirit, Truth divine Jesu, Jesu, fill us with your love Jesus, Friend of little children Jesus loves me, this I know Lead me, Lord, Lord, lead me in thy righteousness Let thy Blood in mercy poured Lion and lamb lying together Meekness and majesty Morning glory, starlit sky My song is love unknown Nature with open volume stands Nearer, my God, to thee Now thank we all our God |
O God, we praise thee, and confess O love, how deep, how broad, how high O Love of God, how strong and true O Master, let me walk with thee Once, only once, and once for all Praise to the Holiest in the height Sing alleluia to our God Sing ye faithful, sing with gladness Sister, let me be your servant Take my life, and let it be Teach me, my God and King Tell me the stories of Jesus The Church of Christ in every age This child of ours, this miracle We praise you, Lord, for Jesus Christ We sing the praise of him who died What a friend we have in Jesus What does the Lord require of you When Jesus longed for us to know Ye servants of God, your Master proclaim Ye servants of the Lord |
| Proper 21 / Ordinary Time 26 | ||
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Continuous: Esther 7:1-6, 9-10; 9:20-22 |
A prophet-woman broke a jar O God, our help in ages past Sing praise to God who reigns above |
Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord Through all the changing scenes of life Wellspring of wisdom, hear our cry |
| Psalm 124 |
A safe stronghold our God is still Amazing grace How firm a foundation Jesus, lover of my soul Now Israel may say, and that truly |
Now let God's people, let God's Israel O God, our help in ages past Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation Through all the changing scenes of life |
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Related: Numbers 11:4-6, 10-16, 24-29 |
A safe stronghold our God is still All who hunger, gather gladly Come, gracious Spirit, heavenly Dove Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire Come, O Creator Spirit, come Come, thou Holy Spirit, come Fire of God, thou sacred flame God hath spoken by his prophets God of the prophets, bless the prophets heirs Guide me, O thou great Jehovah Help us, O Lord, to learn |
Lamp of our feet, whereby we trace Lord, be thy word my rule Loving Spirit, loving Spirit O food of men wayfaring O God, the Holy Ghost O Holy Spirit, by whose breath Spirit of God, unseen as the wind Spirit, spirit of gentleness Stay with us through the night The stars declare his glory |
| Psalm 19:7-14 |
All beautiful the march of days All creatures of our God and King Almighty Father of all things that be As the deer pants for the water Eternal Ruler of the ceaseless round Eternal, Unchanging, we sing to thy praise Father of mercies, in thy word Father, we praise thee, now the night is over From all that dwell below the skies God be in my head God, we praise you, God, we bless you I know that my Redeemer lives I love you, Lord, and I lift my voice In my life, Lord, be glorified Jesus, Lord of life and glory Jesus shall reign where'er the sun |
Let all creation bless the Lord Let us with a gladsome mind Let's sing unto the Lord Lord, be thy word my rule Lord, thy word abideth Love is his word, love is his way O for a heart to praise my God O for a thousand tongues to sing O worship the King all glorious above Powerful in making us wise to salvation Sing for God's glory Tell all the world of Jesus The heavens declare thy glory, Lord The spacious firmament on high The stars declare his glory We are here to praise you |
| James 5:13-20 |
Be thou my guardian and my guide Father, hear the prayer we offer Father of heaven, whose love profound Father of mercy, God of consolation For all your blessings Great Shepherd of thy people, hear How sweet the Name of Jesus sounds I lift my eyes to the quiet hills Jesus came, the heavens adoring Lift up your hearts! We lift them, Lord, to thee Lord, be my guardian and my guide Lord, speak to me, that I may speak |
Lord, teach us how to pray aright New every morning is the love O Christ, the healer, we have come O God of Bethel, by whose hand Prayer is the soul's sincere desire Rejoice in God's saints, today and all days Songs of praise the angels sang We cannot measure how you heal When Jesus the healer passed through Galilee You call us out to praise you Your hands, O Lord, in days of old |
| Mark 9:38-50 |
All hail the power of Jesus' name At the Name of Jesus Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart Before I take the Body of my Lord Before thy throne, O God, we kneel Blessed Jesus, at thy word Dear Lord and Father of mankind Father of heaven, whose love profound For the beauty of the earth Go forth for God, go forth to the world in peace Great is thy faithfulness How sweet the Name of Jesus sounds I heard the voice of Jesus say Jesus, where'er thy people meet Joyful, joyful, we adore thee Lord, dismiss us with thy blessing Lord, I was blind, I could not see Lord of all hopefulness |
O Lord, whose saving Name Our cities cry to you, O God Praise, my soul, the King of heaven Put peace into each other's hands Son of God, eternal Saviour Spirit divine, attend our prayers Spirit of God, descend upon my heart Strengthen for service, Lord, the hands The price is paid There's a spirit in the air Touch the earth lightly We lay our broken world What a Friend we have in Jesus When all thy mercies, O my God Where cross the crowded ways of life You are salt for the earth You, Lord, are both lamb and shepherd Your word, O God, a living sword |
| Proper 22 / Ordinary Time 27 | ||
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Continuous: Job 1:1; 2:1-10 |
O for a heart to praise my God | . |
| Psalm 26 |
God who touchest earth with beauty O for a closer walk with God Surely it is God who saves me |
Take this moment, sign and space We love the place, O God |
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Related: Genesis 2:18-24 |
All creatures of our God and King All things bright and beautiful Creating God, your fingers trace For the beauty of the earth God of all time, all seasons of our living God who gives to life its goodness Joyful, joyful, we adore thee Let's praise the Creator who gave us each other Lord of all hopefulness, Lord of all joy Love divine, all loves excelling |
O glorious day O God of love, to thee we bow O God who shaped creation Our Father, by whose Name Take up the song, and sing the praise of God The hidden stream that feeds The tree of life my soul hath seen Today I awake and God is before me Your love, O God, has called us here |
| Psalm 8 |
A little child the Saviour came All creatures of our God and King Bright the vision that delighted For the beauty of the earth From heaven you came, helpless Babe God in his love for us lent us this planet How excellent in all the earth Immortal, invisible, God only wise Jesus shall reign where'er the sun Let all the world in every corner sing |
Let all things now living Many and great, O God, are thy works O God, beyond all praising O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder O Lord, our Lord O Lord of every shining constellation Of the Father's love begotten Praise, my soul, the King of heaven Praise to God, immortal praise Prayer is the soul's sincere desire |
| Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12 |
Above the clash of creeds All hail the power of Jesus' Name All is ready for the Feast! All praise to thee, for thou, O King divine At the Name of Jesus Before the earth had begun Blessed are the persecuted Christ is the world's light Christ triumphant, ever reigning Come, let us join our cheerful songs Crown him with many crowns Father most loving, listen to your children For all the saints who from their labours rest From God Christ's deity came forth God has spoken by his prophets God, we praise you, God, we bless you In the Cross of Christ I glory In the name of Jesus Join all the glorious names Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us |
Look, ye saints! the sight is glorious Majesty, worship his majesty Meekness and majesty My God, how wonderful thou art My song is love unknown No other prophet O Lord of every shining constellation O love, how deep, how broad, how high O Love of God, how strong and true Of the Father's love begotten Praise to the Holiest in the height Sing, my tongue, the glorious battle Thanks to God whose Word was spoken The brightness of God's glory The head that once was crowned with thorns The Lord is King! lift up thy voice To the Name of our salvation We hail thee now, O Jesus Ye choirs of new Jerusalem Ye holy angels bright |
| Mark 10:2-16 |
A little child the Saviour came All hail the power of Jesus' name Blest are the pure in heart Come to a wedding, come to a blessing Crown him with many crowns Father, Lord of all creation Father on high, to whom we pray For the beauty of the earth Great God, we praise your mighty love Happy are they, they that love God Happy the home that welcomes you, Lord Jesus He wants not friends that hath thy love Hope of the world, thou Christ I heard the voice of Jesus say It fell upon a summer day Jesus, Friend of little children Jesus, good above all other Jesus, lover of my soul Jesus loves me, this I know Jesus' hands were kind hands Joyful, joyful, we adore thee Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us Let's praise the Creator who gave us each other Lion and lamb lying together Lord and lover of creation |
Lord of all hopefulness, Lord of all joy Lord of the home, our only Son Love divine, all loves excelling Loving Shepherd of thy sheep May the grace of Christ our Saviour Now thank we all our God O God of love, to thee we bow O perfect Love, all human thought transcending O splendour of God's glory bright Our children, Lord, in faith and prayer Our Father, by whose Name Praise the one who breaks the darkness Says Jesus, come and gather round Sing alleluia to our God The Lord's my Shepherd, I'll not want Thine for ever, God of love This child of ours, this miracle We cannot care for you the way we wanted We praise you, Lord, for Jesus Christ When Jesus longed for us to know Where cross the crowded ways of life Will you come and follow me? Would you bless our homes and families Your love, O God, has called us here |
| Proper 23 / Ordinary Time 28 | ||
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Continuous: Job 23:1-9, 16-17 |
Can we by searching find out God O Lord my God, O Lord my God |
Precious Lord, take my hand |
| Psalm 22:1-15 |
Christ the Victorious, give to your servants God give us life Jesus, thy blood and righteousness Just as the deer longs for the waterbrooks My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? |
My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Now thank we all our God O God, our help in ages past O Lord my God, O Lord my God Why has God forsaken me? |
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Related: Amos 5:6-7, 10-15 |
Eternal Ruler of the ceaseless round For the fruits of his creation Inspired by love and anger Let streams of living justice Our cities cry to you, O God |
The Church of Christ in every age Thy kingdom come, O God What does the Lord require What does the Lord require of you Where Jordan cuts the wilderness |
| Psalm 90:12-17 |
Christ the Victorious, give to your servants Give thanks for life, the measure of our days God give us life God of mercy, God of grace Inspired by love and anger Judge eternal, throned in splendor |
Lord, you have always been our home Many and great, O God, are thy works Moved by the Gospel, let us move O Christ, you wept when grief was raw O God, our help in ages past |
| Hebrews 4:12-16 |
Alleluia, sing to Jesus Alleluia, Word of God Amazing grace And can it be that I should gain Approach, my soul, the mercy-seat At even, ere the sun was set Awake, my soul, and with the sun Before the throne of God above Come, thou fount of every blessing Draw nigh and take the Body of the Lord Father of heaven, whose love profound From God Christ's deity came forth God is Love: let heaven adore him God is our fortress and our rock God of mercy, God of grace Healer of our every ill Help us forgive, forgiving Lord Hope of the world, thou Christ How sure the scriptures are How sweet the Name of Jesus sounds I greet thee, who my sure Redeemer art Jesus, lover of my soul Jesus, our mighty Lord Jesus, tempted in the desert Join all the glorious names |
Just as I am, without one plea Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us Lifted high on your cross Listen now for the Gospel! Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendor Lord, thy word abideth Now in reverence and awe O Christ, the Word Incarnate O God of Bethel, by whose hand Once, only once, and once for all Praise the one who breaks the darkness Rock of ages, cleft for me Sing ye faithful, sing with gladness The Christ who died but rose again The Lord is King! lift up thy voice There's a wideness in God's mercy Though hope desert my heart What a Friend we have in Jesus Where high the heavenly temple stands Wherefore, O Father, we thy humble servants (Jervois) With joy we meditate the grace Womb of life and source of being Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness Your word, O God, a living sword |
| Mark 10:17-31 |
All things bright and beautiful Be still, for the presence of the Lord Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart Can we by searching find out God Come, gracious Spirit, heavenly Dove Come, Holy Spirit, heavenly Dove Completed, Lord, the Holy Mysteries Deck thyself, my soul, with gladness Give thanks, my soul, for harvest Glorious things of thee are spoken God has made laughter, laughter for me God himself is with us God of mercy, God of grace He who would valiant be Hope of the world, thou Christ of great compassion Jesus, all my gladness Jesus calls us! o'er the tumult Jesus, lover of my soul Just as I am, without one plea Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim (Murray) Lord, be thy word my rule Lord, speak to me, that I may speak Lord, who left the highest heaven |
O Christ, in thee my soul hath found O for a closer walk with God O Jesus, I have promised O Lord of heaven and earth and sea O thou who camest from above Rejoice, rejoice! Christ is in you Safe in the shadow of the Lord Seek ye first the kingdom of God Sing praise to God who reigns above Sing praises old and new Sing to the Lord with all of your heart Spirit of Jesus, if I love my neighbour Take my life, and let it be Take up thy cross, the Saviour said Teach me, my God and King The Church of Christ in every age Thine for ever, God of love Though hope desert my heart To show by touch and word Will you come and follow me? Ye servants of God, your Master proclaim You call us, Lord, to be |
| Proper 24 / Ordinary Time 34 | ||
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Continuous: Job 38:1-7 (34-41) |
All beautiful the march of days Away with gloom, away with doubt Before the earth had begun Creating God, your fingers trace Creator of the starry height Eternal Father, strong to save God of the sparrow Have mercy on us, God most high I bind unto myself today I danced in the morning I, the Lord of sea and sky Is this the way you made the world Joyful, joyful, we adore thee |
La ténèbre n'est point ténèbre Lord of beauty, thine the splendor Many and great, O God, are thy works Most High, omnipotent, good Lord O God, beyond all face and form O worship the King all glorious above Songs of praise the angels sang The Lord Almighty spoke the word The spacious firmament on high The works of the Lord are created in wisdom Thou, whose almighty word When the morning stars together Yours the hand that made creation |
| Psalm 104:1-9, 24, 35c |
All creatures of our God and King All hail the power of Jesus' name All things bright and beautiful Creating God, your fingers trace God of the sparrow God the Omnipotent! King, who ordainest How shall I sing that majesty I bind unto myself today I'll praise my Maker while I've breath Immortal, invisible, God only wise |
Many and great, O God, are thy works O worship the King all glorious above Praise to God, immortal praise Seek not in distant, ancient hills Sing praise to God on mountain tops The spacious firmament on high Who put the colours in the rainbow? Wind who makes all winds that blow Ye boundless realms of joy |
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Related: Isaiah 53:4-12 |
Alleluia, alleluia, Jesus, risen Lord of life Broken for me, broken for you Christ triumphant, ever reigning Come, wounded Healer From God Christ's deity came forth From heaven you came, helpless babe Hail, thou once-despised Jesus He gave his life in selfless love Holy Spirit, storm of love I found him cradled in a lamp-lit barn I, the Lord of sea and sky I will sing the wondrous story Jesus, our mighty Lord Led like a lamb to the slaughter |
Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendor My song is love unknown No weight of gold or silver People draw near to God in their distress See, Christ was wounded for our sake Sing, ye faithful, sing with gladness Spread, O spread, thou mighty word The head that once was crowned with thorns The King of love my Shepherd is The price is paid The strife is o'er, the battle done We sing the praise of him who died Who would ever have believed it |
| Psalm 91:9-16 |
A little child the Saviour came Abide with me; fast falls the eventide Before the ending of the day God, that madest earth and heaven I bind unto myself today Jesus, lover of my soul Now God be with us |
Praise, my soul, the King of heaven Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation Safe in the shadow of the Lord Through all the changing scenes of life We sing the praise of him who died We sing to you, O God You who dwell in the shelter of the Lord |
| Hebrews 5:1-10 |
Alleluia, sing to Jesus At the Lamb's high feast we sing By the Holy Spirit sent Christ is atonement, the Paschal Victim Christ triumphant, ever reigning Hail, thou once-despised Jesus |
It is a thing most wonderful Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us Meekness and majesty We hail thee now, O Jesus Where high the heavenly temple stands Womb of life and source of being |
| Mark 10:35-45 |
All praise to thee, for thou, O King divine Almighty Father, who for us didst give Brother, sister, let me serve you By all your saints still striving Come down, O Love divine Eternal Father, strong to save Father of heaven, whose love profound From God Christ's deity came forth From heaven you came, helpless babe God of gods, we sound his praises Guide me, O thou great Jehovah Hail, thou once-despised Jesus He came to earth, not to be served He gave his life in selfless love Help us to help each other, Lord Here, Lord, we take the broken Bread How sweet the Name of Jesus sounds I am not worthy, holy Lord Immortal, invisible, God only wise In loving partnership we come In suffering love the thread of life Inspired by love and anger It is God who holds the nations Jesu, Jesu, fill us with your love |
Jesus is Lord Jesus, our mighty Lord Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim (Murray) Lord, make us servants of your peace Lord, speak to me that I may speak Mark how the Lamb of God's self-offering My Lord, you wore no royal crown My song is love unknown O love, how deep, how broad, how high O Master, let me walk with thee Praise, my soul, the King of heaven Saranam, saranam, saranam (Sri Lanka) Sing, ye faithful, sing with gladness Sister, let me be your servant So much wrong and so much injustice Spread, O spread, thou mighty word Take and eat; take and eat The head that once was crowned with thorns What king would wade When I survey the wondrous Cross When long before time Word of the Father, source of all things living Ye servants of God, your Master proclaim Ye servants of the Lord |
| Proper 25 / Ordinary Time 30 | ||
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Continuous: Job 42:1-6, 10-17 |
Dear Lord and Father of mankind God moves in a mysterious way Have mercy on us, God most high It is a thing most wonderful |
O God, beyond all face and form O Lord my God, O Lord my God O threefold God of tender unity This is my Father's world |
| Psalm 34:1-8, 19-22 |
All my days I will sing this song of gladness Alleluia, glory to God Christ is the King, O friends rejoice Christ, whose glory fills the skies From all the wind's wide quarters Holy, holy, holy, Lord God almighty How sweet the Name of Jesus sounds I bind unto myself today I will always bless the Lord Jesus the name high over all |
Jesus, where'er thy people meet Love divine, all loves excelling My God, how endless is thy love Sing praise to God who reigns above Sing to the Lord a joyful song Take my life, and let it be Through all the changing scenes of life Today I live, one day shall come my death What wondrous love is this Ye holy angels bright |
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Related: Jeremiah 31:7-9 |
God of day and God of darkness Hills of the north rejoice In Christ there is no East or West O Jesus, I have promised Praise, my soul, the King of heaven |
Sing praise to God who reigns above The King of love my Shepherd is There's a voice in the wilderness crying Ye servants of God, your Master proclaim |
| Psalm 126 |
Come away to the skies Come, bringing hope into a world of fear Forth in thy name, O Lord, I go Go to the world Hope is a candle, once lit by the prophets I will sing, I will sing a song unto the Lord Now thank we all our God Out of our failure to create |
Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord To God be the glory, great things he has done Walk softly in springtime When God restored our common life When the King shall come again When the Lord brought back When Zion's fortunes God restored |
| Hebrews 7:23-28 |
All for Jesus, all for Jesus Alleluia, sing to Jesus And now, O Father, mindful of the love Before the throne of God above Draw nigh and take the Body of the Lord Father of heaven, whose love profound Forth in the peace of Christ we go From God Christ's deity came forth Giver of the perfect gift Hail, thou once-despised Jesus I know that my Redeemer lives Join all the glorious names Lift up your hearts: I hear the summons calling Lord Christ, we praise your sacrifice Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendor |
Mercy in our time of failure Now through the grace of God O the deep, deep love of Jesus Once, only once, and once for all Out of sight, the Lord has gone Praise to Christ the Lord incarnate Prayer is the soul's sincere desire Priest and victim, Jesus dies Son of God, eternal Saviour That priceless gift The Lord ascendeth up on high This is your coronation We hail thy presence glorious We have heard a joyful sound |
| Mark 10:46-52 |
Alleluia, glory to God Amazing grace And can it be that I should gain As those of old their first fruits brought Christ, who called disciples to him Christ, whose glory fills the skies Come down, O Love divine Come, light of the world Come, Lord, to our souls come down Commit thou all thy ways Eternal Light, shine in my heart Firmly I believe and truly From thee all skill and science flow Give to the winds thy fears God of mercy, God of grace God of the sparrow God the Creator, you in love made me Hail to the Lord's Anointed Have faith in God, my heart How sweet the Name of Jesus sounds I heard the voice of Jesus say I know that my Redeemer lives If thou but trust in God to guide thee I'll praise my Maker while I've breath Immortal love for ever full |
In the darkness shines the splendor Jesu, Jesu, fill us with your love Jesus, lover of my soul Just as I am, without one plea Lord Jesus, think on me Lord, speak to me, that I may speak O bless the Lord, my soul O for a thousand tongues to sing O God, by whose almighty plan O love, how deep, how broad, how high O Master, let me walk with thee O very God of very God Praise, my soul, the King of heaven Put thou thy trust in God Teach me, God, to wonder Thine arm, O Lord, in days of old Thou, whose almighty Word We are pilgrims on a journey When all thy mercies, O my God When Jesus the healer passed through Galilee Will you come and follow me? Word of God, come down on earth Ye servants of God, your Master proclaim Your hands, O Lord, in days of old |
| November 1: All Saints' Day | ||
| Wisdom 3:1-9 |
Abide with me; fast falls the eventide Blessed feasts of blessed martyrs By all your saints still striving Christ the Victorious, give to your servants For all the saints, who from their labours rest For all thy saints, O Lord Give me the wings of faith to rise Here from all nations, all tongues and all peoples How blessed are all the saints |
How bright these glorious spirits shine How shall I sing that majesty O day of peace that dimly shines O what their joy and their glory must be Such a host as none can number The eternal gifts of Christ the King Who are these like stars appearing Ye watchers and ye holy ones |
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or Isaiah 25:6-9 |
Behold the mountain of the Lord Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life From all the wind's wide quarters From thee all skill and science flow God of mercy, God of grace Here from all nations, all tongues and all peoples |
How bright these glorious spirits shine I know that my Redeemer lives Jesus, lover of my soul The trumpets sound, the angels sing We sing to you, O God When the Lord brought back |
| Psalm 24:1-6 |
All holy Father, king of endless glory All people that on earth do dwell At the Name of Jesus Blest are the pure in heart Crown him with many crowns Eternal, Unchanging, we sing to thy praise For all the saints who from their labours rest God in his love for us lent us this planet God, we praise you, God, we bless you God whose farm is all creation It is God who holds the nations It's a world of sunshine, a world of rain Lift up your heads, eternal gates Lift up your heads, O ye gates Lift up your heads, ye gates of brass Lift up your heads, ye mighty gates |
Lift up your hearts, believers! Make way, make way, for Christ the King O worship the King all glorious above Our Lord is risen from the dead Praise God for the harvest of orchard and field Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation Rejoice, the Lord is King See, all the earth is God's Souls of men! why will ye scatter The earth belongs to God alone The eternal gates lift up their heads The golden gates are lifted up The King of glory comes, the nation rejoices There's a wideness in God's mercy Think of a world without any flowers Ye gates, lift up your heads on high |
| Revelation 21:1-6a |
Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart Blessed city, heavenly Salem Blessed feasts of blessed martyrs Christ is made the sure foundation City of God, Jerusalem Come, bringing hope into a world of fear Father of everlasting grace For all the saints who from their labours rest From thee all skill and science flow Glorious things of thee are spoken God of mercy, God of grace Great God, your love has called us here Here from all nations, all tongues and all peoples Here, O my Lord, I see thee face to face Holy Spirit, Truth divine How bright these glorious spirits shine I heard the voice of Jesus say I see a new heaven Jerusalem the golden Jesus, lover of my soul Jesus, thou joy of loving hearts Light's abode, celestial Salem |
Lord, bring the day to pass Lord, your hands have formed this world My life flows on in endless song Now from the heavens descending O God, you gave your servant John O holy city, seen of John O Love that wilt not let me go One more step along the world I go Sing praises old and new Sing ye praises to the Father Songs of praise the angels sang Soon and very soon Spirit divine, attend our prayers The Church's one foundation Then I saw a new heaven and earth There is a land of pure delight This is a day of new beginnings Thy Kingdom come! on bended knee To Abraham and Sarah When grief is raw and music goes unheard When the King shall come again Word of justice, alleluia |
| John 11:32-44 |
Before the world begun Command thy blessing from above For the healing of the nations From the falter of breath Glorious in majesty God, who created light Hark, my soul! it is the Lord I believe in God Almighty It is a thing most wonderful Jesus, Redeemer of the world Jesus, thy blood and righteousness O Christ, you wept when grief was raw |
O for a thousand tongues to sing O Lord of life, where'er they be O love, how deep, how broad, how high Of the Father's love begotten Rejoice today with one accord Revive thy work, O Lord The kingdom of God is justice and joy Thou art the way: by thee alone Thy strong word did cleave the darkness When grief is raw and music goes unheard When Jesus wept, the falling tear |
| General Hymns |
Blessed feasts of blessed martyrs Blest be the everlasting God By all your saints still striving By every nation, race and tongue Come, we that love the Lord For all the saints who from their labours rest For all thy saints, O Lord For the bread which you have broken For the faithful who have answered For those we love within the veil For thy dear saints, O Lord From glory to glory advancing, we praise thee, O Lord Give me the wings of faith to rise God, we praise you, God, we bless you Hark, the sound of holy voices Here from all nations, all tongues and all peoples How blessed are all the saints How bright these glorious spirits shine In Christ, our humble head In our day of thanksgiving one psalm let us offer Jerusalem, my happy home Jerusalem the golden Joy and triumph everlasting Let saints on earth in concert sing |
Light a candle for thanksgiving! Lo, round the throne, a glorious band Lo, what a cloud of witnesses Lord God, we give you thanks for all your saints Lord, in our lonely hours My life flows on in endless song My Lord, what a morning O heavenly Jerusalem O what their joy and their glory must be Praise to God for saints and martyrs Rejoice in God's saints Shall we gather at the river Sing alleluia forth in duteous praise Sing for God's glory Sing we the song of those who stand Soldiers, who are Christ's below Ten thousand times ten thousand Thanks be to God for his saints The eternal gifts of Christ the King There is a land of pure delight We are called to stand together Who are these like stars appearing Ye holy angels bright Ye watchers and ye holy ones |
| 4 Before Advent / Proper 26 / Ordinary Time 31 | ||
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Continuous: Ruth 1:1-18 | . | . |
| Psalm 146 | . | . |
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Related: Deuteronomy 6:1-9 | . | . |
| Psalm 119:1-8 | . | . |
| Hebrews 9:11-14 | . | . |
| Mark 12:28-34 | . | . |
| 3 before Advent / Proper 27 / Ordinary Time 32 | ||
| Revised Common Lectionary | ||
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Continuous: Ruth 3:1-5; 4:13-17 |
Blest be the tie that binds Come, people of the living God For the fruits of his creation Seek ye first the kingdom of God |
Sing of Eve and sing of Adam When God restored our common life When the Lord brought back |
| Psalm 127 |
All praise to thee, my God, this night God is working his purpose out God, that madest earth and heaven It is God who holds the nations |
Lord of the home, our only Son Thine be the glory, risen, conquering Son We come, dear Lord, to celebrate |
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Related: 1 Kings 17:8-16 |
A prophet-woman broke a jar Bless now, O God, the journey Brother, sister, let me serve you God himself is with us Guide me, O thou great Jehovah He comes to us as one unknown |
How firm a foundation I'll praise my Maker while I've breath Lead me, Lord, Lord, lead me in thy righteousness Revive thy work, O Lord When the hungry who have nothing share with strangers |
| Psalm 146 |
Alleluia. Praise the Lord, O my soul God bless to us our bread God who made the earth Hail to the Lord's Anointed Hope of the world, thou Christ How sweet the Name of Jesus sounds I'll praise my Maker while I've breath Jesus shall reign where'er the sun Jesus the name high over all Judge eternal, throned in splendor My soul proclaims your glory, Lord |
O Christ the Lord, O Christ the King O Lord of heaven and earth and sea O praise ye the Lord! praise him in the height Shout for joy! the Lord has let us feast Summer suns are glowing Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord The Lord is King! lift up thy voice The people that in darkness sat The trumpets sound, the angels sing Ye holy angels bright |
| Hebrews 9:24-28 |
Alas, and did my Saviour bleed Alleluia, sing to Jesus And now, O Father, mindful of the love Come, thou fount of every blessing Cross of Jesus, cross of sorrow Draw nigh and take the Body of the Lord Help us forgive, forgiving Lord I will offer up my life Jesus came, the heavens adoring Lo, he comes with clouds descending Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendor Lord, your voice in Eden's garden O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder |
Once, only once, and once for all Priest and victim, Jesus dies Rejoice, the Lord is King See, Christ was wounded for our sake Splendour and honour, majesty and power The King shall come when morning dawns The Lord ascendeth up on high The Lord will come and not be slow To God be the glory, great things he has done We sing the praise of him who died When God Almighty came to earth Wherefore, O Father, we thy humble servants (Jervois) |
| Mark 12:38-44 |
Abide among us with thy grace All my hope on God is founded And can it be that I should gain At the Name of Jesus Before thy throne, O God, we kneel Brightest and best of the sons of the morning Come, ye thankful people, come From heaven you came, helpless Babe God himself is with us How shall I sing that majesty I want to walk with Jesus Christ Let thy Blood in mercy poured Lo, he comes with clouds descending Love divine, all loves excelling |
Not here for high and holy things Now thank we all our God O Jesus, I have promised O Lord Jesus, enfold me in your arms O love, how deep, how broad, how high O Master, let me walk with thee Send out the gospel! Let it sound Take my life, and let it be The strife is o'er, the battle done Though I may speak with bravest fire Two little fishes, five loaves of bread What does the Lord require of you When I survey the wondrous Cross Will you come and follow me |
| Common Worship Lectionary | ||
| Jonah 3:1-5,10 |
Come, let us to the Lord our God Forgive our sins as we forgive God hath spoken by his prophets |
God, who stretched the spangled heavens The love of God comes close When all thy mercies, O my God |
| Psalm 62:5-12 |
All my hope on God is founded Almighty God, my Redeemer Commit thou all that grieves thee Commit thou all thy griefs God hath spoken by his prophets God is our fortress and our rock God is our song, and every singer blest Great God, we sing that mighty hand Mon âme se repose en paix |
My life flows on in endless song O come, divine Messiah Only on God do thou, my soul Put thou thy trust in God Rock of ages, cleft for me Saranam, saranam, saranam (Sri Lanka) We sing to you, O God Ye holy angels bright |
| Hebrews 9:24-28 | (see above) | . |
| Mark 1:14-20 |
And can it be that I should gain Christ, who called disciples to him Come, living God, when least expected Dear Lord and Father of mankind For all your saints in glory From heaven you came, helpless Babe I bind my heart this tide I danced in the morning I want to walk with Jesus Christ James and Andrew, Peter and John Jesus calls us! o'er the tumult Jesus Christ is waiting Living Lord of love's dominion |
Lord, you have come to the seashore Love is the only law O happy day that fixed my choice O Jesus, I have promised O thou who camest from above Sing of Andrew, John's disciple Take my life, and let it be They cast their nets in Galilee We are your people, Lord, by your grace When Jesus taught by Galilee Will you come and follow me? Ye servants of God, your Master proclaim |
| 2 before Advent / Proper 28 / Ordinary Time 33 | ||
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Continuous: 1 Samuel 1:4-20 |
A prophet-woman broke a jar Dear Shepherd of thy people, hear Like a mighty river flowing My soul is filled with joy O God, our help in ages past |
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation Prayer is the soul's sincere desire Sing praise to God, who has shaped When the Lord brought back |
| Canticle: 1 Samuel 2:1-10 |
God is our fortress and our rock In the presence of your people My soul proclaims your glory, Lord Praise to the Holiest in the height |
Praise to the Lord, all of you, God's servants Rejoice, angelic choirs, rejoice! Rejoice today with one accord Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord |
| or Psalm 16 | (see below) | . |
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Related: Daniel 12:1-3 |
All the way my Saviour leads me Before thy throne, O God, we kneel Christ, the fair glory of the holy angels For all the saints who from their labours rest For all thy saints, O Lord Give me the wings of faith to rise Give to the winds thy fears God is unique and one Here from all nations, all tongues, and all peoples Holy God, we praise thy name How bright these glorious spirits shine |
In the darkness shines the splendor Judge eternal, throned in splendor Lead on, O cloud of presence O changeless Christ, for ever new O heavenly Word, eternal Light Once he came in blessing Seek ye first the kingdom of God Such a host as none can number The Lord will come and not be slow Who are these like stars appearing |
| Psalm 16 |
All my hope on God is founded Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart Come, gracious Spirit, heavenly Dove Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life Forth in thy name, O Lord, I go Give to us laughter Glorious things of thee are spoken God reveals his presence Holy Spirit, Truth divine Jesus, lover of my soul Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us |
Lord of all hopefulness, Lord of all joy Mon âme se repose en paix Now is eternal life O God, my refuge, keep me safe Protect me, God The God of Abraham praise There is a place prepared for little children This joyful Eastertide We cannot care for you the way we wanted When all thy mercies, O my God When I'm feeling sad, I can call out to him |
| Hebrews 10:11-14 (15-18) 19-25 |
All my days I will sing this song of gladness All my hope on God is founded All who believe and are baptized And can it be that I should gain And now, O Father, mindful of the love Blessed assurance Come, ye faithful, raise the strain Come, you sinners, poor and needy Draw nigh and take the Body of the Lord Father almighty, we your humble servants From all the wind's wide quarters Glory in the highest to the God of heaven God has promised many things God, we praise you, God, we bless you Great is thy faithfulness Help us, O Lord, to learn Jesus, our hope, our heart's desire Jesus, thy blood and righteousness Lord, can this really be? Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendor |
Lord, teach us how to pray aright Lord, the light of your love is shining Now, my tongue, the mystery telling O for a heart to praise my God Once, only once, and once for all Praise, my soul, the King of heaven Rejoice, the Lord is King Rock of ages, cleft for me Sleepers, wake! the watch-cry pealeth Spirit of truth and grace The head that once was crowned with thorns The Lord ascendeth up on high The Lord is King! lift up thy voice The love of Jesus calls us This is your coronation We the Lord's people,. heart and voice uniting Where high the heavenly temple stands Wherefore, O Father, we thy humble servants Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness |
| Mark 13:1-8 |
All my hope on God is founded As with gladness men of old Christ is our cornerstone Come, thou almighty King Fight the good fight with all thy might Glorious things of thee are spoken Head of thy Church triumphant Jesus, priceless treasure Lo, he comes with clouds descending O Lord, the clouds are gathering |
O love, how deep, how broad, how high Oft in danger, oft in woe Souls of men! why will ye scatter The head that once was crowned with thorns There's a wideness in God's mercy Through all the changing scenes of life Through the night of doubt and sorrow What wondrous love is this When the stars in their flight |
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The Last Sunday after Pentecost Sunday before Advent / Christ the King / Proper 29 / Ordinary Time 34 | ||
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Continuous: 2 Samuel 23:1-7 |
Hail to the Lord's Anointed How beauteous are their feet Jesus shall reign where'er the sun |
Lo, he comes with clouds descending Mine eyes have seen the glory O God, our help in ages past |
| Psalm 132:1-13, (14-19) |
And can it be that I should gain Before you now, O God Christ is made the sure foundation Glorious things of thee are spoken Jerusalem the golden |
Jesus, remember me Look, ye saints! the sight is glorious O what their joy and their glory must be Pour out thy Spirit from on high |
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Related: Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14 |
All people that on earth do dwell Bless now, O God, the journey For the fruits of his creation God is our strength from days of old God who gives to life its goodness Great God, what do I see and hear Hail to the Lord's Anointed How shall I sing that majesty Immortal, invisible, God only wise Jesus came, the heavens adoring Let all the world in every corner sing |
Lo, he comes with clouds descending O God, whose first creative word O worship the King all glorious above O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness Ten thousand times ten thousand The day thou gavest, Lord, is ended The God of Abraham praise 'Tis good, Lord, to be here We have come at Christ's own bidding When the King shall come again |
| Psalm 93 |
All my days I will sing this song of gladness Crashing waters at creation Gather us in, thou love that fillest all Hail the day that sees him rise Have mercy on us, God most high Jesus, lover of my soul Majesty, worship his majesty |
O God, our help in ages past O Lord most high, Eternal King Rejoice, the Lord is King The Lord doth reign, and clothed is he The Lord is King! lift up thy voice The Lord Jehovah reigns Ye servants of God, your Master proclaim |
| Revelation 1:4b-8 |
All my days I will sing this song of gladness Alleluia, sing to Jesus At the Name of Jesus Awake, arise, lift up your voice Blessed assurance Christ is coming, let creation Come, wounded Healer Crown him with many crowns Fairest Lord Jesus, ruler of all nature Forth in the peace of Christ we go Glorious things of thee are spoken Glory be to God the Father God hath spoken by his prophets God is our strength from days of old God, the source and goal of being Hark, what a sound, and too divine |
Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty How sweet the Name of Jesus sounds I bind unto myself today In the name of Christ we gather Jesus came, the heavens adoring Jesus is the Name we honor Jesus shall reign where'er the sun Let all mortal flesh keep silence Lo, he comes with clouds descending Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendor Love divine, all loves excelling Now to him who loved us, gave us O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder Of the Father's love begotten Rejoice, the Lord is King To God be the glory |
| John 18:33-37 |
Ah, holy Jesus, how hast thou offended All praise to thee, for thou, O King divine As royal banners are unfurled At the Name of Jesus Come, thou almighty King Come, thou long-expected Jesus Crown him with many crowns Eternal Christ, you rule For the music of creation Glory to thee, my God, this night God of grace and God of glory Great Son of God Hail, thou once-despised Jesus Hail to the Lord's Anointed Hark, what a sound, and too divine He stood before the court Heaven shall not wait Here, O Lord, your servants gather I heard the voice of Jesus say Jesus is Lord Jesus shall reign where'er the sun |
Let all mortal flesh keep silence Lord Christ, when first thou cam'st to men Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendor Lord of the boundless curves of space Man of sorrows, what a name Mine eyes have seen the glory My song is love unknown Nature with open volume stands Not far beyond the sea, nor high Now the silence O love, how deep, how broad, how high Praise to the living God Rejoice, the Lord is King The head that once was crowned with thorns The King of love my Shepherd is The royal banners forward go To mock your reign, O dearest Lord We do not hope to ease our minds Ye choirs of new Jerusalem You, Lord, are both lamb and shepherd |