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The Seventh Sunday of Easter: Sunday after the Ascension Day

12th May 2024

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Principal Service

Collect One

O God the King of glory,
who hast exalted thine only Son Jesus Christ
with great triumph unto thy kingdom in heaven;
We beseech thee, leave us not comfortless;
but send to us thine Holy Spirit to comfort us,
and exalt us unto the same place
whither our Saviour Christ is gone before,
who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit,
one God, world without end.

Collect Two

O God the King of Glory,
you have exalted your only Son Jesus Christ
with great triumph to your kingdom in heaven:
Mercifully give us faith to know
that, as he promised,
he abides with us on earth to the end of time;
who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

The First Reading

The Psalm

The Gospel Reading

The Gospel Reading

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Post Communion Prayer

Eternal Giver of love and power,
your Son Jesus Christ has sent us into all the world
to preach the gospel of his kingdom.
Confirm us in this mission,
and help us to live the good news we proclaim;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Collect Of The Word

Almighty God,
your blessed Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ,
ascended far above all heavens that he might fill all things:
mercifully give us faith to trust
that, as he promised,
he abides with us on earth until the end of time;
through the same Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you
and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Suggested Hymns

An asterisk (*) before the hymn number indicates that the hymn has been recorded for use in public worship by the Recorded Church Music Committee.

Acts 1: 15-17, 21-26

Exodus 28: 1-4, 9-10, 29-30

*643 - Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart

Psalm 1

*691 - Faithful vigil ended
*649 - Happy are they, they that love God
*56 - Lord, as I wake I turn to you
*383 - Lord, be thy word my rule
*509 - Your kingdom come, O God

1 John 5: 9-13

*613 - Eternal light, shine in my heart
392 - Now is eternal life

John 17: 6-19

*518 - Bind us together, Lord
*326 - Blessèd city, heavenly Salem (Christ is made the sure foundation)
86 - Christ is the King! O friends rejoice
*318 - Father, Lord of all creation
*415 - For the bread which you have broken
*523 - Help us to help each other, Lord
*S56 - How shall they hear', who have not heard
*581 - I, the Lord of sea and sky
*S83 - Let us talents and tongues employ
*524 - May the grace of Christ our Saviour
392 - Now is eternal life
*438 - O thou, who at thy eucharist didst pray
526 - Risen Lord, whose name we cherish
*527 - Son of God, eternal Saviour
*285 - The head that once was crowned with thorns
531 - Where love and loving-kindness dwell

Second Service

Collect One

O God the King of glory,
who hast exalted thine only Son Jesus Christ
with great triumph unto thy kingdom in heaven;
We beseech thee, leave us not comfortless;
but send to us thine Holy Spirit to comfort us,
and exalt us unto the same place
whither our Saviour Christ is gone before,
who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit,
one God, world without end.

Collect Two

O God the King of Glory,
you have exalted your only Son Jesus Christ
with great triumph to your kingdom in heaven:
Mercifully give us faith to know
that, as he promised,
he abides with us on earth to the end of time;
who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

The Psalm

The First Reading

The Gospel Reading

View readings

Post Communion Prayer

Eternal Giver of love and power,
your Son Jesus Christ has sent us into all the world
to preach the gospel of his kingdom.
Confirm us in this mission,
and help us to live the good news we proclaim;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Suggested Hymns

An asterisk (*) before the hymn number indicates that the hymn has been recorded for use in public worship by the Recorded Church Music Committee.

Psalm 147: 1-12

*350 - For the beauty of the earth
*581 - I, the Lord of sea and sky
*6 - Immortal, invisible, God only wise
*16 - Like a mighty river flowing
*47 - We plough the fields, and scatter
*458 - When, in our music, God is glorified

Isaiah 61: 1-11

*218 - And can it be that I should gain
*494 - Beauty for brokenness, hope for despair
*481 - God is working his purpose out as year succeeds to year
*324 - God, whose almighty word
*125 - Hail to the Lord's anointed
*569 - Hark, my soul, it is the Lord
*124 - Hark the glad sound! the Saviour comes
*418 - Here, O my Lord, I see thee face to face
574 - I give you all the honour
357 - I'll praise my maker while I've breath
*97 - Jesus shall reign where'er the sun
*99 - Jesus, the name high over all
671 - Jesus, thy blood and righteousness
*S80 - King of kings, majesty
*134 - Make way, make way, for Christ the King
*706 - O bless the God of Israel
*104 - O for a thousand tongues to sing
*S146* - The kingdom of God is justice and joy
144 - Word of justice, alleluia

Luke 4: 14-21

684 - All praise to thee, for thou, O King divine
*218 - And can it be that I should gain
*494 - Beauty for brokenness, hope for despair
501 - Christ is the world's true Light
*119 - Come, thou long-expected Jesus
*352 - Give thanks with a grateful heart
380 - God has spoken to his people, alleluia!
*533 - God of grace and God of glory
*125 - Hail to the Lord's anointed
*569 - Hark, my soul, it is the Lord
*124 - Hark the glad sound! the Saviour comes
*S56 - How shall they hear', who have not heard
357 - I'll praise my maker while I've breath
*97 - Jesus shall reign where'er the sun
*99 - Jesus, the name high over all
483 - Jesus went to worship
*358 - King of glory, King of peace
*134 - Make way, make way, for Christ the King
*S100 - My hope is built on nothing less
*706 - O bless the God of Israel
*104 - O for a thousand tongues to sing
*S120 - Praise the One who breaks the darkness
*596 - Seek ye first the kingdom of God
*527 - Son of God, eternal Saviour
*387 - Thanks to God, whose Word was spoken
*S146 - The kingdom of God is justice and joy
605 - Will you come and follow me

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