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The Twentieth Sunday after Trinity

11th October 1970

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For services, please see Daily Prayer (Morning), Daily Prayer (Evening) and Holy Communion.

Principal Service

Collect One

Saving and healing God,
you have promised
that those who have died with Christ
shall live with him:
grant us grace to be continually thankful
for all you have done for us,
and in that thankfulness to be eager to serve
and live for others,
so that we and all your children
may rejoice in your salvation;
through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.

Collect Two

Almighty God,
whose Holy Spirit equips your Church with a rich variety of gifts:
Grant us so to use them that, living the gospel of Christ
and eager to do your will,
we may share with the whole creation in the joys of eternal life;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

The First Reading

Exodus 32: 1–14

Isaiah 25:1–9

The Psalm

Psalm 106: 1–6, 19–23

Psalm 23

The Second Reading

Philippians 4: 1–9

Philippians 4: 1–9

The Gospel Reading

Matthew 22: 1–14

Matthew 22: 1–14

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Post Communion Prayer

God our Father,
whose Son, the light unfailing,
has come from heaven to deliver the world
from the darkness of ignorance:
Let these holy mysteries open the eyes of our understanding
that we may know the way of life, and walk in it without stumbling;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Suggested Hymns

(c) 1st Reading Exodus 32: 1–14
584* Jesus calls us! O’er the tumult
637* O for a closer walk with God

(c) Psalm Psalm 106: 1–6, 19–23
353* Give to our God immortal praise
30* Let us with a gladsome mind
634* Love divine, all loves excelling
45* Praise, O praise our God and King
20* The King of love my shepherd is

(p) 1st Reading Isaiah 25: 1–9
512* From you all skill and science flow
466* Here from all nations, all tongues and all peoples
467* How bright those glorious spirits shine
553* Jesu, lover of my soul
135* [O come, O come, Emmanuel]
280 [Our Lord Christ hath risen]

(p) Psalm Psalm 23 [L4A/E4ABC/Pr11B*]
644* Faithful Shepherd, feed me
645* Father, hear the prayer we offer
466* Here from all nations, all tongues, and all peoples
467* How bright those glorious spirits shine
655* Loving Shepherd of your sheep
433* My God, your table here is spread
235 O sacred head, sore wounded
365* Praise to the Lord, the almighty, the King of creation
20* The King of love my shepherd is
21* The Lord’s my shepherd; I’ll not want
448 The trumpets sound, the angels sing

2nd Reading Philippians 4: 1–9
349* Fill thou my life, O Lord my God
225 In the cross of Christ I glory
16* Like a mighty river flowing
636* May the mind of Christ my Saviour
505 Peace be to this congregation
507 Put peace into each other’s hands
539 Rejoice, O land, in God thy might
281* Rejoice, the Lord is King!
71 Saviour, again to thy dear name we raise
627* What a friend we have in Jesus

The Gospel Matthew 22: 1–14
406* Christians, lift your hearts and voices
408* Come, risen Lord, and deign to be our guest
418* Here, O my Lord, I see thee face to face
421* I come with joy, a child of God
587* Just as I am without one plea
433* My God, your table here is spread
445* Soul, array thyself with gladness
20* The King of love my shepherd is
448 The trumpets sound, the angels sing
529* Thy hand, O God, has guided
451 We come as guests invited
145* You servants of the Lord

Second Service

Collect One

Saving and healing God,
you have promised
that those who have died with Christ
shall live with him:
grant us grace to be continually thankful
for all you have done for us,
and in that thankfulness to be eager to serve
and live for others,
so that we and all your children
may rejoice in your salvation;
through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.

Collect Two

Almighty God,
whose Holy Spirit equips your Church with a rich variety of gifts:
Grant us so to use them that, living the gospel of Christ
and eager to do your will,
we may share with the whole creation in the joys of eternal life;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

The First Reading

Proverbs 3: 1–18

Proverbs 3: 1–18

The Psalm

Psalm 139: 1–18

1–11

The Second Reading

1 John 3: 1–15

1 John 3: 1–15

The Gospel Reading

? Mark 10: 17–31

? Mark 10: 17–31

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Post Communion Prayer

God our Father,
whose Son, the light unfailing,
has come from heaven to deliver the world
from the darkness of ignorance:
Let these holy mysteries open the eyes of our understanding
that we may know the way of life, and walk in it without stumbling;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Principal Service

Collect One

Saving and healing God,
you have promised
that those who have died with Christ
shall live with him:
grant us grace to be continually thankful
for all you have done for us,
and in that thankfulness to be eager to serve
and live for others,
so that we and all your children
may rejoice in your salvation;
through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.

Collect Two

Almighty God,
whose Holy Spirit equips your Church with a rich variety of gifts:
Grant us so to use them that, living the gospel of Christ
and eager to do your will,
we may share with the whole creation in the joys of eternal life;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

The First Reading

Job 23: 1–9, 16–17

Amos 5:6–7, 10–15

The Psalm

Psalm 22: 1–15

Psalm 90:12–17

The Second Reading

Hebrews 4: 12–16

Hebrews 4: 12–16

The Gospel Reading

Mark 10: 17–31

Mark 10: 17–31

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Post Communion Prayer

God our Father,
whose Son, the light unfailing,
has come from heaven to deliver the world
from the darkness of ignorance:
Let these holy mysteries open the eyes of our understanding
that we may know the way of life, and walk in it without stumbling;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Suggested Hymns

(c) 1st Reading Job 23: 1–9, 16–17
11* Can we by searching find out God

(c) Psalm Psalm 22: 1–15
671 Jesus, thy blood and righteousness
361* Now thank we all our God
537* O God, our help in ages past

(p) 1st Reading Amos 5: 6–7, 10–15
509* Your kingdom come, O God

(p) Psalm Psalm 90: 12–17
695* God of mercy, God of grace
535* Judge eternal, throned in splendour

2nd Reading Hebrews 4: 12–16
218* And can it be that I should gain
65 At evening when the sun had set
51* Awake, my soul, and with the sun
319* Father, of heaven, whose love profound
207* [Forty days and forty nights]
668* God is our fortress and our rock
652* Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us
431* Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendour
384* Lord, thy word abideth
657* O God of Bethel, by whose hand
439* Once, only once, and once for all
627* What a friend we have in Jesus
291 Where high the heavenly temple stands

The Gospel Mark 10: 17–31
643* Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart
11* Can we by searching find out God
295* Come, gracious Spirit, heavenly Dove
646* Glorious things of thee are spoken
553* Jesu, lover of my soul
584* Jesus calls us! O’er the tumult
637* O for a closer walk with God
363* O Lord of heaven and earth and sea
597* Take my life, and let it be
660* Thine for ever! God of love
662* Those who would valour see
(He who would valiant be)
605 Will you come and follow me

Second Service

Collect One

Saving and healing God,
you have promised
that those who have died with Christ
shall live with him:
grant us grace to be continually thankful
for all you have done for us,
and in that thankfulness to be eager to serve
and live for others,
so that we and all your children
may rejoice in your salvation;
through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.

Collect Two

Almighty God,
whose Holy Spirit equips your Church with a rich variety of gifts:
Grant us so to use them that, living the gospel of Christ
and eager to do your will,
we may share with the whole creation in the joys of eternal life;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

The First Reading

Joshua 5: 13 – 6: 20

Joshua 5: 13 – 6: 20

The Psalm

Psalms 127, [128]

Psalms 127, [128]

The Second Reading

Romans 2: 17–29

Romans 2: 17–29

The Gospel Reading

Matthew 11: 20–30

Matthew 11: 20–30

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Post Communion Prayer

God our Father,
whose Son, the light unfailing,
has come from heaven to deliver the world
from the darkness of ignorance:
Let these holy mysteries open the eyes of our understanding
that we may know the way of life, and walk in it without stumbling;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Suggested Hymns

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Principal Service

Collect One

Saving and healing God,
you have promised
that those who have died with Christ
shall live with him:
grant us grace to be continually thankful
for all you have done for us,
and in that thankfulness to be eager to serve
and live for others,
so that we and all your children
may rejoice in your salvation;
through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.

Collect Two

Almighty God,
whose Holy Spirit equips your Church with a rich variety of gifts:
Grant us so to use them that, living the gospel of Christ
and eager to do your will,
we may share with the whole creation in the joys of eternal life;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

The First Reading

Jeremiah 29: 1, 4–7

2 Kings 5: 1–3, 7–15c

The Psalm

Psalm 66: 1–11

Psalm 111

The Second Reading

2 Timothy 2: 8–15

2 Timothy 2: 8–15

The Gospel Reading

Luke 17: 11–19

Luke 17: 11–19

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Post Communion Prayer

God our Father,
whose Son, the light unfailing,
has come from heaven to deliver the world
from the darkness of ignorance:
Let these holy mysteries open the eyes of our understanding
that we may know the way of life, and walk in it without stumbling;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Suggested Hymns

(c) 1st Reading Jeremiah 29: 1, 4–7
No suggested hymns

(c) Psalm Psalm 66: 1–11
683* All people that on earth do dwell
701* Jubilate, everybody
360* Let all the world in every corner sing
104* O for a thousand tongues to sing
640 Purify my heart

(p) 1st Reading 2 Kings 5: 1–3, 7–15c
553* Jesu, lover of my soul
587* Just as I am, without one plea
513 O Christ, the healer, we have come
557* Rock of ages, cleft for me

(p) Psalm Psalm 111 [Ep4B/Pr15B]
84* Alleluia! raise the anthem
130* Jesus came, the heavens adoring
529* Thy hand, O God, has guided
373* To God be the glory! Great things he has done!

2nd Reading 2 Timothy 2: 8–15
436 Now let us from this table rise
488* Stand up, stand up for Jesus
599* ‘Take up thy cross,’ the Saviour said
285* The head that once was crowned with thorns
681* There is a land of pure delight
661* Through the night of doubt and sorrow

The Gospel Luke 17: 11–19 [HTA]
92* How sweet the name of Jesus sounds
211* Immortal love for ever full
361* Now thank we all our God
104* O for a thousand tongues to sing
366* Praise, my soul, the King of heaven
373* To God be the glory! Great things he has done!

Second Service

Collect One

Saving and healing God,
you have promised
that those who have died with Christ
shall live with him:
grant us grace to be continually thankful
for all you have done for us,
and in that thankfulness to be eager to serve
and live for others,
so that we and all your children
may rejoice in your salvation;
through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.

Collect Two

Almighty God,
whose Holy Spirit equips your Church with a rich variety of gifts:
Grant us so to use them that, living the gospel of Christ
and eager to do your will,
we may share with the whole creation in the joys of eternal life;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

The First Reading

Nehemiah 6: 1–16

Nehemiah 6: 1–16

The Psalm

Psalm 144

Psalm 144

The Gospel Reading

John 15: 12–27

John 15: 12–27

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Post Communion Prayer

God our Father,
whose Son, the light unfailing,
has come from heaven to deliver the world
from the darkness of ignorance:
Let these holy mysteries open the eyes of our understanding
that we may know the way of life, and walk in it without stumbling;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

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