Grant to us, Lord, we beseech thee,
the spirit to think and do always
such things as be rightful;
that we, who cannot do any thing
that is good without thee,
may by thee be enabled to live according to thy will;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Collect Two
Almighty God,
who sent your Holy Spirit
to be the life and light of your Church:
Open our hearts to the riches of his grace,
that we may bring forth the fruit of the Spirit
in love and joy and peace;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Holy Father,
who gathered us here around the table of your Son
to share this meal with the whole household of God:
In that new world where you reveal the fulness of your peace,
gather people of every race and language
to share in the eternal banquet
of Jesus Christ our Lord.
Collect Of The Word
Gracious God,
you have placed within the hearts of all your children
a longing for your word and a hunger for your truth:
grant that, believing in the one whom you have sent,
we may know him to be the true bread of heaven
and the food of eternal life,
Jesus Christ our Lord,
to whom with you and the Holy Spirit
be glory and honour for ever and 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.
2 Samuel 11: 1-15
551 - How can we sing with joy to God
Psalm 14
*649 - Happy are they, they that love God
Ephesians 3: 14-21
*294 - Come down, O Love divine *S29 - Defend me, Lord, from hour to hour *454 - Forth in the peace of Christ we go 3 - God is Love: let heaven adore him *312 - Gracious Spirit, Holy Ghost 416 - Great God, your love has called us here *299 - Holy Spirit, come, confirm us 300 - Holy Spirit, truth divine *S53 - How good is the God we adore 616 - In my life, Lord, be glorified *S65 - In the heart where love is abiding, God is in that heart *S75 - Jesu's love is very wonderful *525 - Let there be love shared among us 589 - Lord, speak to me, that I may speak *168 - Lord, you were rich beyond all splendour 621 - O Love divine, how sweet thou art! *105 - O the deep, deep love of Jesus *307 - Our great Redeemer, as he breathed *341 - Spirit divine, attend our prayers *597 - Take my life, and let it be S142 - Take, O take me as I am *313 - The Spirit came, as promised *373 - To God be the glory!
John 6: 1-21
665 - Ag Chriost an síol (The seed is Christ's) *S1 - A rich young man came seeking *S12 - Behold the Lamb who bears our sins away *379 - Break thou the bread of life S31 - Eat this bread, drink this cup *644 - Faithful Shepherd, feed me *415 - For the bread which you have broken *39 - For the fruits of his creation *647 - Guide me, O thou great Jehovah *584 - Jesus calls us! O'er the tumult *587 - Just as I am, without one plea *652 - Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us *428 - Let us break bread together, we are one *S83 - Let us talents and tongues employ *657 - O God of Bethel, by whose hand 440 - One bread, one body, one Lord of all *S131 - Sing of Andrew, John's disciple 497 - The Church of Christ, in every age
Principal Service Paired
Collect One
Grant to us, Lord, we beseech thee,
the spirit to think and do always
such things as be rightful;
that we, who cannot do any thing
that is good without thee,
may by thee be enabled to live according to thy will;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Collect Two
Almighty God,
who sent your Holy Spirit
to be the life and light of your Church:
Open our hearts to the riches of his grace,
that we may bring forth the fruit of the Spirit
in love and joy and peace;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Holy Father,
who gathered us here around the table of your Son
to share this meal with the whole household of God:
In that new world where you reveal the fulness of your peace,
gather people of every race and language
to share in the eternal banquet
of Jesus Christ our Lord.
Collect Of The Word
Almighty and most merciful God,
the protector of all who trust in you,
strengthen our faith
and give us courage to believe that in your love
you will rescue us from all adversities;
through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you
and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Suggested Hymns
An asterisk (*) before the hymn number indicates that the hymn has been recorded for use in public worship by the Recorded Church Music Committee.
2 Kings 4: 42-44
44 - Praise and thanksgiving, Father, we offer 497 - The Church of Christ, in every age
Psalm 145: 10-19
*24 - All creatures of our God and King *682 - All created things, bless the Lord *42 - Good is the Lord, our heavenly King *697 - Great and wonderful your deeds *80 - Great is thy faithfulness, O God my Father *321 - Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty *364 - Praise him on the trumpet *365 - Praise to the Lord, the Almighty 368 - Sing of the Lord's goodness *73 - The day thou gavest, Lord, is ended *8 - The Lord is king! Lift up your voice *374 - When all thy mercies, O my God *492 - Ye servants of God, your Master proclaim
Ephesians 3: 14-21
*294 - Come down, O Love divine *S29 - Defend me, Lord, from hour to hour *454 - Forth in the peace of Christ we go 3 - God is Love: let heaven adore him *312 - Gracious Spirit, Holy Ghost 416 - Great God, your love has called us here *299 - Holy Spirit, come, confirm us 300 - Holy Spirit, truth divine *S53 - How good is the God we adore 616 - In my life, Lord, be glorified *S65 - In the heart where love is abiding, God is in that heart *S75 - Jesu's love is very wonderful *525 - Let there be love shared among us 589 - Lord, speak to me, that I may speak *168 - Lord, you were rich beyond all splendour 621 - O Love divine, how sweet thou art! *105 - O the deep, deep love of Jesus *307 - Our great Redeemer, as he breathed *341 - Spirit divine, attend our prayers *597 - Take my life, and let it be S142 - Take, O take me as I am *313 - The Spirit came, as promised *373 - To God be the glory!
John 6: 1-21
665 - Ag Chriost an síol (The seed is Christ's) *S1 - A rich young man came seeking *S12 - Behold the Lamb who bears our sins away *379 - Break thou the bread of life S31 - Eat this bread, drink this cup *644 - Faithful Shepherd, feed me *415 - For the bread which you have broken *39 - For the fruits of his creation *647 - Guide me, O thou great Jehovah *584 - Jesus calls us! O'er the tumult *587 - Just as I am, without one plea *652 - Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us *428 - Let us break bread together, we are one *S83 - Let us talents and tongues employ *657 - O God of Bethel, by whose hand 440 - One bread, one body, one Lord of all *S131 - Sing of Andrew, John's disciple 497 - The Church of Christ, in every age
Second Service
Collect One
Grant to us, Lord, we beseech thee,
the spirit to think and do always
such things as be rightful;
that we, who cannot do any thing
that is good without thee,
may by thee be enabled to live according to thy will;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Collect Two
Almighty God,
who sent your Holy Spirit
to be the life and light of your Church:
Open our hearts to the riches of his grace,
that we may bring forth the fruit of the Spirit
in love and joy and peace;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Holy Father,
who gathered us here around the table of your Son
to share this meal with the whole household of God:
In that new world where you reveal the fulness of your peace,
gather people of every race and language
to share in the eternal banquet
of 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 74 or Psalm 74: 11-16
*80 - Great is thy faithfulness, O God my Father *509 - Your kingdom come, O God
Job 19: 1-27a
*643 - Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart *92 - How sweet the name of Jesus sounds 270 - I know that my Redeemer lives *6 - Immortal, invisible, God only wise *226 - It is a thing most wonderful *7 - My God, how wonderful thou art *363 - O Lord of heaven and earth and sea *177 - Once in royal David's city *372 - Through all the changing scenes of life
Sirach 38: 24-34
*13 - God moves in a mysterious way
Hebrews 8
*398 - Alleluia! sing to Jesus *259 - Christ triumphant, ever reigning *411 - Draw near and take the body of the Lord *459 - For all the saints, who from their labours rest *461 - For all thy saints, O Lord 463 - Give us the wings of faith to rise *696 - God, we praise you! God, we bless you! *268 - Hail, thou once-despised Jesus! 382 - Help us, O Lord, to learn *431 - Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendour *228 - Meekness and majesty *590 - My faith looks up to thee *281 - Rejoice, the Lord is King! *323 - The God of Abraham praise *285 - The head that once was crowned with thorns *8 - The Lord is king! Lift up your voice
‡ Luke 11: 1-13
*643 - Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart *415 - For the bread which you have broken *39 - For the fruits of his creation *550 - Forgive our sins as we forgive' *533 - God of grace and God of glory *80 - Great is thy faithfulness, O God my Father *614 - Great Shepherd of thy people, hear *429 - Lord Jesus Christ, you have come to us *619 - Lord, teach us how to pray aright *657 - O God of Bethel, by whose hand *196 - O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness! 623 - Our heavenly Father, through your Son 44 - Praise and thanksgiving, Father, we offer 625 - Prayer is the soul's sincere desire *596 - Seek ye first the kingdom of God *341 - Spirit divine, attend our prayers *597 - Take my life, and let it be *S146 - The kingdom of God is justice and joy *S156 - We bring you, Lord, our prayer and praise *509 - Your kingdom come, O God
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