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The Seventh Sunday after Trinity

31st July 1357

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

Principal Service

Collect One

O God,
giver of life and health,
whose Son Jesus Christ has called us
to hunger and thirst for justice;
refresh us with your grace,
that we may not be weary in well-doing,
for the sake of him who meets all our needs,
Jesus Christ our Saviour;
who lives and reigns with you
and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Collect Two

Lord of all power and might,
the author and giver of all good things:
Graft in our hearts the love of your name,
increase in us true religion,
nourish us with all goodness,
and of your great mercy keep us in the same;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

The First Reading

Genesis 32: 22–31

Isaiah 55: 1–5

The Psalm

Psalm 17: 1–7, 16

Psalm 145: 8–9, 15–22

The Second Reading

Romans 9: 1–5

Romans 9: 1–5

The Gospel Reading

Matthew 14: 13–21

Matthew 14: 13–21

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Post Communion Prayer

Lord God,
whose Son is the true vine and the source of life,
ever giving himself that the world may live:
May we so receive within ourselves
the power of his death and passion
that, in his saving cup,
we may share his glory and be made perfect in his love;
for he is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
now and for ever.

Suggested Hymns

(c) 1st Reading Genesis 32: 22–31 [Pr24C*]
418* Here, O my Lord, I see thee face to face
226* It is a thing most wonderful
592* O Love that wilt not let me go

(c) Psalm Psalm 17: 1–7, 16
635* Lord, be my guardian and my guide
620 O Lord, hear my prayer

(p) 1st Reading Isaiah 55: 1–5
646* Glorious things of thee are spoken
576* I heard the voice of Jesus say
557* Rock of ages, cleft for me
448 The trumpets sound, the angels sing

(p) Psalm Psalm 145: 8–9, 15–22
42* Good is the Lord, our heavenly King
365* Praise to the Lord, the almighty, the King of creation

2nd Reading Romans 9: 1–5
303* Lord of the Church, we pray for our renewing
545* Sing of Eve and sing of Adam
323* The God of Abraham praise

The Gospel Matthew 14: 13–21
379* Break thou the bread of life
39* For the fruits of his creation
647* Guide me, O thou great Jehovah
428* Let us break bread together, we are one
435* O God unseen, yet ever near

Second Service

Collect One

O God,
giver of life and health,
whose Son Jesus Christ has called us
to hunger and thirst for justice;
refresh us with your grace,
that we may not be weary in well-doing,
for the sake of him who meets all our needs,
Jesus Christ our Saviour;
who lives and reigns with you
and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Collect Two

Lord of all power and might,
the author and giver of all good things:
Graft in our hearts the love of your name,
increase in us true religion,
nourish us with all goodness,
and of your great mercy keep us in the same;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

The First Reading

1 Kings 10: 1–13

1 Kings 10: 1–13

The Psalm

Psalm 80

80: 1–8

The Second Reading

Acts 13: 1–13

Acts 13: 1–13

The Gospel Reading

? John 6: 24–35

? John 6: 24–35

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Post Communion Prayer

Lord God,
whose Son is the true vine and the source of life,
ever giving himself that the world may live:
May we so receive within ourselves
the power of his death and passion
that, in his saving cup,
we may share his glory and be made perfect in his love;
for he is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
now and for ever.

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