Almighty God,
who hast given thine only Son
to be unto us both a sacrifice for sin,
and also an ensample of godly life;
Give us grace that we may always
most thankfully receive that his inestimable benefit,
and also daily endeavour ourselves
to follow the blessed steps of his most holy life;
through the same Jesus Christ our Lord.

Almighty Father,
who in your great mercy gladdened the disciples
with the sight of the risen Lord:
Give us such knowledge of his presence with us,
that we may be strengthened
and sustained by his risen life
and serve you continually in righteousness and truth;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Living God,
your Son made himself known to his disciples
in the breaking of bread.
Open the eyes of our faith,
that we may see him in all his redeeming work;
who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Almighty God,
who hast given thine only Son
to be unto us both a sacrifice for sin,
and also an ensample of godly life;
Give us grace that we may always
most thankfully receive that his inestimable benefit,
and also daily endeavour ourselves
to follow the blessed steps of his most holy life;
through the same Jesus Christ our Lord.

Almighty Father,
who in your great mercy gladdened the disciples
with the sight of the risen Lord:
Give us such knowledge of his presence with us,
that we may be strengthened
and sustained by his risen life
and serve you continually in righteousness and truth;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Living God,
your Son made himself known to his disciples
in the breaking of bread.
Open the eyes of our faith,
that we may see him in all his redeeming work;
who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

1st Reading Acts 3: 12–19
381* God has spoken – by his prophets
551 How can we sing with joy to God
99* Jesus, the name high over all
231* My song is love unknown
104* O for a thousand tongues to sing
234 O Love divine, what hast thou done?
288* Thine be the glory, risen, conquering Son
117* To the name of our salvation

Alternative Micah 4: 1–5 [6–9]
1st Reading 118 Behold the mountain of the Lord
501 Christ is the world’s true light
263* Crown him with many crowns

Psalm Psalm 4
63* All praise to thee, my God, this night
652* Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us
620 O Lord, hear my prayer

2nd Reading 1 John 3: 1–7
516* Belovèd, let us love: love is of God
92* How sweet the name of Jesus sounds
226* It is a thing most wonderful
7* My God, how wonderful thou art
214 O Love, how deep, how broad, how high

The Gospel Luke 24: 36b–48
256 Christ is risen as he said
263* Crown him with many crowns
264* Finished the strife of battle now
219* From heav’n you came, helpless babe
338* Jesus, stand among us
424* Jesus, stand among us at the meeting of our lives
104* O for a thousand tongues to sing
306* O Spirit of the living God
505 Peace be to this congregation
286* The strife is o’er, the battle done

Almighty God,
who hast given thine only Son
to be unto us both a sacrifice for sin,
and also an ensample of godly life;
Give us grace that we may always
most thankfully receive that his inestimable benefit,
and also daily endeavour ourselves
to follow the blessed steps of his most holy life;
through the same Jesus Christ our Lord.

Almighty Father,
who in your great mercy gladdened the disciples
with the sight of the risen Lord:
Give us such knowledge of his presence with us,
that we may be strengthened
and sustained by his risen life
and serve you continually in righteousness and truth;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Living God,
your Son made himself known to his disciples
in the breaking of bread.
Open the eyes of our faith,
that we may see him in all his redeeming work;
who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Almighty God,
who hast given thine only Son
to be unto us both a sacrifice for sin,
and also an ensample of godly life;
Give us grace that we may always
most thankfully receive that his inestimable benefit,
and also daily endeavour ourselves
to follow the blessed steps of his most holy life;
through the same Jesus Christ our Lord.

Almighty Father,
who in your great mercy gladdened the disciples
with the sight of the risen Lord:
Give us such knowledge of his presence with us,
that we may be strengthened
and sustained by his risen life
and serve you continually in righteousness and truth;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Living God,
your Son made himself known to his disciples
in the breaking of bread.
Open the eyes of our faith,
that we may see him in all his redeeming work;
who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

1st Reading Acts 9: 1–6 (7–20)
460 For all your saints in glory, for all your saints at rest (vv. 1, 2a, 3)
13* God moves in a mysterious way
581* I, the Lord of sea and sky
591* O happy day that fixed my choice
625 Prayer is the soul’s sincere desire
605 Will you come and follow me

Alternative Jeremiah 32: 36–41
1st Reading 80* Great is thy faithfulness, O God my Father

Psalm Psalm 30 [4LBPr1/Pr5C*/Pr8B/Pr9C]
554 Lord Jesus, think on me
592* O Love that wilt not let me go
196* O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness
528* The Church’s one foundation

2nd Reading Revelation 5: 11–14
250* All hail the power of Jesu’s name
346* Angel voices ever singing
261 Christ, above all glory seated
332* Come, let us join our cheerful songs
263* Crown him with many crowns
351 From all that dwell below the skies
694* Glory, honour, endless praises
693* Glory in the highest to the God of heaven
331 God reveals his presence
696* God, we praise you! God, we bless you!
697* Great and wonderful your deeds
268* Hail, thou once–despisèd Jesus
269* Hark ten thousand voices sounding
221 Hark! the voice of love and mercy
700* Holy God, we praise thy name
355* Holy, holy, holy is the Lord
468 How shall I sing that majesty
97* Jesus shall reign where’er the sun
99* Jesus, the name high over all
275 Look, ye saints, the sight is glorious
276* Majesty! worship his majesty!
7* My God, how wonderful thou art
232 Nature with open volume stands
104* O for a thousand tongues to sing
474 Such a host as none can number
678* Ten thousand times ten thousand
323* The God of Abraham praise
376* Ye holy angels bright
492* Ye servants of God, your master proclaim

The Gospel John 21: 1–19
608 Be still and know that I am God
219* From heav’n you came, helpless babe
569* Hark, my soul, it is the Lord
226* It is a thing most wonderful
583* Jesu, my Lord, my God, my all
101* Jesus, the very thought of thee
229* My God, I love thee; not because
366* Praise, my soul, the King of heaven
605 Will you come and follow me

Almighty God,
who hast given thine only Son
to be unto us both a sacrifice for sin,
and also an ensample of godly life;
Give us grace that we may always
most thankfully receive that his inestimable benefit,
and also daily endeavour ourselves
to follow the blessed steps of his most holy life;
through the same Jesus Christ our Lord.

Almighty Father,
who in your great mercy gladdened the disciples
with the sight of the risen Lord:
Give us such knowledge of his presence with us,
that we may be strengthened
and sustained by his risen life
and serve you continually in righteousness and truth;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Living God,
your Son made himself known to his disciples
in the breaking of bread.
Open the eyes of our faith,
that we may see him in all his redeeming work;
who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.