For services, please see Daily Prayer (Morning), Daily Prayer (Evening) and Holy Communion.
Principal Service
Collect One
Everliving God,
before the earth was formed,
and even after it shall cease to be, you are God.
break into our short span of life
and show us those things that are eternal,
that we may serve your purpose in all we do;
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
Heavenly Father, whose blessed Son was revealed to destroy the works of the devil
and to make us the children of God and heirs of eternal life:
Grant that we, having this hope,
may purify ourselves even as he is pure;
that when he shall appear in power and great glory,
we may be made like him
in his eternal and glorious kingdom;
where he is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
Gracious Lord,
in this holy sacrament you give substance to our hope.
Bring us at the last to that pure life for which we long,
through Jesus Christ our Saviour.
Second Service
Collect One
Everliving God,
before the earth was formed,
and even after it shall cease to be, you are God.
break into our short span of life
and show us those things that are eternal,
that we may serve your purpose in all we do;
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
Heavenly Father, whose blessed Son was revealed to destroy the works of the devil
and to make us the children of God and heirs of eternal life:
Grant that we, having this hope,
may purify ourselves even as he is pure;
that when he shall appear in power and great glory,
we may be made like him
in his eternal and glorious kingdom;
where he is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
Gracious Lord,
in this holy sacrament you give substance to our hope.
Bring us at the last to that pure life for which we long,
through Jesus Christ our Saviour.
Principal Service
Collect One
Everliving God,
before the earth was formed,
and even after it shall cease to be, you are God.
break into our short span of life
and show us those things that are eternal,
that we may serve your purpose in all we do;
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
Heavenly Father, whose blessed Son was revealed to destroy the works of the devil
and to make us the children of God and heirs of eternal life:
Grant that we, having this hope,
may purify ourselves even as he is pure;
that when he shall appear in power and great glory,
we may be made like him
in his eternal and glorious kingdom;
where he is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
Gracious Lord,
in this holy sacrament you give substance to our hope.
Bring us at the last to that pure life for which we long,
through Jesus Christ our Saviour.
Suggested Hymns
(c) 1st Reading 1 Samuel 1: 4–20
391 [Father, now behold us] – at a Baptism only
16* Like a mighty river flowing
625 Prayer is the soul’s sincere desire
(c) Psalm Psalm 16 [EVABC/E2A/Pr8C*]
567* Forth in thy name, O Lord, I go
300 Holy Spirit, truth divine
553* Jesu, lover of my soul
652* Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us
392 Now is eternal life
289* [This joyful Eastertide]
(p) 1st Reading Daniel 12: 1–3
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
466* Here from all nations, all tongues and all peoples
467* How bright those glorious spirits shine
671 Jesus, thy blood and righteousness
670* Jerusalem the golden
474 Such a host as none can number
475 Who are these like stars appearing
(p) Psalm Psalm 16 [EVABC/E2A/Pr8C*]
567* Forth in thy name, O Lord, I go
300 Holy Spirit, truth divine
553* Jesu, lover of my soul
652* Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us
392 Now is eternal life
289* [This joyful Eastertide]
2nd Reading Hebrews 10: 11–14 (15–18) 19–25
218* And can it be that I should gain
400* And now, O Father, mindful of the love
519 Come, all who look to Christ today
411* Draw near and take the body of the Lord
220* [Glory be to Jesus]
693* Glory in the highest to the God of heaven
696* God, we praise you! God, we bless you!
382* Help us, O Lord, to learn
431* Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendour
619* Lord, teach us how to pray aright
638* O for a heart to praise my God
439* Once, only once, and once for all
281* Rejoice the Lord is King
291 Where high the heavenly temple stands
The Gospel Mark 13: 1–8
10* All my hope on God is founded
327* Christ is our corner–stone
646* Glorious things of thee are spoken
95* Jesu, priceless treasure
372* Through all the changing scenes of life
661* Through the night of doubt and sorrow
Second Service
Collect One
Everliving God,
before the earth was formed,
and even after it shall cease to be, you are God.
break into our short span of life
and show us those things that are eternal,
that we may serve your purpose in all we do;
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
Heavenly Father, whose blessed Son was revealed to destroy the works of the devil
and to make us the children of God and heirs of eternal life:
Grant that we, having this hope,
may purify ourselves even as he is pure;
that when he shall appear in power and great glory,
we may be made like him
in his eternal and glorious kingdom;
where he is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
Gracious Lord,
in this holy sacrament you give substance to our hope.
Bring us at the last to that pure life for which we long,
through Jesus Christ our Saviour.
Principal Service
Collect One
Everliving God,
before the earth was formed,
and even after it shall cease to be, you are God.
break into our short span of life
and show us those things that are eternal,
that we may serve your purpose in all we do;
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
Heavenly Father, whose blessed Son was revealed to destroy the works of the devil
and to make us the children of God and heirs of eternal life:
Grant that we, having this hope,
may purify ourselves even as he is pure;
that when he shall appear in power and great glory,
we may be made like him
in his eternal and glorious kingdom;
where he is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
Gracious Lord,
in this holy sacrament you give substance to our hope.
Bring us at the last to that pure life for which we long,
through Jesus Christ our Saviour.
Suggested Hymns
(c) 1st Reading Isaiah 65: 17–25 [E1C]
49 Lord, bring the day to pass
369* Songs of praise the angels sang
292* [Ye choirs of new Jerusalem]
(c) Psalm Canticle ‘The Song of Isaiah’ (Isaiah 12: 1–6)
370 Stand up and bless the Lord
373* To God be the glory! Great things he has done!
492* Ye servants of God, your master proclaim
(p) 1st Reading Malachi 4: 1–2a
52* Christ, whose glory fills the skies
37* [Come, ye thankful people, come]
324* God, whose almighty word
160* [Hark! the herald–angels sing]
128* Hills of the north, rejoice
535* Judge eternal, throned in splendour
199* The people that in darkness walked
(p) Psalm Psalm 98 [CPr3ABC/EVABC/E6B/Pr27C]
146* A great and mighty wonder
125* Hail to the Lord’s anointed
166* Joy to the world, the Lord is come
705 New songs of celebration render
710* Sing to God new songs of worship
369* Songs of praise the angels sang
2nd Reading 2 Thessalonians 3: 6–13 [Rog]
523* Help us to help each other, Lord
436 Now let us from this table rise
446* Strengthen for service, Lord, the hands
498 What does the Lord require for praise and offering?
The Gospel Luke 21: 5–19
10* All my hope on God is founded
327* Christ is our corner–stone
52* Christ, whose glory fills the skies
496* For the healing of the nations
15 If thou but suffer God to guide thee
Second Service
Collect One
Everliving God,
before the earth was formed,
and even after it shall cease to be, you are God.
break into our short span of life
and show us those things that are eternal,
that we may serve your purpose in all we do;
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
Heavenly Father, whose blessed Son was revealed to destroy the works of the devil
and to make us the children of God and heirs of eternal life:
Grant that we, having this hope,
may purify ourselves even as he is pure;
that when he shall appear in power and great glory,
we may be made like him
in his eternal and glorious kingdom;
where he is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
Gracious Lord,
in this holy sacrament you give substance to our hope.
Bring us at the last to that pure life for which we long,
through Jesus Christ our Saviour.
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