Holy Innocents
28th December 1406
Year / Christmas / White or Gold
For Holy Innocents services, please see Daily Prayer (Morning), Daily Prayer (Evening) and Holy Communion.
Principal Service
Collect One
Almighty God,
who hast given us thy only-begotten Son
to take our nature upon him,
and as at this time to be born of a pure virgin;
Grant that we being regenerate,
and made thy children by adoption and grace,
may daily be renewed by thy Holy Spirit;
through the same our Lord Jesus Christ,
who liveth and reigneth with thee and the same Spirit,
ever one God, world without end.
Collect Two
Almighty God,
who wonderfully created us in your own image
and yet more wonderfully restored us
through your Son Jesus Christ:
Grant that, as he came to share in our humanity,
so we may share the life of his divinity;
who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
The First Reading
The Psalm
The Second Reading
The Gospel Reading
View readings View readingsPost Communion Prayer
Heavenly Father,
you have refreshed us with this heavenly sacrament.
As your Son came to live among us,
grant us grace to live our lives,
united in love and obedience,
as those who long to live with him in heaven;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Suggested Hymns
Year A
1st Reading Isaiah 63: 7–9
No suggested hymns
Psalm Psalm 148 [C1BC/E5C]
682* All created things, bless the Lord
24* All creatures of our God and King
683* All people that on earth do dwell
711 All you heavens, bless the Lord (Surrexit Christus)
350* For the beauty of the earth
705 New songs of celebration render
708* O praise ye the Lord! Praise him in the height 366* Praise, my soul, the King of heaven
709* Praise the Lord! You heavens, adore him
2nd Reading Hebrews 2: 10–18
501 Christ is the world’s true light
259* Christ triumphant, ever reigning
94* In the name of Jesus
584* Jesus calls us! O’er the tumult
652* Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us
392 Now is eternal life
108* Praise to the Holiest in the height
The Gospel Matthew 2: 13–23
460 For all your saints in glory, for all your saints at rest
(vv. 1, 2v, & 3)
184* Unto us is born a Son
Penitential Kyries
Lord God, mighty God, you are the creator of the world. Lord, have mercy.
All Lord, have mercy.
Lord Jesus, Son of God and Son of Mary, you are the Prince of Peace. Christ, have mercy.
All Christ, have mercy.
Holy Spirit, by your power the Word was made flesh and came to dwell among us. Lord, have mercy.
All Lord, have mercy.
Introduction to the Peace
Unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given,
and his name shall be called the Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 9:6
Preface
You have given Jesus Christ your only Son to be born of the Virgin Mary,
and through him you have given us power to become the children of God:
Blessing
Christ, who by his incarnation gathered into one all things earthly and heavenly,
fill you with his joy and peace:
Second Service
Collect One
Almighty God,
who hast given us thy only-begotten Son
to take our nature upon him,
and as at this time to be born of a pure virgin;
Grant that we being regenerate,
and made thy children by adoption and grace,
may daily be renewed by thy Holy Spirit;
through the same our Lord Jesus Christ,
who liveth and reigneth with thee and the same Spirit,
ever one God, world without end.
Collect Two
Almighty God,
who wonderfully created us in your own image
and yet more wonderfully restored us
through your Son Jesus Christ:
Grant that, as he came to share in our humanity,
so we may share the life of his divinity;
who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
The First Reading
The Psalm
The Second Reading
The Gospel Reading
View readings View readingsPost Communion Prayer
Heavenly Father,
you have refreshed us with this heavenly sacrament.
As your Son came to live among us,
grant us grace to live our lives,
united in love and obedience,
as those who long to live with him in heaven;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Penitential Kyries
Lord God, mighty God, you are the creator of the world. Lord, have mercy.
All Lord, have mercy.
Lord Jesus, Son of God and Son of Mary, you are the Prince of Peace. Christ, have mercy.
All Christ, have mercy.
Holy Spirit, by your power the Word was made flesh and came to dwell among us. Lord, have mercy.
All Lord, have mercy.
Introduction to the Peace
Unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given,
and his name shall be called the Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 9:6
Preface
You have given Jesus Christ your only Son to be born of the Virgin Mary,
and through him you have given us power to become the children of God:
Blessing
Christ, who by his incarnation gathered into one all things earthly and heavenly,
fill you with his joy and peace:
Principal Service
Collect One
Almighty God,
who hast given us thy only-begotten Son
to take our nature upon him,
and as at this time to be born of a pure virgin;
Grant that we being regenerate,
and made thy children by adoption and grace,
may daily be renewed by thy Holy Spirit;
through the same our Lord Jesus Christ,
who liveth and reigneth with thee and the same Spirit,
ever one God, world without end.
Collect Two
Almighty God,
who wonderfully created us in your own image
and yet more wonderfully restored us
through your Son Jesus Christ:
Grant that, as he came to share in our humanity,
so we may share the life of his divinity;
who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
The First Reading
The Psalm
The Second Reading
The Gospel Reading
View readings View readingsPost Communion Prayer
Heavenly Father,
you have refreshed us with this heavenly sacrament.
As your Son came to live among us,
grant us grace to live our lives,
united in love and obedience,
as those who long to live with him in heaven;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Suggested Hymns
1st Reading Isaiah 61: 10–62: 3
218* And can it be that I should gain
418* Here, O my Lord, I see thee face to face
39* For the fruits of his creation
671 Jesus, thy blood and righteousness
638* O for a heart to praise my God
Psalm Psalm 148 [C1AC/E5C]
682* All created things, bless the Lord
24* All creatures of our God and King
683* All people that on earth do dwell
350* For the beauty of the earth
711 All you heavens, bless the Lord (Surrexit Christus)
705 New songs of celebration render
708* O praise ye the Lord! Praise him in the height 366* Praise, my soul, the King of heaven
709* Praise the Lord! You heavens, adore him
2nd Reading Galatians 4: 4–7 [1–1/9–8]
558 Abba Father, let me be
119* Come, thou long–expected Jesus
241* [Sing, my tongue, the glorious battle (vv. 1, 2, 5)]
185 Virgin–born, we bow before thee
The Gospel Luke 2: 15–21 [1–1]
250* All hail the power of Jesu’s name
151* Child in the manger
152* Come and join the celebration
92* How sweet the name of Jesus sounds
163 Infant holy, infant lowly
94* In the name of Jesus
98 Jesus! Name of wondrous love!
99* Jesus, the name high over all
170* Love came down at Christmas
102* Name of all majesty
174* O little town of Bethlehem
179* See amid the winter’s snow
180* Shepherds came, their praises bringing (omit v. 2)
182* Silent night, holy night
Penitential Kyries
Lord God, mighty God, you are the creator of the world. Lord, have mercy.
All Lord, have mercy.
Lord Jesus, Son of God and Son of Mary, you are the Prince of Peace. Christ, have mercy.
All Christ, have mercy.
Holy Spirit, by your power the Word was made flesh and came to dwell among us. Lord, have mercy.
All Lord, have mercy.
Introduction to the Peace
Unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given,
and his name shall be called the Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 9:6
Preface
You have given Jesus Christ your only Son to be born of the Virgin Mary,
and through him you have given us power to become the children of God:
Blessing
Christ, who by his incarnation gathered into one all things earthly and heavenly,
fill you with his joy and peace:
Second Service
Collect One
Almighty God,
who hast given us thy only-begotten Son
to take our nature upon him,
and as at this time to be born of a pure virgin;
Grant that we being regenerate,
and made thy children by adoption and grace,
may daily be renewed by thy Holy Spirit;
through the same our Lord Jesus Christ,
who liveth and reigneth with thee and the same Spirit,
ever one God, world without end.
Collect Two
Almighty God,
who wonderfully created us in your own image
and yet more wonderfully restored us
through your Son Jesus Christ:
Grant that, as he came to share in our humanity,
so we may share the life of his divinity;
who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
The First Reading
The Psalm
The Second Reading
The Gospel Reading
View readings View readingsPost Communion Prayer
Heavenly Father,
you have refreshed us with this heavenly sacrament.
As your Son came to live among us,
grant us grace to live our lives,
united in love and obedience,
as those who long to live with him in heaven;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Penitential Kyries
Lord God, mighty God, you are the creator of the world. Lord, have mercy.
All Lord, have mercy.
Lord Jesus, Son of God and Son of Mary, you are the Prince of Peace. Christ, have mercy.
All Christ, have mercy.
Holy Spirit, by your power the Word was made flesh and came to dwell among us. Lord, have mercy.
All Lord, have mercy.
Introduction to the Peace
Unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given,
and his name shall be called the Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 9:6
Preface
You have given Jesus Christ your only Son to be born of the Virgin Mary,
and through him you have given us power to become the children of God:
Blessing
Christ, who by his incarnation gathered into one all things earthly and heavenly,
fill you with his joy and peace:
Principal Service
Collect One
Almighty God,
who hast given us thy only-begotten Son
to take our nature upon him,
and as at this time to be born of a pure virgin;
Grant that we being regenerate,
and made thy children by adoption and grace,
may daily be renewed by thy Holy Spirit;
through the same our Lord Jesus Christ,
who liveth and reigneth with thee and the same Spirit,
ever one God, world without end.
Collect Two
Almighty God,
who wonderfully created us in your own image
and yet more wonderfully restored us
through your Son Jesus Christ:
Grant that, as he came to share in our humanity,
so we may share the life of his divinity;
who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
The First Reading
The Psalm
The Second Reading
The Gospel Reading
View readings View readingsPost Communion Prayer
Heavenly Father,
you have refreshed us with this heavenly sacrament.
As your Son came to live among us,
grant us grace to live our lives,
united in love and obedience,
as those who long to live with him in heaven;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Suggested Hymns
Year C
1st Reading 1 Samuel 2: 18–20, 26
717* May the Lord bless you and keep you
Psalm Psalm 148 [C1AB/E5C]
682* All created things, bless the Lord
24* All creatures of our God and King
683* All people that on earth do dwell
711 All you heavens, bless the Lord (Surrexit Christus)
350* For the beauty of the earth
705 New songs of celebration render
708* O praise ye the Lord! Praise him in the height 366* Praise, my soul, the King of heaven
709* Praise the Lord! You heavens, adore him
2nd Reading Colossians 3: 12–17 [L4MS/BSA]
346* Angel voices ever singing
519 Come, all who look to Christ today
294* Come down, O Love divine
550* ‘Forgive our sins as we forgive’
454* Forth in the peace of Christ we go
300 Holy Spirit, truth divine
360* Let all the world in every corner sing
525* Let there be love shared among us
503* Make me a channel of your peace
636* May the mind of Christ my Saviour
361* Now thank we all our God
443* Sent forth by God’s blessing, our true faith confessing
369* Songs of praise the angels sang
601* Teach me, my God and King
374* When all thy mercies, O my God
458* When, in our music, God is glorified
476* Ye watchers and ye holy ones
The Gospel Luke 2: 41–52
347 Children of Jerusalem
453* Come to us, creative Spirit
632* I love to hear the story
651* Jesus, friend of little children
483 Jesus went to worship
177* Once in royal David’s city
Penitential Kyries
Lord God, mighty God, you are the creator of the world. Lord, have mercy.
All Lord, have mercy.
Lord Jesus, Son of God and Son of Mary, you are the Prince of Peace. Christ, have mercy.
All Christ, have mercy.
Holy Spirit, by your power the Word was made flesh and came to dwell among us. Lord, have mercy.
All Lord, have mercy.
Introduction to the Peace
Unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given,
and his name shall be called the Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 9:6
Preface
You have given Jesus Christ your only Son to be born of the Virgin Mary,
and through him you have given us power to become the children of God:
Blessing
Christ, who by his incarnation gathered into one all things earthly and heavenly,
fill you with his joy and peace:
Second Service
Collect One
Almighty God,
who hast given us thy only-begotten Son
to take our nature upon him,
and as at this time to be born of a pure virgin;
Grant that we being regenerate,
and made thy children by adoption and grace,
may daily be renewed by thy Holy Spirit;
through the same our Lord Jesus Christ,
who liveth and reigneth with thee and the same Spirit,
ever one God, world without end.
Collect Two
Almighty God,
who wonderfully created us in your own image
and yet more wonderfully restored us
through your Son Jesus Christ:
Grant that, as he came to share in our humanity,
so we may share the life of his divinity;
who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
The First Reading
The Psalm
The Second Reading
The Gospel Reading
View readings View readingsPost Communion Prayer
Heavenly Father,
you have refreshed us with this heavenly sacrament.
As your Son came to live among us,
grant us grace to live our lives,
united in love and obedience,
as those who long to live with him in heaven;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Penitential Kyries
Lord God, mighty God, you are the creator of the world. Lord, have mercy.
All Lord, have mercy.
Lord Jesus, Son of God and Son of Mary, you are the Prince of Peace. Christ, have mercy.
All Christ, have mercy.
Holy Spirit, by your power the Word was made flesh and came to dwell among us. Lord, have mercy.
All Lord, have mercy.
Introduction to the Peace
Unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given,
and his name shall be called the Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 9:6
Preface
You have given Jesus Christ your only Son to be born of the Virgin Mary,
and through him you have given us power to become the children of God:
Blessing
Christ, who by his incarnation gathered into one all things earthly and heavenly,
fill you with his joy and peace:
Daily Prayer (Morning)
Preparation
A Sentence of Scripture
The righteous will be remembered for ever; the memory of the righteous is a blessing. Psalm 112: 6, Proverbs 10: 7
Versicles and Responses
O Lord, open our lips
All and our mouth will proclaim your praise.
O God, make speed to save us.
All O Lord, make haste to help us.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit;
All as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be for ever. Amen.
Praise the Lord.
All The Lord’s name be praised.
The Word of God
A Psalm
Psalm 36
1Sin whispers to the wicked, in the | depths of their | heart; ■
there is no fear of | God be | fore their | eyes.
2They flatter themselves in their | own | eyes ■
that their abominable sin will | not be | found | out.
3The words of their mouth are unrighteous and | full of de | ceit; ■
they have ceased to act wisely | and to | do | good.
4They think out mischief upon their beds and have set themselves in | no good | way; ■
nor do they ab | hor | that which is | evil.
5Your love, O Lord, reaches | to the | heavens ■
and your | faithfulness | to the | clouds.
6Your righteousness stands like the strong mountains, your justice like the | great | deep; ■
you, Lord, shall | save both | man and | beast.
7How precious is your loving | mercy, O | God! ■
All mortal flesh shall take refuge under the | shadow | of your | wings.
8They shall be satisfied with the abundance | of your | house; ■
they shall drink from the | river of | your de | lights.
9For with you is the | well of | life ■
and in your | light shall | we see | light.
10O continue your loving-kindness to | those who | know you ■
and your righteousness to | those who are | true of | heart.
11Let not the foot of pride | come a | gainst me, ■
nor the hand of the un | godly | thrust me a | way.
12There are they fallen, | all who work | wickedness. ■
They are cast down and shall | not be | able to | stand.
Psalm 146
1Alleluia. Praise the Lord, | O my | soul: ■
while I | live•will I | praise the | Lord;
1As long as I | have any | being, ■
I will sing | praises | to my | God.
2Put not your trust in princes, nor in any | human | power, ■
for there | is no | help in | them.
3When their breath goes forth, they re | turn to the | earth; ■
on that day | all their | thoughts | perish.
4Happy are those who have the God of Jacob | for their | help, ■
whose hope is | in the | Lord their | God;
5Who made heaven and earth, the sea and | all that is | in them; ■
who | keeps his | promise for | ever;
6Who gives justice to those that | suffer | wrong ■
and | bread to | those who | hunger.
7The Lord looses | those that are | bound; ■
the Lord opens the | eyes | of the | blind;
8The Lord lifts up those who are | bowed | down; ■
the | Lord | loves the | righteous;
9The Lord watches over the stranger in the land; he upholds the | orphan and | widow; ■
but the way of the wicked | he turns | upside | down.
10The Lord shall | reign for | ever, ■
your God, O Zion, throughout all gene | rations. | Alle | luia.
One or two readings
The Gospel Canticle
Benedictus
1 Blessèd be the Lord the God of Israel,
who has come to his people and set them free.
2 The Lord has raised up for us a mighty saviour,
born of the house of his servant David.
3 Through the holy prophets God promised of old
to save us from our enemies,
from the hands of those who hate us,
4 to show mercy to our forebears,
and to remember his holy covenant.
5 This was the oath God swore to our father Abraham:
to set us free from the hand of our enemies.
6 Free to worship him without fear,
holy and righteous before him all the days of our life.
7 And you, child, shall be called the prophet of the Most High,
for you will go before the Lord to prepare his way,
8 To give his people knowledge of salvation
by the forgiveness of all their sins.
9 In the tender compassion of our God
the dawn from on high shall break upon us.
10 To shine on those who dwell in darkness
and the shadow of death,
and to guide our feet into the way of peace.
Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit
As it was in the beginning is now and shall be forever. Amen
The Apostles’ Creed
May be said
I believe in God, the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died and was buried;
he descended to the dead.
On the third day he rose again;
he ascended into heaven,
he is seated at the right hand of the Father,
and he will come again to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic Church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen.
Prayer
Kneel
Let us pray
Lord, have mercy
All Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy
The Collect of the Day
Heavenly Father,
whose children suffered at the hands of Herod:
By your great might frustrate all evil designs,
and establish your reign of justice, love and peace;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Alternative collects
O God, the author of peace and lover of concord,
to know you is eternal life, and to serve you is perfect freedom:
Defend us in all assaults of our enemies,
that we, surely trusting in your protection,
may not fear the power of any adversaries;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
O Lord, our heavenly Father, almighty and everliving God,
we give you thanks for bringing us safely to this day:
Keep us from falling into sin or running into danger,
and in all things guide us to know and do your will;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Go before us, Lord, in all our doings, with your most gracious favour,
and further us with your continual help;
that in all our works begun, continued and ended in you,
we may glorify your holy name,
and finally by your mercy attain everlasting life;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Heavenly Father,
in whom we live and move and have our being:
We humbly pray that your Holy Spirit may so guide and govern us
that in all the cares and occupations of our daily life,
we may never forget your presence
but may remember that we are always walking in your sight,
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins
as we forgive those who sin against us.
Lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours
now and for ever. Amen.
Going out as God’s people
The Lord be with you
All and also with you.
Let us bless the Lord.
All Thanks be to God.
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God,
and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore.
All Amen
To the King of Ages, immortal, invisible, the only God
be honour and glory for ever and ever.
All Amen
May the God of hope
fill you with all joy and peace in believing,
so that by the Holy Spirit
you may abound in hope.
All Amen
Daily Prayer (Evening)
Preparation
Penitence
All say
Heavenly Father,
we have sinned against you and against our neighbour
in thought and word and deed,
through negligence, through weakness,
through our own deliberate fault;
by what we have done
and by what we have failed to do.
We are truly sorry and repent of all our sins.
For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ who died for us,
forgive us all that is past;
and grant that we may serve you in newness of life
to the glory of your name. Amen.
The priest pronounces the absolution.
Almighty God, who forgives all who truly repent,
have mercy on you,
pardon and deliver you from all your sins,
confirm and strengthen you in all goodness,
and keep you in eternal life;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
If no priest is present the absolution is omitted and the following prayer may be said:
Merciful Lord,
grant to your faithful people pardon and peace,
that we may be cleansed from all our sins,
and serve you with a quiet mind;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Versicles and Responses
O Lord, open our lips
All and our mouth will proclaim your praise.
O God, make speed to save us.
All O Lord, make haste to help us.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit;
All as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be for ever. Amen.
Praise the Lord.
All The Lord’s name be praised.
A Psalm
Psalm 123
1To you I lift | up my | eyes, ■
to you that | are en | throned•in the | heavens.
2As the eyes of servants look to the | hand of their | master, ■
or the eyes of a | maid•to the | hand of her | mistress,
3So our eyes wait upon the | Lord our | God, ■
until | he have | mercy up | on us.
4Have mercy upon us, O Lord, have | mercy up | on us, ■
for we have had | more than e | nough•of con | tempt.
5Our soul has had more than enough of the | scorn•of the | arrogant,■
and | of the con | tempt•of the | proud.
Psalm 128
1Blessed are all those who | fear the | Lord, ■
and | walk | in his | ways.
2You shall eat the fruit of the | toil•of your | hands; ■
it shall go well with you, and | happy | shall you | be.
3Your wife within your house shall be like a | fruitful | vine; ■
your children round your table, like | fresh | olive | branches.
4Thus shall the | one be | blest ■
who | fears | – the | Lord.
5The Lord from out of | Zion | bless you, ■
that you may see Jerusalem in prosperity | all the | days of your | life.
6May you see your | children’s | children, ■
and may there be | peace | upon | Israel.
One or two readings
The Gospel Canticle
Magnificat
1 My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord,
my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour,
2 who has looked with favour on his lowly servant;
from this day all generations will call me blessèd;
3 the Almighty has done great things for me
and holy is his name.
4 God has mercy on those who fear him,
from generation to generation.
5 The Lord has shown strength with his arm
and scattered the proud in their conceit,
6 casting down the mighty from their thrones
and lifting up the lowly.
7 God has filled the hungry with good things
and sent the rich away empty.
8 He has come to the aid of his servant Israel
to remember the promise of mercy,
9 The promise made to our forebears,
to Abraham and his children for ever.
Glory
Kneel
Let us pray
Lord, have mercy
All Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy
The Collect of the Day
may be said or one of the following alternative collects
Almighty God,
who wonderfully created us in your own image
and yet more wonderfully restored us
through your Son Jesus Christ:
Grant that, as he came to share in our humanity,
so we may share the life of his divinity;
who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Alternative collects
O God
from whom all holy desires
all good judgements
and all just works proceed:
Give to your servants
that peace which the world cannot give,
that our hearts may be set to obey your commandments,
and that we, being defended from the fear of our enemies,
may pass our time in rest and quietness;
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord.
Amen.
Lighten our darkness, O Lord, we pray
and in your great mercy defend us
from all perils and dangers of this night;
for the love of your only Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ.
Amen.
Grant, O Lord,
that the word which we hear this day
may so take root in our hearts,
that we, living in accordance with your holy will,
may ever praise and magnify your glorious name;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins
as we forgive those who sin against us.
Lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours
now and for ever. Amen.
The Ending
The Lord be with you
All and also with you.
Let us bless the Lord.
All Thanks be to God.
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God,
and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore.
All Amen
To God, who by the power at work within us,
is able to do far more abundantly
than all we ask or think,
to him be glory in the Church and in Christ Jesus
to all generations for ever and ever.
All Amen
To the King of Ages, immortal, invisible, the only God
be honour and glory for ever and ever.
All Amen
May the God of hope
fill you with all joy and peace in believing,
so that by the Holy Spirit
you may abound in hope.
All Amen
Holy Communion
Preparation for Communion
Jesus says: Come to me all that labour and are heavy laden, and I will refresh you. (Matthew 11: 28)
God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that all who believe in him should not perish, but have eternal life. (John 3: 16)
I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me shall never be hungry and whoever believes in me shall never be thirsty. (John 6: 35)
Thanksgiving
Thank God for all the many blessings you have received, and for all that is at present being done for you; for all doctors and nurses; (for this hospital and all who work here).
Repentance
Ask God’s forgiveness for the ways in which you have failed him and others.
Intercession and petition
Pray for all those you love: (for the other patients in your ward;) (for all who will be receiving communion with you;) for all who look after you; for all in need; for yourself, that you may come closer to God and his healing power.
All Lord Jesus Christ, you came to the poor and powerless and gave them hope. Come to me in this wonderful sacrament and raise me up in love to you, for I am helpless without you.
Be calm in the knowledge that you are under the protection of Almighty God.
The following prayer may be used in place of the Collect for Purity:
God of peace, you teach us that in returning to you we shall be saved:
By the power of your Spirit lift us to your presence,
where quietness and confidence shall be our strength;
and where we may be still and know that you are God;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
The Collect of the Day
Almighty God,
who wonderfully created us in your own image
and yet more wonderfully restored us
through your Son Jesus Christ:
Grant that, as he came to share in our humanity,
so we may share the life of his divinity;
who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
The Ministry of the Word
One or two readings
a gospel reading should normally be included.
The priest says
If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, God is faithful and just, and will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. (1 John 1: 8)
Let us confess our sins.
A short pause for self-examination.
All Almighty God, our heavenly Father, we have sinned in thought and word and deed, and in what we have left undone. We are truly sorry, and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us, that we may walk in newness of life to the glory of your name. Amen.
The priest says
Almighty God,
who forgives all who truly repent,
have mercy on you,
pardon and deliver you from all your sins,
confirm and strengthen you in all goodness,
and keep you in eternal life;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Prayer
Those present may mention personal needs and thanksgivings. The laying on of hands and/or anointing with oil may take place here or after receiving Holy Communion
The Great Thanksgiving
The priest takes the bread and wine.
The Lord is here.
All His Spirit is with us.
Lift up your hearts.
All We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
All It is right to give our thanks and praise.
We give you thanks, our God and Father, for you have created us and you sustain us. Through your only Son Jesus Christ you have revealed your love and your care for all your people; you are ready to forgive and to save in time of need; so we proclaim your glory, saying
All Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest.
Our Lord Jesus Christ, on the night that he was betrayed, took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying: Take, eat, this is my body which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.
In the same way, after supper he took the cup; and when he had given thanks to you, he gave it to them, saying: Drink this, all of you, for this is my blood of the new covenant which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.
Therefore, Father, with this bread and this cup we do as Christ your Son commanded:
All we remember his passion and death, we celebrate his resurrection and ascension, and we look for the coming of his kingdom.
Accept through him our great high priest this our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving; and, as we eat and drink these holy gifts, grant by the power of the life-giving Spirit, that we may be made one in your holy Church and partakers of the body and blood of your Son, that he may dwell in us and we in him:
Through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, by whom, and with whom, and in whom, in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
All all honour and glory are yours, Almighty Father, for ever and ever. Amen.
The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins
as we forgive those who sin against us.
Lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours
now and for ever. Amen.
The priest breaks the bread, saying
The bread which we break is a sharing in the body of Christ.
All We, being many, are one body for we all share in the one bread.
Communion
After all have received, silence is kept for a space and the priest says
Let us pray.
All Almighty God, we thank you for feeding us with the spiritual food of the body and blood of your Son Jesus Christ. Through him we offer you our souls and bodies to be a living sacrifice. Strengthen us by the power of your Spirit to live and work to your praise and glory. Amen.
The Blessing
The peace of God, which passes all understanding,
keep your heart and mind
in the knowledge and love of God,
and of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord;
and the blessing of God Almighty,
the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit,
be with you and remain with you always.
Amen.