O God,
the fount of wisdom,
you have revealed to us in Christ
the hidden treasure and the pearl of great price:
grant us your Spirit’s gift of discernment,
that, in the midst of the things of this world,
we may learn to value the priceless worth of your kingdom,
and be ready to renounce all else
for the sake of the precious gift you offer.
We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you
and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Blessed are you, O Lord,
and blessed are those who observe and keep your law:
Help us to seek you with our whole heart,
to delight in your commandments
and to walk in the glorious liberty
given us by your Son, Jesus Christ.

Strengthen for service, Lord,
the hands that holy things have taken;
may the ears which have heard your word
be deaf to clamour and dispute;
may the tongues which have sung your praise be free from deceit;
may the eyes which have seen the tokens of your love
shine with the light of hope;
and may the bodies which have been fed with your body
be refreshed with the fulness of your life;
glory to you for ever.

O God,
the fount of wisdom,
you have revealed to us in Christ
the hidden treasure and the pearl of great price:
grant us your Spirit’s gift of discernment,
that, in the midst of the things of this world,
we may learn to value the priceless worth of your kingdom,
and be ready to renounce all else
for the sake of the precious gift you offer.
We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you
and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Blessed are you, O Lord,
and blessed are those who observe and keep your law:
Help us to seek you with our whole heart,
to delight in your commandments
and to walk in the glorious liberty
given us by your Son, Jesus Christ.

Strengthen for service, Lord,
the hands that holy things have taken;
may the ears which have heard your word
be deaf to clamour and dispute;
may the tongues which have sung your praise be free from deceit;
may the eyes which have seen the tokens of your love
shine with the light of hope;
and may the bodies which have been fed with your body
be refreshed with the fulness of your life;
glory to you for ever.

(c) 1st Reading 2 Samuel 11: 1–15
551 How can we sing with joy to God

(c) Psalm Psalm 14 [Pr19C]
649* Happy are they, they that love God

(p) 1st Reading 2 Kings 4: 42–44
44 Praise and thanksgiving, Father, we offer
497 The Church of Christ in every age

(p) Psalm Psalm 145: 10–19
24* All creatures of our God and King
42* Good is the Lord, our heavenly King
80* Great is thy faithfulness, O God my Father
125* Hail to the Lord’s anointed
321* Holy, holy, holy! Lord God almighty
73* The day thou gavest, Lord, is ended
492* Ye servants of God, your master proclaim

2nd Reading Ephesians 3: 14–21
294* Come down, O Love divine
454* Forth in the peace of Christ we go
3 God is love: let heaven adore him
616 In my life, Lord, be glorified
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
313* The Spirit came, as promised
373* To God be the glory! Great things he has done

The Gospel John 6: 1–21
665 Ag Críost an síol (The seed is Christ’s)
612* Eternal Father, strong to save
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
657* O God of Bethel, by whose hand

O God,
the fount of wisdom,
you have revealed to us in Christ
the hidden treasure and the pearl of great price:
grant us your Spirit’s gift of discernment,
that, in the midst of the things of this world,
we may learn to value the priceless worth of your kingdom,
and be ready to renounce all else
for the sake of the precious gift you offer.
We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you
and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Blessed are you, O Lord,
and blessed are those who observe and keep your law:
Help us to seek you with our whole heart,
to delight in your commandments
and to walk in the glorious liberty
given us by your Son, Jesus Christ.

Strengthen for service, Lord,
the hands that holy things have taken;
may the ears which have heard your word
be deaf to clamour and dispute;
may the tongues which have sung your praise be free from deceit;
may the eyes which have seen the tokens of your love
shine with the light of hope;
and may the bodies which have been fed with your body
be refreshed with the fulness of your life;
glory to you for ever.

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O God,
the fount of wisdom,
you have revealed to us in Christ
the hidden treasure and the pearl of great price:
grant us your Spirit’s gift of discernment,
that, in the midst of the things of this world,
we may learn to value the priceless worth of your kingdom,
and be ready to renounce all else
for the sake of the precious gift you offer.
We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you
and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Blessed are you, O Lord,
and blessed are those who observe and keep your law:
Help us to seek you with our whole heart,
to delight in your commandments
and to walk in the glorious liberty
given us by your Son, Jesus Christ.

Strengthen for service, Lord,
the hands that holy things have taken;
may the ears which have heard your word
be deaf to clamour and dispute;
may the tongues which have sung your praise be free from deceit;
may the eyes which have seen the tokens of your love
shine with the light of hope;
and may the bodies which have been fed with your body
be refreshed with the fulness of your life;
glory to you for ever.

(c) 1st Reading Hosea 1: 2–10
319* Father, of heaven, whose love profound
569* Hark, my soul, it is the Lord

(c) Psalm Psalm 85
695* God of mercy, God of grace
539 Rejoice, O land, in God thy might
149 [The Lord will come and not be slow]

(p) 1st Reading Genesis 18: 20–32
619* Lord, teach us how to pray aright
8* The Lord is King! Lift up your voice

(p) Psalm Psalm 138 [5LC/Pr5B/Pr16A*]
250* All hail the power of Jesus’ name
358* King of glory, King of peace
21* The Lord’s my shepherd, I’ll not want

2nd Reading Colossians 2: 6–15 (16–19)
389 All who believe and are baptized
261 Christ, above all glory seated
221 Hark! the voice of love and mercy
523* Help us to help each other, Lord
102* Name of all majesty
248* We sing the praise of him who died

The Gospel Luke 11: 1–13
550* ‘Forgive our sins, as we forgive’
614* Great Shepherd of your 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
623 Our heavenly Father, through your Son
625 Prayer is the soul’s sincere desire
596* Seek ye first the kingdom of God
509* Your kingdom come, O God

O God,
the fount of wisdom,
you have revealed to us in Christ
the hidden treasure and the pearl of great price:
grant us your Spirit’s gift of discernment,
that, in the midst of the things of this world,
we may learn to value the priceless worth of your kingdom,
and be ready to renounce all else
for the sake of the precious gift you offer.
We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you
and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

Blessed are you, O Lord,
and blessed are those who observe and keep your law:
Help us to seek you with our whole heart,
to delight in your commandments
and to walk in the glorious liberty
given us by your Son, Jesus Christ.

Strengthen for service, Lord,
the hands that holy things have taken;
may the ears which have heard your word
be deaf to clamour and dispute;
may the tongues which have sung your praise be free from deceit;
may the eyes which have seen the tokens of your love
shine with the light of hope;
and may the bodies which have been fed with your body
be refreshed with the fulness of your life;
glory to you for ever.