O God,
whose Son has shown the way of the cross
to be the way of life:
transform and renew our minds
that we may not be conformed to this world
but may offer ourselves wholly to you
as a living sacrifice
through Jesus Christ our Saviour;
who lives and reigns with you
and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.

O God,
you declare your almighty power
most chiefly in showing mercy and pity:
Mercifully grant to us such a measure of your grace,
that we, running the way of your commandments,
may receive your gracious promises,
and be made partakers of your heavenly treasure;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Lord of all mercy,
we your faithful people have celebrated
the memorial of that single sacrifice
which takes away our sins and brings pardon and peace.
By our communion
keep us firm on the foundation of the gospel
and preserve us from all sin;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

(c) 1st Reading Exodus 3: 1–15
325* Be still, for the presence of the Lord, the Holy One is here
262 Come, ye faithful, raise the strain
331 God reveals his presence
321* Holy, holy, holy! Lord God almighty
336* Jesus, where’er thy people meet
323* The God of Abraham praise
679 When Israel was in Egypt’s land

(c) Psalm Psalm 105: 1–6, 23–26, 45c
321* Holy, holy, holy! Lord God almighty 679 When Israel was in Egypt’s land

or Psalm 115
668* God is our fortress and our rock

(p) 1st Reading Jeremiah 15: 15–21
384* Lord, thy word abideth

(p) Psalm Psalm 26: 1–8
343* We love the place, O God

2nd Reading Romans 12: 9–21
517* Brother, sister, let me serve you
219* From heav’n you came, helpless babe
455 Go forth for God; go forth to the world in peace
520 God is love; and where true love is, God himself is there
312* Gracious Spirit, Holy Ghost
523* Help us to help each other, Lord
300 Holy Spirit, truth divine
525* Let there be love shared among us
57* Lord, for tomorrow and its needs
503* Make me a channel of your peace
507 Put peace into each other’s hands
531 Where love and loving–kindness dwell

The Gospel Matthew 16: 21–28
666* Be still, my soul: the Lord is on thy side
561* Beneath the cross of Jesus
645* Father, hear the prayer we offer
588* Light of the minds that know him
59* New every morning is the love
108* Praise to the Holiest in the height
599* ‘Take up thy cross’, the Saviour said
285* The head that once was crowned with thorns
605 Will you come and follow me