Almighty God,
who seest that we have no power of ourselves to help ourselves;
Keep us both outwardly in our bodies,
and inwardly in our souls;
that we may be defended from all adversities
which may happen to the body,
and from all evil thoughts
which may assault and hurt the soul;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Almighty God,
you show to those who are in error the light of your truth
that they may return to the way of righteousness:
Grant to all those who are admitted
into the fellowship of Christ's religion,
that they may reject those things
that are contrary to their profession,
and follow all such things
as are agreeable to the same;
through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Almighty God,
you show to those who are in error the light of your truth
that they may return to the way of righteousness:
Grant to all those who are admitted
into the fellowship of Christ's religion,
that they may reject those things
that are contrary to their profession,
and follow all such things
as are agreeable to the same;
through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Almighty and everlasting God,
you hate nothing that you have made
and forgive the sins of all those who are penitent:
Create and make in us new and contrite hearts
that we, worthily lamenting our sins
and acknowledging our wretchedness,
may receive from you, the God of all mercy,
perfect remission and forgiveness;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Creator of heaven and earth,
we thank you for these holy mysteries
given us by our Lord Jesus Christ,
by which we receive your grace
and are assured of your love,
which is through him now and for ever.

1st Reading Genesis 15: 1–12, 17–18
10* All my hope on God is founded
501 Christ is the world’s true light
383* Lord, be thy word my rule
595* Safe in the shadow of the Lord
545* Sing of Eve and sing of Adam
323* The God of Abraham praise

Psalm Psalm 27
87 Christ is the world’s light, he and none other
501 Christ is the world’s true light
566* Fight the good fight with all thy might
431* Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendour
362* O God, beyond all praising
620 O Lord, hear my prayer
557* Rock of ages, cleft for me
20* The King of love my shepherd is
627* What a friend we have in Jesus

2nd Reading Philippians 3: 17–4: 1
566* Fight the good fight with all thy might
468 How shall I sing that majesty
672* Light’s abode, celestial Salem
370 Stand up and bless the Lord

The Gospel Luke 13: 31–35
369* Songs of praise the angels sang
143 Waken, O sleeper, wake and rise
145* You servants of the Lord