O God,
forasmuch as without thee
we are not able to please thee;
Mercifully grant, that thy Holy Spirit
may in all things direct and rule our hearts;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Collect Two
O God,
without you we are not able to please you;
Mercifully grant that your Holy Spirit
may in all things direct and rule our hearts;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Holy and blessed God,
you feed us with the body and blood of your Son
and fill us with your Holy Spirit.
May we honour you,
not only with our lips but in lives dedicated
to the service of Jesus Christ our Lord.
Collect Of The Word
Saving and healing God,
you have promised
that those who have died with Christ
shall live with him:
grant us grace to be continually thankful
for all you have done for us,
and in that thankfulness to be eager to serve
and live for others,
so that we and all your children
may rejoice in your salvation;
through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.
Suggested Hymns
An asterisk (*) before the hymn number indicates that the hymn has been recorded for use in public worship by the Recorded Church Music Committee.
Exodus 32: 1-14
*584 - Jesus calls us! O'er the tumult *358 - King of glory, King of peace *637 - O for a closer walk with God *372 - Through all the changing scenes of life *374 - When all thy mercies, O my God
Psalm 106: 1-6, 19-23
*353 - Give to our God immortal praise *30 - Let us, with a gladsome mind *634 - Love divine, all loves excelling *45 - Praise, O praise our God and king *20 - The King of love my shepherd is
Philippians 4: 1-9
*563 - Commit your ways to God *349 - Fill thou my life, O Lord my God 225 - In the cross of Christ I glory S66 - In the Lord I'll be ever thankful *16 - Like a mighty river flowing *S87 - Like the murmur of the dove's song *636 - May the mind of Christ my Saviour 505 - Peace be to this congregation 507 - Put peace into each other's hands 539 - Rejoice, O land, in God thy might *281 - Rejoice, the Lord is King! 71 - Saviour, again to thy dear name we raise *627 - What a Friend we have in Jesus
Matthew 22: 1-14
*S9 - As we gather at your table *406 - Christians, lift your hearts and voices *408 - Come, risen Lord, and deign to be our guest *418 - Here, O my Lord, I see thee face to face *421 - I come with joy, a child of God *670 - Jerusalem the golden 335 - Jesus calls us here to meet him *587 - Just as I am, without one plea *433 - My God, your table here is spread *445 - Soul, array thyself with gladness *20 - The King of love my shepherd is *S146 - The kingdom of God is justice and joy 448 - The trumpets sound, the angels sing *529 - Thy hand, O God, has guided 451 - We come as guests invited *145 - You servants of the Lord
Principal Service Paired
Collect One
O God,
forasmuch as without thee
we are not able to please thee;
Mercifully grant, that thy Holy Spirit
may in all things direct and rule our hearts;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Collect Two
O God,
without you we are not able to please you;
Mercifully grant that your Holy Spirit
may in all things direct and rule our hearts;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Holy and blessed God,
you feed us with the body and blood of your Son
and fill us with your Holy Spirit.
May we honour you,
not only with our lips but in lives dedicated
to the service of Jesus Christ our Lord.
Collect Of The Word
Almighty God,
you invite us to trust in you for our salvation.
Deal with us not in the severity of your judgment
but by the greatness of your mercy;
through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you
and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Suggested Hymns
An asterisk (*) before the hymn number indicates that the hymn has been recorded for use in public worship by the Recorded Church Music Committee.
Isaiah 25: 1-9
*512 - From thee all skill and science flow *466 - Here from all nations, all tongues, and all peoples *467 - How bright these glorious spirits shine! *553 - Jesus, lover of my soul *135 - O come, O come, Emmanuel 280 - Our Lord Christ hath risen *595 - Safe in the shadow of the Lord
Psalm 23
*644 - Faithful Shepherd, feed me *645 - Father, hear the prayer we offer *466 - Here from all nations, all tongues, and all peoples *467 - How bright these glorious spirits shine! *S58 - I will nor be afraid of what I hear *S60 - I will sing the wondrous story *655 - Loving Shepherd of your sheep *433 - My God, your table here is spread 235 - O sacred head, sore wounded *365 - Praise to the Lord, the Almighty S122 - Sé an Tiarna m'aoire *20 - The King of love my shepherd is *21 - The Lord's my shepherd, I'll not want *S147 - The Lord's my shepherd (Townend) 448 - The trumpets sound, the angels sing *S162 - When peace, like a river, attendeth my way
Philippians 4: 1-9
*563 - Commit your ways to God *349 - Fill thou my life, O Lord my God 225 - In the cross of Christ I glory S66 - In the Lord I'll be ever thankful *16 - Like a mighty river flowing *S87 - Like the murmur of the dove's song *636 - May the mind of Christ my Saviour 505 - Peace be to this congregation 507 - Put peace into each other's hands 539 - Rejoice, O land, in God thy might *281 - Rejoice, the Lord is King! 71 - Saviour, again to thy dear name we raise *627 - What a Friend we have in Jesus
Matthew 22: 1-14
*S9 - As we gather at your table *406 - Christians, lift your hearts and voices *408 - Come, risen Lord, and deign to be our guest *418 - Here, O my Lord, I see thee face to face *421 - I come with joy, a child of God *670 - Jerusalem the golden 335 - Jesus calls us here to meet him *587 - Just as I am, without one plea *433 - My God, your table here is spread *445 - Soul, array thyself with gladness *20 - The King of love my shepherd is *S146 - The kingdom of God is justice and joy 448 - The trumpets sound, the angels sing *529 - Thy hand, O God, has guided 451 - We come as guests invited *145 - You servants of the Lord
Second Service
Collect One
O God,
forasmuch as without thee
we are not able to please thee;
Mercifully grant, that thy Holy Spirit
may in all things direct and rule our hearts;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Collect Two
O God,
without you we are not able to please you;
Mercifully grant that your Holy Spirit
may in all things direct and rule our hearts;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Holy and blessed God,
you feed us with the body and blood of your Son
and fill us with your Holy Spirit.
May we honour you,
not only with our lips but in lives dedicated
to the service of Jesus Christ our Lord.
Suggested Hymns
An asterisk (*) before the hymn number indicates that the hymn has been recorded for use in public worship by the Recorded Church Music Committee.
Psalm 139: 1-18 or Psalm 139: 1-11
*51 - Awake, my soul, and with the sun *S35 - Father God, you Jove me and you know me inside out *647 - Guide me, O thou great Jehovah 579 - I want to walk as a child of the light *226 - It is a thing most wonderful *195 - Lord, the light of your love is shining *S110 - O God, you search me and you know me 71 - Saviour, again to thy dear name we raise 19 - There is no moment in my life
Proverbs 3: 1-18
*51 - Awake, my soul, and with the sun *643 - Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart *569 - Hark, my soul, it is the Lord *34 - O worship the King all-glorious above *595 - Safe in the shadow of the Lord *596 - Seek ye first the kingdom of God *627 - What a Friend we have in Jesus
1 John 3: 1-15
*515 - A new commandment I give unto you *516 - Belovèd, let us love: love is of God *630 - Blessed are the pure in heart *517 - Brother, sister, let me serve you 87 - Christ is the world's Light, he and none other *549 - Dear Lord and Father of mankind *645 - Father, hear the prayer we offer *319 - Father of heaven, whose love profound *39 - For the fruits of his creation 520 - God is love, and where true love is, God himself is there *S44 - God loves you, and I love you *312 - Gracious Spirit, Holy Ghost 417 - He gave his life in selfless love *523 - Help us to help each other, Lord *224 - How deep the Father's love for us *92 - How sweet the name of Jesus sounds *S65 - In the heart where love is abiding, God is in that heart *226 - It is a thing most wonderful *525 - Let there be love shared among us 554 - Lord Jesus, think on me *S92 - Lord, make us servants of your peace 589 - Lord, speak to me, that I may speak *432 - Love is his word, love is his way *7 - My God, how wonderful thou art *230 - My Lord, what love is this 214 - O Love, how deep, how broad, how high! 640 - Purify my heart *443 - Sent forth by God's blessing, our true faith confessing 530 - Ubi caritas et amor 531 - Where love and loving-kindness dwell
‡ Mark 10: 17-31
608 - Be still and know that I am God *643 - Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart *11 - Can we by searching find out God *295 - Come, gracious Spirit, heavenly Dove *352 - Give thanks with a grateful heart *646 - Glorious things of thee are spoken *581 - I, the Lord of sea and sky 580 - I want to walk with Jesus Christ *S59 - I will offer up my life *553 - Jesus, lover of my soul *584 - Jesus calls us! O'er the tumult *587 - Just as I am, without one plea *637 - O for a closer walk with God *593 - O Jesus, I have promised *363 - O Lord of heaven and earth and sea *597 - Take my life, and let it be *660 - Thine for ever! God of love *662 - Those who would valour see (He who would valiant be) 605 - Will you come and follow me
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