Grant, we beseech thee, Almighty God,
that we, who for our evil deeds
do worthily deserve to be punished,
by the comfort of thy grace may mercifully be relieved;
through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
This collect may be said after the Collect of the day until Easter Eve.
Almighty and everlasting God,
who hatest nothing that thou hast made,
and dost forgive the sins of all them that are penitent;
Create and make in us new and contrite hearts,
that we worthily lamenting our sins,
and acknowledging our wretchedness,
may obtain of thee, the God of all mercy,
perfect remission and forgiveness;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Collect Two
Lord God
whose blessed Son our Saviour
gave his back to the smiters
and did not hide his face from shame:
Give us grace to endure the sufferings of this present time
with sure confidence in the glory that shall be revealed;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
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.
Father,
through your goodness
we are refreshed through your Son
in word and sacrament.
May our faith be so strengthened and guarded
that we may witness to your eternal love
by our words and in our lives.
Grant this for Jesus' sake, our Lord.
Collect Of The Word
Gracious God,
in order that children of earth
might discern good from evil
you send your Son to be the light of the world:
as the light of Christ shines upon us,
may we learn what pleases you, and live in truth and goodness;
through the same Jesus Christ our Lord,
who is alive 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.
1 Samuel 16: 1-13
*630 - Blessed are the pure in heart *125 - Hail to the Lord's anointed *306 - O Spirit of the living God 498 - What does the Lord require for praise and offering?
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
Ephesians 5: 8-14
*51 - Awake, my soul, and with the sun 87 - Christ is the world's Light, he and none other *613 - Eternal light, shine in my heart 74 - First of the week and finest day *126 - Hark! a thrilling voice is sounding 192 - How brightly beams the morning star! 141 - These are the days of Elijah *490 - The Spirit lives to set us free 142 - Wake, O wake! With tidings thrilling 143 - Waken, O sleeper, wake and rise
John 9: 1-41
*642 - Amazing grace (how sweet the sound!) 87 - Christ is the world's Light, he and none other 501 - Christ is the world's true Light *52 - Christ, whose glory fills the skies *296 - Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire 610 - Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life *691 - Faithful vigil ended *324 - God, whose almighty word 191 - Hail to the Lord who comes 417 - He gave his life in selfless love *576 - I heard the voice of Jesus say 357 - I'll praise my maker while I've breath *553 - Jesus, lover of my soul *101 - Jesus, the very thought of thee *425 - Jesus, thou joy of loving hearts *587 - Just as I am, without one plea *588 - Light of the minds that know him *231 - My song is love unknown 69 - O Christ, who art the Light and Day *104 - O for a thousand tongues to sing 106 - O Jesus, King most wonderful *373 - To God be the glory!
Second Service
Collect One
Grant, we beseech thee, Almighty God,
that we, who for our evil deeds
do worthily deserve to be punished,
by the comfort of thy grace may mercifully be relieved;
through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
This collect may be said after the Collect of the day until Easter Eve.
Almighty and everlasting God,
who hatest nothing that thou hast made,
and dost forgive the sins of all them that are penitent;
Create and make in us new and contrite hearts,
that we worthily lamenting our sins,
and acknowledging our wretchedness,
may obtain of thee, the God of all mercy,
perfect remission and forgiveness;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Collect Two
Lord God
whose blessed Son our Saviour
gave his back to the smiters
and did not hide his face from shame:
Give us grace to endure the sufferings of this present time
with sure confidence in the glory that shall be revealed;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
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.
Father,
through your goodness
we are refreshed through your Son
in word and sacrament.
May our faith be so strengthened and guarded
that we may witness to your eternal love
by our words and in our lives.
Grant this for Jesus' sake, 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.
Principal Service Mothering Sunday
Collect One
Heavenly Father,
you chose the Blessed Virgin Mary
to be the mother of our Lord, your only begotten Son,
and to suffer with him.
Help us too to bear the cross
so that we may share with her in your life for ever.
This we ask through the same Jesus Christ our Lord.
This collect may be said after the Collect of the day until Easter Eve.
Almighty and everlasting God,
who hatest nothing that thou hast made,
and dost forgive the sins of all them that are penitent;
Create and make in us new and contrite hearts,
that we worthily lamenting our sins,
and acknowledging our wretchedness,
may obtain of thee, the God of all mercy,
perfect remission and forgiveness;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Collect Two
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.
Heavenly Father,
you chose the Blessed Virgin Mary
to be the mother of our Lord, your only begotten Son,
and to suffer with him.
Help us too to bear the cross
so that we may share with her in your life for ever.
This we ask through the same Jesus Christ our Lord.
God of mercies,
your only Son, while hanging on the cross,
appointed Mary, his mother,
to be his beloved disciple’s mother.
May we follow her good example
and always care for others
for the sake of Jesus Christ
our Saviour through whose name we pray.
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 2: 1-10
*541 - God of Eve and God of Mary *569 - Hark, my soul, it is the Lord
1 Samuel 1: 20-28
391 - Father, now behold us *651 - Jesus, friend of little children
Psalm 34: 11-20
S66 - In the Lord I'll be ever thankful *657 - O God of Bethel, by whose hand 507 - Put peace into each other's hands *372 - Through all the changing scenes of life
127: 1-4
*63 - All praise to thee, my God, this night *481 - God is working his purpose out as year succeeds to year *543 - Lord of the home, your only Son *288 - Thine be the glory, risen, conquering Son
2 Corinthians 1: 3-7
511 - Father of mercy, God of consolation *361 - Now thank we all our God 508 - Peace to you
Colossians 3: 12-17
*346 - Angel voices, ever singing 519 - Come, all who look to Christ today *294 - Come down, O Love divine *S28 - Come, thou fount of every blessing 511 - Father of mercy, God of consolation *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 *S92 - Lord, make us servants of your peace *503 - Make me a channel of your peace *524 - May the grace of Christ our Saviour *636 - May the mind of Christ my Saviour *361 - Now thank we all our God *708 - O praise ye the Lord! Praise him in the height *443 - Sent forth by God's blessing, our true faith confessing *S128 - Sing a song, sing a joyful song *S129 - Sing, choirs of heaven! Let saints and angels sing *369 - Songs of praise the angels sang *601 - Teach me, my God and King *S158 - We shall go out with hope of resurrection *374 - When all thy mercies, O my God *458 - When, in our music, God is glorified *344 - When morning gilds the skies *376 - Ye holy angels bright
Luke 2: 33-35
*691 - Faithful vigil ended *125 - Hail to the Lord's anointed 472 - Sing we of the blessèd Mother
John 19: 25-27
*S13 - Beneath the cross of Jesus *523 - Help us to help each other, Lord *226 - It is a thing most wonderful *S76 - Jesus on the cross is dying *495 - Jesu, Jesu, fill us with your love *429 - Lord Jesus Christ, you have come to us *543 - Lord of the home, your only Son 472 - Sing we of the blessèd Mother *S145 - The hour has come, foretold since time began
Second Service Mothering Sunday
Collect One
Heavenly Father,
you chose the Blessed Virgin Mary
to be the mother of our Lord, your only begotten Son,
and to suffer with him.
Help us too to bear the cross
so that we may share with her in your life for ever.
This we ask through the same Jesus Christ our Lord.
This collect may be said after the Collect of the day until Easter Eve.
Almighty and everlasting God,
who hatest nothing that thou hast made,
and dost forgive the sins of all them that are penitent;
Create and make in us new and contrite hearts,
that we worthily lamenting our sins,
and acknowledging our wretchedness,
may obtain of thee, the God of all mercy,
perfect remission and forgiveness;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Collect Two
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.
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