O God,
the strength of all them that put their trust in thee;
Mercifully accept our prayers;
and because through the weakness of our mortal nature
we can do no good thing without thee, grant us the help of thy grace,
that in keeping of thy commandments
we may please thee both in will and deed;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Collect Two
God,
the strength of all those who put their trust in you:
Mercifully accept our prayers
and, because through the weakness of our mortal nature
we can do no good thing without you, grant us the help of your grace,
that in the keeping of your commandments
we may please you, both in will and deed;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Eternal Father,
we thank you for nourishing us
with these heavenly gifts.
May our communion strengthen us in faith,
build us up in hope,
and make us grow in love;
for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord.
Collect Of The Word
O God,
you have assured the human family of eternal life,
through Jesus Christ our Saviour:
deliver us from the death of sin
and raise us to new life in him,
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.
Genesis 12: 1-9
*562 - Blessèd assurance, Jesus is mine *S61 - I'll go in the strength of the Lord *657 - O God of Bethel, by whose hand *545 - Sing of Eve and sing of Adam *323 - The God of Abraham praise *372 - Through all the changing scenes of life
Psalm 33: 1-12
539 - Rejoice, O land, in God thy might *369 - Songs of praise the angels sang *387 - Thanks to God, whose Word was spoken
Romans 4: 13-25
*418 - Here, O my Lord, I see thee face to face *635 - Lord, be my guardian and my guide *590 - My faith looks up to thee *545 - Sing of Eve and sing of Adam *244 - There is a green hill far away
Matthew 9: 9-13, 18-26
*549 - Dear Lord and Father of mankind 460 - For all your saints in glory 417 - He gave his life in selfless love *211 - Immortal love for ever full *94 - In the name of Jesus *584 - Jesus calls us! O'er the tumult *130 - Jesus came, the heavens adoring 213 - Jesus' hands were kind hands, doing good to all 513 - O Christ, the Healer, we have come *113 - There is singing in the desert, there is laughter in the skies 605 - Will you come and follow me
Principal Service Paired
Collect One
O God,
the strength of all them that put their trust in thee;
Mercifully accept our prayers;
and because through the weakness of our mortal nature
we can do no good thing without thee, grant us the help of thy grace,
that in keeping of thy commandments
we may please thee both in will and deed;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Collect Two
God,
the strength of all those who put their trust in you:
Mercifully accept our prayers
and, because through the weakness of our mortal nature
we can do no good thing without you, grant us the help of your grace,
that in the keeping of your commandments
we may please you, both in will and deed;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Eternal Father,
we thank you for nourishing us
with these heavenly gifts.
May our communion strengthen us in faith,
build us up in hope,
and make us grow in love;
for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord.
Collect Of The Word
Almighty and most merciful God,
you sent your Son, Jesus Christ,
to seek and to save the lost.
Graciously open our ears and our hearts
to hear his call and to follow him by faith
that we may feast with him for ever in his kingdom,
through the same Jesus Christ, 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.
Hosea 5: 15 - 6: 6
*190 - Brightest and best of the suns of the morning 206 - Come, let us to the Lord our God *125 - Hail to the Lord's anointed *196 - O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness!
Psalm 50: 7-15
*361 - Now thank we all our God
Romans 4: 13-25
*418 - Here, O my Lord, I see thee face to face *635 - Lord, be my guardian and my guide *590 - My faith looks up to thee *545 - Sing of Eve and sing of Adam *244 - There is a green hill far away
Matthew 9: 9-13, 18-26
*549 - Dear Lord and Father of mankind 460 - For all your saints in glory 417 - He gave his life in selfless love *211 - Immortal love for ever full *94 - In the name of Jesus *584 - Jesus calls us! O'er the tumult *130 - Jesus came, the heavens adoring 213 - Jesus' hands were kind hands, doing good to all 513 - O Christ, the Healer, we have come *113 - There is singing in the desert, there is laughter in the skies 605 - Will you come and follow me
Second Service
Collect One
O God,
the strength of all them that put their trust in thee;
Mercifully accept our prayers;
and because through the weakness of our mortal nature
we can do no good thing without thee, grant us the help of thy grace,
that in keeping of thy commandments
we may please thee both in will and deed;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Collect Two
God,
the strength of all those who put their trust in you:
Mercifully accept our prayers
and, because through the weakness of our mortal nature
we can do no good thing without you, grant us the help of your grace,
that in the keeping of your commandments
we may please you, both in will and deed;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Eternal Father,
we thank you for nourishing us
with these heavenly gifts.
May our communion strengthen us in faith,
build us up in hope,
and make us grow in love;
for the sake 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.
Psalms (39)
*10 - All my hope on God is founded 2 - Faithful one, so unchanging *553 - Jesus, lover of my soul 212 - Jesus, grant me this, I pray 620 - O Lord, hear my prayer
41
*366 - Praise, my soul, the King of heaven
1 Samuel 18: 1-16
*645 - Father, hear the prayer we offer *657 - O God of Bethel, by whose hand *366 - Praise, my soul, the King of heaven *595 - Safe in the shadow of the Lord 368 - Sing of the Lord's goodness *487 - Soldiers of Christ, arise *488 - Stand up, stand up for Jesus *662 - Those who would valour see (He who would valiant be)
Luke 8: 41-56
608 - Be still and know that I am God *325 - Be still, for the presence of the Lord, the Holy One, is here *512 - From thee all skill and science flow *211 - Immortal love for ever full *384 - Lord, thy word abideth *636 - May the mind of Christ my Saviour 513 - O Christ, the Healer, we have come *514 - We cannot measure how you heal
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