The Day of Pentecost
(Whit Sunday)
23rd May 2021
Principal Service
Collect One
God,
who as at this time didst teach the hearts of thy faithful people,
by the sending to them the light of thy Holy Spirit;
Grant us by the same Spirit
to have a right judgment in all things,
and evermore to rejoice in his holy comfort;
through the merits of Christ Jesus our Saviour,
who liveth and reigneth with thee,
in the unity of the same Spirit, one God, world without end.
Collect Two
Almighty God,
who on the day of Pentecost
sent your Holy Spirit to the apostles
with the wind from heaven and in tongues of flame,
filling them with joy and boldness to preach the gospel:
By the power of the same Spirit
strengthen us to witness to your truth
and to draw everyone to the fire of your love;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
The First Reading
The Psalm
The Second Reading
The Gospel Reading
Acts 2: 1-21 is read either as First or Second Reading. It must not be omitted.
Post Communion Prayer
Faithful God,
who fulfilled the promises of Easter
by sending us your Holy Spirit
and opening to every race and nation the way of life eternal:
Open our lips by your Spirit,
that every tongue may tell of your glory;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Collect Of The Word
Almighty God,
you sent your Holy Spirit,
to be the life and light of your Church:
open our hearts to the riches of your grace,
that we may bring forth the fruit of the Spirit
in love, joy, and peace;
through 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.
Acts 2: 1-21
*295 - Come, gracious Spirit, heavenly Dove
*296 - Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire
318 - Father, Lord of all creation
298 - Filled with the Spirit's power, with one accord
*312 - Gracious Spirit, Holy Ghost
301 - Let every Christian pray
*S87 - Like the murmur of the dove's song
302 - Lord God the Holy Ghost
*303 - Lord of the Church, we pray for our renewing
*195 - Lord, the light of your love is shining
305 - O Breath of life, come sweeping through us
*306 - O Spirit of the living God
*639 - O thou who camest from above
*307 - Our great Redeemer, as he breathed
308 - Revive your Church, O Lord
S127 - Silent, surrendered, calm and still
*341 - Spirit divine, attend our prayers
*386 - Spirit of God, unseen as the wind
S135 - Spirit of God within me
*310 - Spirit of the living God
*S137 - Spirit of the Lord, come down
*S144 - The Church is wherever God's people are praising
*313 - The Spirit came, as promised
*491 - We have a gospel to proclaim
*309 - When God the Spirit came
*204 - When Jesus came to Jordan
*395 - When Jesus taught by Galilee
Ezekiel 37: 1-14
*293 - Breathe on me, Breath of God
*613 - Eternal light, shine in my heart
*319 - Father of heaven, whose love profound
*338 - Jesus, stand among us
305 - O Breath of life, come sweeping through us
*306 - O Spirit of the living God
308 - Revive your Church, O Lord
*310 - Spirit of the living God
Psalm 104: 26-36, 37b
*346 - Angel voices, ever singing
*42 - Good is the Lord, our heavenly King
356 - I will sing, I will sing a song unto the Lord
357 - I'll praise my maker while I've breath
*6 - Immortal, invisible, God only wise
*S102 - My Jesus, my Saviour
305 - O Breath of life, come sweeping through us
*34 - O worship the King all-glorious above
Romans 8: 22-27 or Acts 2: 1-21
501 - Christ is the world's true Light
*496 - For the healing of the nations
48 - God in his love for us lent us this planet
*523 - Help us to help each other, Lord
301 - Let every Christian pray
*654 - Light of the lonely pilgrim's heart
*S87 - Like the murmur of the dove's song
49 - Lord, bring the day to pass
*619 - Lord, teach us how to pray aright
305 - O Breath of life, come sweeping through us
*639 - O thou who camest from above
*341 - Spirit divine, attend our prayers
John 15: 26-27; 16: 4b-15
*260 - Christ is alive! Let Christians sing
*294 - Come down, O Love divine
*295 - Come, gracious Spirit, heavenly Dove
*296 - Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire
*297 - Come, thou Holy Spirit, come
*324 - God, whose almighty word
*299 - Holy Spirit, come, confirm us
300 - Holy Spirit, truth divine
301 - Let every Christian pray
*307 - Our great Redeemer, as he breathed
*S136 - Spirit of holiness, wisdom and faithfulness
*310 - Spirit of the living God
*112 - There is a Redeemer