O God,
whose blessed Son was manifested
that he might destroy the works of the devil,
and make us the sons of God, and heirs of eternal life;
Grant us, we beseech thee, that, having this hope,
we may purify ourselves, even as he is pure;
that when he shall appear again with power and great glory,
we may be made like unto him
in his eternal and glorious kingdom;
where with thee, O Father, and thee, O Holy Spirit,
he liveth and reigneth, ever one God, world without end.
Collect Two
Heavenly Father, whose blessed Son was revealed to destroy the works of the devil
and to make us the children of God and heirs of eternal life:
Grant that we, having this hope,
may purify ourselves even as he is pure;
that when he shall appear in power and great glory,
we may be made like him
in his eternal and glorious kingdom;
where he is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
Gracious Lord,
in this holy sacrament you give substance to our hope.
Bring us at the last to that pure life for which we long,
through Jesus Christ our Saviour.
Collect Of The Word
Everliving God,
before the earth was formed,
and even after it shall cease to be, you are God.
break into our short span of life
and show us those things that are eternal,
that we may serve your purpose in all we do;
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.
Judges 4: 1-7
Psalm 123
*696 - God, we praise you! God, we bless you! 208 - Hearken, O Lord, have mercy upon us *14 - I lift my eyes to the quiet hills *590 - My faith looks up to thee *664 - To Zion's hill I lift my eyes *145 - You servants of the Lord
1 Thessalonians 5: 1-11
*643 - Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart *219 - From heav'n you came, helpless babe *67 - God, who made the earth and heaven *126 - Hark! a thrilling voice is sounding *523 - Help us to help each other, Lord *S83 - Let us talents and tongues employ *S107 - O Church arise, and put your armour on *487 - Soldiers of Christ, arise 143 - Waken, O sleeper, wake and rise
Matthew 25: 14-30
*346 - Angel voices, ever singing *51 - Awake, my soul, and with the sun *453 - Come to us, creative Spirit *567 - Forth in thy name, O Lord, I go 48 - God in his love for us lent us this planet *S83 - Let us talents and tongues employ *363 - O Lord of heaven and earth and sea *527 - Son of God, eternal Saviour *597 - Take my life, and let it be 598 - Take this moment, sign and space
Principal Service Paired
Collect One
O God,
whose blessed Son was manifested
that he might destroy the works of the devil,
and make us the sons of God, and heirs of eternal life;
Grant us, we beseech thee, that, having this hope,
we may purify ourselves, even as he is pure;
that when he shall appear again with power and great glory,
we may be made like unto him
in his eternal and glorious kingdom;
where with thee, O Father, and thee, O Holy Spirit,
he liveth and reigneth, ever one God, world without end.
Collect Two
Heavenly Father, whose blessed Son was revealed to destroy the works of the devil
and to make us the children of God and heirs of eternal life:
Grant that we, having this hope,
may purify ourselves even as he is pure;
that when he shall appear in power and great glory,
we may be made like him
in his eternal and glorious kingdom;
where he is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
Gracious Lord,
in this holy sacrament you give substance to our hope.
Bring us at the last to that pure life for which we long,
through Jesus Christ our Saviour.
Collect Of The Word
Lord God,
heavenly Father,
send forth your Son
to lead home his bride, the Church,
that with all the company of the redeemed
we may finally enter into his eternal wedding feast;
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.
Zephaniah 1: 7, 12-18
*51 - Awake, my soul, and with the sun *325 - Be still, for the presence of the Lord, the Holy One, is here *635 - Lord, be my guardian and my guide 140 - The Lord will come and not be slow
Psalm 90: 1-8, (9-11), 12
*6 - Immortal, invisible, God only wise *537 - O God, our help in ages past
1 Thessalonians 5: 1-11
*643 - Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart *219 - From heav'n you came, helpless babe *67 - God, who made the earth and heaven *126 - Hark! a thrilling voice is sounding *523 - Help us to help each other, Lord *S83 - Let us talents and tongues employ *S107 - O Church arise, and put your armour on *487 - Soldiers of Christ, arise 143 - Waken, O sleeper, wake and rise
Matthew 25: 14-30
*346 - Angel voices, ever singing *51 - Awake, my soul, and with the sun *453 - Come to us, creative Spirit *567 - Forth in thy name, O Lord, I go 48 - God in his love for us lent us this planet *S83 - Let us talents and tongues employ *363 - O Lord of heaven and earth and sea *527 - Son of God, eternal Saviour *597 - Take my life, and let it be 598 - Take this moment, sign and space
Second Service
Collect One
O God,
whose blessed Son was manifested
that he might destroy the works of the devil,
and make us the sons of God, and heirs of eternal life;
Grant us, we beseech thee, that, having this hope,
we may purify ourselves, even as he is pure;
that when he shall appear again with power and great glory,
we may be made like unto him
in his eternal and glorious kingdom;
where with thee, O Father, and thee, O Holy Spirit,
he liveth and reigneth, ever one God, world without end.
Collect Two
Heavenly Father, whose blessed Son was revealed to destroy the works of the devil
and to make us the children of God and heirs of eternal life:
Grant that we, having this hope,
may purify ourselves even as he is pure;
that when he shall appear in power and great glory,
we may be made like him
in his eternal and glorious kingdom;
where he is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
Gracious Lord,
in this holy sacrament you give substance to our hope.
Bring us at the last to that pure life for which we long,
through Jesus Christ our Saviour.
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.
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