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
Holy God,
you search us out
and know us better than we know ourselves.
As Samuel looked to Eli for help to discern your voice,
and as the disciples looked to Jesus
for your wisdom on the Sabbath,
so raise up in our day faithful servants
who will speak your word to us
with clarity and grace,
with justice and true compassion.
We pray through Christ, the Word made flesh.
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 3: 1-10, (11-20)
608 - Be still and know that I am God *S37 - From the breaking of the dawn *581 - I, the Lord of sea and sky 589 - Lord, speak to me, that I may speak *385 - Rise and hear! The Lord is speaking 624 - Speak, Lord, in the stillness *S134 - Speak, O Lord, as we come to you
Psalm 139: 1-5, 12-18
*51 - Awake, my soul, and with the sun *S35 - Father God, you Jove me and you know me inside out *567 - Forth in thy name, O Lord, I go *226 - It is a thing most wonderful *S110 - O God, you search me and you know me 19 - There is no moment in my life
2 Corinthians 4: 5-12
*52 - Christ, whose glory fills the skies *613 - Eternal light, shine in my heart *324 - God, whose almighty word *569 - Hark, my soul, it is the Lord *96 - Jesus is Lord! Creation's voice proclaims it *S88 - Longing for light, we wait in darkness *195 - Lord, the light of your love is shining *341 - Spirit divine, attend our prayers *S174 - Your words to me are life and health
Mark 2: 23 - 3: 6
74 - First of the week and finest day 513 - O Christ, the Healer, we have come *104 - O for a thousand tongues to sing *78 - This is the day, that the Lord has made
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
Eternal God,
your Son Jesus Christ is our true Sabbath rest.
Help us to keep each day holy
by receiving his word of comfort
that we may find our rest 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.
Deuteronomy 5: 12-15
262 - Come, ye faithful, raise the strain *55 - Let this day be holy *383 - Lord, be thy word my rule 76 - Sweet is the work, my God, my King
Psalm 81: 1-10
*28 - I sing the almighty power of God *360 - Let all the world in every corner sing *362 - O God, beyond all praising *708 - O praise ye the Lord! Praise him in the height *364 - Praise him on the trumpet 368 - Sing of the Lord's goodness *369 - Songs of praise the angels sang
2 Corinthians 4: 5-12
*52 - Christ, whose glory fills the skies *613 - Eternal light, shine in my heart *324 - God, whose almighty word *569 - Hark, my soul, it is the Lord *96 - Jesus is Lord! Creation's voice proclaims it *S88 - Longing for light, we wait in darkness *195 - Lord, the light of your love is shining *341 - Spirit divine, attend our prayers *S174 - Your words to me are life and health
Mark 2: 23 - 3: 6
74 - First of the week and finest day 513 - O Christ, the Healer, we have come *104 - O for a thousand tongues to sing *78 - This is the day, that the Lord has made
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.
Psalm 35 or Psalm 35: 1-10
*136 - On Jordan's bank the Baptist's cry *492 - Ye servants of God, your Master proclaim
Jeremiah 5: 1-19
*494 - Beauty for brokenness, hope for despair *115 - Thou art the Way: to thee alone
Romans 7: 7-25
*642 - Amazing grace (how sweet the sound!) *51 - Awake, my soul, and with the sun *352 - Give thanks with a grateful heart *480 - God forgave my sin in Jesus' name *572 - How great the tale, that there should be *553 - Jesus, lover of my soul 368 - Sing of the Lord's goodness *286 - The strife is o'er, the battle done
‡ Luke 7: 1-10
65 - At evening, when the sun had set *S42 - Go at the call of God *419 - I am not worthy, holy Lord *590 - My faith looks up to thee *514 - We cannot measure how you heal *603 - When we walk with the Lord 605 - Will you come and follow me 144 - Word of justice, alleluia
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