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
O God,
welcoming refuge for the outcast,
and upholder of justice for the oppressed:
maintain the hope of the poor,
so that the time may soon come
when no one need want for food and shelter,
and all will learn to share freely
following the example of your Son,
who gave his very self;
who now lives and reigns with you
and 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.
1 Samuel 1: 4-20
391 - Father, now behold us *16 - Like a mighty river flowing 625 - Prayer is the soul's sincere desire
Psalm 16
*567 - Forth in thy name, O Lord, I go 300 - Holy Spirit, truth divine *553 - Jesus, lover of my soul *652 - Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us 392 - Now is eternal life *289 - This joyful Eastertide *S154 - To be in your presence
Hebrews 10: 11-14, (15-18), 19-25
*218 - And can it be that I should gain *400 - And now, O Father, mindful of the love 519 - Come, all who look to Christ today *411 - Draw near and take the body of the Lord *220 - Glory be to Jesus *693 - Glory in the highest to the God of heaven! *696 - God, we praise you! God, we bless you! *382 - Help us, O Lord, to learn *222 - Here is love, vast as the ocean *S72 - Jesus is King and I will extol him *431 - Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendour *619 - Lord, teach us how to pray aright *433 - My God, your table here is spread 638 - O for a heart to praise my God *237 - O my Saviour, lifted *196 - O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness! *439 - Once, only once, and once for all *281 - Rejoice, the Lord is King! *341 - Spirit divine, attend our prayers *115 - Thou art the Way: to thee alone 291 - Where high the heavenly temple stands
Mark 13: 1-8
*10 - All my hope on God is founded *327 - Christ is our corner-stone *646 - Glorious things of thee are spoken *95 - Jesus, priceless treasure *372 - Through all the changing scenes of life *661 - Through the night of doubt and sorrow
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
O Lord,
by your bountiful goodness
release us from the bonds of our sins,
which by reason of our weakness
we have brought upon ourselves,
that we may stand firm
until the day of our Lord Jesus Christ,
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.
Daniel 12: 1-3
*459 - For all the saints, who from their labours rest *461 - For all thy saints, O Lord 463 - Give us the wings of faith to rise *466 - Here from all nations, all tongues, and all peoples *467 - How bright these glorious spirits shine! *670 - Jerusalem the golden 671 - Jesus, thy blood and righteousness 474 - Such a host as none can number 475 - Who are these like stars appearing
Psalm 16
*567 - Forth in thy name, O Lord, I go 300 - Holy Spirit, truth divine *553 - Jesus, lover of my soul *652 - Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us 392 - Now is eternal life *289 - This joyful Eastertide *S154 - To be in your presence
Hebrews 10: 11-14, (15-18), 19-25
*218 - And can it be that I should gain *400 - And now, O Father, mindful of the love 519 - Come, all who look to Christ today *411 - Draw near and take the body of the Lord *220 - Glory be to Jesus *693 - Glory in the highest to the God of heaven! *696 - God, we praise you! God, we bless you! *382 - Help us, O Lord, to learn *222 - Here is love, vast as the ocean *S72 - Jesus is King and I will extol him *431 - Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendour *619 - Lord, teach us how to pray aright *433 - My God, your table here is spread 638 - O for a heart to praise my God *237 - O my Saviour, lifted *196 - O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness! *439 - Once, only once, and once for all *281 - Rejoice, the Lord is King! *341 - Spirit divine, attend our prayers *115 - Thou art the Way: to thee alone 291 - Where high the heavenly temple stands
Mark 13: 1-8
*10 - All my hope on God is founded *327 - Christ is our corner-stone *646 - Glorious things of thee are spoken *95 - Jesus, priceless treasure *372 - Through all the changing scenes of life *661 - Through the night of doubt and sorrow
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.
Psalm 95
*346 - Angel voices, ever singing *327 - Christ is our corner-stone *687 - Come, let us praise the Lord *S215 - Come, and let us praise the Lord, alleluia 689 - Come, sing praises to the Lord above *690 - Come, worship God who is worthy of honour *S52 - He's got the whole world in his hands *360 - Let all the world in every corner sing *196 - O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness! *369 - Songs of praise the angels sang *529 - Thy hand, O God, has guided
Daniel 3 or Daniel 3: 13-30
345 - Adoremus te, Domine (We adore you, Lord Jesus Christ) *682 - All created things, bless the Lord *711 - All you heavens, bless the Lord (Surrexit Christus) *688 - Come, bless the Lord, God of our forebears *338 - Jesus, stand among us *637 - O for a closer walk with God *492 - Ye servants of God, your Master proclaim
Matthew 13: 24-30, 36-43
665 - Ag Chriost an síol (The seed is Christ's) 251 - Alleluia! Alleluia! Hearts to heaven and voices raise *378 - Almighty God, your word is cast *37 - Come, ye thankful people, come 413 - Father, we thank thee who hast planted *459 - For all the saints, who from their labours rest *480 - God forgave my sin in Jesus' name *41 - God, whose farm is all creation *42 - Good is the Lord, our heavenly King *649 - Happy are they, they that love God *43 - Holy is the seed-time, when the buried grain *670 - Jerusalem the golden *95 - Jesus, priceless treasure 430 - Lord, as the grain which once on upland acres 440 - One bread, one body, one Lord of all *385 - Rise and hear! The Lord is speaking *443 - Sent forth by God's blessing, our true faith confessing *73 - The day thou gavest, Lord, is ended *S146 - The kingdom of God is justice and joy *47 - We plough the fields, and scatter
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