God has shone in our hearts,
to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ
1
2 Corinthians 4:6
Glory to God; Father, Son and Holy Spirit:
as in the beginning, so now, and for ever. Amen.
as in the beginning, so now, and for ever. Amen.
2 The Opening Canticle, A Song of Creation
Bless the Lord all created things:
who is worth to be praised and exalted for ever.
Bless the Lord all people of the earth:
who is worth to be praised and exalted for ever.
O people of God bless the Lord:
bless the Lord you priests of the Lord,
Bless the Lord you servants of the Lord:
who is worthy to be praised and exalted for ever.
Bless the Lord all you of upright spirit:
bless the Lord you that are holy and humble in heart.
Bless the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit:
who is worthy to be praised and exalted for ever.
who is worth to be praised and exalted for ever.
Bless the Lord all people of the earth:
who is worth to be praised and exalted for ever.
O people of God bless the Lord:
bless the Lord you priests of the Lord,
Bless the Lord you servants of the Lord:
who is worthy to be praised and exalted for ever.
Bless the Lord all you of upright spirit:
bless the Lord you that are holy and humble in heart.
Bless the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit:
who is worthy to be praised and exalted for ever.
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3 The Opening Prayer
The night has passed and the day lies open before us;
let us pray with one heart and mind.
let us pray with one heart and mind.
Silence may be kept
As we rejoice in the gift of this new day,
so may the light of your presence, O God,
set our hearts on fire with love for you;
now and for ever. Amen.
so may the light of your presence, O God,
set our hearts on fire with love for you;
now and for ever. Amen.
4 The Psalms as appointed. A pause is observed after each.
1 Let God arise and let his enemies be scattered; •
let those that hate him flee before him.
2 As the smoke vanishes, so may they vanish away; •
as wax melts at the fire,
so let the wicked perish at the presence of God.
3 But let the righteous be glad and rejoice before God; •
let them make merry with gladness.
4 Sing to God, sing praises to his name;
exalt him who rides on the clouds. •
The Lord is his name; rejoice before him.
5 Father of the fatherless, defender of widows, •
God in his holy habitation!
6 God gives the solitary a home
and brings forth prisoners to songs of welcome, •
but the rebellious inhabit a burning desert.
7 O God, when you went forth before your people, •
when you marched through the wilderness,
8 The earth shook and the heavens dropped down rain,
at the presence of God, the Lord of Sinai, •
at the presence of God, the God of Israel.
9 You sent down a gracious rain, O God; •
you refreshed your inheritance when it was weary.
10 Your people came to dwell there; •
in your goodness, O God, you provide for the poor.
11 The Lord gave the word;
great was the company of women who bore the tidings: •
‘Kings and their armies they flee, they flee!’
and women at home are dividing the spoil.
12 Though you stayed among the sheepfolds, •
see now a dove’s wings covered with silver
and its feathers with green gold.
13 When the Almighty scattered the kings, •
it was like snowflakes falling on Zalmon.
14 You mighty mountain, great mountain of Bashan! •
You towering mountain, great mountain of Bashan!
15 Why look with envy, you towering mountains,
at the mount which God has desired for his dwelling, •
the place where the Lord will dwell for ever?
16 The chariots of God are twice ten thousand,
even thousands upon thousands; •
the Lord is among them, the Lord of Sinai in holy power.
17 You have gone up on high and led captivity captive; •
you have received tribute,
even from those who rebelled,
that you may reign as Lord and God.
18 Blessed be the Lord who bears our burdens day by day, •
for God is our salvation.
19 God is for us the God of our salvation; •
God is the Lord who can deliver from death.
20 God will smite the head of his enemies, •
the hairy scalp of those who walk in wickedness.
21 The Lord has said, ‘From the heights of Bashan, •
from the depths of the sea will I bring them back,
22 ‘Till you dip your foot in blood •
and the tongue of your dogs has a taste of your enemies.’
23 We see your solemn processions, O God, •
your processions into the sanctuary, my God and my King.
24 The singers go before, the musicians follow after, •
in the midst of maidens playing on timbrels.
25 In your companies, bless your God; •
bless the Lord, you that are of the fount of Israel.
26 At the head there is Benjamin, least of the tribes,
the princes of Judah in joyful company, •
the princes of Zebulun and Naphtali.
27 Send forth your strength, O God; •
establish, O God, what you have wrought in us.
28 For your temple’s sake in Jerusalem •
kings shall bring their gifts to you.
29 Drive back with your word the wild beast of the reeds, •
the herd of the bull-like, the brutish hordes.
30 Trample down those who lust after silver; •
scatter the peoples that delight in war.
31 Vessels of bronze shall be brought from Egypt; •
Ethiopia will stretch out her hands to God.
32 Sing to God, you kingdoms of the earth; •
make music in praise of the Lord;
33 He rides on the ancient heaven of heavens •
and sends forth his voice, a mighty voice.
34 Ascribe power to God, whose splendour is over Israel, •
whose power is above the clouds.
35 How terrible is God in his holy sanctuary, •
the God of Israel, who gives power and strength to his people!
Blessed be God.
let those that hate him flee before him.
2 As the smoke vanishes, so may they vanish away; •
as wax melts at the fire,
so let the wicked perish at the presence of God.
3 But let the righteous be glad and rejoice before God; •
let them make merry with gladness.
4 Sing to God, sing praises to his name;
exalt him who rides on the clouds. •
The Lord is his name; rejoice before him.
5 Father of the fatherless, defender of widows, •
God in his holy habitation!
6 God gives the solitary a home
and brings forth prisoners to songs of welcome, •
but the rebellious inhabit a burning desert.
7 O God, when you went forth before your people, •
when you marched through the wilderness,
8 The earth shook and the heavens dropped down rain,
at the presence of God, the Lord of Sinai, •
at the presence of God, the God of Israel.
9 You sent down a gracious rain, O God; •
you refreshed your inheritance when it was weary.
10 Your people came to dwell there; •
in your goodness, O God, you provide for the poor.
11 The Lord gave the word;
great was the company of women who bore the tidings: •
‘Kings and their armies they flee, they flee!’
and women at home are dividing the spoil.
12 Though you stayed among the sheepfolds, •
see now a dove’s wings covered with silver
and its feathers with green gold.
13 When the Almighty scattered the kings, •
it was like snowflakes falling on Zalmon.
14 You mighty mountain, great mountain of Bashan! •
You towering mountain, great mountain of Bashan!
15 Why look with envy, you towering mountains,
at the mount which God has desired for his dwelling, •
the place where the Lord will dwell for ever?
16 The chariots of God are twice ten thousand,
even thousands upon thousands; •
the Lord is among them, the Lord of Sinai in holy power.
17 You have gone up on high and led captivity captive; •
you have received tribute,
even from those who rebelled,
that you may reign as Lord and God.
18 Blessed be the Lord who bears our burdens day by day, •
for God is our salvation.
19 God is for us the God of our salvation; •
God is the Lord who can deliver from death.
20 God will smite the head of his enemies, •
the hairy scalp of those who walk in wickedness.
21 The Lord has said, ‘From the heights of Bashan, •
from the depths of the sea will I bring them back,
22 ‘Till you dip your foot in blood •
and the tongue of your dogs has a taste of your enemies.’
23 We see your solemn processions, O God, •
your processions into the sanctuary, my God and my King.
24 The singers go before, the musicians follow after, •
in the midst of maidens playing on timbrels.
25 In your companies, bless your God; •
bless the Lord, you that are of the fount of Israel.
26 At the head there is Benjamin, least of the tribes,
the princes of Judah in joyful company, •
the princes of Zebulun and Naphtali.
27 Send forth your strength, O God; •
establish, O God, what you have wrought in us.
28 For your temple’s sake in Jerusalem •
kings shall bring their gifts to you.
29 Drive back with your word the wild beast of the reeds, •
the herd of the bull-like, the brutish hordes.
30 Trample down those who lust after silver; •
scatter the peoples that delight in war.
31 Vessels of bronze shall be brought from Egypt; •
Ethiopia will stretch out her hands to God.
32 Sing to God, you kingdoms of the earth; •
make music in praise of the Lord;
33 He rides on the ancient heaven of heavens •
and sends forth his voice, a mighty voice.
34 Ascribe power to God, whose splendour is over Israel, •
whose power is above the clouds.
35 How terrible is God in his holy sanctuary, •
the God of Israel, who gives power and strength to his people!
Blessed be God.
5 At the end of the (last) pause there may follow
Creator God, whose praise and power are proclaimed by the whole creation: receive our morning prayers, we pray, and renew us in your service; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
6 One or two Readings from the Bible as appointed
The reading may be followed by a period of silence for reflection, a hymn or
May your word live in us
and bear much fruit to your glory.
and bear much fruit to your glory.
7 The Canticle, A Song of Redemption
Christ is the image of the invisible God:
the first-born of all creation.
For in him all things were created:
in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible.
All things were created through him and for him:
his is before all things
and in him all things hold together.
He is the head of the body, the Church:
he is the beginning, the first-born form the dead.
For it pleases God that in him
all fullness should dwell:
and through him all things be reconciled to himself.
the first-born of all creation.
For in him all things were created:
in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible.
All things were created through him and for him:
his is before all things
and in him all things hold together.
He is the head of the body, the Church:
he is the beginning, the first-born form the dead.
For it pleases God that in him
all fullness should dwell:
and through him all things be reconciled to himself.
Colossians 1:15-20
8 The Apostles' Creed may be said
I believe in God, the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried;
he descended to the dead.
On the third day he rose from the dead;
he ascended into heaven,
he is seated at the right hand of the Father,
and he will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic Church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen.
creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried;
he descended to the dead.
On the third day he rose from the dead;
he ascended into heaven,
he is seated at the right hand of the Father,
and he will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic Church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen.
9 The Prayers
Lord have mercy.
Christ have mercy Lord have mercy.
Christ have mercy Lord have mercy.
10 The Lord's Prayer and the Collect of the Day
Our Father in heaven
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins
as we forgive those who sin against us.
Save us from the time of trial
and deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours
now and for ever. Amen.
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins
as we forgive those who sin against us.
Save us from the time of trial
and deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours
now and for ever. Amen.
Faithful God,
you have surrounded us with a great cloud of witnesses:
grant that we,
encouraged by the example of your servant N,
may persevere in running the race that is set before us,
until at last with him/her we may attain to your eternal joy;
through Jesus Christ, the pioneer and perfector of our faith,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. Amen.
you have surrounded us with a great cloud of witnesses:
grant that we,
encouraged by the example of your servant N,
may persevere in running the race that is set before us,
until at last with him/her we may attain to your eternal joy;
through Jesus Christ, the pioneer and perfector of our faith,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. Amen.
O God,
by whose grace your servant N
became a burning and a shining light in your Church:
grant that we also may be aflame
with the spirit of love and discipleship,
and walk before you as children of light;
through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. Amen.
by whose grace your servant N
became a burning and a shining light in your Church:
grant that we also may be aflame
with the spirit of love and discipleship,
and walk before you as children of light;
through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. Amen.
11 Intercessions and Thanksgivings may be made according to local custom and need.
12 The Morning Collect
Lord and heavenly Father, you have brought us safely to this new day: keep us by your mighty power, protect us from sin, guard us from every kind of danger, and in all we do this day direct us in the fulfilling of your purpose, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
13
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Let us praise the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
And also with you.
Let us praise the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
May the peace of God which passes all understanding keep our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Amen.
Philippians 4:7
1
Grace to you and peace
from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Ephesians 1:2
Glory to God; Father, Son and Holy Spirit:
as in the beginning, so now, and for ever. Amen.
as in the beginning, so now, and for ever. Amen.
2 The Opening Canticle, A Song of the Shepherd
The Lord is my shepherd:
therefore can I lack nothing.
He shall make me lie down in green pastures:
and lead me beside still waters.
He shall refresh my soul:
and guide me in right pathways for his name's sake.
Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil:
for you are with me,
your rod and your staff comfort me.
You spread a table before me in the presence
of those who trouble me:
you have anointed my head with oil,
and my cup shall be full.
Surely your goodness and loving-kindness
shall follow me all the days of my life:
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.
therefore can I lack nothing.
He shall make me lie down in green pastures:
and lead me beside still waters.
He shall refresh my soul:
and guide me in right pathways for his name's sake.
Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil:
for you are with me,
your rod and your staff comfort me.
You spread a table before me in the presence
of those who trouble me:
you have anointed my head with oil,
and my cup shall be full.
Surely your goodness and loving-kindness
shall follow me all the days of my life:
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.
Psalm 23
3 The Opening Prayer
The day is now passed and the night is at hand.
Let us pray with one heart and mind.
Let us pray with one heart and mind.
Silence may be kept
Father of lights, receive the prayer and praise we offer you as our evening sacrifice; make us a light for all the world, delivered by your goodness from all the works of darkness; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord. Amen.
4 The Psalms as appointed. A pause is observed after each
1 Give the king your judgements, O God, •
and your righteousness to the son of a king.
2 Then shall he judge your people righteously •
and your poor with justice.
3 May the mountains bring forth peace, •
and the little hills righteousness for the people.
4 May he defend the poor among the people, •
deliver the children of the needy and crush the oppressor.
5 May he live as long as the sun and moon endure, •
from one generation to another.
6 May he come down like rain upon the mown grass, •
like the showers that water the earth.
7 In his time shall righteousness flourish, •
and abundance of peace
till the moon shall be no more.
8 May his dominion extend from sea to sea •
and from the River to the ends of the earth.
9 May his foes kneel before him •
and his enemies lick the dust.
10 The kings of Tarshish and of the isles shall pay tribute; •
the kings of Sheba and Seba shall bring gifts.
11 All kings shall fall down before him; •
all nations shall do him service.
12 For he shall deliver the poor that cry out, •
the needy and those who have no helper.
13 He shall have pity on the weak and poor; •
he shall preserve the lives of the needy.
14 He shall redeem their lives from oppression and violence, •
and dear shall their blood be in his sight.
15 Long may he live;
unto him may be given gold from Sheba; •
may prayer be made for him continually
and may they bless him all the day long.
16 May there be abundance of grain on the earth,
standing thick upon the hilltops; •
may its fruit flourish like Lebanon
and its grain grow like the grass of the field.
17 May his name remain for ever
and be established as long as the sun endures; •
may all nations be blest in him
and call him blessed.
18 Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, •
who alone does wonderful things.
19 And blessed be his glorious name for ever. •
May all the earth be filled with his glory.
Amen. Amen.
and your righteousness to the son of a king.
2 Then shall he judge your people righteously •
and your poor with justice.
3 May the mountains bring forth peace, •
and the little hills righteousness for the people.
4 May he defend the poor among the people, •
deliver the children of the needy and crush the oppressor.
5 May he live as long as the sun and moon endure, •
from one generation to another.
6 May he come down like rain upon the mown grass, •
like the showers that water the earth.
7 In his time shall righteousness flourish, •
and abundance of peace
till the moon shall be no more.
8 May his dominion extend from sea to sea •
and from the River to the ends of the earth.
9 May his foes kneel before him •
and his enemies lick the dust.
10 The kings of Tarshish and of the isles shall pay tribute; •
the kings of Sheba and Seba shall bring gifts.
11 All kings shall fall down before him; •
all nations shall do him service.
12 For he shall deliver the poor that cry out, •
the needy and those who have no helper.
13 He shall have pity on the weak and poor; •
he shall preserve the lives of the needy.
14 He shall redeem their lives from oppression and violence, •
and dear shall their blood be in his sight.
15 Long may he live;
unto him may be given gold from Sheba; •
may prayer be made for him continually
and may they bless him all the day long.
16 May there be abundance of grain on the earth,
standing thick upon the hilltops; •
may its fruit flourish like Lebanon
and its grain grow like the grass of the field.
17 May his name remain for ever
and be established as long as the sun endures; •
may all nations be blest in him
and call him blessed.
18 Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, •
who alone does wonderful things.
19 And blessed be his glorious name for ever. •
May all the earth be filled with his glory.
Amen. Amen.
1 In Judah God is known; •
his name is great in Israel.
2 At Salem is his tabernacle, •
and his dwelling place in Zion.
3 There broke he the flashing arrows of the bow, •
the shield, the sword and the weapons of war.
4 In the light of splendour you appeared, •
glorious from the eternal mountains.
5 The boastful were plundered; they have slept their sleep; •
none of the warriors can lift their hand.
6 At your rebuke, O God of Jacob, •
both horse and chariot fell stunned.
7 Terrible are you in majesty: •
who can stand before your face when you are angry?
8 You caused your judgement to be heard from heaven; •
the earth trembled and was still,
9 When God arose to judgement, •
to save all the meek upon earth.
10 You crushed the wrath of the peoples •
and bridled the wrathful remnant.
11 Make a vow to the Lord your God and keep it; •
let all who are round about him bring gifts
to him that is worthy to be feared.
12 He breaks down the spirit of princes •
and strikes terror in the kings of the earth.
his name is great in Israel.
2 At Salem is his tabernacle, •
and his dwelling place in Zion.
3 There broke he the flashing arrows of the bow, •
the shield, the sword and the weapons of war.
4 In the light of splendour you appeared, •
glorious from the eternal mountains.
5 The boastful were plundered; they have slept their sleep; •
none of the warriors can lift their hand.
6 At your rebuke, O God of Jacob, •
both horse and chariot fell stunned.
7 Terrible are you in majesty: •
who can stand before your face when you are angry?
8 You caused your judgement to be heard from heaven; •
the earth trembled and was still,
9 When God arose to judgement, •
to save all the meek upon earth.
10 You crushed the wrath of the peoples •
and bridled the wrathful remnant.
11 Make a vow to the Lord your God and keep it; •
let all who are round about him bring gifts
to him that is worthy to be feared.
12 He breaks down the spirit of princes •
and strikes terror in the kings of the earth.
5 At the end of the (last) pause there may follow
Lord Christ, eternal Word and Light of the Father's glory: send your light and your truth that we may both know and proclaim your word of life, to the glory of God the Father; for you now live and reign, God for all eternity. Amen.
6 One or two Readings from the Bible as appointed
The reading may be followed by a period of silence for reflection, a hymn or
May your word live in us
and bear much fruit to your glory.
and bear much fruit to your glory.
7 The Canticle, the Easter Anthems
Christ our Passover has been sacrificed for us:
so let us celebrate the feast,
Now with the old leaven of corruption and wickedness:
but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth.
Christ once raised from the dead dies no more:
death has no more dominion over him.
In dying, he died to sin once for all:
in living, he lives to God.
See yourselves, therefor, as dead to sin:
and alive to God in Jesus Christ our Lord.
Christ has been raised from the dead:
the first fruits of those who sleep.
For since by one man came death:
by another has come also the resurrection of the dead,
For as in Adam all die:
even so in Christ shall all be made alive.
so let us celebrate the feast,
Now with the old leaven of corruption and wickedness:
but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth.
Christ once raised from the dead dies no more:
death has no more dominion over him.
In dying, he died to sin once for all:
in living, he lives to God.
See yourselves, therefor, as dead to sin:
and alive to God in Jesus Christ our Lord.
Christ has been raised from the dead:
the first fruits of those who sleep.
For since by one man came death:
by another has come also the resurrection of the dead,
For as in Adam all die:
even so in Christ shall all be made alive.
8 The Prayers
Lord have mercy.
Christ have mercy Lord have mercy.
Christ have mercy Lord have mercy.
9 The Lord's Prayer and the Collect of the Day
Our Father in heaven
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins
as we forgive those who sin against us.
Save us from the time of trial
and deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours
now and for ever. Amen.
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins
as we forgive those who sin against us.
Save us from the time of trial
and deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours
now and for ever. Amen.
Faithful God,
you have surrounded us with a great cloud of witnesses:
grant that we,
encouraged by the example of your servant N,
may persevere in running the race that is set before us,
until at last with him/her we may attain to your eternal joy;
through Jesus Christ, the pioneer and perfector of our faith,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. Amen.
you have surrounded us with a great cloud of witnesses:
grant that we,
encouraged by the example of your servant N,
may persevere in running the race that is set before us,
until at last with him/her we may attain to your eternal joy;
through Jesus Christ, the pioneer and perfector of our faith,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. Amen.
O God,
by whose grace your servant N
became a burning and a shining light in your Church:
grant that we also may be aflame
with the spirit of love and discipleship,
and walk before you as children of light;
through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. Amen.
by whose grace your servant N
became a burning and a shining light in your Church:
grant that we also may be aflame
with the spirit of love and discipleship,
and walk before you as children of light;
through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. Amen.
10 Intercessions and Thanksgivings may be made according to local custom and need.
11 The Evening Collect
Come to visit us, Lord this night, so that by your strength we may rise at daybreak to rejoice in the resurrection of Christ your Son, who lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen.
12
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Let us praise the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
And also with you.
Let us praise the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
I am the Alpha and the Omega, says the Lord, the first and the last, the beginning and the end. Even so, come Lord Jesus. Amen.
see Revelation 22:13