God's love has been poured into our hearts,
through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.
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Romans 5:3
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 God's Marvellous Acts
I will sing a new hymn to my God:
O Lord you are great and marvellous,
you are marvellous in your strength, invincible.
Let the whole creation serve you:
for you spoke and all things came to be;
You sent out your Spirit and it formed them:
no one can resist your voice.
Mountains and seas are stirred to their depths:
rocks melt like wax at your presence;
But to those who revere you:
you still show mercy.
O Lord you are great and marvellous,
you are marvellous in your strength, invincible.
Let the whole creation serve you:
for you spoke and all things came to be;
You sent out your Spirit and it formed them:
no one can resist your voice.
Mountains and seas are stirred to their depths:
rocks melt like wax at your presence;
But to those who revere you:
you still show mercy.
Judith 16:13-15
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 In you, O Lord, do I seek refuge; •
let me never be put to shame.
2 In your righteousness, deliver me and set me free; •
incline your ear to me and save me.
3 Be for me a stronghold to which I may ever resort; •
send out to save me, for you are my rock and my fortress.
4 Deliver me, my God, from the hand of the wicked, •
from the grasp of the evildoer and the oppressor.
5 For you are my hope, O Lord God, •
my confidence, even from my youth.
6 Upon you have I leaned from my birth,
when you drew me from my mother’s womb; •
my praise shall be always of you.
7 I have become a portent to many, •
but you are my refuge and my strength.
8 Let my mouth be full of your praise •
and your glory all the day long.
9 Do not cast me away in the time of old age; •
forsake me not when my strength fails.
10 For my enemies are talking against me, •
and those who lie in wait for my life take counsel together.
11 They say, ‘God has forsaken him;
pursue him and take him, •
because there is none to deliver him.’
12 O God, be not far from me; •
come quickly to help me, O my God.
13 Let those who are against me
be put to shame and disgrace; •
let those who seek to do me evil
be covered with scorn and reproach.
14 But as for me I will hope continually •
and will praise you more and more.
15 My mouth shall tell of your righteousness
and salvation all the day long, •
for I know no end of the telling.
16 I will begin with the mighty works of the Lord God; •
I will recall your righteousness, yours alone.
17 O God, you have taught me since I was young, •
and to this day I tell of your wonderful works.
18 Forsake me not, O God,
when I am old and grey-headed, •
till I make known your deeds to the next generation
and your power to all that are to come.
19 Your righteousness, O God, reaches to the heavens; •
in the great things you have done, who is like you, O God?
20 What troubles and adversities you have shown me, •
and yet you will turn and refresh me
and bring me from the deep of the earth again.
21 Increase my honour; •
turn again and comfort me.
22 Therefore will I praise you upon the harp
for your faithfulness, O my God; •
I will sing to you with the lyre, O Holy One of Israel.
23 My lips will sing out as I play to you, •
and so will my soul, which you have redeemed.
24 My tongue also will tell of your righteousness all the day long, •
for they shall be shamed and disgraced
who sought to do me evil.
let me never be put to shame.
2 In your righteousness, deliver me and set me free; •
incline your ear to me and save me.
3 Be for me a stronghold to which I may ever resort; •
send out to save me, for you are my rock and my fortress.
4 Deliver me, my God, from the hand of the wicked, •
from the grasp of the evildoer and the oppressor.
5 For you are my hope, O Lord God, •
my confidence, even from my youth.
6 Upon you have I leaned from my birth,
when you drew me from my mother’s womb; •
my praise shall be always of you.
7 I have become a portent to many, •
but you are my refuge and my strength.
8 Let my mouth be full of your praise •
and your glory all the day long.
9 Do not cast me away in the time of old age; •
forsake me not when my strength fails.
10 For my enemies are talking against me, •
and those who lie in wait for my life take counsel together.
11 They say, ‘God has forsaken him;
pursue him and take him, •
because there is none to deliver him.’
12 O God, be not far from me; •
come quickly to help me, O my God.
13 Let those who are against me
be put to shame and disgrace; •
let those who seek to do me evil
be covered with scorn and reproach.
14 But as for me I will hope continually •
and will praise you more and more.
15 My mouth shall tell of your righteousness
and salvation all the day long, •
for I know no end of the telling.
16 I will begin with the mighty works of the Lord God; •
I will recall your righteousness, yours alone.
17 O God, you have taught me since I was young, •
and to this day I tell of your wonderful works.
18 Forsake me not, O God,
when I am old and grey-headed, •
till I make known your deeds to the next generation
and your power to all that are to come.
19 Your righteousness, O God, reaches to the heavens; •
in the great things you have done, who is like you, O God?
20 What troubles and adversities you have shown me, •
and yet you will turn and refresh me
and bring me from the deep of the earth again.
21 Increase my honour; •
turn again and comfort me.
22 Therefore will I praise you upon the harp
for your faithfulness, O my God; •
I will sing to you with the lyre, O Holy One of Israel.
23 My lips will sing out as I play to you, •
and so will my soul, which you have redeemed.
24 My tongue also will tell of your righteousness all the day long, •
for they shall be shamed and disgraced
who sought to do me evil.
5 At the end of the (last) pause there may follow
Creator Spirit, Advocate promised by our Lord Jesus: increase our faith and help us to walk in the light of your presence, to the glory of God the Father; 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 Isaiah
'Behold, God is my salvation:,
I will trust and will not be afraid;
'For the Lord God is my strength and my song:
and has become my salvation.'
With joy you will draw water:
from the wells of salvation.
On that day you will say:
'Give thanks to the Lord, call upon his name;
'Make known his deeds among the nations:
proclaim that his name is exalted.
'Sing God's praises, who has triumphed gloriously:
let this be known in all the world.
'Shout and sing for joy, you that dwell in Zion:
for great in your midst in the Holy One of Israel.'
I will trust and will not be afraid;
'For the Lord God is my strength and my song:
and has become my salvation.'
With joy you will draw water:
from the wells of salvation.
On that day you will say:
'Give thanks to the Lord, call upon his name;
'Make known his deeds among the nations:
proclaim that his name is exalted.
'Sing God's praises, who has triumphed gloriously:
let this be known in all the world.
'Shout and sing for joy, you that dwell in Zion:
for great in your midst in the Holy One of Israel.'
Isaiah 12:2-6
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.
11 Intercessions and Thanksgivings may be made according to local custom and need.
12 The Morning Collect
Eternal God and Father, by whose power we are created and by whose love we are redeemed; guide and strengthen us by your Spirit, that we may give ourselves to your service, and live this day in love to one another and to you; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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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.
God did not give us a spirit of cowardice but a spirit of power and of love and of self-discipline. May we rekindle the gift of God within us. Amen.
see 2 Timothy 1:6-7
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May the God of hope fill us with all joy and peace in believing,
so that by the power of the Holy Spirit we may abound in hope.
so that by the power of the Holy Spirit we may abound in hope.
Romans 15:13
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 Hope
The spirit of the Lord God is upon me:
because the Lord has anointed me
to bring good tidings to the afflicted. The Lord has sent me to bind up the broken-hearted:
to proclaim liberty for the captives,
and release for those in prison,
To comfort all who mourn:
to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes,
The oil of gladness instead of mourning:
a garment of splendour for the heavy heart.
They shall be called tress of righteousness:
planted for the glory of the Lord.
because the Lord has anointed me
to bring good tidings to the afflicted. The Lord has sent me to bind up the broken-hearted:
to proclaim liberty for the captives,
and release for those in prison,
To comfort all who mourn:
to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes,
The oil of gladness instead of mourning:
a garment of splendour for the heavy heart.
They shall be called tress of righteousness:
planted for the glory of the Lord.
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 We give you thanks, O God, we give you thanks, •
for your name is near, as your wonderful deeds declare.
2 ‘I will seize the appointed time; •
I, the Lord, will judge with equity.
3 ‘Though the earth reels and all that dwell in her, •
it is I that hold her pillars steady.
4 ‘To the boasters I say, “Boast no longer,” •
and to the wicked, “Do not lift up your horn.
5 ‘ “Do not lift up your horn on high; •
do not speak with a stiff neck.” ’
6 For neither from the east nor from the west, •
nor yet from the wilderness comes exaltation.
7 But God alone is judge; •
he puts down one and raises up another.
8 For in the hand of the Lord there is a cup, •
well mixed and full of foaming wine.
9 He pours it out for all the wicked of the earth; •
they shall drink it, and drain the dregs.
10 But I will rejoice for ever •
and make music to the God of Jacob.
11 All the horns of the wicked will I break, •
but the horns of the righteous shall be exalted.
for your name is near, as your wonderful deeds declare.
2 ‘I will seize the appointed time; •
I, the Lord, will judge with equity.
3 ‘Though the earth reels and all that dwell in her, •
it is I that hold her pillars steady.
4 ‘To the boasters I say, “Boast no longer,” •
and to the wicked, “Do not lift up your horn.
5 ‘ “Do not lift up your horn on high; •
do not speak with a stiff neck.” ’
6 For neither from the east nor from the west, •
nor yet from the wilderness comes exaltation.
7 But God alone is judge; •
he puts down one and raises up another.
8 For in the hand of the Lord there is a cup, •
well mixed and full of foaming wine.
9 He pours it out for all the wicked of the earth; •
they shall drink it, and drain the dregs.
10 But I will rejoice for ever •
and make music to the God of Jacob.
11 All the horns of the wicked will I break, •
but the horns of the righteous shall be exalted.
5 At the end of the (last) pause there may follow
God who wonderfully created us and even more wonderfully restored our humanity: strengthen us by your Holy Spirit to triumph over suffering and death, and grant us eternal joy; 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 God's Children
In Christ Jesus, the life-giving law of the Spirit:
has set us free from the law of sin and death.
All who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God:
it is the Spirit that enables us to cry, 'Abba!' Father.
The Spirit bears witness
that we are God's Children:
and if God's children, then heirs of God.
We are heirs of God and fellow-heirs with Christ:
If we share his sufferings now
we shall be glorified with him hereafter.
These sufferings that we now endure:
are not worth comparing
with the glory that shall be revealed.
For the creation waits with eager longing:
for the revealing of the children of God.
has set us free from the law of sin and death.
All who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God:
it is the Spirit that enables us to cry, 'Abba!' Father.
The Spirit bears witness
that we are God's Children:
and if God's children, then heirs of God.
We are heirs of God and fellow-heirs with Christ:
If we share his sufferings now
we shall be glorified with him hereafter.
These sufferings that we now endure:
are not worth comparing
with the glory that shall be revealed.
For the creation waits with eager longing:
for the revealing of the children of God.
Romans 8:2, 14, 15b-19
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.
10 Intercessions and Thanksgivings may be made according to local custom and need.
11 The Evening Collect
Lighten our darkness, Lord, we pray: and in your great mercy defend us from all perils and dangers of this night; for the love of your only Son our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.
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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.
Since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfector of our faith. Amen.
Hebrews 12:1