God's love has been poured into our hearts,
through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.
1
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 Give ear to my words, O Lord; •
consider my lamentation.
2 Hearken to the voice of my crying, my King and my God, •
for to you I make my prayer.
3 In the morning, Lord, you will hear my voice; •
early in the morning I make my appeal to you, and look up.
4 For you are the God who takes no pleasure in wickedness; •
no evil can dwell with you.
5 The boastful cannot stand in your sight; •
you hate all those that work wickedness.
6 You destroy those who speak lies; •
the bloodthirsty and deceitful the Lord will abhor.
7 But as for me, through the greatness of your mercy,
I will come into your house; •
I will bow down towards your holy temple in awe of you.
8 Lead me, Lord, in your righteousness,
because of my enemies; •
make your way straight before my face.
9 For there is no truth in their mouth,
in their heart is destruction, •
their throat is an open sepulchre,
and they flatter with their tongue.
10 Punish them, O God; •
let them fall through their own devices.
11 Because of their many transgressions cast them out, •
for they have rebelled against you.
12 But let all who take refuge in you be glad; •
let them sing out their joy for ever.
13 You will shelter them, •
so that those who love your name may exult in you.
14 For you, O Lord, will bless the righteous; •
and with your favour you will defend them as with a shield.
consider my lamentation.
2 Hearken to the voice of my crying, my King and my God, •
for to you I make my prayer.
3 In the morning, Lord, you will hear my voice; •
early in the morning I make my appeal to you, and look up.
4 For you are the God who takes no pleasure in wickedness; •
no evil can dwell with you.
5 The boastful cannot stand in your sight; •
you hate all those that work wickedness.
6 You destroy those who speak lies; •
the bloodthirsty and deceitful the Lord will abhor.
7 But as for me, through the greatness of your mercy,
I will come into your house; •
I will bow down towards your holy temple in awe of you.
8 Lead me, Lord, in your righteousness,
because of my enemies; •
make your way straight before my face.
9 For there is no truth in their mouth,
in their heart is destruction, •
their throat is an open sepulchre,
and they flatter with their tongue.
10 Punish them, O God; •
let them fall through their own devices.
11 Because of their many transgressions cast them out, •
for they have rebelled against you.
12 But let all who take refuge in you be glad; •
let them sing out their joy for ever.
13 You will shelter them, •
so that those who love your name may exult in you.
14 For you, O Lord, will bless the righteous; •
and with your favour you will defend them as with a shield.
1 O Lord my God, in you I take refuge; •
save me from all who pursue me, and deliver me,
2 Lest they rend me like a lion and tear me in pieces •
while there is no one to help me.
3 O Lord my God, if I have done these things: •
if there is any wickedness in my hands,
4 If I have repaid my friend with evil, •
or plundered my enemy without a cause,
5 Then let my enemy pursue me and overtake me, •
trample my life to the ground,
and lay my honour in the dust.
6 Rise up, O Lord, in your wrath;
lift yourself up against the fury of my enemies. •
Awaken, my God, the judgement that you have commanded.
7 Let the assembly of the peoples gather round you; •
be seated high above them: O Lord, judge the nations.
8 Give judgement for me
according to my righteousness, O Lord, •
and according to the innocence that is in me.
9 Let the malice of the wicked come to an end,
but establish the righteous; •
for you test the mind and heart, O righteous God.
10 God is my shield that is over me; •
he saves the true of heart.
11 God is a righteous judge; •
he is provoked all day long.
12 If they will not repent, God will whet his sword; •
he has bent his bow and made it ready.
13 He has prepared the weapons of death; •
he makes his arrows shafts of fire.
14 Behold those who are in labour with wickedness, •
who conceive evil and give birth to lies.
15 They dig a pit and make it deep •
and fall into the hole that they have made for others.
16 Their mischief rebounds on their own head; •
their violence falls on their own scalp.
17 I will give thanks to the Lord for his righteousness, •
and I will make music to the name of the Lord Most High.
save me from all who pursue me, and deliver me,
2 Lest they rend me like a lion and tear me in pieces •
while there is no one to help me.
3 O Lord my God, if I have done these things: •
if there is any wickedness in my hands,
4 If I have repaid my friend with evil, •
or plundered my enemy without a cause,
5 Then let my enemy pursue me and overtake me, •
trample my life to the ground,
and lay my honour in the dust.
6 Rise up, O Lord, in your wrath;
lift yourself up against the fury of my enemies. •
Awaken, my God, the judgement that you have commanded.
7 Let the assembly of the peoples gather round you; •
be seated high above them: O Lord, judge the nations.
8 Give judgement for me
according to my righteousness, O Lord, •
and according to the innocence that is in me.
9 Let the malice of the wicked come to an end,
but establish the righteous; •
for you test the mind and heart, O righteous God.
10 God is my shield that is over me; •
he saves the true of heart.
11 God is a righteous judge; •
he is provoked all day long.
12 If they will not repent, God will whet his sword; •
he has bent his bow and made it ready.
13 He has prepared the weapons of death; •
he makes his arrows shafts of fire.
14 Behold those who are in labour with wickedness, •
who conceive evil and give birth to lies.
15 They dig a pit and make it deep •
and fall into the hole that they have made for others.
16 Their mischief rebounds on their own head; •
their violence falls on their own scalp.
17 I will give thanks to the Lord for his righteousness, •
and I will make music to the name of the Lord Most High.
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
Hebrews 4:14–5:10 (Listen)
Jesus the Great High Priest
14 Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. 15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. 16 Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.
5:1 For every high priest chosen from among men is appointed to act on behalf of men in relation to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins. 2 He can deal gently with the ignorant and wayward, since he himself is beset with weakness. 3 Because of this he is obligated to offer sacrifice for his own sins just as he does for those of the people. 4 And no one takes this honor for himself, but only when called by God, just as Aaron was.
5 So also Christ did not exalt himself to be made a high priest, but was appointed by him who said to him,
“You are my Son,
today I have begotten you”;
6 as he says also in another place,
“You are a priest forever,
after the order of Melchizedek.”
7 In the days of his flesh, Jesus1 offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to him who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverence. 8 Although he was a son, he learned obedience through what he suffered. 9 And being made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey him, 10 being designated by God a high priest after the order of Melchizedek.
Footnotes
[1] 5:7
(ESV)
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 In the Lord have I taken refuge; •
how then can you say to me,
‘Flee like a bird to the hills,
2 ‘For see how the wicked bend the bow
and fit their arrows to the string, •
to shoot from the shadows at the true of heart.
3 ‘When the foundations are destroyed, •
what can the righteous do?’
4 The Lord is in his holy temple; •
the Lord’s throne is in heaven.
5 His eyes behold, •
his eyelids try every mortal being.
6 The Lord tries the righteous as well as the wicked, •
but those who delight in violence his soul abhors.
7 Upon the wicked he shall rain coals of fire
and burning sulphur; •
scorching wind shall be their portion to drink.
8 For the Lord is righteous;
he loves righteous deeds, •
and those who are upright shall behold his face.
how then can you say to me,
‘Flee like a bird to the hills,
2 ‘For see how the wicked bend the bow
and fit their arrows to the string, •
to shoot from the shadows at the true of heart.
3 ‘When the foundations are destroyed, •
what can the righteous do?’
4 The Lord is in his holy temple; •
the Lord’s throne is in heaven.
5 His eyes behold, •
his eyelids try every mortal being.
6 The Lord tries the righteous as well as the wicked, •
but those who delight in violence his soul abhors.
7 Upon the wicked he shall rain coals of fire
and burning sulphur; •
scorching wind shall be their portion to drink.
8 For the Lord is righteous;
he loves righteous deeds, •
and those who are upright shall behold his face.
1 Hear my just cause, O Lord; consider my complaint; •
listen to my prayer, which comes not from lying lips.
2 Let my vindication come forth from your presence; •
let your eyes behold what is right.
3 Weigh my heart, examine me by night, •
refine me, and you will find no impurity in me.
4 My mouth does not trespass for earthly rewards; •
I have heeded the words of your lips.
5 My footsteps hold fast in the ways of your commandments; •
my feet have not stumbled in your paths.
6 I call upon you, O God, for you will answer me; •
incline your ear to me, and listen to my words.
7 Show me your marvellous loving-kindness, •
O Saviour of those who take refuge at your right hand
from those who rise up against them.
8 Keep me as the apple of your eye; •
hide me under the shadow of your wings,
9 From the wicked who assault me, •
from my enemies who surround me to take away my life.
10 They have closed their heart to pity •
and their mouth speaks proud things.
11 They press me hard, they surround me on every side, •
watching how they may cast me to the ground,
12 Like a lion that is greedy for its prey, •
like a young lion lurking in secret places.
13 Arise, Lord; confront them and cast them down; •
deliver me from the wicked by your sword.
14 Deliver me, O Lord, by your hand •
from those whose portion in life is unending,
15 Whose bellies you fill with your treasure, •
who are well supplied with children
and leave their wealth to their little ones.
16 As for me, I shall see your face in righteousness; •
when I awake and behold your likeness, I shall be satisfied.
listen to my prayer, which comes not from lying lips.
2 Let my vindication come forth from your presence; •
let your eyes behold what is right.
3 Weigh my heart, examine me by night, •
refine me, and you will find no impurity in me.
4 My mouth does not trespass for earthly rewards; •
I have heeded the words of your lips.
5 My footsteps hold fast in the ways of your commandments; •
my feet have not stumbled in your paths.
6 I call upon you, O God, for you will answer me; •
incline your ear to me, and listen to my words.
7 Show me your marvellous loving-kindness, •
O Saviour of those who take refuge at your right hand
from those who rise up against them.
8 Keep me as the apple of your eye; •
hide me under the shadow of your wings,
9 From the wicked who assault me, •
from my enemies who surround me to take away my life.
10 They have closed their heart to pity •
and their mouth speaks proud things.
11 They press me hard, they surround me on every side, •
watching how they may cast me to the ground,
12 Like a lion that is greedy for its prey, •
like a young lion lurking in secret places.
13 Arise, Lord; confront them and cast them down; •
deliver me from the wicked by your sword.
14 Deliver me, O Lord, by your hand •
from those whose portion in life is unending,
15 Whose bellies you fill with your treasure, •
who are well supplied with children
and leave their wealth to their little ones.
16 As for me, I shall see your face in righteousness; •
when I awake and behold your likeness, I shall be satisfied.
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