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Grace, mercy and peace

from God our Father

and the Lord Jesus Christ

be with you.

And also with you.

Prayer of Preparation

Almighty God,

to whom all hearts are open,

all desires known,

and from whom no secrets are hidden:

cleanse the thoughts of our hearts

by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit,

that we may perfectly love you,

and worthily magnify your holy name;

through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Prayers of Penitence

Almighty God, our heavenly Father,

we have sinned against you

and against our neighbour

in thought and word and deed,

through negligence, through weakness,

through our own deliberate fault.

We are truly sorry and repent of all our sins.

For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ,

who died for us, forgive all that is past,

and grant that we may serve you in newness of life

to the glory of your name. Amen.

The Absolution

Almighty God, who forgives all who truly repent,

have mercy on you, pardon and deliver you from all your sins,

confirm and strengthen you in all goodness

and keep you in eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Gloria

Glory to God in the highest,

and peace to his people on earth.

Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father,

we worship you, we give you thanks,

we praise you for your glory.

Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father,

Lord God, Lamb of God,

you take away the sin of the world:

have mercy on us;

you are seated at the right hand of the Father:

receive our prayer.

For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord,

you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit,

in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

First reading

First Hymn

Jesus Calls Us Cecil Frances Alexander (1818-1895)

Jesus calls us; o'er the tumult 

of our life's wild, restless sea. 

Day by day his clear voice soundeth, 

saying, "Christian, follow me." 

As, of old, Saint Andrew heart it 

by the Galilean lake, 

turned from home and toil and kindred, 

leaving all for his dear sake. 

Jesus calls us from the worship 

of the vain world's golden store; 

from each idol that would keep us, 

saying, "Christian, love me more." 

In our joys and in our sorrows, 

days of toil and hours of ease, 

still he calls, in cares and pleasures, 

"Christian, love me more than these." 

Jesus calls us! By thy mercies, 

Saviour, may we hear thy call; 

give our hearts to thine obedience, 

serve and love thee best of all.

The Collect

The Gospel Reading

Alleluia, alleluia. Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.

You have the words of eternal life.

Alleluia.

Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to N.

Glory to you, O Lord.

…

This is the Gospel of the Lord.

Praise to you, O Christ.

Sermon

Affirmation of faith (The Nicene Creed)

We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty,

maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God,

eternally begotten of the Father,

God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God,

begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father;

through him all things were made.

For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven,

was incarnate from the Holy Spirit

and the Virgin Mary, and was made man.

For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate;

he suffered death and was buried.

On the third day he rose again

in accordance with the Scriptures;

he ascended into heaven

and is seated at the right hand of the Father.

He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead,

and his Kingdom will have no end.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,

who proceeds from the Father and the Son,

who with the Father and the Son is worshipped and glorified,

who has spoken through the prophets.

We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.

We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.

We look for the resurrection of the dead,

and the life of the world to come. Amen.

Prayers of Intercession

Response:

Lord, in your mercy,

Hear our prayer.

The Peace

The peace of the Lord be always with you.

And also with you.

The Eucharistic Prayer

Yours, Lord, is the greatness, the power, the glory, the splendour

and the majesty; for everything in heaven and on earth is yours.

All things come from you, and of your own do we give you.

The Lord is here.

His Spirit is with us.

Lift up your hearts.

We lift them to the Lord.

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

It is right to give thanks and praise.

… evermore praising you and saying:

Holy, holy, holy Lord,

God of power and might,

heaven and earth are full of your glory.

Hosanna in the highest.

Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.

Hosanna in the highest.

The Lord’s Prayer

Let us pray with confidence as our Saviour has taught us

Our Father, who art in heaven,

hallowed be thy name;

thy kingdom come;

thy will be done;

on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread.

And forgive us our trespasses,

as we forgive those who trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation;

but deliver us from evil.

For thine is the kingdom,

the power and the glory,

for ever and ever.

Amen.

Breaking bread

We break this bread

to share in the body of Christ.

Though we are many, we are one body,

because we all share in one bread.

Communion

God’s holy gifts for God’s holy people.

Jesus Christ is holy, Jesus Christ is Lord,

To the glory of God the Father.

Most merciful Lord,

your love compels us to come in.

our hands were unclean, our hearts were unprepared;

We were not fit even to eat the crumbs from under your table.

But you, Lord, are the God of our salvation,

and share you bread with sinners.

So cleanse and feed us with the body and blood of your Son,

that he may live in us and we in him;

and that we, with he whole company of Christ

may sit and eat in your kingdom. Amen.

Prayer after Communion

The Post Communion Prayer

Father of all, we give you thanks and praise,

that when we were still far off

you met us in your Son and brought us home.

Dying and living, he declared your love,

gave us grace, and opened the gate of glory.

May we who share Christ’s body live his risen life;

we who drink his cup bring life to others;

we whom the Spirit lights give light to the world.

Keep us firm in the hope you have set before us,

so we and all your children shall be free,

and the whole earth live to praise your name;

through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Second Hymn

Lead Us Heavenly Father James Edmeston (1791-1867)

Lead us, heavenly Father, Lead us 

o'er the world's tempestuous sea; 

guard us, guide us, keep us, feed us, 

for we have no help but thee; 

yet possessing every blessing, 

if our God our Father be. 

Saviour, breathe forgiveness o'er us; 

all our weakness thou dost know; 

thou didst tread this earth before us; 

thou didst feel its keenest woe; 

yet unfearing, persevering, 

to thy passion thou didst go. 

Spirit of our God, descending, 

fill our hearts with heavenly joy; 

love with every passion blending 

pleasure that can never cloy; 

thus provided, pardoned, guided, 

nothing can our peace destroy.

Blessing

Dismissal

Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.

In the name of Christ. Amen.