Let him to whom we now belong (StF 557)

Let him to whom we now belong (StF 557)

Let him to whom we now belong (StF 557)

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Sunday 3 September, 201722nd Sunday in Ordinary Time What hymns have you chosen for today, and why? Do you have a comment about the suggestions here? Just click on “see details/comment” below and respond using the box at the bottom of the new page Readings are laid out as for the continuous form of the lectionary. Alternative related readings (OT and psalm only) are below. Hymns marked with an asterisk (*) are suggested for more than one reading. Exodus 3: 1-15 *Be still and that that I am God (StF 18) Be still for the presence of the lord (StF 20) Deep in the shadows of the past (StF 625) 'Moses, I know you're the man' (StF 473) O Watcher in the wilderness (StF 667) O come, O come Immanuel (StF 180) Praise to the Living God! (StF 87) Time for God (website only) Through all the changing scenes of life (StF 638) Psalm 105: 1-6, 23-26, 45c Hymns echoing the psalmist’s theme *Be still and that that I am God (StF 18) Gracious God, the heart of truth (website only) Great is they faithfulness (StF 51) *Help us, O Lord to learn (StF 501) O lord we are always in your presence (StF 33) The prophets' voice comes down the years (StF 162) Romans 12: 9-21 All praise to our redeeming Lord, who joins us by his grace (StF 608) As we gather in your presence now (StF 609) Blest are the pure in heart (StF 244) Brother, sister, let me serve you (StF 611) Let love be real, in giving and receiving (StF 615) Pray without ceasing, pray (StF 528) Thanks for friends who keep on loving (StF 619) When I needed a neighbour, were you there? (StF 256) Would you walk by on the other side (StF 257) Matthew 16: 21-28 Father, hear the prayer we offer (StF 518) From heaven you came, helpless babe (StF 272) *Help us, O Lord to learn (StF 501) Jesus Christ, I think upon your sacrifice (StF 274) Jesus Christ – Perfect Love (StF 325) May the mind of Christ my Saviour (StF 504) O precious sight, my Saviour stands (StF 279) Praise to the Holiest in the height (334) Show me the way of the cross once again (StF 452) Would I have answered when you called, 'Come follow, follow me!'? (StF 674) Alternative related readings: Jeremiah 15: 15-21 A safe stronghold our God is still (StF 623) Deep in the darkness a starlight is gleaming (StF 625) How long, O Lord, will you forget an answer to my prayer? (StF 630) I've had questions without answers (StF 632) My soul finds rest in God alone (StF 633) O love that wilt not let me go (StF 636) Psalm 26: 1-8 Hymns echoing the psalmist’s theme I will offer up my life (StF 446) Lord, in the strength of grace (StF 448) Safe in the shadow of the Lord (StF 509) You give rest to the weary (StF 657)

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Sunday 10 September, 201723rd Sunday in Ordinary Time What hymns have you chosen for today, and why? Do you have a comment about the suggestions here? Just click on “see details/comment” below and respond using the box at the bottom of the new page Readings are laid out as for the continuous form of the lectionary. Alternative related readings (OT and psalm only) are below. Hymns marked with an asterisk (*) are suggested for more than one reading. Exodus 12: 1-14 Being of beings, God of love (StF 490) It is God who holds the nations in the hollow of his hand (StF 705) One more step along the world I go (StF 476) Only by grace can we enter (StF 565) Take my life and let it be (StF 566) Psalm 149 Hymns echoing the psalmist’s theme Sing to the great Jehovah's praise (StF 127) The Lord's my shepherd, I'll not want (StF 480) Romans 13: 8-14 Darkness like a shroud covers the earth (StF 170) Dear Lord and Father of mankind (StF 495) First of the week and finest day (StF 149) Gracious Spirit, Holy Ghost (StF 379) Jesu, Jesu, fill us with your love (StF 249) Soldiers of Christ, arise (StF 637) When morning gilds the skies (StF 368) Matthew 18: 15-20 Because the Saviour prayed that we be one (StF 675) Jesus calls us here to meet him (StF 28) Jesus, we are here (StF 27) Put peace into each other's hands (StF 712) Seek ye first the kingdom of God (StF 254) The love of God comes close (StF 654) There's a quiet understanding (StF 36) Alternative related readings: Ezekiel 33: 7-11 Day of judgment! Day of wonder! (StF 732) For the healing of the nations (StF 696) Longing for light, we wait in the darkness (StF 706) Immortal, invisible, God only wise (StF 55) The right hand of god is writing in our land (StF 715) We lay our broken world in sorrow at your feet (StF 718) We turn to you, O God of every nation (StF 720) Psalm 119: 33-40 Hymns echoing the psalmist’s theme Come, Lord, to our souls come down (StF 493) Open the eyes of my heart, Lord (StF 451) What shall I do my God to love (StF 516)

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Sunday 17 September, 201724th Sunday in Ordinary Time What hymns have you chosen for today, and why? Do you have a comment about the suggestions here? Just click on “see details/comment” below and respond using the box at the bottom of the new page Readings are laid out as for the continuous form of the lectionary. Alternative related readings (OT and psalm only) are below. Hymns marked with an asterisk (*) are suggested for more than one reading. Exodus 14: 19-31 Father in whom we live (StF 5) Guide me, O thou great Jehovah (StF 465) Lord you sometimes speak in wonders (StF 158) O God, our help in ages past (StF 132) *O worship the King, all-glorious above (StF 113) Safe in the shadow of the Lord (StF 509) Psalm 114 or Canticle: Exodus 15: 1b -11, 20-21 Hymns echoing the psalmist’s theme I sing the almighty power of God (StF 107) In the darkness of the still night (StF 109) It is God who holds the nations in the hollow of his hand (StF 705) *O worship the King, all-glorious above (StF 113) Romans 14: 1-12 A charge to keep I have (StF 658) Come, now is the time to worship (StF 24) Great is our redeeming Lord (StF 683) He is Lord, he is Lord (StF 348) Jesus Christ is the Lord of all (StF 352) Let him to whom we now belong (StF 557) When we are living, we are in the Lord (StF 485) Matthew 18: 21-35 Almighty God, we come to make confession (StF 419) 'Forgive our sins, as we forgive', you taught us, Lord, to pray (StF 423) God of forgiveness, your people you freed (StF 425) Great God, your love has called us here (StF 499) Now I have found the ground wherein sure my soul's anchor may remain (StF 561) Only by grace can we enter (StF 565) O, the love of my Lord is the essence of all that I love here on earth (StF 431) Out of the depths I cry to thee (StF 433) Alternative related readings: Genesis 50: 15-21 All praise to our redeeming Lord (StF 608) As we gather in your presence now (StF 609) Brother, sister, let me serve you (StF 611) God, how can we forgive when bonds of love are torn? (StF 613) Thanks for friends who keep on loving (StF 619) Thou god of truth and love (StF 620) When the bonds of love are breaking (StF 656) Psalm 103: (1-7), 8-13 Hymns echoing the psalmist's theme Fill thou my life, O Lord my god (StF 73) Lord, we turn to you for mercy (StF 429) There's a wideness in God’s mercy (StF 416)

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Sunday 24 September, 201725th Sunday in Ordinary Time What hymns have you chosen for today, and why? Do you have a comment about the suggestions here? Just click on “see details/comment” below and respond using the box at the bottom of the new page Readings are laid out as for the continuous form of the lectionary. Alternative related readings (OT and psalm only) are below. Hymns marked with an asterisk (*) are suggested for more than one reading. Exodus 16: 2-15 All my hope on God is founded (StF 455) Author of faith, eternal Word (StF 457) How long, O Lord, will you forget an answer to my prayer? (StF 630) Lord, enthoned in heavenly splendour (StF 593) O God of Bethel (StF 475) O God, our help in ages past (StF 132) Psalm 105: 1-6, 37-45 Hymns echoing the psalmist’s theme Captain of Israel's host, and Guide (StF 459) Faithful One, so unchanging (StF 628) Take this moment, sign and space (StF 513) Philippians 1: 21-30 Being of beings, God of love (StF 490) Christ be my leader by night as by day (StF 492) Great God, your love has called us here (StF 499) Help us, O Lord, to learn the truths your word imparts (StF 501) In Christ alone my hope is found (StF 351) O the bitter shame and sorrow (StF 432) You are the centre, you are my life (StF 567) Matthew 20: 1-16 Father, hear the prayer we offer (StF 518) For the fruits of all creation, thanks be to God (StF 124) From heaven you came, helpless babe (StF 272) Just as I am, without one plea (StF 556) Not far beyond the sea nor high above the heavens, but very nigh (StF 159) Now I have found the ground wherein sure my soul's anchor may remain (StF 561) Only by grace can we enter (StF 565) Alternative related readings: Jonah 3: 10-4: 11 Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us (StF 238) Listening God, you hear us when we cannot speak (StF 524) Lord, for the years your love has kept and guided (StF 470) Lord of creation, to you be all praise! (StF 449) There's a wideness in God's mercy (StF 416) Psalm 145: 1-8 Hymns echoing the psalmist’s theme O for a thousand tongues to sing (StF 364) Sing of the Lord’s goodness, Father of all wisdom (StF 65) When all your mercies, O my God (StF 97)