God, whose almighty word (StF 106)

God, whose almighty word (StF 106)

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Sunday 6 May, 20186^th Sunday of Easter 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 Hymns marked with an asterisk (*) are suggested for more than one reading Acts 10: 44-48 Come, sinners, to the gospel feast (StF 401) Happy are they who find the grace (StF 500) Holy Spirit, come, confirm us (StF 382) There’s a wideness in God’s mercy (StF 416) What shall I do my God to love, my loving God to praise? (StF 436) Psalm 98 Hymns echoing the psalmist's theme Joy to the world, the Lord is come! (StF 330) My Jesus, my Saviour (StF 363) O sing to the Lord, O sing God a new song (StF 42) You shall go out with joy (StF 487) 1 John 5: 1-6 Abba, Father (StF 439) All my days I will sing this song of gladness (StF 343) Christ is the world’s light, Christ and none other (StF 346) Here am I, Lord (StF 552) In Christ there is no east or west (StF 685) King of Kings, Majesty (StF 331) *Peace, perfect peace, is the gift (StF 710) Teach me, my God and king (StF 668) John 15: 9-17 Alleluia, alleluia! The Word of the Lords lasts for ever (StF 757) All the room was hushed and still (StF 266) A new commandment (StF 242) From heaven you came, helpless babe (StF 272) Great God, your love has called us here (StF 499) Lord, we have come at your own invitation (StF 595) *Peace, perfect peace, is the gift (StF 710)

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Thursday 10 May, 2018Ascension Day 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 Hymns marked with an asterisk (*) are suggested for more than one reading Acts 1: 1-11 *Alleluia, sing to Jesus (StF 568) And did God's feet in ancient time (New Jerusalem) (website only) Christ is alive, let Christians sing (StF 297) *Christ, our King before creation (StF 318) Come, thou long-expected Jesus (StF 169) *Hail the day that sees him rise. Alleluia! (StF 300) He is exalted (StF 52) I cannot tell why he, whom angels worship (StF 350) Now let us from this table rise (StF 596) communion hymn Psalm 47 or Psalm 93 Hymns echoing the psalmist's theme God, whose almighty word (StF 106) Great is he who is King of kings (StF 321) King of kings, majesty (StF 331) Our God is an awesome God (StF 62) Ephesians 1: 15-23 *Alleluia, sing to Jesus (StF 568) Christ is the world's light, Christ and none other (StF 346) Christ triumphant, ever reigning (StF 319) He is Lord, He is Lord (StF 348) Holy Spirit, come, confirm us (StF 382) Jesus is King and I will extol him (StF 327) Jesus shall take the highest honour (StF 356) Majesty, worship his majesty (StF 333) Rejoice the Lord is King! (StF 335) Luke 24: 44-53 All heaven declares (StF 293) *Christ, our King before creation (StF 318) *Hail the day that sees him rise. Alleluia! (StF 300) Lord, I lift your name on high (StF 332) There is a Redeemer (StF 338) We sing the praise of Jesus (StF 315)

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Sunday 13 May, 20187^th Sunday of Easter Sunday in Ascensiontide 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 Hymns marked with an asterisk (*) are suggested for more than one reading General Jesus calls us here to meet him (StF 28) Jesus lead us to the Father (StF 29) Our Father in heaven (StF 763) Acts 1: 15-17, 21-26 Called by Christ to be disciples (StF 660) Dusty-footed, heavy-hearted (website only) Lord, you call us to your service (StF 664) The Saviour, when to heaven he rose (StF 669) Psalm 1 Hymns echoing the psalmist's theme *Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death (StF 626) My God, I am thine (StF 80) 1 John 5: 9-13 Author of faith, eternal Word (StF457) Crown him with many crowns (StF 347) Jesu, the joy of loving hearts (StF 365) Meekness and majesty (StF 362) Praise to the living God! (StF 87) John 17: 6-19 Abide with me; fast falls the eventide (StF 141) Christ, from whom all blessings flow (StF 676) *Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death (StF 626) Father hear the prayer we offer (StF 518) God, who made the stars of heaven (StF 7) To be in your presence (StF 530) We trust the mighty love of God (StF 742)

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Sunday 20 May, 2018Pentecost (also Aldersgate Sunday) For hymns relating to the Conversions of John and Charles Wesley (24 May), see below. 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 Hymns marked with an asterisk (*) are suggested for more than one reading Acts 2: 1-21 Father of everlasting grace (StF 378) Holy Spirit, gift bestower (StF 383) It was a new beginning on the day the Spirit came (website only) Let every Christian pray (StF 388) Set loose the tongues, the tongues of flame (website only) Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me (StF 395) Wa wa wa Emimimo (Come, O Holy Spirit, come) (StF 38) or Ezekiel 37: 1-14 Breathe on me breath of God (StF 370) Crashing waters at creation (StF 376) *Holy Spirit, fall on me (website only) *In the beginning was darkness and nothing (StF 386) Into a world of dark (StF 387) O breath of life, come sweeping through us (StF 391) When listening prophets dare to speak (StF 163) Psalm 104: 24-34, 35b Hymns echoing the psalmist's theme Angel voices ever singing (StF 39) *In the beginning was darkness and nothing (StF 386) Lord of the boundless curves of space (StF 111) Romans 8: 22-27 Holy breath of God (StF 380) *Holy Spirit, fall on me (website only) Holy Spirit, rain down, rain down (StF 384) My God! I know, I feel thee mine (StF 390) Spirit who broods, Spirit who sings (StF 396) Acts 2: 1-21 as above John 15: 26-27; 16:4b-15 Because you came and sat beside us (StF 420) Come, divine Interpreter (StF 154) Come, O everlasting Spirit (StF 375) Give to me, Lord, a thankful heart (StF 520) Holy Spirit, come, confirm us (StF 382) Spirit of the living God (StF 395) Wind of God, dynamic Spirit (StF 400) The Conversions of John and Charles Wesley These hymns are especially appropriate for marking the conversions of John and Charles Wesley, as well as being suited to the post-Ascension - pre-Pentecost emphasis on developing discipleship reflected in today’s readings. These readings should not normally be used at the Principal Service on Pentecost. Hymns marked with an asterisk (*) are suggested for more than one reading General Best of all is God is with us (StF 610) How small a spark has lit a living fire! (StF 408) Where shall my wondering soul begin? (StF 454) Also see: Aldersgate – what changed for the Wesleys? Isaiah 12: 1-6 or Isaiah 51: 1-3, 7-11 There’s a wideness in God’s mercy (StF 416) God has spoken – by his prophets (StF 157) Your hand, O God, has guided (StF 692) Psalm 130 Hymns echoing the psalmist's theme Only by grace can we enter (StF 565) Out of the depths I cry to thee (StF 433) Romans 5: 1-11 Come, thou fount of every blessing (StF 494) I am a new creation (StF 553) I am not skilled to understand (StF 349) or 2 Peter 1: 1-11 God in my living, there in my breathing (StF 497) Great God, your love has called us here (StF 499) Help us, O Lord, to learn (StF 501) Mark 12: 28-37 A charge to keep I have (StF 658) May the mind of Christ my Saviour (StF 504) More like you, Jesus, more like you (StF 505) or Luke 10: 1-12, 17-20 Lord, your Church on earth is seeking (StF 410) Go to the world! Go into all the earth (StF 402) The kingdom of God is justice and joy (StF 255)

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Thursday 24 May, 2018Marking the Conversions of John and Charles Wesley These hymns are especially appropriate for marking the conversions of John and Charles Wesley, as well as being suited to the post-Ascension - pre-Pentecost emphasis on developing discipleship reflected in today’s readings. These readings should not normally be used at the Principal Service on Pentecost. Hymns marked with an asterisk (*) are suggested for more than one reading General Best of all is God is with us (StF 610) How small a spark has lit a living fire! (StF 408) Where shall my wondering soul begin? (StF 454) Also see: Aldersgate – what changed for the Wesleys? Isaiah 12: 1-6 or Isaiah 51: 1-3, 7-11 There’s a wideness in God’s mercy (StF 416) God has spoken – by his prophets (StF 157) Your hand, O God, has guided (StF 692) Psalm 130 Hymns echoing the psalmist's theme Only by grace can we enter (StF 565) Out of the depths I cry to thee (StF 433) Romans 5: 1-11 Come, thou fount of every blessing (StF 494) I am a new creation (StF 553) I am not skilled to understand (StF 349) or 2 Peter 1: 1-11 God in my living, there in my breathing (StF 497) Great God, your love has called us here (StF 499) Help us, O Lord, to learn (StF 501) Mark 12: 28-37 A charge to keep I have (StF 658) May the mind of Christ my Saviour (StF 504) More like you, Jesus, more like you (StF 505) or Luke 10: 1-12, 17-20 Lord, your Church on earth is seeking (StF 410) Go to the world! Go into all the earth (StF 402) The kingdom of God is justice and joy (StF 255)

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Sunday 27 May, 2018Trinity Sunday 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 Hymns marked with an asterisk (*) are suggested for more than one reading General God to enfold you, Christ to uphold you (StF 648) Jesus lead us to the Father (StF 29) Light we now our candle's flame (website only) We believe (The Apostle's Creed) (website only) See also section: The Nature and Mystery of God: the Holy Trinity (StF 1 – 17) Isaiah 6: 1-8 Born in song! (StF 21) Empty, broken, here I stand, Kyrie eleison (StF 421) Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty (StF 11) I, the Lord of sea and sky (StF 663) Immortal, invisible, God only wise (StF 55) O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness (StF 34) Of the Father's love begotten (StF 181) Open the eyes of my heart (StF 451) Praise to the living God! (StF 87) Santo, santo, santo Dios de gloria y poder (StF 766) You call us out to praise you (website only) Psalm 29 Hymns echoing the psalmist's theme From the highest of the heights to the depths of the sea (StF 48) The splendour of the King (StF 15) Romans 8: 12-17 Abba, Father, let me be yours and yours alone (StF 439) Away with our fears! (StF 458) Breathe on me, Spirit of Jesus (StF 371) Father of everlasting grace (StF 378) Father God, I wonder how I managed to exist (StF 72) I'm accepted, I'm forgiven (StF 427) The Spirit lives to set us free (StF 397) John 3: 1-17 Author of faith eternal word (StF 457) Christ is the world’s light (StF 346) Give thanks to the Lord, our God and King (StF 77) He became poor that we may be rich (StF 344) My God! I know, I feel thee mine (StF 390) My lips shall praise you (StF 430) Out of the depths I cry to thee (StF 433) Spirit of God, unseen as the wind (StF 394) There's a wideness in God's mercy (StF 416) Today I awake and God is before me (StF 139)