God, whose almighty word (StF 106)

God, whose almighty word (StF 106)

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Sunday 4 August, 201918th 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 Traditionally, the Feast of the Transfiguration (Luke 9: 28-36 (37-43a)) is marked on 6 August. The lectionary this year included this event on 3 March (2^nd Sunday before Lent). If you are reflecting on the Transfiguration this Sunday, three helpful hymns are: Jesus on the mountain peak (StF 259) Lead us God to the mountain (website only) Who is this, whose face shines brighter (website only), which draws upon St Mark's account of the event Note also that 6 August is Hiroshima Day. We explore the themes rasied by that event in Hymns for Hiroshima General Help us, O Lord, to learn the truths your word imparts (StF 501) Let love be real, in giving and receiving (StF 615) Hosea 11: 1-11 God of forgiveness, your people you freed (StF 425) God is Love: let heaven adore him (StF 103) Hark, my soul! It is the Lord (StF 426) O love that wilt not let me go (StF 636) We gladly celebrate and praise (StF 120) Psalm 107: 1-9, 43 Hymns echoing the psalmist’s theme Captain of Israel's host (StF 459) My soul rejoices in God my Saviour (StF 60) Now thank we all our God (StF 81) The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases (StF 66) The trumpets sound, the angels sing (StF 35) When I needed a neighbour, were you there? (StF 256) Your ceaseless, unexhausted love (StF 438) Colossians 3: 1-11 In Christ there is no east or west (StF 685) Lord, we come to ask your healing (StF 652) The silent stars shine down on us (StF 231) Luke 12: 13-21 All I once held dear, built my life upon (StF 489) As the deer pants for the water, so my soul longs after you (StF 544) *Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart (StF 545) esp. v4 Heaven shall not wait for the poor to lose their patience (StF 701) O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness (StF 34) We lay our broken world in sorrow at your feet (StF 718) esp. v2 We turn to you, O God of every nation (StF 720) Alternative related readings Ecclesiastes 1: 2, 12-14, 2: 18-23 Deep in the darkness a starlight is gleaming (StF 625) God of my faith, I offer you my doubt (StF 629) How long, O Lord, will you forget an answer to my prayer? (StF 630) Out of the depths I cry to thee (StF 433) When circumstances make my life too hard to understand (StF 641) Psalm 49: 1-12 Hymns echoing the psalmist’s theme *Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart (StF 545) God of grace and God of glory (StF 682) Happy are they who find the grace (StF 500)

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Sunday 11 August, 201919th 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 General All my hope on God is founded (StF 455) Give voice to the prophets who speak the hard word (website only) Sing for God's glory that colours the dawn of creation (StF 116) Isaiah 1: 1, 10-20 I'll praise my Maker while I've breath (StF 79) May the God of hope go with us every day (StF 411) Show me how to stand for justice (StF 713) We come from the mountains (StF 417) We turn to you, O God of every nation (StF 720) Psalm 50: 1-8, 22-23 Hymns echoing the psalmist’s theme Glorious things of thee are spoken (StF 748) How shall I sing that majesty? (StF 53) Immortal, invisible, God only wise (StF 55) Praise to the God who clears the way (StF 183) Hebrews 11: 1-3, 8-16 Author of faith, eternal Word (StF 457) All my hope on God is founded (StF 455) For all the saints who showed your love (StF 746) Give me the faith which can remove (StF 661) Have faith in God, my heart (StF 466) One more step along the world I go (StF 476) The Church of Christ, in every age (StF 415) We trust the mighty love of God (StF 742) Luke 12: 32-40 *Amazing grace – how sweet the sound (StF 440) As servants working an estate (StF 491) As we gather, Father, seal us (StF 570) Here on the threshold of a new beginning (StF 684) Take my life, and let it be (StF 566) Seek ye first the kingdom of God (StF 254) When we are living, we are in the Lord (StF 485) Alternative related readings Genesis 15: 1-6 *Amazing grace – how sweet the sound (StF 440) A safe stronghold our God is still (StF 623) Before the world began (StF 101) Your hand, O God, has guided (StF 692) Psalm 33: 12-22 Hymns echoing the psalmist’s theme As the deer pants for the water (StF 544) I lift my eyes up to the mountains (StF 631) It is God who holds the nations in the hollow of his hand (StF 705) The steadfast love of God (StF 66)

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Sunday 18 August, 201920^th 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 Isaiah 5: 1-7 God, how can we forgive when bonds of love are torn? (StF 613) God weeps at love withheld (StF 700) O God of hope, your prophets spoke (StF 708) There is a Redeemer (StF 338) We lay our broken world in sorrow at your feet (StF 718) We turn to you, O God of every nation (StF 720) Psalm 80: 1-2, 8-19 Hymns echoing the psalmist’s theme Like the murmur of the dove's song (StF 389) O blessed spring, where Word and sign embrace us (StF 617) You are the Vine, we are the branches (StF 258) Hebrews 11: 29 – 12:2 Father, hear the prayer we offer (StF 518) For all the saints who showed your love (StF 746) Give me the wings of faith to rise within in the veil, and see (StF 747) Lord, in our lonely hours (StF 616) Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord! (StF 186) The head that once was crowned with thorns (StF 312) Who would true valour see (StF 486) Luke 12: 49-56 Called by Christ to be disciples (StF 660) Christ is alive! Let Christians sing (StF 297) God who sets us in a journey (website only) Jesus calls us! O’er the tumult (StF 250) My eyes be open to your presence (StF 560) O thou who camest from above (StF 564) See how great a flame aspires (StF 412) Alternative related readings Jeremiah 23: 23-29 O God, you search me and you know me (StF 728) The prophets’ voice comes down the years (StF 162) When listening prophets (StF 163) Psalm 82 Hymns echoing the psalmist’s theme Great is the darkness that covers the earth (StF 405) It is God who holds the nations in the hollow of his hand (StF 705) Who can sound the depths of sorrow (StF 723)

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Sunday 25 August, 201921^st 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 General Here am I, Lord, I’ve come to do your will (StF 552) Jeremiah 1: 4-10 Called by Christ to be disciples (StF 660) Eternal God, we praise your love (StF 534) I was on your mind long before you formed the earth (StF 468) I will speak out for those who have no voices (StF 702) Thuma mina (Send me, Lord) (StF 782) Psalm 71: 1-6 Hymns echoing the psalmist’s theme A safe stronghold our God is still (StF 623) Christ be in my understanding (website only) Note Ideas for Use Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation! (StF 88) Lord of all hopefulness, Lord of all joy (StF 526) O God, our help in ages past (StF 132) Hebrews 12: 18-29 Father of everlasting grace (StF 378) Fight the good fight with all your might (StF 634) Glorious things of thee are spoken (StF 748) O for a heart to praise my God (StF 507) When our confidence is shaken in beliefs we thought secure (StF 644) Luke 13: 10-17 Community of Christ, who make the Cross your own (StF 681) esp v4 Heal us, Immanuel! Hear our prayer (StF 650) I danced in the morning when the world was begun (StF 247) O Christ, the Healer, we have come to pray for health, to plead for friends (StF 653) This is the day, this is the day that the Lord has made (StF 152) We cannot measure how you heal or answer every sufferer’s prayer (StF 655) Alternative related readings Isaiah 58: 9b-14 Beauty for brokenness (StF 693) Be the light in my darkness (website only) Darkness like a shroud covers the earth (StF 170) Light out of darkness (website only) Show me how to stand for justice (StF 713) This is the day of rest (StF 150) Psalm 103: 1-8 Hymns echoing the psalmist’s theme Praise, my soul, the King of Heaven (StF 83) Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the king of creation (StF 88)