God, whose almighty word (StF 106)

God, whose almighty word (StF 106)

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Sunday 2 June, 20197th Sunday of Easter Sunday in Ascensiontide The readings for Ascension Day (30 May) may also be used and hymns are therefore also suggested for these readings 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 16:16-34 And can it be that I should gain an interest in the Saviour's blood? (StF 345) Christ, our King before creation (StF 318) *Go to the world! Go into all the earth (StF 402) Great is the darkness that covers the earth (StF 405) I am a new creation (StF 553) Sing for God's glory that colours the dawn of creation (StF 116) When I was lost, you came and rescued me (StF 367) Psalm 97 Hymns echoing the psalmist’s theme All heaven declares the glory of the risen Lord (StF 293) For the music of creation (StF 74) God is love: let heaven adore him (StF 103) Over all the earth, you reign on high(StF 63) Revelation 22: 12-14, 16-17, 20-21 Alleluia! Sing to Jesus (StF 568) Crown him with many crowns (StF 347) I'll praise my Maker while I've breath (StF 79) Of the Father's love begotten (StF 181) Rejoice, the Lord is King! (StF 335) The splendour of the King (StF 15) John 17: 20-26 As your family, Lord, see us here (StF 571) Because the Saviour prayed that we be one (StF 675) Christ is the world's light, Christ and none other (StF 346) *Go to the world! Go into all the earth (StF 402) O blessed spring, where Word and sign (StF 617) One is the body and one is the Head (StF 688) You call us out to praise you (website only) Ascension Day readings Acts 1: 1-11 *At the name of Jesus (StF 317) Christ is alive, let Christians sing (StF 297) *Hail the day that sees him rise (StF 300) *Holy Spirit, come, confirm us (StF 382) Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendour (StF 593) Lord, I lift your name on high (StF 332) Majesty, worship his majesty (StF 333) Psalm 47 Hymns echoing the psalmist’s theme Blessed be your name (StF 41) He Lord, he is Lord (StF 348) The day thou gavest, Lord, is ended (StF 147) or Psalm 93 Hymns echoing the psalmist’s theme Joy to the world, the Lord is come! (StF 330) Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation! (StF 88) Worship God with the morning sunrise (StF 68) Ephesians 1: 14-23 Be known to us in breaking bread (StF 573) *Holy Spirit, come, confirm us (StF 382) New every morning is the love (StF 137) Luke 24: 44-53 *At the name of Jesus (StF 317) Come, let us with our Lord arise (StF 148) *Hail the day that sees him rise (StF 300) Into the darkness of this world (StF 173) Light of the world (StF 175)

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Sunday 9 June, 2019Pentecost Also see Touching the wind: how we describe the Holy Spirit 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 Baptise us with your Spirit (StF 369) Come to us, creative Spirit (StF 726) God of grace and God of glory (StF 682) Holy Spirit, fall on me (website only) O breath of life, come sweeping through us (StF 391) Sing to him in whom creation (StF 14) Spirit of God, unseen as the wind (StF 394) With all my heart I thank you, Lord (StF 602) or Genesis 11: 1-9 All my hope on God is founded (StF 455) Deep in the darkness a starlight is gleaming (StF 625) It came upon the midnight clear (StF 205) When circumstances make my life (StF 641) Where is the peace that will cure the world's madness? (website only) Psalm 104: 24-34, 35b Hymns echoing the psalmist’s theme All creatures of our God and King (StF 99) Jesus is Lord! Creation's voice proclaims it (StF 353) I sing the almighty power of God (StF 107) O Lord, my God, when I in awesome wonder (StF 82) Romans 8: 14-17 Abba Father, let me be yours and yours alone (StF 439) As we gather, Father, seal us (StF 570) Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine (StF 548) Father God, I wonder how I managed to exist without the knowledge of your parenthood (StF 72) John 14: 8-17 (25-27) As water to the thirsty (StF 441) Because you have said 'Do this for my sake' (StF 574) Come all who look to Christ today (StF 678) Come down , O love divine (StF 372) O Holy Spirit, Lord of grace (StF 392) Spirit of the living God (StF 395)

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Sunday 16 June, 2019Trinity Sunday First Sunday after Pentecost 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 (Note that hymns 1 to 17 in Singing the Faith come under the heading The Nature and Mystery of God: the Holy Trinity.) Proverbs 8: 1-4, 22-31 Eternal Father, strong to save (StF 517) God eternal, timeless moment (website only) Lord of the boundless curves of space (StF 111) Psalm 8 Hymns echoing the psalmist’s theme Angel voices ever singing (StF 39) Because you have said 'Do this for my sake' (StF 574) O Lord, our Lord, throughout the earth (StF 112) We cannot bear the full light of your glory (website only) Romans 5: 1-5 Author of faith, eternal Word (StF 457) Being of beings, God of love (StF 490) Eternal source of humankind (website only) God of my faith, I offer you my doubt (StF 629) My God! I know, I feel thee mine (StF 390) When circumstances make my life (StF 641) John 16: 12-15 As we gather, Father, seal us (StF 570) Come down, O Love divine (StF 372) Come to us, creative Spirit (StF 726) Come, Holy Ghost, our hearts inspire (StF 155) Holy Spirit, come, confirm us (StF 382) May the Sending One sing in you (StF 472) O breath of life, come sweeping through us (StF 391) We believe in God the Father (StF 764) Your words to me are life and health (StF 164)

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Sunday 23 June, 201912th 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. I Kings 19: 1-4 (5-7), 8-15a Give voice to the prophets who speak the hard word (website only) Lord, you sometimes speak in wonders (StF 158) Sing to him in whom creation (StF 14) We cannot bear the full light of your glory (website only) When listening prophets dare to speak (StF 163) When our confidence is shaken (StF 644) Psalms 42; 43 Hymns echoing the psalmist’s theme A safe stronghold our God is still (StF 623) My troubled soul, why so weighed down? (StF 635) The thirsty deer longs for the streams (StF 514) Galatians 3: 23-29 All hail the power of Jesu's name! (StF 342) 'I have a dream', a man once said (website only) In an age of twisted values (StF 703) Let love be real, in giving and receiving (StF 615) In Christ there is no east or west (StF 685) There's a quiet understanding (StF 36) Luke 8: 26-39 Christ is the world's light, Christ and none other (StF 346) Darkness like a shroud covers the earth (StF 170) He is Lord, he is Lord (StF 348) Into the darkness of this world (StF 173) I've had questions without answers (StF 632) The kingdom of God is justice and joy (StF 255) To God be the glory, great things he has done (StF 94) We come today to celebrate (website only) We cannot measure how you heal (StF 655) We pray for healing and for health (website only) Alternative related readings Isaiah 65: 1-9 *Because you came and sat beside us (StF 420) Come, my table is a meeting place (StF 581) Day of judgment! Day of wonder! (StF 732) In the darkness of the still night (StF 109) In the wonder of creation (StF 110) Psalm 22: 19-28 Hymns echoing the psalmist’s theme *Because you came and sat beside us (StF 420) Before the world began (StF 101) I, the Lord of sea and sky (StF 663)

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Sunday 30 June, 201913th 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 Will you come and follow me? (StF 673) *Would I have answered when you called (StF 674) 2 Kings 2: 1-2, 6-14 Deep in the shadows of the past (StF 463) Hail the day that sees him rise, Alleluia! (StF 300) *Have you heard God's voice; has your heart been stirred (StF 662) The prophet's voice comes down the years (StF 162) Psalm 77: 1-2, 11-20 Hymns echoing the psalmist’s theme God with us: Creator, Father (StF 8) Through all the changing scenes of life (StF 638) Your hand, O God, has guided (StF 692) Galatians 5: 1, 13-25 Captain of Israel's host, and Guide (StF 459) Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire (StF 373) For the fruits of all creation (StF 124) Let love be real, in giving and receiving (StF 615) Put peace into each other's hands (StF 712) The Spirit lives to set us free (StF 397) Luke 9: 51-62 Because you came and sat beside us (StF 420) Come with me, come wander, come welcome the world (StF 462) God who sets us on a journey (website only) 'I have a dream', a man once said (website only) Jesus calls us! O'er the tumult (StF 250) 'Listen my people, here is my challenge' (website only) 'Moses, I know you're the man' (StF 473) vv.3-5 only Will you come and follow me (StF 673) *Would I have answered when you called (StF 674) Alternative related readings 1 Kings 19: 15-16, 19-21 A charge to keep I have (StF 658) Come with me, come wander, come welcome the world (StF 462) *Have you heard God’s voice; has your heart been stirred (StF 662) Lord, you call us to your service (StF 664) Make us your prophets, Lord (StF 665) Psalm 16 Hymns echoing the psalmist’s theme Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart (StF 545) Lord of creation, to you be all praise (StF 449) To be in your presence (StF 530)