Give thanks with a grateful heart (StF 78)

Give thanks with a grateful heart (StF 78)

Give thanks with a grateful heart (StF 78)

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Sunday 7 May, 20174th 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 2: 42-47 Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine (StF 548) Come and let us sweetly join (StF 646) Here on the threshold (StF 684) I come with joy, a child of God (StF 588) Take this moment, sign and space (StF 513) Thanks for friends who keep on loving (StF 619) Psalm 23 Hymns echoing the psalmist’s theme Even though I walk through the valley (StF 626) In heavenly love abiding, no change my heart shall fear (StF 736) Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of Creation! (StF 88) *The King of love my shepherd is (StF 479) * The Lord's my Shepherd, I'll not want (StF 480) (Crimond) * The Lord's my Shepherd, I'll not want (StF 481) (Stuart Townend ver.) *Through the love of God our Saviour (StF 639) 1 Peter 2: 19-25 Blest are the pure in heart (StF 244) Called by Christ to be disciples (StF 660) Christ be my leader by night as by day (StF 492) Christ, our King before creation (StF 318) Give me the wings of faith to rise within the veil, and see (StF 747) I am the bread, the bread of life (StF 587) (communion hymn) Now let us from this table rise renewed in body, mind and soul (StF 596) (following communion) *Through the love of God our Saviour (StF 639) John 10: 1-10 Father, I place into your hands the things I cannot do (StF 519) From the breaking of the dawn to the setting of the sun (StF 156) Give me the faith (StF 661) How sweet the name of Jesus sounds (StF 322) In heavenly love abiding (StF 736) Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us (StF 238) *The King of love my shepherd is (StF 479) * The Lord's my Shepherd, I'll not want (StF 480) (Crimond) * The Lord's my Shepherd, I'll not want (StF 481) (Stuart Townend ver.) What shall I do my God to love, my Saviour (StF 516) Where can we find you? (StF 672)

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Sunday 14 May, 20175th 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. Suggestions for Christian Aid Week 2017 with its refugee-related themes Beauty for Brokenness (StF 693) *Come, build the church—not heaps of stone (StF 679) Down the road come refugees (website only) Longing for light, we wait in darkness (StF 706) Show me how to stand for justice (StF 713) The love of God comes close where stands an open door (StF 654) There are no strangers to God’s love (StF 716) See also: A wandering Aramean was my ancestor (first published for Refugee Week, 2016) – hymn suggestions and additional materials focusing on our response to the needs of refugees. And read more about Christian Aid Week here. 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 7: 55-60 Come with me, come wander, come welcome the world (StF 462) I am not skilled to understand what God has willed, what God has planned (StF 349) *For all the saints who from their labours rest (StF 745) *My soul finds rest in God alone (StF 633) *I heard the voice of Jesus say (StF 248) *Soldiers of Christ, arise (StF 637) Psalm 31: 1-5, 15-16 Hymns echoing the psalmist’s theme *And are we yet alive, and see each other's face? (StF 456) Faithful One, so unchanging (StF 628) Father, I place into your hands the things I cannot do (StF 519) I lift my eyes up to the mountains (StF 631) My soul finds rest in God alone (StF 633) Rejoice, the Lord is King! (StF 335) *Soldiers of Christ, arise (StF 637) 1 Peter 2: 2-10 *All my days I will sing this song of gladness (StF 343) *And are we yet alive, and see each other's face? (StF 456) Christ is made the sure foundation (StF 677) *Come, build the church—not heaps of stone (StF 679) Everlasting God, the years go by (StF 46) *For all the saints who from their labours rest (StF 745) Glorious things of thee are spoken (StF 748) God is here! As we his people (StF 25) *How sweet the name of Jesus sounds (StF 322) Let us build a house (StF 409) *My soul finds rest in God alone (StF 633) Not far beyond the sea nor high above the heavens, but very nigh (StF 159) esp. v.2 The Church’s one foundation is Jesus Christ her Lord (StF 690) Your ceaseless, unexhausted love (StF 438) John 14: 1-14 *All my days I will sing this song of gladness (StF 343) Christ is the world’s light, Christ and none other (StF 346) Easter jubilation fills the streets (StF 299) God is love: his the care (StF 403) Going home, moving on, through God's open door (StF 734) Here we kneel, here as we pray (StF 521) *I heard the voice of Jesus say (StF 248) I know that my Redeemer lives, and ever prays for me (StF 502) esp. v.4 Jesus, be the centre (StF 447) Jesus the Lord said: 'I am the Bread' (StF 252) esp. v.3 Lord, for the years your love has kept and guided (StF 470) Meekness and majesty, manhood and deity (StF 362) My eyes be open to your presence (StF 560) O Jesus, I have promised to serve you to the end (StF 563) esp. v.4 Son of God, if your free grace (StF 336) Spirit of the living God fall afresh on me (StF 395) What a friend we have in Jesus (StF 531) You are the centre, you are my life (StF 567)

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Sunday 21 May, 20176th Sunday of Easter (Aldersgate Sunday) This is Aldersgate Sunday – the Sunday that precedes 24 May, the anniversary of John Wesley’s transformative experience in a meeting room in Aldersgate Street, London. In his journal, Wesley recorded that, during a reading from Martin Luther's Preface to the Epistle to the Romans, he felt that his heart was "strangely warmed." This is regarded as a key moment in the beginnings of the 18th century Methodist revival. You may find the following hymns suitable if marking this occasion. Also see: Aldersgate – what changed for the Wesleys? – Wesley (and Wesley-related) hymns and links to “the Wesley story” *And can it be that I should gain an interest in the Saviour's blood? (StF 345) Away with our fears! (StF 458) How small a spark has lit a living fire! (StF 408) Now I have found the ground wherein sure my soul's anchor may remain (StF 561) O for a thousand tongues to sing (StF 364) Where shall my wondering soul begin? (StF 454) Ye servants of God, your Master proclaim (StF 340) 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 17: 22-31 All my hope on God is founded (StF 455) *Deep in the shadows of the past (StF 463) How shall I sing that majesty? (StF 53) Lord of the boundless curves of space (StF 111) We have a gospel to proclaim (StF 418) Psalm 66: 8-20 Hymns echoing the psalmist’s theme *Deep in the shadows of the past (StF 463) Faithful One, so unchanging (StF 628) For the music of creation (StF 74) To God be the glory, great things he has done! (StF 94) 1 Peter 3: 13-22 All for Jesus - All for Jesus (StF 341) All heaven declares the glory of the risen Lord (StF 293) *And can it be that I should gain an interest in the Saviour's blood? (StF 345) At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow (StF 317) I cannot tell why he, whom angels worship (StF 350) We give immortal praise (StF 16) John 14: 15-21 Because you have said 'Do this for my sake' (StF 574) (communion hymn) Christ has risen while earth slumbers (StF 296) Come down, O Love divine (StF 372) Father in heaven (StF 4) Holy Spirit, rain down, rain down (StF 384) Jesus calls us here to meet him (StF 28) May the Sending One sing in you (StF 472) One more step along the world I go (StF 476) When Jesus came to Jordan (StF 233)

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Thursday 25 May, 2017Ascension Day Also suitable for use on Sunday 28 May. 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) Born in song! (StF 21) Come, let us sing to the One, to the Father of life (StF 2) * Hail the day that sees him rise, Alleluia! (StF 300) * He is exalted (StF 52) Like the murmur of the dove’s song (StF 389) Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendour (StF 593) Now let us from this table rise renewed in body, mind and soul (StF 596) (following communion) One is the body, one is the Head (StF 688) Sing to him in whom creation (StF 14) The name of Jesus (website only) Wa wa wa Emimimo (Come, O Holy Spirit, come) (StF 38) Psalm 47 Hymns echoing the psalmist’s theme How shall I sing that majesty (StF 53) The day thou gavest, Lord, is ended (StF 147) Worship God with the morning sunrise (StF 68) OR Psalm 93 All creatures of our God and King (StF 99) Before the world began, one Word was there (StF 101) God, whose almighty word chaos and darkness heard (StF 106) Joy to the world, the Lord is come! (StF 330) Ephesians 1: 15-23 * Alleluia! Sing to Jesus (StF 568) All praise to our redeeming Lord, who joins us by his grace (StF 608) Christ is alive! Let Christians sing (StF 297) Christ, our King before creation (StF 318) *Christ triumphant, ever reigning (StF 319) * He is exalted (StF 52) He is Lord, he is Lord (StF 348) Morning glory, starlit sky (StF 12) Rejoice, the Lord is King! (StF 335) The Church’s one foundation is Jesus Christ her Lord (StF 690) Luke 24: 44-53 All heaven declares the glory of the risen Lord (StF 293) *Christ triumphant, ever reigning (StF 319) God forgave my sin in Jesus' name (StF 424) * Hail the day that sees him rise, Alleluia! (StF 300) Majesty, worship his majesty (StF 333) O for a thousand tongues to sing (StF 364) The Saviour, when to heaven he rose, in splendid triumph o'er his foes (StF 669) We sing the praise of Jesus (StF 315)

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Sunday 28 May, 20177th Sunday of Easter (Sunday in Ascensiontide) See also readings and hymns for Ascension Day, Thursday 25 May. 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: 6-14 (Also see suggestions for Acts 1: 1-11, Ascension Day) Christ is alive! Let Christians sing (StF 297) Christ triumphant, ever reigning (StF 319) God is here! As we his people (StF 25) Hail the day that sees him rise, Alleluia! (StF 300) Like the murmur of the dove’s song (StF 389) Psalm 68: 1-10, 32-35 Amen siakudumisa (Amen! Praise the name of the Lord!) (StF 770) For the music of creation (StF 74) I’ll praise my Maker while I’ve breath (StF 79) Sing of the Lord’s goodness, Father of all wisdom (StF 65) 1 Peter 4: 12-14; 5: 6-11 At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow (StF 317) Heaven shall not wait (StF 701) The Church of Christ, in every age (StF 415) The head that once was crowned with thorns (StF 312) Who would true valour see, let him come hither (StF 486) John 17: 1-11 Earth's creator, everyday God (StF 45) In Christ there is no east or west (StF 685) One is the body and one is the Head (StF 688) Peace, perfect peace, is the gift of Christ our Lord (StF 710)