Come, and let us sweetly join (StF 646)

Come, and let us sweetly join (StF 646)

Come, and let us sweetly join (StF 646)

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Sunday 2 December, 20181^st Sunday of Advent 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 Also see Thirty second Christmas Lighting of Advent candles (using verses as appropriate) Advent candles tell their story (StF 165) Candles we light upon the Advent Ring (website only) 'Christmas is coming!' The Church is glad to sing (StF 166) Light a candle for Jesus the King (website only) (sung to “The Little Drummer Boy”) Light a candle in a darkened place (StF 174) Like a candle flame, flickering small in our darkness (StF 176) The days are surely coming (website only) – especially suitable as we enter Year C of the Lectionary Jeremiah 33:14-16 Come thou long-expected Jesus (StF 169) Hail to the Lord's Anointed (StF 228) Praise to the God who clears the way (StF 183) We wait in hope for hope to come (website only) Psalm 25:1-10 Hymns echoing the psalmist’s theme And I will wait now (website only) Empty, broken, here I stand (StF 421) Though the fruit tree doesn’t blossom (StF 93) 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 A new commandment (StF 242) Author of Faith (StF 457) (esp. vv.4-6) Luke 21:25-36 As servants working an estate (StF 491) - draws upon Mark 13: 32-37 Darkness like a shroud covers the earth (StF 170) Hills of the north, rejoice (StF 172) (esp. vv.1,4&5) Lo, he comes with clouds descending (StF 177) My Lord! What a morning (StF 179)

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Sunday 9 December, 20182^nd Sunday of Advent 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 Also see Thirty second Christmas Lighting of Advent candles (using verses as appropriate) Advent candles tell their story (StF 165) Candles we light upon the Advent Ring (website only) 'Christmas is coming!' The Church is glad to sing (StF 166) Light a candle for Jesus the King (website only) (sung to “The Little Drummer Boy”) Light a candle in a darkened place (StF 174) Like a candle flame, flickering small in our darkness (StF 176) The days are surely coming (website only) – especially suitable as we enter Year C of the Lectionary Baruch 5: 1-9 Hills of the North, rejoice (StF 172) Oh freedom, oh freedom, oh freedom (StF 697) There is a new heaven; there is a new earth (StF 738) Your will be done on earth, O Lord (StF 760) or Malachi 3: 1-4 God of grace and God of glory, on your people pour your power (StF 682) Hark the glad sound! The Saviour comes (StF 171) esp. v.3 Lo, he comes with clouds descending (StF 177) Purify my heart, let me be as gold (StF 508) There's a light upon the mountains (StF 188) Canticle: Benedictus (Luke 1: 68-79) Hymn echoing theme of canticle Come, Lord Jesus, come (StF 168) Come, thou long-expected Jesus (StF 169) Good news, good news to you we bring (StF 201) Like a candle flame (StF 176) The silent stars shine down on us (StF 231) Philippians 1: 3-11 All praise to our redeeming Lord, who joins us by his grace (StF 608) Come and let us sweetly join Christ to praise in hymns divine (StF 646) Into the darkness of this world (StF 173) Sing we the King who is coming to reign (StF 185) a hymn about the ‘second coming’ Thanks for friends who keep on loving (StF 619) Thou God of truth and love, we seek thy perfect way (StF 620) Luke 3: 1-6 God, who made the stars of heaven (StF 7) O come, O come Immanuel (StF 180) On Jordan's bank the Baptist's cry announces that the Lord is nigh (StF 182) Praise to the God who clears the way (StF 183) Wild and lone the prophet's voice (St 189)

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Sunday 16 December, 20183^rd Sunday of Advent 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 Also see Thirty second Christmas Lighting of Advent candles (using verses as appropriate) Advent candles tell their story (StF 165) Candles we light upon the Advent Ring (website only) 'Christmas is coming!' The Church is glad to sing (StF 166) Light a candle for Jesus the King (website only) (sung to “The Little Drummer Boy”) Light a candle in a darkened place (StF 174) Like a candle flame, flickering small in our darkness (StF 176) The days are surely coming (website only) – especially suitable as we enter Year C of the Lectionary Zephaniah 3: 14-20 Everyone needs compassion (StF 627) God's spirit is in my heart (StF 404) Rejoice, the Lord is King! (StF 335) The God who sings a new world into being shows the way (StF 714) There's a light upon the mountains (StF 188) Canticle: Isaiah 12: 2-6 Hymn echoing theme of canticle Hark the glad sound! The Saviour comes (StF 171) Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord! (StF 186) esp v.2 When mountains that we thought secure lie crumbled where we stand (StF 722) Philippians 4: 4-7 In the Lord I'll be ever thankful (El Senyor és la meva força) (StF 776) YES May the mind of Christ my Saviour (StF 504) Praise to God who clears the way (StF 183) Put peace into each other's hands (StF 712) The peace of the earth be with you (StF 774) Luke 3: 7-18 God made us ready for our celebration (website only) He came to earth in poverty (StF 246) Light out of darkness (website only) On Jordan's bank the Baptist's cry announces that the Lord is nigh (StF 182) The kingdom of God is justice and joy (StF 255) Wild and lone the prophet's voice (StF 189)

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Sunday 23 December, 20184^th Sunday of Advent 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 Also see Thirty second Christmas Lighting of Advent candles (using verses as appropriate) Advent candles tell their story (StF 165) Candles we light upon the Advent Ring (website only) 'Christmas is coming!' The Church is glad to sing (StF 166) Light a candle for Jesus the King (website only) (sung to “The Little Drummer Boy”) Light a candle in a darkened place (StF 174) Like a candle flame, flickering small in our darkness (StF 176) The days are surely coming (website only) – especially suitable as we enter Year C of the Lectionary Micah 5: 2-5a Light of the world, you stepped down into darkness (StF 175) Longing for light, we wait in darkness (StF 706) O little town of Bethlehem (StF 213) Once in royal David's city (StF 214) The God who sings a new world into being shows the way (StF 714) The love of God comes close where stands an open door (StF 654) The peace of the earth be with you (StF 774) Canticle: Magnificat (Luke 1: 46b-55) Hymns echoing the Canticle theme(Also see hymns suggested for Luke 1: 39-45 below) Heaven shall not wait for the poor to lose their patience (StF 701) Let me tell you about a baby (StF 209) Long ago, prophets knew Christ would come (StF 178) My soul rejoices in God my Saviour (StF 60) Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord! (StF 186) There's a light upon the mountain (StF 188) or Psalm 80:1-7 Hymns echoing the psalmist’s theme How long, O Lord, will you forget an answer to my prayer? (StF630) I should like to speak to you (StF 522) Hebrews 10:5-10 Christ is the world's light (StF 346) Glory to God on high (StF 199) Heaven's come so close tonight (website only) In the bleak midwinter (StF 204) Lord Jesus Christ, you have come to us (StF 594) What shall we offer our good Lord (StF 671) Luke 1: 39-45 (46-55) (Also see hymns suggested for Luke 1: 46b-55 above) Born in the night, Mary's child (StF 193) Have you heard God’s voice; has your heart been stirred? (StF 662) Let earth and heaven combine (StF 208) Remembering Mary (website only) The Angel Gabriel from heaven came (StF 187) We gladly celebrate and praise (StF 120)

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Tuesday 25 December, 2018[caption id="attachment_19712" align="alignright" width="190" caption="Shepherds bow. A Ukrainian religious painting c.1650-1700"][/caption] Christmas Day Any of the following sets of readings may be used on the evening of Christmas Eve and on Christmas Day. Set 3 should be used at some service during the celebration of Christmas. Scroll down page to see all sets of readings and suggested hymns. Hymns marked with an asterisk (*) are suggested for more than one reading Also see Thirty second Christmas Lighting of Advent candles (using verses as appropriate) Advent candles tell their story (StF 165) Candles we light upon the Advent Ring (website only) 'Christmas is coming!' The Church is glad to sing (StF 166) Light a candle for Jesus the King (website only) (sung to “The Little Drummer Boy”) Light a candle in a darkened place (StF 174) Like a candle flame, flickering small in our darkness (StF 176) The days are surely coming (website only) – especially suitable as we enter Year C of the Lectionary General Amen Siakudumisa ("Amen! Praise the name of the Lord") (StF 770) Carol of Peace (website only) Joy to the world, the Lord is come! (StF 330) *O come, all ye faithful (StF 212) Once in royal David’s city (StF 214) *See him lying on a bed of straw (StF 216) *Who would think that what was needed (StF 222) Set 1 Isaiah 9: 2-7 Born in the night, Mary's child (StF 193) Darkness like a shroud covers the earth (StF 170) Glory be to God on high (StF 199) esp v4 Hark! The herald-angels sing (StF 202) esp v3 I cannot tell why he, whom angels worship (StF 350) It came upon the midnight clear (StF 205) Light of the world, you stepped down into darkness (StF 175) O little town of Bethlehem (StF 213) Psalm 96 Hymns echoing the psalmist’s theme Good news, good news to you we bring (StF 201) Here is the wonder, glory of new life (website only) It was on a starry night (StF 206) Let all the world in every corner sing (StF 57) Night of peace: Hail the holy child (StF 211) Titus 2: 11-14 And I will wait now (website only) Jesus comes with all his grace (StF 326) *Who would think that what was needed (StF 222) Luke 2: 1-14 (15-20) Also see hymns for Luke reading, Set 2 below Christian awake , salute the happy morn (StF 195) God is born among us: earth receives the Christ child (StF 200) Heaven's come so close tonight (website only) *Let my Saviour sleep (website only) Night of peace: hail the holy child (StF 211) *See him lying on a bed of straw (StF 216) Silent night, holy night (StF 217) When a young unmarried couple (StF 220) Set 2 Isaiah 62: 6-12 Glory be to God on high (StF 199) Sing praise to God who reigns above (StF 117) We sing your glory, we praise you again (StF 96) Psalm 97 Hymns echoing the psalmist’s theme Angels, from the realms of glory (StF190) *Praise to God, who clears the way (StF 183) See amid the winter's snow (StF 215) Titus 3: 4-7 Beneath the paper wrappings, there's an open stable door (StF 192) Everyone needs compassion, love that's never failing (StF 627) Love came down at Christmas (StF 210) Love laid bare (website only) Stupendous height of heavenly love (StF 512) Luke 2: (1-7) 8-20 Also see hymns for Luke reading, Set 1 above Glory to God, glory to God (StF 752) Taize ver. Glory to God, glory to God, glory in the highest (StF 753) Peruvian chant Hark! The herald-angels sing (StF 202) How hard was that journey (website) I had a dream that I was standing on a hillside (StF 203) It came upon a midnight clear (StF 205) See, amid the winter’s snow (StF 215) We gladly celebrate and praise (StF 120) We see the eyes of Mary shine (StF 219) While shepherds watched their flocks by night (StF 221) Set 3 Isaiah 52:7-10 *Let my Saviour sleep (website only) *Praise to God, who clears the way (StF 183) Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord! (StF 186) There’s a light upon the mountains (StF 188) Psalm 98 Hymns echoing the psalmist’s theme Birth brings a promise (StF 226) *Joy to the world, the Lord is come! (StF 330) You shall go out with joy and be led forth with peace (StF 487) Hebrews 1:1-4 (5-12) Christ triumphant, ever reigning (StF 319) Glory be to God on high (StF 199) *God has spoken - by his prophets (StF 157) Long ago, prophets knew Christ would come (StF 178) Elizabeth Hall also strongly recommends Frederic Myers’ "Hark what a sound, and too divine for hearing", found at Hymns and Psalms 236 set to R.R. Terry’s fine tune, "Highwood" (also used at StF 3 & 720). John 1: 1-14 As the glory of creation (StF 725) Emmanuel, Emmanuel (StF 198) Before the world began, one Word was there (StF 101) *God has spoken - by his prophets (StF 157) Love came down at Christmas (StF 210) *O come, all ye faithful (StF 212) esp v6 *Praise to God, who clears the way (StF 183) The silent stars shine down on us (StF 231) esp v2

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Sunday 30 December, 20181^st Sunday of Christmas 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 1 Samuel 2: 18-20, 26 Birth brings a promise (StF 226) Here am I, Lord, I've come to do your will (StF 552) O Jesus, I have promised to serve you to the end (StF 563) Take my life, and let it be consecrated, Lord, to thee (StF 566) Take, oh take me as I am (StF 781) Psalm 148 Hymns echoing the psalmist’s theme Angels, from the realms of glory (StF 190) Hail to the Lord's Anointed (StF 228) King of Glory, King of peace (StF 56) Praise, my soul, the King of heaven (StF 83) Colossians 3: 12-17 Come all who look to Christ today (StF 678) Jesus, stand among us, at the meeting of our lives (StF 30) Let earth and heaven combine (StF 208) May the mind of Christ my Saviour live in me from day to day (StF 504) Put peace into each other's hands (StF 712) Luke 2: 41-52 Come, Lord, to our souls come down (StF 493) God of Eve and God of Mary (StF 119) He came to earth in poverty (StF 246) Help us, O Lord, to learn the truths your word imparts (StF 501) Jesus is the heart of Christmas (StF 207) Love laid bare (website only) Remembering Mary (website only) Says Jesus, Come and gather round (StF 510) Take, oh take me as I am (StF 781) What shall I do my God to love (StF 516)

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Monday 31 December, 2018Watchnight 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 Come, now is the time to worship (StF 24) *New Jerusalem (website only) Thank you, O God, for the time that is now (StF 478) New Year’s Day Captain of Israel’s hope, and Guide (StF 459) In this place, with God's word (StF 554) Jesus, stand among us at the meeting of our lives (StF 30) Lord God we stand at the start of a new year (website only) Sing to the great Jehovah's praise (StF 127) This day is a day of both prayer and of praising (website only) Also see Hymns for New Year and Watchnight Ecclesiastes 3: 1-13 Come to us, creative Spirit (StF 726) Earth's creator, everyday God (StF 45) God moves in a mysterious way (StF 104) I watch the sunrise lighting the sky (StF 469) O Lord, we are always in your presence (StF 33) One more step along the world I go (StF 476) Pray for a world where every child (StF 527) Thank you, O God, for the time that is now (StF 478) Psalm 8 Hymn's echoing the psalmist's theme God, who made the stars of heaven (StF 7) Our God is a great big God (StF 61) Sing for God’s glory that colours the dawn of creation (StF 116) Touch the earth gently (StF 729) We follow the Lord along the gradula road to heaven (StF 730) Revelation 21: 1-6a Great is our redeeming Lord (StF 683) It came upon a midnight clear (StF 205) esp. v4 Lead us God (website only) *New Jerusalem (website only) O Love that will not let me go (StF 636) There is a new heaven; there is a new earth (StF 738) This, this is the God we adore (StF 67) Matthew 25: 31-46 Beauty for brokenness, hope for despair (StF 693) "Come, now, you blessed, eat at my table" (StF 695) Day of judgement! Day of wonder! (StF 732) Give voice to the prophets who speak the hard word (website only) If we claim to love our neighbour (website only) In the darkness of the still night (StF 109) Longing for light, we wait in darkness (StF 706) Love came down at Christmas (StF 210) Now let us from this table rise renewed in body, mind and soul (StF 596) (if communion is being celebrated) When I needed a neighbour, were you there? (StF 256)