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 1 April, 2018Easter Day See also hymns by Richard Leach and Andrew Pratt at More hymns for Lent and Easter Hymns marked with an asterisk (*) are suggested for more than one reading General *Christ the Lord is risen today; Alleluia! (StF 298) Come, let us with our Lord arise (StF 148) Hail, thou once despised Jesus (StF 301) *Our God is an awesome God (StF 62) This is the day the Lord has made (StF 151) This is the day, this is the day (StF 152) Acts 10: 34-43 Alleluia, alleluia, give thanks to the risen Lord (StF 295) All you that seek the Lord who died (StF 294) Bread of life, Truth Eternal (StF 578) *Christ is alive! Let Christians sing (StF 297) Food to pilgrims given (StF 584) (Communion hymn) Jesus is Lord! Creation’s voice proclaims it (StF 353) Lord Jesus Christ, you have come to us (StF 594) (Communion hymn) One, two, three for you and me (website only) a fun hymn for children We have a gospel to proclaim (StF 418) or Isaiah 25: 6-9 In heavenly love abiding (StF 736) There’s a light upon the mountains (StF 188) We trust the mighty love of God (StF 742) You shall go out with joy (StF 487) Psalm 118: 1-2, 14-24 Hymns echoing the psalmist's theme May the glory of the Lord fill his temple (StF 31) My soul rejoices in God my Saviour (StF 60) O sing to the Lord (StF 42) *Our God is an awesome God (StF 62) We are marching in the light of God (StF 483) 1 Corinthians 15: 1-11 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) Jesus is risen, alleluia! (StF 304) We give immortal praise (StF 16) or Acts 10: 34-43 See above John 20: 1-18 *Christ is alive! Let Christians sing (StF 297) *Christ the Lord is risen today; Alleluia! (StF 298) First of the week and finest day (StF 149) In a byre near Bethlehem (StF 324) Low in the grave he lay (StF 305) Mary, you were there (website only) See, what a morning, gloriously bright (StF 309) When Easter to the dark world came (StF 316) Mark 16: 1-8 After darkness, light (StF 292) Because you came and sat beside us (StF 420) Christ has risen while earth slumbers (StF 296) He has risen (StF 302) I know that my Redeemer lives, what joy (StF 303) The day of resurrection, earth, tell it out abroad! (StF 311) The quaking earth is calm (website only) Thine be the glory (StF 313)

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Sunday 8 April, 20182^nd 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 General As we gather, Father, seal us (StF 570) (possible communion hymn) God is here! As we his people meet (StF 25) *Jesus us call us here to meet him (StF 28) *O Lord, we are always in your presence (StF 33) Time for God (a responsive round) (website only) Acts 4: 32-35 As your family, Lord, see us here (StF 571) ( possible communion hymn) Beyond these walls of worship (StF 547) Christ, from whom all blessings flow (StF 676) Come, Host of heaven's high dwelling place (StF 680) Come with me, come wander, come welcome the world (StF 462) esp. v.4 I come with joy, a child of God (StF 588) (communion hymn) Jesus, Lord, we look to thee (StF 686) There's a quiet understanding (StF 36) Psalm 133 Hymns echoing the psalmist's theme Come, all who look to Christ today (StF 678) Jesus, Lord, we look to thee (StF 686) 1 John 1: 1-2:2 All praise to our redeeming Lord (StF 608) Jesus calls us here to meet him (StF 28) Just as we are (website only) Lord enthroned in heavenly splendour (StF 593) Lord, the light of your love is shining (StF 59) Teach me to dance to the beat of your heart (StF 477) The Spirit lives to set us free (StF 397) We have a gospel to proclaim (StF 418) John 20: 19-31 See No hymns for Thomas?, which suggests appropriate hymns to accompany this reading, including several published on StF+ Christ is alive (StF 297) Come, let us with our Lord arise (StF 148) From heaven you came, helpless babe (StF 272) He is Lord, he is Lord (StF 348) *Jesus us call us here to meet him (StF 28) Jesus is the name we honour (StF 354) Jesus stand among us at the meeting of our lives (StF 30) Now the green blade rises from the buried grain (StF 306) *O Lord, we are always in your presence (StF 33) Safe, locked inside that upper room (website only) Stay here where nails are driven (StF 282) When Easter to the dark world came (StF 316)

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Sunday 15 April, 20183^rd 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 General We cannot bear the full light of your glory (website only) Acts 3: 12-19 At the name of Jesus (StF 317) Come, let us with our Lord arise (StF 148) Crown him with many crowns (StF 347) Easter jubilation fills the streets and towns (StF 299) Jesus the name high over all (StF 357) The God of Abraham praise (StF 91) Psalm 4 Hymns echoing the psalmist's theme Faithful One, so unchanging (StF 628) Lord of all hopefulness, Lord of all joy (StF 526) Pray, without ceasing, pray (StF 528) 1 John 3: 1-7 Come, let us sing of a wonderful love (StF 443) How sweet the name of Jesus sounds (StF 322) In Christ alone my hope is found (StF 351) Now I have found the ground wherein sure my soul's anchor may remain (StF 561) O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder (StF 82) Luke 24: 36b-48 All heaven declares the glory of the risen Lord (StF 293) Christ has risen while earth slumbers (StF 296) Christ is alive! Let Christians sing (StF 297) Christ triumphant, ever reigning (StF 319) I come with joy, a child of God (StF 588) Jesus is King (StF 327) Let us break bread together with the Lord (StF 592) Life is hard sometimes (website only) O for a thousand tongues to sing (StF 364) There is a Redeemer (StF 338) Thine be the glory (StF 313) What peace is there for tarnished lives (website only)

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Sunday 22 April, 20184^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 General All for Jesus - all for Jesus (StF 341) Lord, we recall your words that speak (website only) Acts 4: 5-12 Christ is made the sure foundation (StF 677) Great is the darkness that covers the earth (StF 405) Jesus Christ is the Lord of all (StF 352) Let earth and heaven agree (StF 358) We have a gospel to proclaim (StF 418) Psalm 23 Hymns echoing the psalmist's theme Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death (StF 626) The Lord’s my shepherd, I’ll not want (StF 481) The King of love my shepherd is (StF 479) When circumstances make my life to hard to understand (StF 641) 1 John 3: 16-24 All the room was hushed and still (StF 266) Father, hear the prayer we offer (StF 518) Here on the threshold of a new beginning (StF 684) I'll praise my maker while I've breath (StF 79) Love divine, all loves excelling (StF 503) John 10: 11-18 Give me the faith that can remove and sink the mountain to a plain (StF 661) I cannot tell why he, whom angels worship (StF 350) There is a higher throne than all this world has known (StF 337) I will sing the wondrous story (StF 323) What shall I do my God to love (StF 516) In heavenly love abiding (StF 736) When I was lost, you came and rescued me (StF 367)

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Sunday 29 April, 20185^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 General Come, let us sing of a wonderful love (StF 443) Where shall my wondering soul begin? (StF 454) The Wesleys' conversion hymn Acts 8: 26-40 Christ, our King before creation (StF 318) Help us, O Lord, to learn (StF 501) Let him to whom we now belong (StF 557) Lord, your church on earth is seeking (StF 410) Man of sorrows! What a name (StF 361) See the Lamb of God (StF 281) Psalm 22: 25-31 Hymns echoing the psalmist's theme At the name of Jesus (StF 317) Crown him with many crowns (StF 347) I, the Lord of sea and sky (StF 663) 1 John 4: 7-21 Jesus, stand among us (StF 30) Let love be real, in giving and receiving (StF 615) Let us build a house where love can dwell (StF 409) Thou God of truth and love (StF 620) John 15: 1-8 All praise to our redeeming Lord (StF 608) I am the bread, the bread of life (StF 587) (useful as a Communion hymn) Like the murmur of the dove’s song (StF 389) O blessed spring, where Word and sign (StF 617) We pray until the hour (StF 741) You are the vine (StF 258)