Christ, from whom all blessings flow (StF 676)

Christ, from whom all blessings flow (StF 676)

Christ, from whom all blessings flow (StF 676)

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Thursday 1 November, 2018All Saints 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 Further thoughts and suggestions at Singing All Saints and All-hallows Eve Wisdom of Solomon 3: 1-9 or Isaiah 25: 6-9 Day of judgment! Day of wonder! (StF 732) How blest are they who trust in Christ (StF 735) Sing for God's glory that colours the dawn of creation (StF 116) We trust the mighty love of God (StF 742) Psalm 24 Hymns echoing the psalmist’s theme Blest are the pure in heart (StF 244) For all the saints who showed your love in how they loved and where they moved (StF 746) To be in your presence, to sit at your feet (StF 530) Revelation 21: 1-6a For all the saints who from their labours rest (StF 745) Great is our redeeming Lord (StF 683) The Church's one foundation is Jesus Christ her Lord (StF 690) There is a higher throne than all this world has known (StF 337) *There is a new heaven; there is a new earth (StF 738) Ye holy angels bright who wait on God's right hand (StF 69) John 11: 32-44 Give me the wings of faith to rise within the veil, and see (StF 747) How blest are they who trust in Christ (StF 735) *There is a new heaven; there is a new earth (StF 738)

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Sunday 4 November, 201831^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 Ruth 1: 1-18 Christ, from whom all blessings flow (StF 676) Jesu, Jesu, fill us with your love (StF 249) O God of Bethel, by whose hand (StF 475) Thou God of truth and love (StF 620) When we are living, we are in the Lord (StF 485) Psalm 146 Hymns echoing the psalmist’s theme I'll praise my make while I've breath (StF 79) *I will speak out for those who have no voices (StF 702) Sing praise to God who reigns above (StF 117) *There's a wideness in God's mercy (StF 416) Hebrews 9: 11-14 Christ is the world's light (StF 346) Lord Jesus Christ, you have come to us (StF 594) *There's a wideness in God's mercy (StF 416) Victim divine, thy grace we claim (StF 600) What shall I do my God to love, my Saviour (StF 516) Mark 12: 28-34 A new commandment I give unto you (StF 242) Community of Christ (StF 681) Fill thou my life, O Lord my God (StF 73) *I will speak out for those who have no voices (StF 702) Alternative related readings Deuteronomy 6: 1-9 A charge to keep I have (StF 658) I will worship (StF 54) Psalm 119: 1-8 Hymns echoing the psalmist’s theme Help us, O Lord to learn (StF 501) My eyes be open to your presence (StF 560) The Revd Phillip Poyner writes: The Romans passage speaks of the power of Christ’s blood to purify our conscience. Our conscience prompts us to action but in Deuteronomy we also see the necessity for deliberate intention to honour God, bringing blessing, a theme amplified in Psalm 119. The Book of Ruth appears in the three-year lectionary only twice, today and next Sunday - when often the Remembrance Sunday readings will be used. Ruth’s commitment to Naomi and to Naomi’s God provides an illustration of deliberate intention towards God and her neighbour (albeit her mother-in-law), and the linked Psalm 146 proclaims the needy are on God’s heart and should be on ours. The continuous readings fit well with the gospel this week.

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Sunday 11 November, 201832^nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Scroll down page for Remembrance Sunday worship suggestions 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 Ruth 3: 1-5; 4: 13-17 Great God, your love has called us here (StF 499) Have faith in God, my heart (StF 466) *Here as we kneel, here as we pray (StF 521) O God of Bethel, by whose hand thy people still are fed (StF 475) Son of God, if your free grace (StF 336) The world we thought we knew is changing fast (website only) Psalm 127 Hymns echoing the psalmist’s theme All my hope on God is founded (StF 455) It is God who holds the nations in the hollow of his hand (StF 705) Unless the Lord builds the house we labour in vain (StF 515) Hebrews 9: 24-28 Day of judgment! Day of wonder! (StF 732) Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendour (StF 593) * We trust the mighty love of God (StF 742) Mark 12: 38-44 A rich young man came seeking (StF 243) O God, what offering shall I give? (StF 562) Take my life, and let it be consecrated, Lord, to thee (StF 566) Alternative related readings 1 Kings 17: 8-16 Father, hear the prayer we offer (StF 518) *Here as we kneel, here as we pray (StF 521) Listening God, you hear us when we cannot speak (StF 524) *We trust the mighty love of God (StF 742) Psalm 146 I'll praise my Maker while I've breath (StF 79) (paraphrase of Psalm 146) Sing praise to God who reigns above (StF 117) REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY See also: Remembrance Sunday worship resources featuring Dominic Grant’s hymn Poppies to remember, with its thought-provoking reference to red, white and purple poppies; and Andrew Brown’s Lord, we recall your words that speak of love (both published on StF+ only). Specific to the 100th anniversary of the signing of the armistice is Andrew Pratt’s hymn How can we sing of that sad conflagration?, published in the spring 2018 edition of Stainer & Bell’s magazine The Bell (p.5). Also in this 100th anniversary year, we are pleased to have published on StF+ Andrew Murphy and Matt Allen's We shall not forget – a Remembrance Sunday hymn that extends our thinking well beyond the limits of war. Other resources include Hymns and war – conflicting views and Remembering conflict – singing for peace. Isaiah 25: 1-9 *A safe stronghold our God is still (StF 623) All my hope on God is founded (StF 455) Have faith in God my heart (StF 466) O God, our help in ages past (StF 132) or Isaiah 52: 7-12 Hail to the Lord’s Anointed (StF 228) Rejoice, the Lord is King! (StF 335) or Micah 4: 1-8 O God of hope, your prophets spoke of days when war would cease (StF 708) Sing we the King who is coming to reign (StF 185) Psalm 9: 9-20 Hymns echoing the psalmist’s theme Joy to the world, the Lord is come! (StF 330) When all your mercies, O my God, my rising soul surveys (StF 97) or Psalm 46 *A safe stronghold our God is still (StF 623) Glorious things of thee are spoken (StF 748) Romans 8: 31-35, 37-39 And can it be that I should gain? (StF 345) Love divine, all loves excelling (StF 503) or Revelation 22: 1-5 *For the healing of the nations, Lord, we pray with one accord (StF 696) It is God who holds the nations in the hollow of his hand (StF 705) Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendour vv.1,4 & 5 (StF 593) Sing we the king who is coming to reign vv.1,3 & 4 (StF 185) There is a new heaven; there is a new earth (StF 738) Matthew 5: 1-12 Community of Christ who make the Cross your own (StF 681) Put peace into each other's hands (StF 712) or Matthew 5: 43-48 Beauty for brokenness, hope for despair (StF 693) *For the healing of the nations, Lord, we pray with one accord (StF 696) God! As with silent hearts we bring to mind how hate and war diminish humankind (StF 698) Make me a channel of your peace (StF 707) Sing we the king who is coming to reign (StF 185) We pray for peace, but not the easy peace (StF 719) We turn to you, O God of every nation (StF 720) What shall we pray for those who died (StF 721) or John 15: 9-17 By a monument of marble, or a simple wooden cross (StF 131) Lord Christ, we praise your sacrifice (StF 359) To be a soldier, to fight for peace till war shall end (StF 133) The hymn ‘To be a soldier’ was written for the memorial service for the Revd George MacLeod, awarded the Military Cross during the First World War. His commitment to peace led him to found the Iona Community. Ser More Information on the post for this hymn.

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Sunday 18 November, 201833^rd 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 1 Samuel 1: 4-20 King of glory, King of peace (StF 56) Now thank we all our God (StF 81) See also: Mothering Sunday resources, with its alternative hymns for that day, including Fred Kaan's God of Eve and God of Mary; also Gillian Collins’ hymn Woman stooping, bent and burdened. Canticle: 1 Samuel 2: 1-10 My soul rejoices in God my Saviour (StF 60) Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord (StF 186) Hebrews 10: 11-14 (15-18) 19-25 Author of life divine, who has a table spread (StF 572) Come, let us with our Lord arise (StF 148) Mark 13: 1-8 Christ, whose glory fills the skies (StF 134) My soul finds rest in God alone (StF 633) It came upon the midnight clear (StF 205) We lay our broken world in sorrow at your feet (StF 718) We pray until the hour (StF 741) We turn to God when we are sorely pressed (StF 640) Alternative related readings Daniel 12: 1-3 For all the saints who from their labours rest (StF 745) Our Father in heaven (StF 762) (Lord’s Prayer – Joseph Lees setting) Through the love of God our Saviour (StF 639) Psalm 16 O Lord we are always in your presence (StF 33) The King of love my shepherd is (StF 479) Who would true valour see (StF 486)

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Sunday 25 NovemberSunday before Advent (Christ the King) 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 2 Samuel 23: 1-7 All hail the power of Jesu’s name! (StF 342) Christ, whose glory fills the skies (StF 134) Day of judgment! Day of wonder! (StF 732) Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendour (StF 593) O thou who camest from above (StF 564) We trust the mighty love of God that wraps us round (StF 742) Psalm 132: 1-12 (13-18) Hymns echoing the psalmist’s theme Love divine, all loves excelling (StF 503) You shall go out with joy and be led forth with peace (StF 487) Revelation 1: 4b-8 Come on and celebrate (StF 44) Lo, he comes with clouds descending (StF 177) Majesty, worship his Majesty (StF 333) Victim divine, thy grace we claim (StF 600) John 18: 33-37 Christ, our King before creation (StF 318) Christ triumphant, ever reigning (StF 319) Let all mortal flesh keep silence (StF 591) Let earth and heaven agree (StF 358) Seek ye first the kingdom of God (StF 254) Sing we the king who is coming to reign (StF 185) The head that once was crowned with thorns (StF 312) Alternative related readings Daniel 7: 9-10, 13-14 Come, let us join our cheerful songs (StF 743) How shall I sing that majesty? (StF 53) Immortal, invisible, God only wise (StF 55) The God of Abraham praise (StF 91) Ye servants of God, your Master proclaim (StF 340) Psalm 93 Everlasting God, the years go by but you're unchanging (StF 46) He is exalted, the King is exalted on high (StF 52) Joy to the world, the Lord is come! (StF330) Our God is an awesome God (StF 62)