When Easter to the dark world came (StF 316)

When Easter to the dark world came (StF 316)

When Easter to the dark world came (StF 316)

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Sunday 3 March, 2019Sunday before Lent / Transfiguration 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 Exodus 34: 29-35 Be still, for the presence of the Lord (StF 20) Eternal God, your love's tremendous glory (StF 3) How shall I sing that majesty (StF 53) * Immortal, invisible, God only wise (StF 55) May the glory of the Lord fill his temple (StF 31) O worship the King, all-glorious above (StF 113) Sing to him in whom creation (StF 14) The splendour of the King (StF 15) We cannot bear the full light of your glory (website only) Psalm 99 Hymns echoing the psalmist’s theme Christ, our King before creation (StF 318) Rejoice, the Lord is King! (StF 335) The Lord is king; let the peoples tremble! (StF 821) (responsive version of the psalm) 2 Corinthians 3: 12-4.2 Author of life divine, who has a table spread (StF 572) Christ, whose glory fills the skies (StF 134) Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty! (StF 11) * Immortal, invisible, God only wise (StF 55) Let earth and heaven combine (StF 208) Lord, I come to you, let my heart be changed, renewed (StF 471) Lord, you have my heart and I will search for yours (StF 559) Love divine, all loves excelling (StF 503) Luke 9: 28-36 (37-43) Christ triumphant, ever reigning (StF 319) God to enfold you (StF 648) Jesus Christ – Perfect Love (StF 325) Jesus on the mountain peak (StF 259) Jesus shall take the highest honour (StF 356) Lord, the light of your love is shining (StF 59) Swiftly pass the clouds of glory (StF 260) Transfigured Christ, none comprehends (StF 261) The splendour of the King (StF 15)

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Wednesday 6 March, 2019Ash Wednesday 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 Be still and know that I am God (StF 18) May the glory of the Lord fill his temple (StF 31) Here am I, Lord, I've come to do your will (StF 552) Joel 2: 1-2, 12-17 Abide with me; fast falls the eventide (StF 141) Day of judgment! Day of wonder! (StF 732) O the bitter shame and sorrow (StF 432) Praise is rising, eyes are turning to you (StF 64) The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases (StF 66) We come to you with no pretence (StF 435) We pray until the hour, that awesome hour unknown (StF 741) or Isaiah 58: 1-12 ‘Come , now, you blessed, eat at my table’ (StF 695) For the fruits of all creation (StF 124) In an age of twisted values (StF 703) Praise to the God who clears the way (StF 183) The church of Christ, in every age (StF 415) The God who sings a new world into being (StF 714) Psalm 51: 1-17 Hymns echoing the psalmist’s theme Let us break bread together with the Lord (StF 592) More like you, Jesus, more like you (StF 505) O for a heart to praise my God (StF 507) 2 Corinthians 5: 20b - 6: 10 Captain of Israel’s host, and guide (StF 459) Come, now is the time to worship (StF 24) Come, sinners to the gospel feast (StF 401) Give thanks with a grateful heart (StF 78) Give voice to the prophets who speak the hard word (website only) Have faith in God, my heart (StF 466) Let love be real, in giving and receiving (StF 615) Soldiers of Christ, arise and put your armour on (StF 637) You call us, as you called the Twelve (website only) Matthew 6: 1-6, 16-21 Give to me, Lord, a thankful heart (StF 520) Glorious things of thee are spoken (StF 748) God grant us words to speak when words are all we bear (StF 647) Pray for a world where every child finds welcome in a sheltered space (StF 527) Pray, without ceasing, pray (StF 528) Prayer is the soul’s sincere desire (StF 529) Through all the changing scenes of life (StF 638)

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Sunday 10 March, 2019 1^st Sunday in Lent 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 Deuteronomy 26: 1-11 Author of faith, eternal Word (StF 457) Captain of Israel’s host, and Guide (StF 459) Come, thou fount of every blessing (StF 494) Deep in the shadows of the past (StF 463) Lord, for the years your love has kept and guided (StF 470) O God of Bethel, by whose hand thy people still are fed (StF 475) When we are living, we are in the Lord (StF 485) Psalm 91: 1-2, 9-16 Hymns echoing the psalmist’s theme Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation! (StF 88) Safe in the shadow of the Lord (StF 509) You give rest to the weary (StF 657) Romans 10: 8b-13 All my days I will sing this song of gladness (StF 343) He is Lord, he is Lord (StF 348) Here is bread, here is wine (StF 586) (communion hymn) I come with joy, a child of God (StF 588) *Jesus, tempted in the desert (StF 237) We come today to celebrate (website only) Luke 4: 1-13 At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow (StF 317) Christ our Redeemer knew temptation’s hour (StF 235) Forty days and forty nights (StF 236) *Jesus, tempted in the desert (StF 237) Jesus – the name high over all (StF 357) Lead us, heavenly father, lead us (StF 238) Son of God, if your free grace (StF 336) When we are tested and wrestle alone (StF 240)

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Sunday 17 March, 20192^nd Sunday in Lent 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 Genesis 15: 1-12, 17-18 Amazing grace – how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me! (StF 440) A safe stronghold our God is still (StF 623) Sing praise to God who reigns above (StF 117) The God of Abraham praise (StF 91) When we are living, we are in the Lord (StF 485) Who would true valour see, let him come hither (StF 486) You shall go out with joy and be led forth with peace (StF 487) Psalm 27 Hymns echoing the psalmist’s theme Brother, sister, let me serve you (StF 611) Stupendous height of heavenly love (StF 512) The Spirit lives to set us free, walk, walk in the light (StF 397) Philippians 3: 17-4:1 All for Jesus – all for Jesus (StF 341) Called by Christ to be disciples (StF 660) Fight the good fight with all your might (StF 634) Glorious things of thee are spoken (StF 748) My soul finds rest in God alone (StF 633) Soldiers of Christ, arise, and put your armour on (StF 637) We trust the mighty love of God that wraps us round (StF 742) You call us out to praise you (website only) Luke 13: 31-35 Hark, my soul! It is the Lord (StF 426) From heaven you came, helpless babe (StF 272) I danced in the morning when the world was begun (StF 247) Jesus – the name high over all (StF 357) Lift high the Cross, the love of Christ proclaim (StF 276) Love inspired the anger (StF 253) Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation! (StF 88) Pray for the Church, afflicted and oppressed (StF 711) We gladly celebrate and praise (StF 120) Would you walk by on the other side? (StF 257) or Luke 9: 28-36 (37-43a) Christ triumphant, ever reigning (StF 319) God to enfold you (StF 648) Jesus Christ – Perfect Love (StF 325) Jesus on the mountain peak (StF 259) Jesus shall take the highest honour (StF 356) Lord, the light of your love is shining (StF 59) Swiftly pass the clouds of glory (StF 260) Transfigured Christ, none comprehends (StF 261) The splendour of the King (StF 15)

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Sunday 24 March, 20193^rd Sunday in Lent 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 Isaiah 55: 1-9 *As water to the thirsty (StF 441) Lord, we turn to you for mercy (StF 429) Sing of the Lord’s goodness, Father of all wisdom (StF 65) Where shall my wondering soul begin? (StF 454) Worship God with the morning sunrise (StF 68) Psalm 63: 1-8 Hymns echoing the psalmist’s them *As water to the thirsty (StF 441) Great is thy faithfulness, O God my Father (StF 51) Hark my soul! It is the Lord (StF 426) My soul finds rest in God alone (StF 633) O for a heart to praise my God (StF 507) 1 Corinthians 10: 1-13 Bread of Life, Truth Eternal, broken now to set us free (StF 578) Faithful One, so unchanging (StF 628) God of forgiveness, your people you freed (StF 425) Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendour (StF 593) O Jesus I have promised to serve you to the end (StF 563) Rock of ages, cleft for me, let me hide myself in thee (StF 434) Victim divine, thy grace we claim (StF 600) Your ceaseless, unexhausted love unmerited and free (StF438) Luke 13: 1-9 Almighty God, we come to make confession (StF 419) Jesus – the name high over all (StF 357) Just as we are (website only) There’s a wideness in God’s mercy (StF 416)

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Sunday 31 March4^th Sunday in Lent 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 For Mothering Sunday suggestions, see below. Alternative Mothering Sunday resources and additional hymns. Joshua 5: 9-12 Here, on the threshold of a new beginning (StF 684) You showed us mercy when we were in darkness (StF 488) Also consider hymns for Harvest e.g. Sing to the great Jehovah’s praise (StF 127); To thee, O Lord, our hearts we raise (StF 129) Psalm 32 Hymns echoing the psalmist’s theme Jesus – the name high over all (StF 357) Thou hidden source of calm repose (StF 366) Your ceaseless, unexhausted love unmerited and free (StF 438) 2 Corinthians 5: 16-21 Come and see, come and see (StF 270) ‘Forgive our sins as we forgive,’ you taught us, Lord, to pray (StF 423) I am a new creation, no more in condemnation (StF 553) Love divine, all loves excelling (StF 503) When I was lost you rescued me (StF 367) Luke 15: 1-3, 11b-32 Bread of Life, Truth Eternal, broken now to set us free (StF 578) Come, let us sing of a wonderful love (StF 443) Come, my table is a meeting place (StF 581) Empty, broken, here I stand, Kyrie eleison (StF 421) Father we have sinned in word, and deed, and thought (StF 422) Hark my soul! It is the Lord (StF 426) Now I have found the ground wherein sure my soul’s anchor may remain (StF 561) Shout for joy! The Lord has let us feast (StF 598) Or for Mothering Sunday Exodus 2: 1-10 Best of all is God is with us (StF 610) *He’s got the whole world in his hand (StF 536) or 1 Samuel 1: 20-28 God of Eve and God of Mary (StF 119) Lord, in our lonely hours (StF 616) Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord! (StF 186) Psalm 34: 11-20 God, beyond our dreams, you have stirred in us a memory (StF 496) *Sing praise to God who reigns above (StF 117) or Psalm 127: 1-4 Sacred the body God has created (StF 618) 2 Corinthians 1: 3-7 Earth’s creator, everyday God (StF 45) *He’s got the whole world in his hand (StF 536) Lord, I come before your throne of grace (StF 58) *Sing praise to God who reigns above (StF 117) We turn to God when we are sorely pressed (StF 640) or Colossians 3: 12-17 All praise to our redeeming Lord (StF 608) As we gather in your presence now (StF 609) *God grant us words to speak (StF 647) God with us: Creator, Father (StF 8) May the mind of Christ my Saviour (StF 504) Luke 2: 33-35 Eternal God, you love’s tremendous glory (StF 3) Father I place into your hands the things I cannot do (StF 519) For the beauty of the earth (StF102) Lord Jesus Christ, you have come to us (StF 594) Mary and Joseph came to the Temple (StF 229) *Remembering Mary (website only) *Through long years of watchful waiting (StF 232) (Also see our notes on the festival of Candlemas, which marks the bringing of Jesus to the temple for baptism.) or John 19: 25-27 *God grant us words to speak (StF 647) *Remembering Mary (website only) *Through long years of watchful waiting (StF 232) We gladly celebrate and praise (StF 120)