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 7 July, 201914th 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 2 Kings 5: 1-14 God to enfold you, Christ to uphold you (StF 648) O Christ, the Healer, we have come to pray for health (StF 653) Wash me clean in that cool river (StF 453) We cannot measure how you heal (StF 655) When our confidence is shaken in beliefs we thought secure (StF 644) Psalm 30 Hymns echoing the psalmist’s theme King of Glory, King of Peace (StF 56) When I was lost, you came and rescued me (StF 367) Galatians 6: (1-6) 7-16 Brother, sister, let me serve you (StF 611) God grant us words to speak (StF 647) Jesus, Lord, we look to thee (StF 686) Let love be real, in giving and receiving (StF 615) Make us your prophets, Lord (StF 665) Thou God of truth and love (StF 620) Luke 10: 1-11, 16-20 Come, sinners, to the gospel feast (StF 401) Come with me, come wander (StF 462) God’s spirit is in my heart (StF 404) God, whose love is all around us (StF 585) Lord, your Church on earth is seeking (StF 410) Now let us from this table rise (StF 596) There’s a wideness in God’s mercy (StF 416) Alternative related readings Isaiah 66: 10-14 *Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation! (StF 88) Pray, without ceasing, pray (StF 528) Sing praise to God who reigns above (StF 117) We gladly celebrate and praise (StF 120) Psalm 66: 1-9 Hymns echoing the psalmist’s theme Let all the world in every corner sing (StF 57) O for a thousand tongues to sing (StF 364) *Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation! (StF 88) Rejoice, the Lord is King! (StF 335) We sing of your glory (StF 96)

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Sunday 14 July, 201915th 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 Amos 7: 7-17 As servants working an estate (StF 491) Before I take the body of my Lord (StF 575) (communion) *God has spoken – by his prophets (StF 157) It is God who holds the nations in the hollow of his hand (StF 705) When listening prophets dare to speak (StF 163) Psalm 82 Hymns echoing the psalmist’s theme Love inspired the anger (StF 253) Send down the fire of your justice (StF 413) Who can sound the depths of sorrow in the Father heart of God (StF 723) [Note: This hymn is also suggested for 21 and 28 July - perhaps take the opportunity to use the hymn as a thread across all three Sundays.] Colossians 1: 1-14 Behold the servant of the Lord! (StF 546) *God has spoken – by his prophets (StF 157) Speak, O Lord, as we come to You (StF 161) What shall we offer our good Lord (StF 671) Your words to me are life and health (StF 164) Luke 10: 25-37 A new commandment I give unto you (StF 242) As your family, Lord, see us here (StF 571) Jesu, Jesu, fill us with your love (StF 249) Jesus calls us here to meet him (StF 28) The Church of Christ, in every age (StF 415) When I needed a neighbour, were you there? (StF 256) Would you walk by on the other side (StF 257) Alternative related readings Deuteronomy 30: 9-14 Breathe on me, breath of God (StF 370) Day by day, dear Lord (StF 444) Not far beyond the sea nor high (StF 159) Shout for joy! The Lord has let us feast (StF 598) Teach me to dance to the beat of your heart (StF 477) Psalm 25: 1-10 Hymns echoing the psalmist’s theme Empty, broken, here I stand, Kyrie eleison (StF 421) Father, hear the prayer we offer (StF 518) Great is thy faithfulness, O God my Father (StF 51) The Lord's my Shepherd, I'll not want (StF 481) Though the fruit tree doesn’t blossom (StF 93)

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Sunday 21 July, 201916th 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 Amos 8: 1-12 Father, we have sinned in word, and deed, and thought (StF 422) In an age of twisted values we have lost the truth we need (StF 703) The prophets’ voice comes down the years (StF 162) Who can sound the depths of sorrow in the Father heart of God (StF 723) [Note: This hymn is also suggested for 14 and 28 July - perhaps take the opportunity to use the hymn as a thread across all three Sundays.] Psalm 52 or Psalm 82 Hymns echoing the psalmist’s theme All I once held dear (StF 489) As the deer pants for the water, so my soul longs after you (StF 544) My soul finds rest in God alone (StF 633) Colossians 1: 15-28 All heaven declares the glory of the risen Lord (StF 293) Author of life divine (StF 572) Christ triumphant, ever reigning (StF 319) God of all power, and truth, and grace (StF 498) Hail, thou once despised Jesus (StF 301) Meekness and majesty, manhood and deity (StF 362) This, this is the God we adore (StF 67) Luke 10: 38-42 All I once held dear, built my life upon (StF 489) Dear Lord and Father of mankind forgive our foolish ways (StF 495) Listen for God who speaks within our hearts (website only) *My eyes be open to your presence (StF 560) Seek ye first the kingdom of God (StF 254) Speak in the stillness, God we pray (StF 511) To be in your presence, to sit at your feet (StF 530) Alternative related readings Genesis 18: 1-10 Deep in the shadows of the past (StF 463) God moves in a mysterious way (StF 104) Great is thy faithfulness (StF 51) *My eyes be open to your presence (StF 560) Ubi caritas et amor (Where there is charity and love) (StF 783) Psalm 15 Hymns echoing the psalmist’s theme Blest are the pure in heart (StF 244) Love divine, all loves excelling (StF 503)

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Sunday 28 July, 201917th 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 Hosea 1: 2-10 Give voice to the prophets who speak the hard word (website only) God of forgiveness, your people you freed (StF 425) Lord, we turn to you for mercy (StF 429) Who can sound the depths of sorrow in the Father heart of God (StF 723) [Note: This hymn is also suggested for 14 and 21 July - perhaps take the opportunity to use the hymn as a thread across all three Sundays.] Psalm 85 Hymns echoing the psalmist’s theme Father, we have sinned in word, and thought, and deed (StF 422) Let all mortal flesh keep silence (StF 591) My lips shall praise you, my great Redeemer (StF 430) Praise is rising, eyes are turning to you (StF 64) Colossians 2: 6-15 (16-19) Be the light in my darkness (website only) Christ is made the sure foundation (StF 677) Christ, our King before creation (StF 318) Glorious things of thee are spoken (StF 748) He became poor that we may be rich (StF 344) My God! I know, I feel thee mine (StF 390) Luke 11: 1-13 O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness (StF 34) Our Father in heaven (StF 763) Our Father who are in heaven (StF 762) Pray, without ceasing, pray (StF 528) Seek ye first the kingdom of God (StF 254) Time for God, time for God (website only) a responsive round Alternative related readings Genesis 18: 20-32 For the healing of the nations (StF 696) I should like to speak to you, for I know you're there! (StF 522) O God of Bethel, by whose hand (StF 475) Pray for the Church, afflicted and oppressed (StF 711) There's a wideness in God’s mercy (StF 416) Psalm 138 Hymns echoing the psalmist’s theme Hail to the Lord's Anointed (StF 228) With all my heart I thank you, Lord (StF 602)