Words and Songs for the Church Year

Collects
      Almighty Father, you have given your only Son to be for us both a sacrifice for sin and also an example of godly life; give us grace that we may always thankfully receive the immeasurable benefit of his sacrifice, and also daily endeavour to follow in the blessed steps of his most holy life; who now lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for evermore. Amen. BCP Easter 2

      Let us pray [that Christ will give us a share in his glory.]
      God our Father, may we look forward with hope to our resurrection, for you have made us your sons and daughters, and restored the joy of our youth. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. AAPB

      Lord of life, by submitting to death, you conquered the grave; by being lifted upon the cross, you draw all peoples to you; by being raised from the dead, you restore to humanity all that was lost through sin: be with us in your risen power, that in word and deed we may proclaim the marvellous mystery of death and resurrection. For all praise is yours, now and throughout eternity. Amen. APBA

Readings
      He whom you crucified, God has raised.   Acts 3:12-20   3:12-19
      When I call to the Lord he will hear me.   Psalm 4  
      The family of God.   1 John 3:1-6   3:1-7   2:15-17, 3:1-6
      Christ has fulfilled the Scriptures.   Luke 24:36-53   24:36b-48

Supplementary readings
      One nation under one king.   Ezekiel 37:15-28
      The marriage of the Lamb.   Revelation 19:6-10

Hymns and Spiritual Songs