Words and Songs for the Church Year

Collects
      Almighty and everlasting God, ruler of all things in heaven and earth, mercifully hear the supplications of your people, and grant us your peace all the days of our life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. BCP. Epiphany 2

      Let us pray [for the gift of God's peace.]
      Father of heaven and earth, hear our prayers, and show us the way to peace in the world. Grant 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

      Almighty God, whose Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ, is the light of the world: may your people, illumined by your word and sacraments, shine with the radiance of his glory, that he may be known, worshipped and obeyed to the ends of the earth; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. APBA

Readings
      A light to the nations.   Isaiah 49:1-7  
      I long to do your will, my God, your law delights my heart.   Psalm 10:1-14  
      Grace and peace from God / Longing for Christ's return.   I Corinthians 1:1-3 / 1:4-9   1:1-9
      The Lamb of God / We have found the Messiah.   John 1:29-34 / 1:35-42   1:29-42

Supplementary readings
      The five woes.   Habakkuk 2:5-20   2:1-5, 12-14
      Those who are righteous by faith shall life.   Romans 1:8-17  

Hymns and Spiritual Songs