Words and Songs for the Church Year

Collects
      Lord, we pray that your grace may always uphold and encourage us, and make us continually to be given to all good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. BCP. Trinity 17

      All-powerful God, in Jesus Christ you turned death into life, and defeat into victory: increase our faith and trust in him, that we may triumph over evil, in the strength of the same Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. APBA

Readings
      A kingdom of priests, a holy nation.   Exodus 19:1-8   19:2-8a
      Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving.   Psalm 100  
      Sarah is promised a son.   Genesis 18:1-15   18:1-15, (21:1-7)
      How shall I repay the Lord?   Psalm 116:11-18   116:1-2, 11-18
      God's love poured in our hearts / Saved by Christ's life.   Romans 5:1-5 / 5:6-11   5:1-11
      The kingdom of heaven is near! / The Spirit will speak through you   Matthew 9:35-10:16 / 10:17-25   9:35-10:8, (9-23)

Supplementary readings
      Abraham and Abimelech.   Genesis 20:1-18  
      God's gift: Jesus Christ.   Romans 5:12-17   5:10-17

Hymns and Spiritual Songs