Collects
Lord of all power and might, the author and giver of all good things, graft in our hearts the love of your Name, increase in us true religion, nourish us with all goodness, and so by your mercy keep us; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. BCP. Trinity 7
Let us pray [that the gospel may be our rule of life.]
God our Father, your light of truth guides us in the way of Christ. May all who follow him reject what is contrary to the gospel. 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
Eternal God, open our eyes to see your hand at work in the splendor of creation and in the beauty of human life. Help us to cherish the gifts that surround us, to share our blessings with our sisters and brothers, and to experience the joy of life in your presence; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. APBA
Readings
The call to prophecy.
Amos 7:7-17
7:7-14
Show us your mercy O Lord, and grant us your salvation.
Psalm 85:8-13
The Ark is brought to Jerusalem.
2 Samuel 6:1-19
6:1-5, 12b-19
You are the king of glory, Lord Christ.
Psalm 24
Spiritual blessings in Christ.
Ephesians 1:1-14
1:3-14
John the Baptist's end.
Mark 6:14-29
Supplementary readings
David and Michal.
2 Samuel 6:20-23
Thanksgiving and Prayer.
Ephesians 1:15-23
Hymns and Spiritual Songs
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Worship elements Gathering Songs Invocation Praise Gradual/Readings Offertory/Prayer Recessional |
Book & # CH 123 CC 121 CC 195 TIS 121 TIS 154 NH 27 CH 51 TIS 217 |
Hymn or Chorus first line Lift up your heads O ye gates Great and wonderful are your deeds Jesus how lovely you are God himself is present Great is your faithfulness Blessed be the Lord the God of Israel Pure light of the Son of God Love divine all loves excelling |
Tunes and sources |
Color Key and Notes
RCL reading;
APBA reading;
Congregational response or refrain, AAPB/RSV;
Subject heading, AAPB;
Where there is a second Old Testament reading it is sequential rather than linked to the gospel;
Hymn book and other abbreviations. See In Words and Song.