Words and Songs for the Church Year

Collects
      Lord Jesus Christ, at your first coming you sent your messenger to prepare the way before you: grant that the ministers and stewards of your mysteries may likewise make ready your way, by turning the hearts of the disobedient to the ways of righteousness, that at your second coming to judge the world we may be found an acceptable people in your sight; for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, now and for ever. Amen. BCP. Advent 3

      Let us pray [to be kept faithful in the service of God]
      Lord, be merciful to your people. Fill us with your gifts and make us always eager to serve you in faith, hope and love. 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

      Eternal God, you draw near to us in Christ and make yourself our guest: amid the cares of our daily lives, make us attentive to your voice, and alert to your presence, that we may treasure your word above all else. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever. Amen. APBA

Readings
      Sarah is promised a son.   Genesis 18:1-15   18:1-10a
      Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.   Psalm 15  
      Social sins.   Amos 8:1-12  
      I will trust in the goodness of God for ever.   Psalm 52  
      The person and work of Christ / Reconciliation / Paul's ministry to the Church.   Colossians 1:15-20 / 1:21-23 / 1:24-29   1:15-28
      Jesus visits Martha and Mary.   Luke 10:38-42  

Supplementary readings
      Israel is to be destroyed.   Amos 9:5-15  
      Who receives the kingdom.   Luke 10:21-24   10:17-24

Hymns and Spiritual Songs