Words and Songs for the Church Year

Collects
      Almighty and merciful God, of your bountiful goodness keep us from everything that may hurt us, that we may be ready in body and soul cheerfully to accomplish whatever you want us to do; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. BCP. Trinity 20

      Let us pray [for health of mind and body.]
      God of power and mercy, protect us from all harm. Give us freedom of spirit and health in mind and body to do your work on earth. 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

      Almighty God, whose sovereign purpose none can make void: give us faith to be steadfast amid the tumults of this world, knowing that your kingdom shall come and your will be done, to your eternal glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. APBA

Readings
      Job's reply to Bildad.   Job 19:1-27   19:23-27a
      The Lord alone is my defence.   Psalm 17: 1-9  
      A new House for the Lord.   Haggai 1:15b-2:9  
      Your loving kindness will follow me all the days of my life.   Psalm 145:1-5, 17-21   Alt. 98
      The Man of Lawlessness / Thanksgiving and encouragement.   2 Thessalonians 2:1-12 / 2:13-17   2:1-5, 13-17
      The question about rising from death.   Luke 20:27-40  

Supplementary readings
      The Lord will care for Judah.   Zechariah 10:6-12  
      David's greater son / The churchman and the widow.   Luke 20:41-44 / 20:45-21:4   20:41-21:4

Hymns and Spiritual Songs