Entry of Christ into Jerusalem by Pietro Lorenzetti, 1320 (Source)
Within this page • Introduction, Hymn 1 • Collect, Old Testament reading, Psalm
Epistle, Hymn 2 • Gospel, Sermon • Creed • Prayers • Blessing, Hymn 3 • Voluntary
Introduction
Rev Sydney Maitland
Although at last we’re able to celebrate the Eucharist together again today, some will not feel able to do so and others will miss the music which should make Palm Sunday joyous. I hope that this online Liturgy of the Word, book-ended by wonderful singing from a virtual choir of four from an Episcopal church in Boulder, Colorado, and a gathered one of 250 at St Andrew’s Kirk in Chennai, India, will compensate! We open our worship with hymn 352, Crown Him with many crowns …
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Hymn 352
Crown Him with many crowns (words and music) | Virtual choir of St John’s Episcopal Church, Boulder, Colorado
Collect
Almighty and ever living God, in tender love for all our human race you sent your Son our Saviour Jesus Christ to take our flesh and suffer death upon a cruel cross. May we follow the example of his great humility and share in the glory of his resurrection; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
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Old Testament Reading
Click Bible links on this page to read the text at Bible Gateway. Once there, click 
to hear the full chapter read by David Suchet.
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Psalm
Psalm 31: 9-16 (words) In thee, O Lord, have I put my trust| Choir of Salisbury Cathedral
Second Reading
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Hymn 507
Lent Prose: Hear us O Lord, have mercy upon us (words and music) | Choir of All Saints, Margaret Street, London:
Gospel
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Sermon by Rev Sydney Maitland
The sermon this week was replaced by the Passion reading.
The Nicene Creed
We believe in one God, the Father, the almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one substance with the Father. Through him all things were made.
For us men and for our salvation hecame down from heaven; by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and was made man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried.
On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father. With the Father and the Son, he is worshipped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets.
We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
Prayers
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer | Anglican Cycle of Prayer
• Pray for the world and its people, for those who suffer and those in need …
• Pray for Church and its members, especially Jenny M, Douglas N, Catriona M, Margaret R, Isa L, Jessie M, David J …
• Pray for the departed, especially those whose year’s mind falls this month: Olive Rutherford, Mary Reynolds, Tom Johnston, Dorothy Crawford, Jack Vanstone, Stanley Whyte, David Ansdell
• The Apostle Paul wrote in his letter to the Philippians:
‘Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable — if anything is excellent or praiseworthy — think about such things.‘
And so let us each bring our own prayers, petitions and thanksgivings to the Lord …
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O God, whose will it is that all should find salvation and come to know the truth: receive the prayers and petitions which we offer in faith and love; through him who gave proof of your purpose, and who sacrificed himself to win freedom for all mankind, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Blessing
Christ crucified draw us to himself, to find in him a sure ground for faith, a firm support for hope, and the assurance of sins forgiven; and the blessing of God almighty, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, be among us and remain with us always. Amen.
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Hymn 509
All glory, laud and honour (words and music) | A 250-voice choir recorded at St Andrews Kirk, Chennai (formerly Madras), India
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Dismissal
Let us go in peace, to love and serve the Lord!
Organ Voluntary
George Thalben-Ball (radio biography from 1979): Love Divine, all loves excelling | Played by Dan Werning on his Hereford Cathedral virtual organ at home in Bangkok, Thailand
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