This Liturgy of the Word is taken from the Scottish Liturgy 1982, which can be seen in full here.
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
We open our Liturgy of the Word this week in the company of the congregation of St Paul’s Cathedral with hymn 334, All people that on earth do dwell …
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Hymn 334
All people that on earth do dwell (words and music) | The national service of thanksgiving to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty The Queen, St Paul’s Cathedral, Tuesday 5th June 2012
Collect
O God of peace, who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus Christ, that great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, make us perfect in every good work to do your will, and work in us that which is well-pleasing in your sight; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
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First Reading
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to hear the full chapter read by David Suchet.
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Psalm
Psalm 23 (words) The Lord is my shepherd; therefore can I lack nothing | Choir of Westminster Abbey
Second Reading
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Hymn 457
The King of love my shepherd is (words and music) | Choir of Paisley Abbey
Gospel
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Sermon by Rev Sydney Maitland
A matter of personal faith and personal relationship
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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 he came 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 | Barnabas Fund Prayer Diary
• Pray for the world and its people, for those who suffer and those in need …
• Pray for Church and its members, especially Eileen C, Brian S, Jenny M, Douglas N, Catriona M, Andrew H and Rosemary G.
• Pray for the departed, especially those whose year’s mind falls this month: Maime Campbell, Amy Fellows, Rosalind Graham, Mabel Gray, Agnes Kerr, Olivier de Mathan, Winifred Newell, Muriel Whyte …
• 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
The God of peace, who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the eternal covenant, make us perfect in every good work to do his will, working in us that which is well-pleasing in his sight; 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 119
The strife is o’er, the battle won (words and music) | Choir of King’s College, Cambridge
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Dismissal
Let us go in peace, to love and serve the Lord!
Organ Voluntary
JS Bach – Nun freut euch, lieben Christen g’mein (Dear Christians, one and all rejoice) | Played by Erwin Wiersinga for All of Bach at the Stiftskirche St. Georg, Goslar-Grauhof
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