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Hymn Suggestions for Lectionary Year B

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Sunday, November 27, 2005
The First Sunday of Advent *
RCL / Common Worship:
Isaiah 64:1-9
Psalm 80
1 Corinthians 1:3-9
Mark 13:24-37

Episcopal Church (BCP):
Isaiah 64:1-9a
Psalm 80
1 Corinthians 1:1-9
Mark 13:(24-32)33-37

And every one 'neath their vine
Awake, awake, fling off the night
Awake, my soul, and with the sun
Awake, O sleeper, rise from death
Be our light in the darkness
Behold the mountain of the Lord
Christ is coming! let creation
Christ is the world's true Light
Come, thou long-expected Jesus
Creator of the earth and sky
Creator of the starry height
Crown him with many crowns
Dear Lord and Father of mankind
Dona nobis pacem
Earth was waiting, spent and restless
Eternal Ruler of the ceaseless round
For the healing of the nations
God moves in a mysterious way
God of grace and God of glory
Hail to the Lord's Anointed
Hark, a thrilling voice is sounding
Hark, what a sound, and too divine
Herald, sound the note of judgment
Hosanna to the living Lord
How bright appears the Morning Star
Jerusalem the golden
Jesus came, the heavens adoring
Judge eternal, throned in splendor

Let there be light
Lo, he comes with clouds descending
Lord, save thy world
Not for tongues of heaven's angels
O come, O come Emmanuel
O day of God, draw nigh
O day of peace
O heavenly Word, eternal Light
O Lord, the clouds are gathering
O quickly come, dread Judge of all
Oft in danger, oft in woe
Rejoice, o land, in God thy might
Rejoice, rejoice, believers
Sleepers, wake, a voice astounds us
Stand up, stand up for Jesus
The advent of our King
The King shall come when morning dawns
The Lord will come and not be slow
Thou Judge of quick and dead
Thy kingdom come, O God
Thy strong word did cleave the darkness
Wait for the Lord (Taizé)
Wake, O wake, with tidings thrilling
Wake up, O people
Waken, O sleeper, wake and rise
Ye servants of the Lord
You call us, Lord, to be

Sunday, December 4, 2005
The Second Sunday of Advent *
RCL / Common Worship:
Isaiah 40:1-11
Psalm 85
2 Peter 3:8-15a
Mark 1:1-8

Episcopal Church (BCP):
Isaiah 40:1-11
Psalm 85
2 Peter 3:8-15a, 18
Mark 1:1-8

All poor men and humble
Behold the mountain of the Lord
Behold the Savior of the nations
Born in the night
Break forth, O beauteous heavenly light
Christ is the world's true Light
Come now, O Prince of Peace
Come, O God of all the earth
Comfort, comfort ye my people
Creating God, your fingers trace
God has spoken by his prophets
God is working his purpose out
God of mercy, God of grace
God, who hast caused to be written
God who spoke in the beginning
Hail to the Lord's Anointed
Hark, a thrilling voice is sounding
Herald, sound the note of judgment
How beauteous are their feet
I know a Rose tree springing
Judge eternal, throned in splendor
Let streams of living justice
Lion and lamb lying together
Lo, from the desert homes
Lo, how a Rose e'er blooming
Lo, in the wilderness a voice
Lord, be thy word my rule
Lord, I have made thy word my choice
Lord, thy word abideth
My heart and voice I raise
O come, divine Messiah
O come, O come Emmanuel
O day of God, draw nigh
O day of peace
On Jordan's bank the Baptist's cry
Prepare the way, O Zion
Rise and hear! The Lord is speaking
Sing we the praises of the great forerunner
Thanks to God whose Word was spoken
The advent of our God
The kingdom of God is justice and joy
The Lord will come and not be slow
The prophets spoke in days of old
The voice of God goes out to all the world
There's a voice in the wilderness crying
What is the crying at Jordan?
When the King shall come again
Where Jordan cuts the wilderness
Who would think

Sunday, December 11, 2005
The Third Sunday of Advent *
RCL / Common Worship :
Isaiah 61:1-4,8-11
Psalm 126
or Magnificat
1 Thessalonians 5:16-24
John 1:6-8, 19-28

Episcopal Church (BCP):
Isaiah 65:17-25
Psalm 126
or Magnificat
1 Thessalonians 5:(12-15)16-28
John 1:6-8, 19-28
or John 3:23-30

A great and mighty wonder
All who love and serve your city
Blessed be the God of Israel
Christ brings the kingdom
Come, O Lord, and set us free
Comfort, comfort, ye my people
Deck thyself, my soul, with gladness
For all your blessings
Great God, what do I see and hear?
Hark, a thrilling voice is sounding
Hark, the glad sound! the Savior comes
He gave his life in selfless love
Herald, sound the note of judgment
How beauteous are their feet
I'll praise my Maker while I've breath
Joy shall come even to the wilderness
Judge eternal, throned in splendor
Let the desert sing
Let streams of living justice
Lo, from the desert homes
Lo, in the wilderness a voice
Mary sang a song, a song of love
My song is love unknown
O day of God, draw nigh
O for a thousand tongues to sing
On Jordan's bank the Baptist's cry
People, look east! The time is near
Prepare the way, O Zion
Rejoice! the Lord is King
Sing we the praises of the great forerunner
Strengthen for service, Lord
Teach me, my God and King
Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord
The great forerunner of the morn
The kingdom of God is justice and joy
The Lord will come and not be slow
The race that long in darkness pined
The Savior will come, resplendent in joy
The voice of God goes out
There is singing in the desert
There's a voice in the wilderness crying
Thou, whose almighty Word
Thy Kingdom come, O God
Thy Kingdom come, on bended knee
To God be the glory
Wait for the Lord (Taizé)
Watchman, tell us of the night
What is the crying at Jordan?
When our God came to earth
When the King shall come again
When the Lord brought back

Sunday, December 18, 2005
The Fourth Sunday of Advent *
RCL / Common Worship:
2 Samuel 7:1-11,16
Magnificat or Psalm 89
Romans 16:25-27
Luke 1:26-38

Episcopal Church (BCP):
2 Samuel 7:4, 8-16
Psalm 132
Romans 16:25-27
Luke 1:26-38

A virgin most pure, as the prophet foretold
As Joseph was a-walking
Behold the mountain of the Lord
Child in the manger
Come and join the celebration
Come, thou long-expected Jesus
Earth was waiting, spent and restless
Gabriel's message does away
God gives us life
Hail to the Lord's Anointed
Hark the glad sound! the Savior comes
Had he not loved us
Heavenly message, brought by an angel
Hosanna to the living Lord
How bright appears the Morning Star
How sweet the Name of Jesus sounds
Jesus, hope of every nation
Jesus, Name of wondrous love
Jesus, the Name high over all
Joy to the world! The Lord is come
Let heaven and earth combine
Lift up your heads, ye mighty gates
Lo, how a Rose e'er blooming
Long ago, prophets knew
Love divine, all loves excelling
Mary, blessed teenage mother
May the grace of Christ our Savior
Where is this stupendous stranger?
Name of all majesty
O come, O come, Emmanuel
O little town of Bethlehem
Of the Father's love begotten
Peace to you
Redeemer of the nations, come
Savior of the nations, come!
The angel Gabriel from heaven came
The darkness turns to dawn
The Lord will come and not be slow
The race that long in darkness pined
The Word whom earth and sea and sky
There's a light upon the mountains
Thou who wast rich beyond all splendor
Thy kingdom come! on bended knee
To the Name of our salvation
What Adam's disobedience cost
Ye who own the faith of Jesus

Sunday, December 25, 2005
Christmas Day
Proper I:
RCL / Common Worship:
Isaiah 9:2-7
Psalm 96
Titus 2:11-14
Luke 2:1-14(15-20)

Episcopal Church (BCP):
Isaiah 9:2-4,6-7
Psalm 96
Titus 2:11-14
Luke 2:1-14(15-20)


Proper II:
RCL / Common Worship:
Isaiah 62:6-12
Psalm 97
Titus 3:4-7
Luke 2:(1-7)8-20

Episcopal Church (BCP):
Isaiah 62:6-7,10-12
Psalm 97
Titus 3:4-7
Luke 2:(1-14)15-20


Proper III:
RCL / Common Worship:
Isaiah 52:7-10
Psalm 98
Hebrews 1:1-4(5-12)
John 1:1-14(15-18)

Episcopal Church (BCP):
Isaiah 52:7-10
Psalm 98
Hebrews 1:1-12
John 1:1-14

A child is born in Bethlehem, alleluia!
A great and mighty wonder
A stable lamp is lighted
About that night in Bethlehem
All hail and welcome, holy Child
All my heart this night rejoices
All poor men and humble
Angels, from the realms of glory
Angels we have heard on high
Away in a manger
Before the world began
Born in the night, Mary's child
Break forth, O beauteous heavenly light
Child in the manger
Christians, awake! salute the happy morn
Cloth for the cradle
Come and sing the Christmas story
Come, come, come to the manger
Come, thou Redeemer of the earth
Dost thou in a manger lie
From east to west, from shore to shore
From heaven above to earth I come
Gloria (Taizé)
Glory, in the highest, glory
Glory in the highest to the God of heaven
Glory to God! all heaven with joy is ringing
Glory to God in highest heaven
Glory to God on high
Go tell it on the mountain
God rest you merry, gentlemen
Good Christian men, rejoice
Hark, the herald angels sing
Here is the center: star on distant star
In the bleak midwinter
Infant holy, Infant lowly
It came upon the midnight clear
It was poor little Jesus
Joy to the world! The Lord is come
Let folly praise that fancy loves
Lo, how a Rose e'er blooming
Love came down at Christmas
Make way, make way, for Christ the King
No crowded eastern street
Now yield we thanks and praise
O come, all ye faithful
O come, little children
O little one sweet, O little one mild
O little town of Bethlehem
O Savior of our fallen race
O sing a new song to the Lord
O sleep now, holy baby
Of the Father's love begotten
On Christmas night all Christians sing
On this day, earth shall ring
Once in royal David's city
See amid the winter's snow
See him lying on a bed of straw
Shepherds, in the field abiding
Silent night! Holy night!
Sing, O sing, this blessed morn
Sleep, holy Child, now hid away
Songs of praise the angels sang
Stay, my child, my body sharing
The brightness of God's glory
The darkness turns to dawn
The first Nowell the angel did say
The race that long in darkness pined
The snow lay on the ground
The Virgin Mary had a baby boy
This Child secretly comes
Thou who wast rich beyond all splendor
To us a Child of royal birth
'Twas in the moon of wintertime
Unto us a boy is born
We have a gospel to proclaim
What child is this, who laid to rest
What if the one who shapes the stars
What kind of greatness
When our God came to earth
When the crimson sun had set
While by the sheep we watched at night
While shepherds watched their flocks by night
Who would have dreamed it?
Who would think

Sunday, January 1, 2006
The Holy Name of Our Lord Jesus Christ
or The Naming and Circumcision of Jesus
RCL:
Numbers 6:22-27
Psalm 8
Galatians 4:4-7
   or Philippians 2:5-11
Luke 2:15-21

Episcopal Church (BCP):
Exodus 34:1-8
Psalm 8
Romans 1:1-7
Luke 2:15-21

Abba, Father, let me be
All hail the power of Jesus' Name
All praise to thee, for thou, O King divine
Angels from the realms of glory
As powers of good
At the Name of Jesus
Come and join the celebration
Creator of the starry height
God of mercy, God of grace
God rest you merry, gentlemen
How sweet the Name of Jesus sounds
Immortal, invisible, God only wise
In the blead midwinter
In the Name of Jesus
Jesus! Name of wondrous of love!
Jesus, the very thought of thee
Lift high the cross
Lord, for the years
Lord, the light of your love is shining
Love came down at Christmas
May the Lord bless you
Name of all majesty
Now greet the swiftly changing year
O for a thousand tongues to sing
O God, our help in ages past
O God, whom neither time nor space
O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder
O Lord of every shining constellation
See amid the winter's snow
Shepherds came, their praises bringing
Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord
The year is gone beyond recall
There is a Name I love to hear
To the Name of our salvation
Virgin-born, we bow before thee
When the crimson sun had set

Friday, January 6, 2006
The Epiphany
RCL / Common Worship:
Isaiah 60:1-6
Psalm 72
Ephesians 3:1-12
Matthew 2:1-12

Episcopal Church (BCP):
Isaiah 60:1-6,9
Psalm 72
Ephesians 3:1-12
Matthew 2:1-12

All my heart this night rejoices
All poor men and humble
Angel-voices, ever singing
As with gladness men of old
Behold, the great Creator makes
Break forth, O beauteous heavenly light
Brightest and best of the sons of morning
Can we by searching find out God
Child of the stable's secret birth
Come and join the celebration
Earth has many a noble city
From the eastern mountains
Good Christian men, rejoice
Hail to the Lord's Anointed
Here in this place new light is streaming
Holy Child, how still you lie
How bright appears the Morning Star
How brightly beams the Morning Star
In Christ there is no East or West
In the bleak midwinter
Let all mortal flesh keep silence
Lord, the light of your love is shining
Lord, when the wise men came from far
Lord, who left the highest heaven
Love came down at Christmas
No crowded eastern street
Now the silence
O Christ the same, through all our story's pages
O come, all ye faithful
O little town of Bethlehem
O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness
O Zion, tune thy voice
On this day earth shall ring
Once in royal David's city
Shepherds came, their praises bringing
Songs of thankfulness and praise
The first Nowell
The people that in darkness sat
The wise may bring their learning
'Twas in the moon of wintertime
We three kings of Orient are
What child is this, who, laid to rest
What star is this, with beams so bright
When Christ's appearing was made known
Where is this stupendous stranger?
Why, impious Herod, should'st thou fear
Wise men, seeking Jesus
Wise men, they came to look for wisdom

Sunday, January 8, 2006
The First Sunday of / after Epiphany
The Baptism of Christ
RCL / Common Worship:
Genesis 1:1-5
Psalm 29
Acts 19:1-7
Mark 1:4-11

Episcopal Church (BCP):
Isaiah 42:1-9
Psalm 89
Acts 10:34-38
Mark 1:7-11

A man there lived in Galilee
All hail the power of Jesus' Name
All who believe and are baptized
Alleluia, glory to God
Amazing grace
Baptized in water
Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart
Breathe on me, Breath of God
Christ, when for us you were baptized
Come and journey with a Savior
Come, gracious Spirit, heavenly Dove
Come, holy Spirit, heavenly Dove
Crashing waters at creation
Crown him with many crowns
Descend, O Spirit, purging flame
Down Galilee's slow roadways
Draw the circle wide
Eternal God, your love's tremendous glory
Fill thou my life, O Lord my God
Filled with the Spirit's power
From God Christ's deity came forth
Give to our God immortal praise
God is here; as we his people
God's Spirit, as a rising gale
Hail to the Lord's Anointed
Hark the glad sound! the Savior comes
Here in this place new light is streaming
I believe in Jesus
I bind unto myself today
I come, the great Redeemer cries
I come with joy to meet my Lord
I'll praise my Maker while I've breath
Jesus is Lord
Jesus shall reign where'er the sun
Jesus, the name high over all
Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us
Let streams of living justice
Let us with a gladsome mind
Like the murmur of the dove's song
Lord, we hear your word with gladness
Loving Spirit, loving Spirit
Mark how the Lamb of God's self-offering
Make way, make way for Christ the King
My God, accept my heart this day
My song is love unknown
Name of all majesty
Not far beyond the sea
Now is eternal life
O Breath of Life, come sweeping through us
O for a thousand tongues to sing
O gladsome Light, o grace
O laughing Light, O First-born of Creation
O Light, whose splendor thrills
O love, how deep, how broad, how high
O Spirit of the living God
O thou who camest from above
O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness
On Jordan's bank the Baptist's cry
One bread, one body
Praise, O praise our God and King
She comes sailing on the wind
Sing of God made manifest
Sing praise to God on mountaintops
Sing praise to our Creator
Songs of thankfulness and praise
Spirit divine, attend our prayers
Spirit of God, unleashed on earth
Spirit of God, unseen as the wind
The Church of Christ in every age
The Church's one foundation
The God of heaven thunders
The Kingdom of God is justice and joy
The race that long in darkness pined
The sinless one to Jordan came
The voice of God goes out
Thou, whose almighty Word
To God be the glory
To the Name of our salvation
We believe in God the Father
We have a Gospel to proclaim
What King would wade
When Christ's appearing was made known
When Jesus came to Jordan
When Jesus went to Jordan's stream
When the Lord brought back
Will you come and follow me?
Wind upon the waters
With joy we meditate the grace
You are salt for the earth
You call us, Lord, to be

Sunday, January 15, 2006
The Second Sunday of / after Epiphany
(Proper 2)
RCL:
1 Samuel 3:1-10(11-20)
Psalm 139
1 Corinthians 6:12-20
John 1:43-51

Common Worship
1 Samuel 3:1-10(11-20)
Psalm 139
Revelation 5:1-10
John 1:43-51

Episcopal Church (BCP):
1 Samuel 3:1-10(11-20)
Psalm 63
1 Corinthians 6:11b-20
John 1:43-51

Hymns appropriate to 1 Corinthians:
All shall be well
Awake, awake: fling off thenight!
Blest are the pure in heart
Bread of the world in mercybroken
Come down, O Love divine
Come, ever blessed Spirit,come
Creator Spirit, by whose aid
Help us, O Lord, to learn
Jesus, thou joy of lovinghearts
Rock of ages, cleft for me
Sing praise to our Creator
Spirit divine, attend ourprayers
Strengthen for service, Lord, thehands
The Spirit came, as promised
Thee will I love, my strength, mytower
There is a green hill far away
Hymns appropriate to Revelation:
All heaven declares
Alleluia, sing to Jesus
Bright the vision that delighted
Come away to the skies
Come, let us join our cheerful songs
For all the saints who from their labors rest
Forth in the peace of Christ we go
Give me the wings of faith torise
Glory, honor, endless praises
God is our song, and every singer blest
God, we praise you, God, we bless you
Hail, gladdening Light
Hail, thou once-despised Jesus
Here from all nations, all tongues and all peoples
Holy God, we praise thy name
How blessed are all thesaints
How bright these glorious spirits shine
Light of the world, in grace and beauty
Lo, he comes with clouds descending
Lo, round the throne, a gloriousband
Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendor
Mark how the Lamb of God's self-offering
My faith looks up to thee
O Lord most high, EternalKing
O praise ye the Lord! praise him in the height
O worship the King all glorious above
Splendor and honor, majesty and power
Ten thousand times ten thousand
Thee we adore, eternal Lord
There is a Redeemer
This is the feast of victory for ourGod
To God be the glory, great things he has done
What wondrous love is this
Who are these like stars appearing
Ye choirs of new Jerusalem
Ye holy angels bright
Hymns appropriate to the other readings:
All praise to thee, for thou, O King divine
As we gather at your table
Awake, my soul, and with the sun
Be still and know that I am God
Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart
Blessed Jesus, at thy word
Christ, the fair glory of the holy angels
Christ, whose glory fills the skies
Come and see the shining hope
Dear Lord and Father of mankind
For all your saints in glory
Forth in thy name, O Lord, I go
From God Christ's deity came forth
From heaven you came, helpless Babe
God of mercy, God of grace
Hail to the Lord's Anointed
How bright appears the Morning Star
How wondrous and great
Hushed was the evening hymn
I, the Lord of sea and sky
It is a thing most wonderful
I cannot tell why he, whom angels
Jesus calls us! o'er the tumult
Jesus shall reign where'er the sun
Jesus, thou joy of loving hearts
Just as I am, without one plea
Let all mortal flesh keep silence
Lord all-knowing, you have found me
Lord, speak to me, that I may speak
My Lord, you called my name
O God, you search me
O Zion, tune thy voice
Once to every man andnation
Songs of thankfulness and praise
The people that in darkness sat
Speak, Lord, in the stillness
The great Creator of the worlds
The people that in darkness walked
The race that long in darkness pined
The Son of God proclaim
There is no moment in my life
Thou, whose almighty word
What wondrous love is this
When Jesus taught by Galilee
Will you come and follow me?
Ye servants of God, your Master proclaim
You are the King of Glory
You, Lord, we praise in songs of celebration

Sunday, January 22, 2006
The Third Sunday of / after Epiphany
(Proper 3)
RCL:
Jonah 3:1-5,10
Psalm 62
1 Corinthians 7:29-31
Mark 1:14-20
A mighty fortress is our God
A safe stronghold our God is still
Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart
Dear Lord and Father of mankind
For all your saints in glory
From heaven you came, helpless Babe
Give to our God immortal praise
Glorious things of thee are spoken
God has spoken by his prophets
God is our fortress and our rock
Jesus calls us! o'er the tumult
Living Lord of love's dominion
Lord, thy word abideth
Mon âme se repose en paix
O God, our help in ages past
Rock of ages, cleft for me
Sing of Andrew, John's disciple
They cast their nets in Galilee
When Jesus taught by Galilee
Will you come and follow me?
Common Worship:
Genesis 14:17-20
Psalm 128
Revelation 19:6-10
John 2:1-11
At the Lamb's high feast we sing
Behold the eternal King and Priest
Christ is the King, O friends rejoice
Christ, the fair glory of the holy angels
Come and fill our hearts
Come away to the skies
Come, let us eat
Come to a wedding, come to a blessing
Deck thyself, my soul, with gladness
Father, Lord of all creation
Forth in the peace of Christ we go
From all the wind's wide quarters
From many grains
Glory, love, and praise, and honor
God is love, and where true love is
God's love bursts into bloom
Hail to the Lord's Anointed
Here, Lord, we take the broken Bread
Here, O my Lord, I see thee face to face
How shall I sing that majesty
I come with joy to meet my Lord
I will call upon the Lord
Jesus, come, for we invite you
Jesus, Lord, we look to thee
Life for the poor was hard and tough
Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim
Light's abode, celestial Salem
Lo, God is here! let us adore
Lord and lover of creation
Lord Jesus Christ, invited Guest and Savior
My faith looks up to thee
Now the silence
O Christ was a good guest
O thou, who at thy Eucharist didst pray
One shall tell another
Rejoice, the Lord is King
Sing alleluia to our God
Sing of God made manifest
Singing songs of expectation
Songs of thankfulness and praise
The Church's one foundation
The hidden stream that feeds
The Lamb's high banquet called to share
The Lord is King! lift up thy voice
The people that in darkness sat
The race that long in darkness pined
The trumpets sound, the angels sing
This is the feast of victory for our God
We come as guests invited
What wondrous love is this
When Christ's appearing was made known
Where love and loving-kindness dwell
Wind upon the waters
Ye watchers and ye holy ones
Episcopal Church (BCP):
Jeremiah 3:21-4:2
Psalm 130
1 Corinthians 7:17-23
Mark 1:14-20
Break, day of God, O break
Christ for the world we sing
Dear Lord and Father of mankind
For all your saints in glory
From deepest woe I cry to thee
From heaven you came, helpless Babe
How wondrous and great
Jesus calls us! o'er the tumult
Living Lord of love's dominion
My God, and is thy table spread
O Zion, haste, thy mission high fulfilling
O Zion, tune thy voice
Out of the deep I call
Out of the depths I turn to you on high
Rock of ages, cleft for me
Sing of Andrew, John's disciple
They cast their nets in Galilee
Thy strong word did cleave the darkness
When Jesus taught by Galilee
Will you come and follow me?

Sunday, January 29, 2006
The Fourth Sunday of / after Epiphany
(Proper 4)
Candlemas (see below) may be celebrated on this day in some provinces (not the US).
RCL:
Deuteronomy 18:15-20
Psalm 111
1 Corinthians 8:1-13
Mark 1:21-28

Common Worship:
Deuteronomy 18:15-20
Psalm 111
Revelation 12:1-5a
Mark 1:21-28

Episcopal Church (BCP):
Deuteronomy 18:15-20
Psalm 111
1 Corinthians 8:1b-13
Mark 1:21-28

Hymns appropriate to 1 Corinthians:
All praise to thee, for thou, O King divine
Bind us together, Lord
Filled with the Spirit's power
O Christ the same, through all our story's pages
Seek not in distant, ancient hills
Sister, let me be your servant
Thy hand, O God, has guided
Where charity and love prevail
You call us, Lord, to be
Hymns appropriate to Revelation:
Thy Kingdom come, O God
Hymns appropriate to the other readings:
Blessed Jesus, at thy word
Christ is our cornerstone
Dear Lord and Father of mankind
Deck thyself, my soul, with gladness
Father of heaven, whose love profound
Firmly I believe and truly
From all that dwell below the skies
From God Christ's deity came forth
Give thanks with a grateful heart
God has spoken to his people
God, you meet us in our weakness
Hail to the Lord's Anointed
How sweet the Name of Jesus sounds
How wondrous and great
I give you all the honor
Immortal love for ever full
Jesus came, the heavens adoring
Jesus Christ is waiting
Jesus the name high over all
Jesus shall reign where'er the sun
Join all the glorious names
Judge eternal, throned in splendor
King of glory, King of peace
Lord, whose love through humble service
O Christ, the healer, we have come
O for a thousand tongues to sing
O love, how deep, how broad, how high
Our cities cry to you, O God
Songs of thankfulness and praise
Spread, O spread, thou mighty word
Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord
The kingdom is upon you!
The people that in darkness sat
The race that long in darkness pined
There is a Redeemer
Thine arm, O Lord, in days of old
Thou art the way: to thee alone
Thou, whose almighty word
Thy hand, O God, has guided
To God be the glory, great things he has done
We cannot measure how you heal
Ye servants of God, your Master proclaim

Thursday, February 2, 2006
The Presentation of Our Lord Jesus Christ in the Temple (Candlemas)
RCL / Common Worship:
Malachi 3:1-5
Psalm 24 or 84
Hebrews 2:14-18
Luke 2:22-40

Episcopal Church (BCP):
Malachi 3:1-4
Psalm 84
Hebrews 2:14-18
Luke 2:22-40

All people that on earth do dwell
And now, O Father, mindful of the love
Angels, from the realms of glory
At the Name of Jesus
Before the world began
Blest are the pure in heart
Break forth, O beauteous heavenly light
Christ, whose glory fills the skies
Come, thou long-expected Jesus
Creator of the starry height
Earth was waiting, spent and restless
Eternal, Unchanging, we sing to thy praise
Fairest Lord Jesus, ruler of all nature
Faithful vigil ended
From east to west, from shore to shore
From heaven above to earth I come
Glory, in the highest glory
God of all being, throned afar
Good Christian men, rejoice
Hail, thou once-despised Jesus
Hail to the Lord's Anointed
Hail to the Lord who comes
How bright appears the Morning Star
How lovely are thy dwellings fair
How the world longs for your birth
In his temple now behold him
In the bleak midwinter
Jesus, grant me this, I pray
Jesus, hope of every nation
Jesus, priceless treasure
Jesus, thou joy of loving hearts
Join all the glorious names
Joy to the world
Judge eternal, throned in splendor
King of glory, King of peace
Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us
Let all mortal flesh keep silence
Let all the world in every corner sing
Lift up your heads, O ye gates
Lift up your heads, ye mighty gates
Lord, be my guardian and my guide
Lord God, you now have set your servant free
Lord, let your servant go in peace
Lord, now let your servant
Lord, who left the highest heaven
Love came down at Christmas
Love divine, all loves excelling
Make way, make way, for Christ the King
New light has dawned
O come, divine Messiah
O God, your constant care and love
O Lord, hear my prayer
O worship the King all glorious above
O Zion, open wide thy gates
Of the Father's love begotten
Praise the Lord, ye heavens, adore him
Praise to the Holiest in the height
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation
Purify my heart
Rejoice, the Lord is King
Sing of Mary, pure and lowly
Sing we of the Blessed Mother
Soldiers of Christ, arise
Stand up, stand up for Jesus
Stay, my child, my body sharing
Sweet is the solemn voice that calls
The God whom earth and sea and sky
The great Creator of the worlds
The King of glory comes, the nation rejoices
The Lord Almighty spoke the word
The voice of God goes out
This earth belongs to God
Thou didst leave thy throne and thy kingly crown
Thy Kingdom come! on bended knee
Virgin-born, we bow before thee
We hail thee now, O Jesus
What a Friend we have in Jesus
What child is this, who, laid to rest
When candles are lighted on Candlemas Day
Where high the heavenly temple stands
Wise men, they came to look for wisdom
With joy we meditate the grace
Ye holy angels bright
You give, Lord, the sign to your servant

Sunday, February 5, 2006
The Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
The Fourth Sunday before Lent
(Proper 5)
RCL / Common Worship:
Isaiah 40:21-31
Psalm 147
1 Corinthians 9:16-23
Mark 1:29-39

Episcopal Church (BCP):
2 Kings 4:(8-17)18-21(22-31)32-37
Psalm 142
1 Corinthians 9:16-23
Mark 1:29-39

Hymns appropriate to Isaiah:
Awake, our souls; away, our fears
Do you not know?
Fight the good fight with all thy might
Fill your hearts with joy and gladness
From all that dwell below the skies
God is Love: let heaven adore him
Guide my feet
Hast thou not known, hast thou not heard
Like a mighty river flowing
O comfort my people
O Spirit of the living God
Praise ye the Lord, 'tis good to raise
The God of Abraham praise
Wait for the Lord
We have a dream
We sing to you, O God
We will run and not grow weary
Ye servants of the Lord
You who dwell in the shelter of the Lord
Hymns appropriate to 2 Kings:
Father, we praise thee, now the night is over
God of mercy, God of grace
If thou but trust in God to guide thee
O bless the Lord, my soul
Hymns appropriate to the other readings:
A spendthrift Lover is the Lord
A stranger once did bless the earth
At even, ere the sun was set
Father, we praise thee, now the night is over
From God Christ's deity came forth
From thee all skill and science flow
Go forth and tell
God has spoken to his people
God of mercy, God of grace
Heal me, hands of Jesus
Immortal love for ever full
Jesus' hands were kind hands
Lord, speak to me, that I may speak
Now there is no male or female
O bless the Lord, my soul
O Christ, the healer, we have come
O Christ, the master carpenter
O for a thousand tongues to sing
O God, whose will is life and good
O Spirit of the living God
Send forth the gospel! Let it run
Songs of thankfulness and praise
Speak forth your word, O Father
Teach me, my God and King
Tell all the world of Jesus
The King of glory comes, the nation rejoices
Thine arm, O Lord, in days of old
Thou, Lord, hast given thyself
Thou to whom the sick and dying
Thou, whose almighty word
We cannot measure how you heal
We have a gospel to proclaim
We lay our broken world
We've a story to tell to the nations
When Jesus walked upon this earth
With loving hands
Your hands, O Lord, in days of old

Sunday, February 12, 2006
The Sixth Sunday after Epiphany
The Third Sunday before Lent
(Proper 6)
RCL / Common Worship:
2 Kings 5:1-14
Psalm 30
1 Corinthians 9:24-27
Mark 1:40-45

Episcopal Church (BCP):
2 Kings 5:1-15b
Psalm 42
1 Corinthians 9:24-27
Mark 1:40-45

A man there lived in Galilee
As longs the deer for cooling streams
Awake, my soul, stretch every nerve
Blessed feasts of blessed martyrs
Christ's Church shall glory in his power
Christ's is the world in which we move
Father of mercy, God of consolation
Father, we praise thee, now the night is over
Fight the good fight with all thy might
Forth in thy name, O Lord, I go
From thee all skill and science flow
God of mercy, God of grace
Guide my feet
Hail to the Lord's Anointed
He wants not friends that hath thy love
Heal me, hands of Jesus
How blessed are all the saints
I greet thee, who my sure Redeemer art
Inspired by love and anger
Jesus, lover of my soul
Jesus, the very thought of thee
Just as I am, without one plea
King of love, O Christ
Living Lord of love's dominion
Lord Christ, who on thy heart
Lord Jesus, think on me
May the mind of Christ my Savior
Not far beyond the sea, nor high
O bless the Lord, my soul
O Christ, the healer, we have come
O for a thousand tongues to sing
O God, by whose almighty plan
O Love that wilt not let me go
O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness
Rock of ages, cleft for me
Songs of thankfulness and praise
The Church's one foundation
The kingdom of God is justice and joy
Thee will I love, my God and King
Thee will I love, my strength, my tower
Thine arm, O Lord, in days of old
Thou, whose almighty word
Wash, O God, our sons and daughters
We cannot measure how you heal
We give God thanks for those who knew
We lay our broken world
We'll sing in the morning
Where cross the crowded ways of life
Where there once was only hurt
Will you come and follow me?
With loving hands
Ye holy angels bright

Sunday, February 19, 2006
The Seventh Sunday after Epiphany
The Second Sunday before Lent
(Proper 7)
RCL:
Isaiah 43:18-25
Psalm 41
2 Corinthians 1:18-22
Mark 2:1-12

Episcopal Church (BCP):
Isaiah 43:18-25
Psalm 32
2 Corinthians 1:18-22
Mark 2:1-12

A debtor to mercy alone
Christ is atonement, the Paschal Victim
Come, O thou all-victorious Lord
Come, thou fount of every blessing
Father, we praise thee, now the night is over
For all your blessings
From thee all skill and science flow
Hail to the Lord's Anointed
How good is the God we adore
King of love, O Christ
Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us
Let the mountains dance and sing
Loving Spirit, loving Spirit
My God, accept my heart this day
O bless the Lord, my soul
O Christ, the healer, we have come
Open, Lord, my inward ear
Praise, my soul, the King of heaven
Songs of thankfulness and praise
Spirit, come, dispel our sadness
Stand up, and bless the Lord
The love of God comes close
The Spirit came, as promised
There's a wideness in God's mercy
Thine arm, O Lord, in days of old
Through the night of doubt and sorrow
To Abraham and Sarah
Wash, O God, our sons and daughters
We cannot measure how you heal
We come as guests invited
We lay our broken world
Will you come and follow me?
Your hands, O Lord, in days of old
Common Worship:
Proverbs 8:1,22-31
Psalm 104
Colossians 1:15-20
John 1:1-14
All creatures of our God and King
Alleluia, alleluia, give thanks to the risen Lord
Angel voices ever singing
As we gather at your table
Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart
Before the earth had begun
Before the world began
Bless the Lord, creation sings
Breathe on me, Breath of God
Bright the vision that delighted
Christ is the world's light
Christ triumphant, ever reigning
Christ, whose glory fills the skies
Come and see the shining hope
Come, let us praise the Lord
Creating God your fingers trace
Creation sings
Dance and sing
Eternal Ruler of the ceaseless round
Give to our God immortal praise
Glorious in majesty
Glory be to Jesus
Glory, honor, endless praises
Glory, in the highest glory
God in his love for us lent us this planet
God reveals his presence
God of mercy, God of grace
God, we praise you, God, we bless you
God who spoke in the beginning
Good is the Lord, our heavenly King
Holy, holy, holy, Lord God almighty
I, the Lord of sea and sky
I sing the almighty power of God
I will sing, I will sing a song unto the Lord
I'll praise my Maker while I've breath
Immortal, invisible, God only wise
In Christ there is no East or West
In the name of Jesus
Jesus, thy blood and righteousness
King of love, O Christ
Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us
Let all mortal flesh keep silence
Let us with a gladsome mind
Light of the minds that know him
Lord of beauty, thine the splendor
Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendor
Lord God almighty, Father of all mercies
Lord God almighty, King of all creation
Lord of beauty, thine the splendor
Lord of the boundless curves of space
Lord of the changing year
Lord of the Church, we pray for our renewing
Lord, the light of your love is shining
Morning has broken
My God, how wonderful thou art
Name of all majesty
Not far beyond the sea, nor high
Now praise the protector of heaven
O Breath of life, come sweeping through us
O changeless Christ, for ever new
O Christ the same, through all our story's pages
O day of peace that dimly shines
O God, beyond all face and form
O God, the joy of heaven above
O God, we bear the imprint of your face
O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder
O Lord of every shining constellation
O Love that wilt not let me go
O Spirit of the living God
O thou whose power o'er moving worlds presides
Peace, perfect peace, in this dark world of sin
Praise, O praise our God and King
Praise the Lord, ye heavens, adore him
Praise the one who breaks the darkness
Praise ye the Lord, 'tis good to raise
The Lord Almighty spoke the word
The Lord of heaven confess
The spacious firmament on high
The works of the Lord are created in wisdom
This is the feast of victory for our God
Thou, whose almighty word
We have a gospel to proclaim
When long before time
Who comes from God, as Word and Breath?
With the body that was broken
With wonder, Lord, we see your works
Word of God, come down on earth
Yours the hand that made creation

Sunday, February 26, 2006
The Last Sunday of / after Epiphany *
RCL / Common Worship:
2 Kings 2:1-12
Psalm 50
2 Corinthians 4:3-6
Mark 9:2-9

Episcopal Church (BCP):
1 Kings 19:9-18
Psalm 27
2 Peter 1:16-19(20-21)
Mark 9:2-9

Alleluia, glory to God who does wondrous things
Alleluia! sing to Jesus
Alleluia, song of gladness
Alleluia, song of sweetness
Author of life divine
Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart
Be still, for the presence of the Lord
Christ is the world's true Light
Christ, upon the mountain peak
Christ, whose glory fills the skies
Eternal Light, eternal Light!
From glory to glory advancing
From the slave pens of the Delta
Glorious in majesty
God reveals his presence
Here in this place new light is streaming
In my life, Lord, be glorified
Jesus, on the mountain peak
Jesus, the very thought of thee
Jesus, these eyes have never seen
Light of the world, in grace and beauty
Lord, the light of your love is shining
Love divine, all loves excelling
Name of all majesty
O Jesus, Lord of heavenly grace
O Light of light, by love inclined
O Lord of every shining constellation
O raise your eyes on high and see
O splendor of God's glory bright
O vision blest of heavenly light
O wondrous type! O vision fair
Sing alleluia forth in duteous praise
Sing praise to God on mountaintops
Songs of thankfulness and praise
(with Transfiguration verse)
The brightness of God's glory
Thee we adore, O hidden Savior, thee
There is a Redeemer
'Tis good, Lord, to be here
Transfigured Christ, none comprehends
We hail thee now, O Jesus
We have come at Christ's own bidding
When all thy mercies, O my God
When morning gilds the skies
You have passed by

Wednesday, March 1, 2006
Ash Wednesday*
RCL / Common Worship:
Joel 2:1-2,12-17
  or Isaiah 58:1-12
Psalm 51
2 Corinthians 5:20b--6:10
Matthew 6:1-6,16-21

Episcopal Church (BCP):
Joel 2:1-2,12-17
  or Isaiah 58:1-12
Psalm 103
2 Corinthians 5:20b--6:10
Matthew 6:1-6,16-21

Approach, my soul, the mercy-seat
Before thy throne, O God, we kneel
Blest are the pure in heart
Break, day of God, O break
Come, let us to the Lord our God
Create in us clean hearts
Creator of the earth and skies
Dear Lord and Father of mankind
Dear Shepherd of thy people, hear
Eternal Lord of love, behold your Church
Father of heaven, whose love profound
Fight the good fight
For the healing of the nations
Forgive our sins as we forgive
Forty days and forty nights
From deepest woe I cry to thee
Giver of the perfect gift
God, be merciful to me
Great Shepherd of thy people, hear
Guide me, O thou great Jehovah
Have mercy on us, O Lord
He gave his life in selfless love
Hearken, O Lord, have mercy upon us
Here, O my Lord, I see thee face to face
Judge eternal, throned in splendor
Just as I am, without one plea
Kind Maker of the world, O hear
Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us
Lord Jesus, Sun of Righteousness
Lord Jesus, think on me
Lord of our life and God of our salvation
Lord, teach us how to pray aright
Lord, who left the highest heaven
Lord, who throughout these forty days
My Lord, what love is this
Now is the healing time decreed
Now is the time, the time of God's favor
Now let us all with one accord
Now quit your care
O bless the Lord, my soul
O breath of life, come sweeping through us
O for a heart to praise my God
O Jesus, I have promised
O Lord of heaven and earth and sea
O Lord, the clouds are gathering
O love, how deep, how broad, how high
Once to every man and nation
Our cities cry to you, O God
Prayer is the soul's sincere desire
Rock of ages, cleft for me
Show mercy to us, loving Father
Soldiers of Christ, arise
Stand up, stand up for Jesus
The Church of Christ in every age
The glory of these forty days
Thy kingdom come, on bended knee
We pray for peace
What does the Lord require
When God restored our common life
Wilt thou forgive that sin, by man begun

Sunday, March 5, 2006
The First Sunday in /of Lent*
RCL / Common Worship:
Genesis 9:8-17
Psalm 25
1 Peter 3:18-22
Mark 1:9-15

Episcopal Church (BCP):
Genesis 9:8-17
Psalm 25
1 Peter 3:18-22
Mark 1:9-13

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Sunday, March 12, 2006
The Second Sunday in /of Lent*
RCL / Common Worship:
Genesis 17:1-7,15-16
Psalm 22
Romans 4:13-25
Mark 8:31-38

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Episcopal Church (BCP):
Genesis 22:1-14
Psalm 16
Romans 8:31-39
Mark 8:31-38
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Sunday, March 19, 2006
The Third Sunday in /of Lent*
RCL / Common Worship:
Exodus 20:1-17
Psalm 19
1 Corinthians 1:18-25
John 2:13-22

Episcopal Church (BCP):
Exodus 20:1-17
Psalm 19
Romans 7:13-25
John 2:13-22

Hymns appropriate to 1 Corinthians:
Hymns appropriate to Romans
Hymns appropriate to the other readings:
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Sunday, March 26, 2006
The Fourth Sunday in /of Lent*
RCL / Common Worship:
Numbers 21:4-9
Psalm 107
Ephesians 2:1-10
John 3:14-21

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Episcopal Church (BCP):
2 Chronicles 36:14-23
Psalm 122
Ephesians 2:4-10
John 6:4-15
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Sunday, April 2, 2006
The Fifth Sunday in /of Lent*
RCL / Common Worship:
Jeremiah 31:31-34
Psalm 51 or Psalm 119:9-16
Hebrews 5:5-10
John 12:20-33

Episcopal Church (BCP):
Jeremiah 31:31-34
Psalm 51
Hebrews 5:(1-4)5-10
John 12:20-33

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Sunday, April 9, 2006
Palm Sunday *
The Liturgy of the Palms:
RCL / Common Worship:
Mark 11:1-11
  or John 12:12-16
Psalm 118:1-2,19-29

Episcopal Church (BCP):
Mark 11:1-11a
Psalm 118:19-29

All glory, laud and honor
Children of Jerusalem
Hail to the Lord's Anointed
Hark, the glad sound, the Savior comes
Holy, holy, holy / Santo, santo, santo (Taiz&ecute;)
Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of power and might (Iona)
Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest
I will enter his gates
Into Jerusalem Jesus rode
Lift up your heads, ye mighty gates
Make way, make way, for Christ the King
My song is love unknown
O thou, who through this holy week
Ride on, ride on in majesty
The glory of our King was seen
Trotting, trotting through Jerusalem
You are the King of Glory
The Liturgy of the Passion:
RCL / Common Worship:
Isaiah 50:4-9a
Psalm 31
Philippians 2:5-11
Mark (14:1-72); 15:1-39 (40-47)

Episcopal Church (BCP):
Isaiah 45:21-25
  or Isaiah 52:13--53:12
Psalm 22
Philippians 2:5-11
Mark (14:32-72);15:1-39 (40-47)

A spendthrift lover is the Lord
According to thy gracious word
Ah, holy Jesus, how hast thou offended
Alas, and did my Savior bleed
All praise to thee, for thou, O King divine
Alone thou goest forth, O Lord
Calvary, Calvary
Forgive our sins as we forgive
From heaven you came, helpless babe
Great Son of God
Hail, thou once-despised Jesus
Hark, the voice of love and mercy
He gave his life in selfless love
He has been given a name
How deep the Father's love for us
I cannot tell why he, whom angels worship
I do not know the man
I found him cradled
I will sing the wondrous story
In the Cross of Christ I glory
It is a thing most wonderful
Let thy Blood in mercy poured
Lord Jesus Christ, you have come to us
Lord Jesus, for my sake you come
Lord Jesus, think on me
Lord, who left the highest heaven
Man of sorrows, what a name
May the mind of Christ my Savior
Meekness and majesty
My God, I love thee, not because
My Lord, what love is this
My Lord, you wore no royal crown
My song is love unknown
No weight of gold or silver
O dearest Lord, thy sacred head
O sacred head, sore wounded
O Sacrifice of Calvary
O the bitter shame and sorrow
See, Christ was wounded for our sake
Sing, my tongue, the glorious battle
The hands of Christ
The head that once was crowned with thorns
The royal banners forward go
There is a fountain filled with blood
There is a green hill far away
Thou didst leave thy throne
Thou who wast rich beyond all splendor
To mock your reign, O dearest Lord
We have a Gospel to proclaim
What if the One who shapes the stars
When I survey the wondrous Cross
Who would ever have believed it
When my love to Christ grows weak

Monday, April 10, 2006
Monday in Holy Week *
Common Worship:
Isaiah 42:1-9
Psalm 36
Hebrews 9:11-15
John 12:1-11

Episcopal Church (BCP):
Isaiah 42:1-9
Psalm 36
Hebrews 11:39-12:3
John 12:1-11
   or Mark 14:3-9

A prophet woman broke a jar
Alone thou goest forth, O Lord
Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart
Brother, sister, let me serve you
Draw nigh and take the Body of the Lord
Drop, drop, slow tears
Faithful vigil ended
Glory be to Jesus
He gave his life in selfless love
Help us to help each other, Lord
Here, O my Lord, I see thee face to face
I'll praise my Maker while I've breath
Jesus shall reign where'er the Sun
Jesus, the very thought of thee
Jesus, thy blood and righteousness
Just as I am, without one plea
Let streams of living justice
Let thy Blood in mercy poured
My God, how wonderful thou art
My song is love unknown
O for a thousand tongues to sing
Once, only once, and once for all
The head that once was crowned with thorns
The voice of God goes out to all the world
There's a wideness in God's mercy
We sing the praise of him who died
When I needed a neighbor
Will you come and follow me

Tuesday, April 11, 2006
Tuesday in Holy Week *
Common Worship:
Isaiah 49:1-7
Psalm 71
1 Corinthians 1:18-31
John 12:20-36

Episcopal Church (BCP):
Isaiah 49:1-7
Psalm 71
1 Corinthians 1:18-31
John 12:37-38,42-50
   or Mark 11:15-19
And now, O Father, mindful of the love
Blessed be the God of Israel
Cross of Jesus, Cross of sorrow
Faithful vigil ended
Giver of the perfect gift
God is our fortress and our rock
Hail to the Lord's Anointed
He comes to us as one unknown
In the Cross of Christ I glory
Jesus, Savior of the world
Jesus, thy blood and righteousness
Let folly praise that fancy loves
Lift high the cross
Man of sorrows, what a name
My song is love unknown
Nature with open volume stands
O bless the God of Israel
O Lord, hear my prayer
O my Savior, lifted
Rock of ages, cleft for me
Safe in the shadow of the Lord
Sing, my tongue, the glorious battle
The great Creator of the worlds
The royal banners forward go
The wise may bring their learning
Tree of life and awesome mystery
We sing the praise of him who died
When I survey the wondrous Cross
You, Lord, are both lamb and shepherd

Wednesday, April 12, 2006
Wednesday in Holy Week *
Common Worship:
Isaiah 50:4-9a
Psalm 70
Hebrews 12:1-3
John 13:21-32

Episcopal Church (BCP):
Isaiah 50:4-9a
Psalm 69
Hebrews 9:11-5,24-28
John 13:21-35
   or Matthew 26:1-5,14-25

Ah, holy Jesus, how hast thou offended
Alone thou goest forth, O Lord
Beneath the cross of Jesus
Cross of Jesus, Cross of sorrow
Have mercy, Lord, on me
He gave his life in selfless love
How deep the Father's love for us
Man of sorrows, what a name
May the mind of Christ my Savior
My Lord, what love is this
O love divine, what hast thou done
O sacred head, sore wounded
People draw near to God in their distress
See, Christ was wounded for our sake
Sing, my tongue, the glorious battle
Sunset to sunrise changes now
Sweet the moments, rich in blessing
The great Creator of the worlds
The head that once was crowned
We sing the praise of him who died
What wondrous love is this
When I survey the wondrous Cross

Thursday, April 13, 2006
Maundy Thursday *
RCL / Common Worship:
Exodus 12:1-4(5-10)11-14
Psalm 116
1 Corinthians 11:23-26
John 13:1-17,31b-35

Episcopal Church (BCP):
Exodus 12:1-14a
Psalm 78
1 Corinthians 11:23-26(27-32)
John 13:1-15
   or Luke 22:14-30

A new commandment I give unto you
According to thy gracious word
An upper room did our Lord prepare
As we gather at your table
At the supper, Christ the Lord
Before I take the Body of my Lord
Blest by the sun, the olive tree
Bread of the world in mercy broken
Broken for me, broken for you
By Christ redeemed
By gracious powers so wonderfully sheltered
Draw nigh and take the Body of the Lord
For the bread which you have broken
Gather around for the table is spread
Go to dark Gethsemane
God is love and where true love is
Great God, your love has called us here
He came down that we may have love
He gave his life in selfless love
I come with joy to meet my Lord
Jesu, Jesu, fill us with your love
Let us break bread together
Lord God, your love has called us here
Lord Jesus Christ, you have come to us
Love is his word, love is his way
My God, and is thy table spread
Now, my tongue, the mystery telling
Now the silence
O Lord, sustaining all who live
O thou who at thy Eucharist
Once, only once, and once for all
Sister, let me be your servant
The Son of God proclaim
There's a spirit in the air
This is the night, dear friends
Thy will be done
Ubi caritas et amor (Taizé)
We come as guests invited
When Jesus died to save us
Where true charity and love dwell
Where true love is found with charity
Where true love is present
With the body that was broken
Zion, praise thy Savior, singing

Friday, April 14, 2006
Good Friday *
RCL / Common Worship:
Isaiah 52:13--53:12
Psalm 22
Hebrews 10:16-25;
  or Hebrews 4:14-16;5:7-9
John 18:1--19:42

Episcopal Church (BCP):
Isaiah 52:13--53:12
  or Genesis 22:1-18
  or Wisdom 2:1,12-24
Psalm 22 or 40 or 69
Hebrews 10:1-25;
John (18:1-40) 19:1-37

A purple robe
Ah, holy Jesus, how hast thou offended
Alas! and did my Savior bleed
Alone thou goest forth, O Lord
And can it be that I should gain
At the cross her station keeping
Before the cock crew twice
Beneath the cross of Jesus
Calvary, Calvary
Cross of Jesus, Cross of sorrow
Downtrodden Christ
Glory be to Jesus
Go to dark Gethsemane
Great Son of God, you once on Calvary's cross
He gave his life in selfless love
Here is love, vast as the ocean
How deep the Father's love for us
I do not know the man
I give you love
It is a thing most wonderful
It is finished! Blessed Jesus
Lord Christ, we praise your sacrifice
Man of sorrows, what a name
Man of sorrows, wrapped in grief
Mary, blessed grieving mother
My God, I love thee, not because
My Lord, what love is this
My song is love unknown
O Christ, the Master Carpenter
O come and mourn with me awhile
O dearest Lord, thy sacred head
O Lord my God, O Lord my God
O love divine, what hast thou done!
O perfect life of love
O sacred head, sore wounded
On a hill far away
Rock of ages, cleft for me
See, Christ was wounded for our sake
Sing, my tongue, the glorious battle
Sunset to sunrise changes now
There is a green hill far away
Throned upon the awful Tree
To mock your reign, O dearest Lord
We sing your mercies
Were you there when they crucified my Lord?
What wondrous love is this
When I survey the wondrous Cross

Saturday, April 15, 2006
Holy Saturday (not the Vigil)
RCL / Common Worship:
Job 14:1-14
or Lamentations 3:1-9,19-24
Psalm 31
1 Peter 4:1-8
Matthew 27:57-end
or John 19:38-end
As longs the hart for flowing streams
God of grace and God of glory
Just as the deer longs for the waterbrooks
My song is love unknown
O sorrow deep
Out of the depths I turn to you on high
See, Christ was wounded for our sake
Were you there when they crucified my Lord?

Saturday, April 15, 2006
The Great Vigil of Easter
The New Testament readings should be preceded by a minimum of three Old Testament readings. The Exodus reading and canticle are always used. Hymn suggestions are given below, but the service should avoid the feeling of a lessons & carols service. A mixture of psalms sung by congregation, choir and choir with congregation should be offered, with an occasional hymn possibly taking the place of the psalms. The hymns given after the New Testament lessons are for use as a Gradual/Sequence Hymn or after the Gospel has been proclaimed.
RCL and CW:
Genesis 1:1-2:4a
Psalm 136

Episcopal Church (BCP):
Genesis 1:1-2:2
Psalm 33 or 36
All people that on earth do dwell
Eternal God, your love's tremendous glory
Father, Lord of all creation
God who gives to life its goodness
I, the Lord of sea and sky
Let all creation bless the Lord
O God beyond all face and form
O God, our help in ages past
Over the chaos of the empty waters
Praise the Lord, ye heavens adore him
The Lord Almighty spoke the word
Yours the hand that made creation
Genesis 7:1-5,11-18; 8:6-18; 9:8-13
Psalm 46
A mighty fortress is our God
Be still and know that I am God
God is our fortress and our rock
Immortal love, for ever full
O God, our help in ages past
O Love that wilt not let me go
Spirit divine, attend our prayers
Genesis 22:1-18
Psalm 16 (or Psalm 33)
From the falter of breath
God moves in a mysterious way
Now is eternal life
The God of Abraham praise
.
RCL and CW: RCL and CW: Exodus 14:10-end; 15:20-21
Canticle: Exodus 15:1b-13,17-18

Episcopal Church (BCP):
Exodus 14:10-15:1

Canticle: Exodus 15:1b-13,17-18
At the Lamb's high feast we sing
Crashing waters at creation
Let all things now living
O God of Bethel, by whose hand
Sing to the Lord who has vanquished
Through the Red Sea brought at last
When Israel was in Egypt's land
.
Episcopal Church (BCP) only: Isaiah 4:2-6
Psalm 122
Christ, whose glory fills the skies
Wind who makes all winds that blow
.
Isaiah 55:1-11
Canticle: Isaiah 12:2-6 (or Psalm 42)
From all the wind's wide quarters
Retell what Christ's great love has done
Surely it is God who saves me (para. of Canticle)
The trumpets sound, the angels sing
To God be the glory, great things he has done
Ye servants of God, your Master proclaim
RCL and CW only: Baruch 3:9-15,32-4:4
or Proverbs 8:1-8, 19-21; 9:4b-6
Psalm 19
As pants the hart for cooling streams
As the deer pants for the water
Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart
From the falter of breath
The spacious firmament on high
.
Ezekiel 36:24-28
Psalms 42 and 43 (or Isaiah 12:2-6)
As pants the hart for cooling streams
As the deer pants for water
He comes to us as one unknown
Jesus, priceless treasure
The hidden stream that feeds
Ezekiel 37:1-14
Psalm 143 (or Psalm 30)
Breathe on me, Breath of God
God's Spirit as a rising gale
O Breath of Life, come sweeping through us
O Holy Spirit, by whose breath
Soaring Spirit, set us free
Spirit of the living God
Wind who makes all winds that blow
Wind upon the waters
RCL and CW:
Zephaniah 3:14-end
Psalm 98

Episcopal Church (BCP):
Zephaniah 3:12-20
Psalm 98 or 126
Christ is the King, O friends rejoice
Hail to the Lord's Anointed
Lord, who left the highest heaven
New songs of celebration render
.
Romans 6:3-11
Psalm 114
Matthew 28:1-10
  Mark 16:1-8 (RCL/CW only)
All who believe and are baptized
Alleluia, raise the anthem
Christ is arisen (Christ ist erstanden)
Christ is risen, alleluia
Christ the Lord is risen again
Christ the Lord is risen today
Christians, to the Paschal Victim
Come, ye faithful, raise the strain
Comes Mary to the grave
Finished the strife of battle now
Hail thee, festival day
Jesus Christ is risen today
Lift your voice rejoicing, Mary
Myrrh-bearing Mary
Now is eternal life
Now lives the Lamb of God
O sons and daughters, let us sing
Sing alleluia to the Lord
The day of Resurrection
The strife is o'er, the battle done
The tomb is empty! Come and see
Thine be the glory, risen, conquering Son
We know that Christ is raised and dies no more
Welcome, happy morning
Ye choirs of new Jerusalem

Sunday, April 16, 2006
Easter Day
RCL / Common Worship:
Acts 10:34-43
Psalm 118
1 Corinthians 15:1-11
John 20:1-18
or Mark 16:1-8

Episcopal Church (BCP): Acts 10:34-43
Psalm 118
Colossians 3:1-4
Mark 16:1-8

All who believe and are baptized
Alleluia, Alleluia, hearts to heaven and voices raise
Alleluia, alleluia, let the holy anthem rise
Alleluia, glory to God
Apostle of the Word
At the Lamb's high feast we sing