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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	.	.

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	.	.
Episcopal Church (BCP): Genesis 22:1-14 Psalm 16 Romans 8:31-39 Mark 8:31-38	.	.

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	.	.
Episcopal Church (BCP): 2 Chronicles 36:14-23 Psalm 122 Ephesians 2:4-10 John 6:4-15	.	.

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	.	.

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