Sunday, December 3, 2006
The First Sunday of Advent
RCL / Common Worship: Jeremiah 33:14-16 Psalm 25 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 Luke 21:25-36 Episcopal Church (BCP) Zechariah 14:4-9 Psalm 50 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 Luke 21:25-31	Break, day of God, O break Christ is coming! let creation Come and see the shining hope Come, thou long-expected Jesus Creator of the starry height Earth was waiting, spent and restless God moves in a mysterious way Great God, what do I see and hear Hail to the Lord's Anointed Hark, a thrilling voice is sounding Hark, what a sound, and too divine How bright appears the Morning Star Jesus came, the heavens adoring Judge eternal, throned in splendor Lift up your heads, ye mighty gates Lo, he comes with clouds descending My hope is built on nothing less Not for tongues of heaven's angels	O come, O come Emmanuel O day of God, draw nigh O quickly come, dread Judge of all Once he came in blessing Sing we the King who is coming to reign Sleepers, wake, a voice astounds us Songs of praise the angels sang Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord The advent of our King The God of Abraham praise 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 kingdom come! on bended knee Wait for the Lord (Taizé) Wake, O wake, with tidings thrilling

Sunday, December 10, 2006
The Second Sunday of Advent
RCL / Common Worship: Baruch 5:1-9    or Malachi 3:1-4 Benedictus Philippians 1:3-11 Luke 3:1-6 Episcopal Church (BCP): Baruch 5:1-9 Psalm 126 Philippians 1:1-11 Luke 3:1-6
	Hymns appropriate to Baruch: God is in his temple Here, O my Lord, I see thee face to face Love divine, all loves excelling O Zion, tune thy voice Rise up and shine! Your light has come You shall go out with joy	Hymns appropriate to Malachi: Make way, make way, for Christ the King Thy kingdom come, on bended knee
	Hymns appropriate to the other readings:
	Blessed be the God of Israel Comfort, comfort ye my people Earth was waiting, spent and restless God has spoken by his prophets Hail to the Lord's Anointed Hark, a thrilling voice is sounding Herald, sound the note of judgment Hills of the north, rejoice Lo, from the desert homes Lo, in the wilderness a voice O bless the God of Israel O heavenly Word, eternal Light	On Jordan's bank the Baptist's cry Once he came in blessing Prepare the way, O Zion Sing we the praises of the great forerunner The advent of our God The kingdom of God is justice and joy The voice of God goes out to all the world There's a voice in the wilderness crying What is the crying at Jordan? Where Jordan cuts the wilderness Ye servants of the Lord

Sunday, December 17, 2006
The Third Sunday of Advent
RCL / Common Worship : Zephaniah 3:14-20 Canticle: Isaiah 12:2-6 &nsbp;  or Psalm 146 Philippians 4:4-7 Luke 3:7-18 Episcopal Church (BCP): Zephaniah 3:14-20 Psalm 85 or Canticle 9 Philippians 4:4-7(8-9) Luke 3:7-18	Blessed be the God of Israel Christ is the King, O friends rejoice Comfort, comfort, ye my people Hark, a thrilling voice is sounding Hark, the glad sound! the Savior comes Herald, sound the note of judgment How beauteous are their feet Lo, from the desert homes Lo, in the wilderness a voice O day of God, draw nigh 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 Sleepers, wake, a voice astounds us Surely it is God who saves me The advent of our King The kingdom of God is justice and joy The race that long in darkness pined There's a voice in the wilderness crying Thy Kingdom come, O God To God be the glory Wait for the Lord (Taizé) Watchman, tell us of the night What is the crying at Jordan? Where Jordan cuts the wilderness

Sunday, December 24, 2006
The Fourth Sunday of Advent
RCL / Common Worship: Micah 5:2-5a Magnificat or Psalm 80 Hebrews 10:5-10 Luke 1:39-45(46-55) Episcopal Church Micah 5:2-4 Psalm 80 Hebrews 10:5-10 Luke 1:39-49(50-56)	A great and mighty wonder And now, O Father, mindful of the love Blest be the King whose coming Come, thou long-expected Jesus Earth was waiting, spent and restless From heaven above to earth I come Gabriel's message does away God rest you merry, gentlemen Hark the glad sound! the Savior comes Heavenly message, brought by an angel Joy to the world! The Lord is come Lift up your heads, ye mighty gates Lord, who left the highest heaven Mary sang a song, a song of love My soul proclaims your glory, Lord	O Bethlehem is a small place O come, O come, Emmanuel O little town of Bethlehem Redeemer of the nations, come Savior of the nations, come! See amid the winter's snow Sing we of the Blessed Mother Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord The angel Gabriel from heaven came The Lord will come and not be slow The Word whom earth and sea and sky Virgin-born, we bow before thee Where is this stupendous stranger? Ye watchers and ye holy ones 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, December 31, 2006
The First Sunday after/of Christmas
RCL / Common Worship: 1 Samuel 2:18-20,26 Psalm 148 Colossians 3:12-17 Luke 2:41-52	Angel voices ever singing Angels, from the realms of glory Before the world began Behold, the great Creator makes By the Creator, Joseph was appointed Child in the manger Child of the stable's secret birth Come down, O Love divine Go tell it on the mountain God rest you merry, gentlemen Had he not loved us I cannot tell why he, whom angels Lord, who left the highest heaven Love came down at Christmas Now thank we all our God O Savior of our fallen race	O sleep now, holy baby Of the Father's love begotten Once in royal David's city Our Father, by whose Name Sing of Mary, pure and lowly Songs of praise the angels sang The first Nowell the angel did say The heavenly Child in stature grows The Maker of the sun and moon Thou didst leave thy throne To us a Child of royal birth 'Twas in the moon of wintertime Unto us a boy is born What child is this, who laid to rest When Jesus left his Father's throne Who would think
Episcopal Church Isaiah 61:10-62:3 Psalm 147 Galatians 3:23-25;4:4-7 John 1:1-18	All glory be to God on high All hail the power of Jesus' Name Angel voices ever singing Angels from the realms of glory Before the world began Child in the manger Christ is the world's light, he and none other Christ is the world's true light Christ triumphant, ever reigning Chrsit, whose glory fills the skies Come down, O Love divine Dost thou in a manger lie From east to west, from shore to shore From God Christ's deity came forth Glorious the day when Christ was born Go tell it on the mountain God has spoken by his prophets God is love, his the care God is working his purpose out Had he not loved us Hark! the herald angels sing How bright appears the Morning Star Immortal, invisible, God only wise It was poor little Jesus Jesus, lover of my soul	Jesus, thou joy of loving hearts Joy to the world! The Lord is come Let all mortal flesh keep silence Lord, the light of your love is shining Lord, who left the highest heaven Love came down at Christmas O Savior of our fallen race Of the Father's love begotten Once in royal David's city See amid the winter's snow Thanks to God whose Word was spoken The first Nowell the angel did say The great Creator of the worlds The heavenly Child in stature grows Thou didst leave thy throne To us a Child of royal birth We have a Gospel to proclaim What child is this, who laid to rest What wondrous love is this Where is this stupendous stranger? Who can measure heaven and earth Who would think Word of God, come down to earth You laid aside your majesty

Monday, January 1, 2007
The Holy Name of Our Lord Jesus Christ or The Naming and Circumcision of Jesus
RCL/Common Worship: Numbers 6:22-27 Psalm 8 Galatians 4:4-7 Luke 2:15-21 Episcopal Church 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

Saturday, January 6, 2007
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 7, 2007
The First Sunday of / after Epiphany The Baptism of Christ
RCL / Common Worship: Isaiah 43:1-7 Psalm 29 Acts 8:14-17 Luke 3:15-17,21-22 Episcopal Church Isaiah 42:1-9 Psalm 89 Acts 10:34-38 Luke 3:15-16,21-22	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 14, 2007
The Second Sunday of / after Epiphany (Proper 2)
RCL and Common Worship: Isaiah 62:1-5 Psalm 36 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 John 2:1-11 Episcopal Church Isaiah 62:1-5 Psalm 96 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 John 2:1-11	All praise to thee, O Lord Come, let us eat Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life Come, risen Lord, and deign to be our guest Come to a wedding, come to a blessing Deck thyself, my soul, with gladness Father, Lord of all creation From glory to glory advancing From God Christ's deity came forth God of mercy, God of grace Hail to the Lord's Anointed Heaven shall not wait How wondrous and great I come with joy to meet my Lord Immortal, invisible, God only wise Jesus, come, for we invite you Jesus, Lord, we pray Jesus, lover of my soul	Jesus is Lord Let all mortal flesh keep silence Lord Jesus Christ, invited Guest and Savior Now the silence O Christ was a good guest O for a heart to praise my God One bread, one body Sing of God made manifest Songs of thankfulness and praise Spirit of holiness, wisdom and faithfulness Take my life, and let it be The Church's one foundation The race that long in darkness pined The trumpets sound, the angels sing This is the hour of banquet and of song We have a Gospel to proclaim When Christ's appearing was made known You call us out to praise you

Sunday, January 21, 2007
The Third Sunday of / after Epiphany (Proper 3)
RCL and Common Worship Nehemiah 8:1-3,5-8,8-10 Psalm 19 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a Luke 4:14-21 Episcopal Church Nehemiah 8:2-10 Psalm 113 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 Luke 4:14-21	And can it be that I should gain Beauty for brokenness Blest be the tie that binds Book of books, our people's strength Christ brings the kingdom Christ, from whom all blessings flow Christ is the King, O friends rejoice Christ is the world's true Light Come, let us eat Come, O Lord, and set us free Cry Freedom in the name of God Father, Lord of all creation Father of mercies, in thy word Forth in the peace of Christ we go From God Christ's deity came forth From many grains God has spoken by his prophets God has spoken to his people, alleluia Hail to the Lord's Anointed Help us, O Lord, to learn I come with joy to meet my Lord I'll praise my Make while I've breath Jesus, Lord, we look to thee Jesus shall reign where'er the sun	Like the murmur of the dove's song Living God, your word has called us Lord, be thy word my rule Lord of the Church, we pray for our renewing Lord, thy word abideth Make way, make way for Christ the King Now is the time, the time of God's favor O Christ, the Word Incarnate O for a thousand tongues to sing O God, unseen, yet ever near O thou, who at thy Eucharist didst pray O Zion, haste, thy mission high fulfilling Once to every man and nation One bread, one body, one Lord of all Retell what Christ's great love has done Spread, O spread, thou mighty word Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord! Thanks to God whose Word was spoken The Church of Christ in every age The kingdom of God is justice and joy The voice of God goes out to all the world When morning gilds the skies Will you come and follow me? Word of God, come down on earth Word of the living God You call us out to praise you

Sunday, January 28, 2007
The Fourth Sunday of / after Epiphany (Proper 4) Candlemas (see below) may be celebrated on this day in some provinces (not the US).
RCL: Jeremiah 1:4-10 Psalm 71 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Luke 4:21-30 Episcopal Church Jeremiah 1:4-10 Psalm 71 1 Corinthians 14:12b-20 Luke 4:21-32	Blessed be the God of Israel Blessed Jesus, at thy word Come down, O Love divine Creating God, your fingers trace Eternal God, your love's tremendous glory From all that dwell below the skies From God Christ's deity came forth God is our song& God of the prophets, bless the prophet's heirs Great God, we praise your mighty love How shall I sing that majesty	How shall they hear the Word of God Lord, you give the great commission Not far beyond the sea Not for tongues of heaven's angels& O love, how deep, how broad, how high Once to every man and nation Should I rehearse with human voice Spread, O spread, thou mighty word Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord! Thanks to God whose Word was spoken Word of God, come down on earth
Common Worship: Ezekiel 43:27-44:4 Psalm 48 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Luke 2:22-40	Bright the vision that delighted Christ is our cornerstone City of God, Jerusalem Fairest Lord Jesus, ruler of all nature Faithful vigil ended Glorious things of thee are spoken Hail to the Lord's Anointed Hail to the Lord who comes In his temple now behold him Jerusalem the golden Jesus Christ gives life and gladness	Lord, now let your servant Lord, the light of your love is shining Love divine, all loves excelling New light has dawned O perfect Love, all human thought transcending O the deep, deep love of Jesus Sing we of the Blessed Mother This Child secretly comes When candles are lighted on Candlemas Day You give, Lord, the sign to your servant

Friday, February 2, 2007
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 4, 2007
The Fifth Sunday after Epiphany The Third Sunday before Lent (Proper 5)
RCL / Common Worship: Isaiah 6:1-8(9-13) Psalm 138 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Luke 5:1-11 Episcopal Church (BCP) Judges 6:11-24a Psalm 85 1 Corinthains 15:1-11 Luke 5:1-11	All my hope on God is founded And can it be that I should gain Be still for the Spirit of the Lord Blest are the pure in heart Bright the vision that delighted Christ for the world we sing Christ is the world's Redeemer Christ, whose glory fills the skies Come, let us with our Lord arise Come, thou fount of every blessing Deck thyself, my soul, with gladness Eternal Light, eternal light For the bread which you have broken Forth in the peace of Christ we go Forth in thy Name, O Lord, I go Glorious the day when Christ was born God of all being, throned afar God of gods, we sound his praises God reveals his presence God, we praise you! God, we bless you! God, your glorious presence Hear us, O Lord, from heaven Holy God, we praise thy Name Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord Holy, holy, holy, Lord God almighty How firm a foundation How shall I sing that majesty How shall they hear the Word of God	How shall they hear, who have not heard I sought the Lord, and afterward I knew I, the Lord of sea and sky Immortal, invisible, God only wise In your mercy, Lord, you called me Inspired by love and anger Jesus, lover of my soul Let all mortal flesh keep silence Lo, God is here! let us adore My God, and is thy table spead My God, how wonderful thou art O love, how deep, how broad, how high O love of God, how strong and true O thou who camest from above O Zion, haste, thy mission high fulfilling O Zion, tune thy voice Santo, santo, santo Spread, O spread, thou mighty Word Stand up and bless the Lord Strengthen for service, Lord The God of Abraham praise The people that in darkness walked Thee we adore, eternal Lord This is the day the Lord hath made Will you come and follow me? Ye servants of God, your Master proclaim Ye watchers and ye holy ones

Sunday, February 11, 2007
The Sixth Sunday after Epiphany The Second Sunday before Lent (Proper 7)
RCL/Episcopal Church: Jeremiah 17:5-10 Psalm 1 1 Corinthians 15:12-20 Luke 6:17-26	All my hope on God is founded At the Name of Jesus Beauty for brokenness Blessed Jesus, at thy word Blest be the King whose coming Can I see another's woe Christ is the world's light Christ is the world's Redeemer Christ, whose glory fills the skies Deck thyself, my soul, with gladness Forgive our sins as we forgive Guide me, O thou great Jehovah Happy are they, they that love God Happy are they who walk in God's wise way Heal us, Emmanuel! hear our prayer In Jesus' Name, we pause to pray Jesus lives! thy terrors now Jesus, lover of my soul	If thou but suffer God to guide thee Light's abode, celestial Salem Lord Jesus, once you spoke to men Lord of all hopefulness Lord of the Church, we pray for our renewing Love's redeeming work is done Not for tongues of heaven's angels O changeless Christ, for ever new O love, how deep, how broad, how high Praise, my soul, the King of heaven Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord The Church of Christ in every age The hidden stream The trumpets sound, the angels sing Through all the changing scenes of life We praise you, Lord, for Jesus Christ You, Lord, we praise in songs of celebration
Common Worship: Genesis 2:4b-9,15-25 Psalm 65 Revelation 4 Luke 8:22-25	All creatures of our God and King Bless the Lord, creation sings Breathe on me, Breath of God Creating God your fingers trace Glory, honor, endless praises God reveals his presence God, we praise you, God, we bless you God who spoke in the beginning I, the Lord of sea and sky I sing the almighty power of God Holy, holy, holy, Lord God almighty 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 of the boundless curves of space Lord of the changing year Morning has broken Name of all majesty Now praise the protector of heaven O Breath of life, come sweeping through us O changeless Christ, for ever new O God, the joy of heaven above O Lord of every shining constellation O Love that wilt not let me go Praise, O praise our God and King Praise the Lord, ye heavens, adore him The spacious firmament on high Thou, whose almighty word With wonder, Lord, we see your works

Sunday, February 18, 2007
The Last Sunday of / after Epiphany The Sunday next before Lent
RCL / Common Worship: Exodus 34:29-35 Psalm 99 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2 Luke 9:28-36(37-43) Episcopal Church Exodus 34:29-35 Psalm 99 1 Corinthians 12:27-13:13 Luke 9:28-36	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, February 21, 2007
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   or John 8:1-11 Episcopal Church: 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, February 25, 2007
The First Sunday in /of Lent
RCL / Common Worship: Deuteronomy 26:1-11 Psalm 91 Romans 10:8b-13 Luke 4:1-13 Episcopal Church: Deuteronomy 26:(1-4)5-11 Psalm 91 Romans 10:(5-8a)8b-13 Luke 4:1-13	A mighty fortress is our God Awake, our souls, away, our fears Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart Christ our Redeemer knew temptation's power Christian, dost thou see them Father of heaven, whose love profound For the fruits of his creation Forty days and forty nights God is our refuge and our strength God, whose giving knows no ending God moves in a mysterious way He is Lord, he is Lord He lives in us, the Christ of God How clear is our vocation, Lord How shall they hear the Word of God How sweet the Name of Jesus sounds I believe in God the Almighty I bind unto myself today If thou but trust in God to guide thee I'll praise my Maker while I've breath I'm not ashamed to own my Lord Lord, be my guardian and my guide In Christ there is no East or West Jesus, thou joy of loving hearts Jesus went away to the desert Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us Lord, in this thy mercy's day	Lord of the Church, we pray for our receiving Lord, we hear your word with gladness Lord, who throughout these forty days Name of all majesty New songs of celebration render Not far beyond the sea, nor high above the heavens Now let us all with one accord O God of Bethel, by whose hand O God, our help in ages past O happy band of pilgrims O Jesus, King most wonderful O love, how deep, how broad, how high O praise the gracious power Praise, my soul, the King of heaven Praise our great and gracious Lord Safe in the shadow of the Lord Savior, again to thy dear name Seek ye first the kingdom of God The glory of these forty days Through all the changing scenes of life We have a gospel to proclaim We praise you, O God, our Redeemer We sing to you, O God What a Friend we have in Jesus What does the Lord require? Yield not to temptation You who dwell in the shelter of the Lord

Sunday, March 4, 2007
The Second Sunday in /of Lent
RCL / Common Worship: Genesis 15:1-12,17-18 Psalm 27 Philippians 3:17-4:1 Luke 13:31-35 Episcopal Church: Genesis 15:1-12,17-18 Psalm 27 Philippians 3:17--4:1 Luke 13:(22-30)31-35	A mighty fortress is our God A safe stronghold our God is still All my hope on God is founded All who love and serve your city All ye who seek a comfort sure As we gather at your table Be thou my vision Bread of the world in mercy broken Christ is the world's light Christ is the world's true light Come, O thou Traveler unknown Creator of the earth and skies Fight the good fight with all thy might God of grace and God of glory God, when I stand, no path before me God, your glorious presence How firm a foundation How sweet the Name of Jesus sounds Immortal, invisible, God only wise In the cross of Christ I glory Lord, be thy word my rule How shall I sing that majesty Kind Maker of the world, O hear Light's abode, celestial Salem Lord Christ, when first thou cam'st to men Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendor My faith looks up to thee	My life flows on in endless song My Lord, you wore no royal crown Now is the healing time decreed Now let us all with one accord O Christ, who art the Light and Day O God beyond all praising O God of Bethel, by whose hand O Jesus Christ, may grateful hymns be rising O kind Creator, bow thine ear O saving Victim, opening wide Rock of ages, cleft for me Safe in the hands of God who made me Safe in the shadow of the Lord Sing of Eve and sing of Adam Souls of men, why will ye scatter Stand up, and bless the Lord The God of Abraham praise The head that once was crowned The King of love my shepherd is The Lord is my light, my light and salvation There's a wideness in God's mercy Timeless love! We sing the story We sing to you, O God What a friend we have in Jesus When Jesus wept, the falling tear Wilt thou forgive that sin, by man begun Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness Ye servants of the Lord

Sunday, March 11, 2007
The Third Sunday in /of Lent
RCL / Common Worship: Isaiah 55:1-9 Psalm 63 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 Luke 13:1-9 Episcopal Church: Exodus 3:1-15 Psalm 103 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 Luke 13:1-9	All who are thirsty, come to the Lord Almighty God, thy word is cast As pants the hart for cooling streams As the deer pants for the water Before thy throne, O God, we kneel Blessed Jesus, Mary's son Bread of heaven, on thee we feed Bread of the world, in mercy broken Christ is the heavenly food Come down, O Love divine Come, let us eat Come, people of the living God Come, we that love the Lord Creator of the earth and skies Draw nigh and take the Body of the Lord Eternal Lord of love, behold your Church Faithful One, so unchanging Faithful Shepherd, feed me Father of mercies, in thy word Forty days and forty nights From all the wind's wide quarters Fruitful trees, the Spirit's sowing God is our fortress and our rock Great God of wonders, all thy ways Guide me, O thou great Jehovah Hear our cry How lovely is thy dwelling place How sweet the Name of Jesus sounds I am not worthy, holy Lord I come with joy to meet my Lord I heard the voice of Jesus say	I hunger and I thirst I'll praise my Maker while I've breath Jesus, lover of my soul Jesus, priceless treasure Jesus, the very thought of thee Jesus, thou joy of loving hearts Kind Maker of the world, O hear Leader of faithful souls and guide Let thy Blood in mercy poured Lord, dismiss us with thy blessing Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendor Lord, who throughout these forty days My God, how endless is thy love Now let us all with one accord O bless the Lord, my soul O food of men wayfaring O for a closer walk with God O God, unseen, yet ever near Our hunger cries from plenty, Lord Praise our great and gracious Lord Praise to the Lord, the Almighty Retell what Christ's great love has done Rock of ages, cleft for me Safe in the arms of Jesus The hidden stream The trees of the field Through the night of doubt and sorrow We sing to you, O God When Israel was in Egypt's land Word of God, come down to earth You who dwell in the shelter of the Lord

Sunday, March 18, 2007
The Fourth Sunday in /of Lent
RCL / Common Worship: Joshua 5:9-12 Psalm 32 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 Luke 15:1-3,11b-32 Episcopal Church: Joshua (4:19-24);5:9-12 Psalm 34 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 Luke 15:11-32	All for Jesus, all for Jesus All who believe and are baptized Amazing grace, how sweet the sound And now, O Father, mindful of the love Blessed assurance Bread of the world, in mercy broken Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life Come, thou fount of every blessing Far, far away from my loving Father Forgive our sins as we forgive From all the wind's wide quarters Guide me, O thou great Jehovah Hail, thou once-despised Jesus He gave his life in selfless love Here, O my Lord, I see thee face to face How firm a foundation I am not worthy, holy Lord I cannot tell why he, whom angels worship I sought the Lord, and afterward I knew I will sing the wondrous story In Christ there is no east or west Jesus came, the heavens adoring Just as I am, without one plea King of love, O Christ, we crown you Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us Let thy Blood in mercy poured	Lord God, your love has called us here Lord, I was blind, I could not see Lord Jesus, Sun of Righteousness Lord Jesus, think on me Lord of all power, I give you my will Lord, we know that we have failed you Love divine, all loves excelling No weight of gold and silver O bless the Lord, my soul O love, how deep, how broad, how high One there is above all others Our Father, we have wandered Praise, my soul, the King of heaven Praise our great and gracious Lord Sing, my soul, his wondrous love Sister, let me be your servant The Church's one foundation The great Creator of the worlds The Kingdom of God is justice and joy The Lord's my Shepherd, I'll not want The love of Jesus calls us There's a wideness in God's mercy We sing the praise of him who died What wondrous love is this When Christ was lifted from the earth Wilt thou forgive that sin, by man begun

Sunday, March 25, 2007
The Fifth Sunday in /of Lent
RCL / Common Worship: Isaiah 43:16-21 Psalm 126 Philippians 3:4b-14 John 12:1-8 Episcopal Church: Isaiah 43:16-21 Psalm 126 Philippians 3:8-14 Luke 20:9-19	Hymns appropriate to John 12: Brother, sister, let me serve you Help us to help each other, Lord Just as I am, without one plea My God, how wonderful thou art When I needed a neighbor, were you there	Hymns appropriate to Luke 20: Ah, holy Jesus, how hast thou offended And now, O Father, mindful of the love Cross of Jesus, cross of sorrow Hail, thou once-despised Jesus Lift high the cross Lord Christ, when first thou cam'st to earth Sing, my tongue, the glorious battle The flaming banners of our King The royal banners forward go To mock your reign, O dearest Lord
	Hymns appropriate to the other readings:
	And can it be that I should gain Beneath the cross of Jesus Can we by searching find out God Fight the good fight with all thy might Forth in thy Name, O Lord, I go Here, O my Lord, I see thee face to face In Christ shall all be made alive Jesus, the Name high over all Jesus, the very thought of thee Jesus, thou joy of loving hearts Jesus, thy blood and righteousness	Light of the minds that know him Lord, for the years My hope is built on nothing less O love, how deep, how broad, how high O love of God, how strong and true Surely it is God who saves me To God be the glory, great things he has done We sing the praise of him who died When Christ was lifted from the earth When I survey the wondrous cross

Sunday, April 1, 2007
Palm Sunday *
The Liturgy of the Palms: Luke 19:28-40 Psalm 118:[1-2,] 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 Luke 22:14-23:56 Episcopal Church (BCP): Isaiah 45:21-25   or Isaiah 52:13--53:12 Psalm 22 Philippians 2:5-11 Luke 22:14-23:56	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 2, 2007
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 3, 2007
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 4, 2007
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 5, 2007
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 6, 2007
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 7, 2007
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 7, 2007
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 RCL and CW: Luke 24:1-12 Episcopal Church: Matthew 28:1-10	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 8, 2007

Easter Day