Extra Eucharistic Prayers
 Methodist & Reformed

	Eucharistic Prayer  M1

The Lord be with you
All 	and also with you.
	Lift up your hearts.
All 	We lift them to the Lord.
	Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
All 	It is right to give thanks and praise.

	Here follows an extended preface, or the following.

	Father, almighty and everliving God,
	it is right to give you thanks and praise 
	at all times and in all places.

	Short Proper Preface, when appropriate

	Therefore, with angels and archangels
	and with all your people on earth and in heaven,
	we proclaim your glorious name,
	evermore praising you and saying:   

All 	Holy, holy, holy Lord,
	God of power and might,
	heaven and earth are full of your glory.
	Hosanna in the highest.
	Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
	Hosanna in the highest.

	Holy and blessèd God,
	you have created all things
	and made us in your own image.
	When we had fallen into sin
	you gave your only Son Jesus Christ
	to suffer death upon the cross for our redemption,
	making there the one perfect sacrifice
	for the sins of the whole world.

	On the night that he was betrayed he took bread;
	and when he had given you thanks,
	he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying,
	'Take, eat. This is my body which is given for you.
	Do this in remembrance of me.'

	In the same way, after supper, he took the cup; 
	and when he had given you thanks,
	he gave it to them, saying,
	'Drink this, all of you.
	This is my blood of the new covenant 
	which is shed for you and for many
	for the forgiveness of sins.
	Do this, as often as you drink it,
	in remembrance of me.'

	Great is the mystery of faith.
All	Christ has died:
	Christ is risen:
	Christ will come again.
(or)
	Praise to you, Lord Jesus:
All	Dying you destroyed our death
	rising you restored our life:
	Lord Jesus, come in glory.

	Therefore, Father,
	we do as Christ your Son commanded;
	we remember his passion and death,
	we celebrate his resurrection and ascension,
	and we look for the coming of his kingdom.

	Accept through him 
	this our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving;
	and grant that by the power of your life-giving Spirit,
	we who eat and drink these holy gifts
	may share in the body and blood of Christ
	and be united with all your people
	on earth and in heaven;

	through the same Jesus Christ our Lord,
	by whom, and with whom, 
	in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
	all honour and glory are yours,
	almighty Father,
	for ever and ever.  
All 	Amen.

	From Methodist Worship:
	Holy Communion in a Home or Hospital.
	Acclamations inserted.
	Short prayer for Field or Family use.

	Eucharistic Prayer  R1
 
	The Lord be with you 
All 	and also with you
	Lift up your hearts.
All 	We lift them to the Lord.
	Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
All 	It is right to give thanks and praise.

	Here follows an extended preface, or the following.
 
	It is indeed right, it is our duty and our joy, 
	at all times and in all places, 
	to give thanks and praise, 
	Holy Father, heavenly King, 
	almighty and eternal God, 
	for the majesty of your glory, 
	the wonder of your works, 
	the riches of your grace.
 
	Short Proper Preface, when appropriate
 
	Therefore, with your people of all places and times, 
	and with the whole company of heaven, 
	we proclaim your greatness 
	and sing your praise in the angels’ song:
 
All 	Holy, holy, holy Lord,
	God of power and might,
	heaven and earth are full of your glory.
	Hosanna in the highest.
	Blessed is he who comes 
	in the name of the Lord.
	Hosanna in the highest.

	Send down your Holy Spirit 
	on these gifts of bread and wine; 
	that they may become for us 
	the body and blood of your most dear Son,
	Jesus Christ our Lord;
 
	who, in the same night that he was betrayed,
	took bread and gave you thanks;
	he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying:
	Take, eat; this is my body 
	which is given for you;
	do this in remembrance of me.
	In the same way, after supper
	he took the cup and gave you thanks;
	he gave it to them, saying:
	Drink this, all of you;
	this is my blood of the new covenant,
	which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins.
	Do this, as often as you drink it,
	in remembrance of me.
 
	One of these acclamations is used
 
	Great is the mystery of faith:
All 	Christ has died:
	Christ is risen:
	Christ will come again.
	(or)
	Praise to you, Lord Jesus:
All 	Dying you destroyed our death,
	rising you restored our life:
	Lord Jesus, come in glory.

	We bless you, Father,
	for his holy birth, 
	his perfect life on earth. 
	his suffering for us
	and his triumph over death; 
	for his ascension to your right hand 
	for his gift of the Holy Spirit ; 
	and for the promise of his coming again.
 
	We offer and present to you
	our very selves to be a living sacrifice,
	dedicated and fit for your acceptance; 
	through Jesus Christ our Lord,
 
	Send your Holy Spirit to bless us, 
	that the bread which we break 
	may be for us the communion of the body of Christ , 
	and the cup of blessing which we bless 
	the communion of the blood of Christ; 
	
	Through him, with him, in him, 
	in the unity of the Holy Spirit, 
	all honour and glory are yours,
	Almighty Father, 
	now and for ever. 
All 	Amen
	 
	From the Book of Common Order
	Third Order of Holy Communion
	Institution Narrative inserted into 
	Eucharistic prayer as rubrics permit.
	Acclamations inserted and other minor edits.
	Short prayer for Field or Family use.

	Eucharistic Prayer  M2

	The Lord be with you.
All 	And also with you.
	Lift up your hearts.
All 	We lift them to the Lord.
	Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
All 	It is right to give thanks and praise.

	Here follows an extended preface, or the following.

	Lord our God, 
	your love and grace fill everything you have made.
	In time and eternity your praise resounds 
	through earth and heaven.

	From age to age you gather a people to serve you,
	to proclaim your glory
	and to reveal your presence in all the world.

	In humility you came among us in Jesus Christ,
	who brought the good news of the kingdom,
	restoring the sick to health and the dead to life.

	Taking the form of a servant,
	he suffered and became obedient to death upon the cross.
	You raised him from the dead,
	breaking the power of death
	and exalting him to your right hand on high.
	Through him you sent your Spirit of life and power 
	into the hearts of the faithful,
	filling the Church with your presence.

	Short Proper Preface, when appropriate

	Therefore with angels and archangels
	and with all your people on earth and in heaven,
	we proclaim your glorious name,
	evermore praising you and saying:   

All 	Holy, holy, holy Lord, 
	God of power and might,
	heaven and earth are full of your glory.
	Hosanna in the highest.
	Blessèd is he who comes in the name of the Lord. 
	Hosanna in the highest.

	Father, we give you praise
	as we call to mind
	how, at supper with his disciples,
	your Son Jesus Christ took bread
	and gave you thanks. 
	He broke it and gave it to them, saying,
	'Take this, all of you, and eat it.
	This is my body, given for you. 
	Do this in remembrance of me.'

	After supper he took the cup. 
	He gave you thanks and gave it to them, saying, 
	'Drink this, all of you.
	This is my blood of the new covenant,
	shed for you and for all
	for the forgiveness of sins.
	Do this in remembrance of me.'

	Great is the mystery of faith.
All	Christ has died:
	Christ is risen:
	Christ will come again.
(or)
	Praise to you, Lord Jesus:
All	Dying you destroyed our death
	rising you restored our life:
	Lord Jesus, come in glory.

	Therefore, recalling Christ's offering of himself  
	and celebrating this feast of our redemption, 
	we offer ourselves to you 
	through Christ our great High Priest.

	Send your Holy Spirit
	that these gifts of bread and wine
	may be for us the body and blood of Christ.

	Remember, Lord, your Church throughout the world.
	Send your Spirit upon us;
	gather us into unity,
	strengthen our faith
	and sustain our hope.

	Bring us, with all who place their hope in you,
	to the promised feast in your kingdom,
	where for ever we may offer you our praise,
	through Jesus Christ our Lord,
	through whom, with whom, and in whom, 
	in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
	all honour and glory are yours, 
	now and for ever.  
All 	Amen.

	From Methodist Worship: Ordination of Deacons, adapted.

	Eucharistic Prayer R2

	The Lord be with you 
All 	and also with you
	Lift up your hearts.
All 	We lift them to the Lord.
	Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
All 	It is right to give thanks and praise.

	Here follows an extended preface, or the following.
 
	It is indeed right, it is our duty and our joy, 
	at all times and in all places, 
	to give you thanks and praise, 
	holy Father, heavenly King, almighty and eternal God.
 
	We give thanks that in the creation of the world, 
	when you laid the earth’s foundation 
	and set its corner-stone in place, 
	the morning stars sang in chorus 
	and the angels of God all shouted for joy.  
	By the power of your Spirit, you made the universe; 
	by the might of your Word, You gave us life.
 
	We give thanks that in the new creation, 
	when you gave your Son to raise us up again, 
	since we and all our human race had fallen , 
	you claimed us for your own people; 
	that we might proclaim the glorious deeds of him 
	who has called us out of darkness into his marvellous light.
	By the life of your spirit, you will the hearts of the faithful: 
	by the light of the Word you give us strength and love.
 
	Short Proper Preface, when appropriate.

	Therefore, with your people of all places and times, 
	and with the whole company of heaven, 
	we proclaim your greatness 
	and sing your praise in the angels’ song:
 
All 	Holy, holy, holy Lord,
	God of power and might,
	heaven and earth are full of your glory.
	Hosanna in the highest.
	Blessed is he who comes 
	in the name of the Lord.
	Hosanna in the highest.
 
	In tune with all the heavenly hosts, 
	we here on earth acknowledge your glory , 
	and give you thanks that in the fullness of time 
	you sent your Son to be our Saviour.

	Remembering his work and passion, 
	and pleading his eternal sacrifice, 
	we follow his example and obey his command.
	who, in the same night that he was betrayed,
	took bread and gave you thanks;
	he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying:
	Take, eat; this is my body 
	which is given for you;
	do this in remembrance of me.
	In the same way, after supper
	he took the cup and gave you thanks;
	he gave it to them, saying:
	Drink this, all of you;
	this is my blood of the new covenant,
	which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins.
	Do this, as often as you drink it,
	in remembrance of me.

	We bless you 
	for his incarnation among us,
	his holy birth,
	his perfect life on earth,
	his suffering for us, 
	and his triumph over death; 
	for his ascension to your right hand 
	and his gift of the Holy Spirit; 
	and for the promise of his coming again.
 
	One of these acclamations is used
 
	Great is the mystery of faith:
All 	Christ has died:
	Christ is risen:
	Christ will come again.
	(or)
	Praise to you, Lord Jesus:
All 	Dying you destroyed our death,
	rising you restored our life:
	Lord Jesus, come in glory.
 
	Send down your Holy Spirit to bless us
	and these your gifts, 
	that the bread which we break 
	may be for us the communion of the body of Christ, 
	and the cup of blessing which we bless 
	the communion of the blood of Christ; 
	that we, receiving them, by faith 
	may be made partakers of his body and blood 
	to nourish us and help us grow in grace 
	to the glory of your most holy name. 

	And here we offer and present to you our very selves, 
	to be a living sacrifice, 
	dedicated and fit for your acceptance.
	These or similar brief remembrances may be made.
 
	[Remember, O Lord, our families and friends,
	and surround them with your steadfast love.
 
	Remember, O Lord, those who are sick, 
	those who suffer in paid or loneliness or grief, 
	those who draw near to death,
	And those whom we name in our hearts before you.
	Comfort them with your presence, 
	sustain them your promises, 
	and grant them your peace.
 
	And now, rejoicing 
	in the communion of saints, 
	we remember with thanksgiving 
	all your faithful servants 
	and those dear to us who serve you  
	In the glory of heaven,
	keep us in unbroken fellowship 
	with your whole Church in heaven and on earth, 
	and bring us at the last to the joy of your eternal  kingdom;] 
 
	Through him, with him, in him, 
	in the unity of the Holy Spirit, 
	all honour and glory are yours,
	Almighty Father, 
	now and for ever.  
All 	Amen

	From the Book of Common Order
	First  Order of Holy Communion
	Institution Narrative inserted into 
	Eucharistic prayer as rubrics permit.

	Eucharistic Prayer  M3

	The Lord be with you 
All 	and also with you
	Lift up your hearts.
All 	We lift them to the Lord.
	Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
All 	It is right to give thanks and praise.

	Here follows an extended preface, or the following.

	God our Father, fountain of goodness,
	creator of all that is,
	you have made us in your own image.
	You have given us life and reason,
	and love for one another,
	setting in our hearts a hunger for you.

	In darkness you are our light,
	in adversity and temptation our strength.
	You bear patiently with our folly and sin,
	granting us your law to guide us
	and your prophets to renew our faith.

	In the fullness of time you came to us in love and mercy
	in Jesus Christ, your living Word, full of grace and truth.

	He lived among us,
	declaring your forgiveness
	and revealing your wisdom
	in works of mercy and in his word of power.
	For us he suffered and died upon the cross,
	by death destroying death.
	You raised him from the dead
	and exalted him to your right hand on high.

	Through him you sent your Holy Spirit
	to be the life and light of your people,
	gathered together in every time and place
	to glorify your holy name.
	With them and all the company of heaven
	we join in the unending hymn of praise:
 
All 	Holy, holy, holy Lord,
	God of power and might,
	heaven and earth are full of your glory.
	Hosanna in the highest.
	Blessed is he who comes 
	in the name of the Lord.
	Hosanna in the highest.

	Holy God, pour out your Spirit
	that these gifts of bread and wine
	may be for us the body and blood
	of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord,
	who, on the night in which he was betrayed,
	took bread, gave thanks, broke it,
	and gave it to his disciples, saying,
	'Take this and eat it.
	This is my body given for you.
	Do this in remembrance of me.'

	In the same way, after supper,
	he took the cup, gave thanks,
	and gave it to them, saying,
	'Drink from it, all of you.
	This is my blood of the new covenant,
	poured out for you and for many,
	for the forgiveness of sins.
	Do this, whenever you drink it,
	in remembrance of me.'
	Great is the mystery of faith:
All 	Christ has died:
	Christ is risen:
	Christ will come again.
	(or)
	Praise to you, Lord Jesus:
All 	Dying you destroyed our death,
	rising you restored our life:
	Lord Jesus, come in glory.

	And so, Lord, we obey his command
	with this bread and this cup,
	by which we recall his death and resurrection,
	the source of our life and salvation.
	Grant that we, who share in this holy sacrament,
	may be united by your Spirit and grow into perfect love.
	
	Bring us,with those who have done your will in every age,
	into the light of your presence and the joy of your kingdom.

	Through Christ, with Christ, in Christ,
	in the unity of the Holy Spirit, 
	all honour and glory are yours,
	Almighty Father, now and for ever.  
All 	Amen

	From Methodist Worship: Covenant Service, adapted.

Extra Extended Prefaces
Methodist Worship
	General 1

	Gracious God,
	you have loved us from the beginning of time
	and remembered us when we were in trouble.

	Redeeming God,
	you have come to us in Jesus Christ,
	to save us from our sins.

	Holy God,
	you have sent us your Spirit,
	to comfort us and lead us into all truth.

	As your mercy endures for ever we praise you
	with the faithful of every time and place,
	joining with choirs of angels in the eternal hymn:

	From Healing and Wholeness

	General 2

	Lord our God, gracious and holy,
	your power sustains all creation.
	In love you create all things
	and in mercy you redeem them.
	From age to age you gather a people to serve you,
	to proclaim your glory
	and to reveal your presence in all the world.

	In the fullness of time
	you sent your Son, Jesus Christ,
	the true Shepherd of your people;
	in him we see your face and hear your word.
	In compassion he restored us and made us whole,
	laying down his life upon the cross
	and freely offering himself for all.
	You did not leave him in death
	but raised him by your mighty power
	to make all things new.

	Through him you sent the Holy Spirit,
	to lead your people into all truth;
	and to help them grow in holiness.

	Therefore, with angels and archangels
	and with all your people on earth and in heaven,
	we proclaim your glorious name,
	evermore praising you and saying: 

	From the Ordination of Presbyters, adapted.

	General 3

	We praise you, gracious Father,
	our Maker and Sustainer.
	You created the heavens and the earth
	and formed us in your own image.
	Though we sinned against you, 
	your love for us was constant,
	and you sent your Son Jesus Christ
	to be the Saviour of the world.

	Sharing our human nature,
	he was born of Mary 
	and baptized in the Jordan.
	He proclaimed your kingdom, by word and deed, 
	and was put to death upon the cross.
	You raised him from the dead;
	you exalted him in glory;
	and through him you have sent your Holy Spirit,
	calling us to be your people,
	a community of faith.

	And so, with angels and archangels
	and all the choirs of heaven,
	we join in the triumphant hymn:

	Ordinary Seasons (1)

	General 4

	Father, almighty and everliving God,
	we give you thanks and praise
	for all that you have made,
	for the stars in their splendour 
	and the world in its wonder
	and for the glorious gift of human life.

	Holy God, you go on loving us
	even when we turn away from you.
	You sent your Son Jesus 
	who healed those who were sick,
	wept with those who were sad,
	and forgave sinners.
	To show the world your love
	he died for all upon the cross
	and you raised him up in glory.

	Therefore, with angels and archangels
	and with all your people on earth and in heaven,
	we proclaim your glorious name,
	evermore praising you and saying:   

	Ordinary Seasons (2), adapted.

	General 5

	It is indeed right, always and everywhere,
	to give thanks to you, the true and living God.
	Endless is your mercy and eternal is your reign.
	All creation rejoices in your radiant splendour.

	You made a covenant with your people
	and declared your purpose of justice and love.
	When all things were ready,
	you sent your Son to be our Saviour.
	In words and deeds he proclaimed your kingdom,
	and obeyed your will even to death on the cross.

	Through his mighty resurrection 
	he overcame sin and death
	to set the whole creation free.

	Therefore with saints and angels
	and with all the choirs of heaven,
	we join in the song of eternal praise:

	Ordinary Seasons (3)

	General 6

	Blessing and praise belong to you,
	gracious and eternal God.

	Through your living Word
	you created all things,
	the majesty of the heavens
	and the glory of the earth.
	In your wisdom and goodness
	you have made all people
	in your image and likeness.

	Therefore with saints and angels
	and with all creation
	we lift up our voices
	to proclaim the glory of your name:

	From Lent and Passiontide (Adapted)

	Advent

	God of all glory and light of our salvation,
	we offer you thanks and praise
	through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord.

	By your living Word 
	you called all things into being,
	breathed into life the desire of your heart
	and shaped us in your own likeness.
	Though we rejected your love,
	you did not give us up
	or cease to fashion our salvation.
	You made a covenant to be our God,
	spoke to us through the prophets,
	and prepared the way for our redemption.

	We praise you that in the fullness of time
	you sent your only Son Jesus Christ.

	The Lord of eternity, 
	announced by angels and born of Mary, 
	he became incarnate, 
	fulfilling the promise of your salvation.

	And so we offer our praise  
	with all your people, on earth and in heaven.
	With the full chorus of your creation,
	we proclaim the glory of your name:

	Christmas and Epiphany

	Father, it is our joy and delight,
	our reason for being,
	to offer you thanks and praise.

	All your actions show wisdom and love.
	Through your Word you spoke creation into existence
	and made us in your image and likeness.
	When we disobeyed you and drew away from you,
	you did not leave us in darkness
	but sent your Son, the Word made flesh,
	to be the light of the world.

	Emptying himself of all but love, 
	he was born of Mary,
	shared our human nature and died on the cross.

	Yet you have raised him from death to eternal life;
	and through him you have sent your holy and life-giving Spirit
	to make us your people, a people of light,
	to reflect your glory in all the earth.

	And so with angels and archangels 
	and all the heavenly choir
	we join in the unending hymn of praise:

	Lent and Passiontide

	Holy and gracious God,
	we give you thanks and praise
	that in the fullness of time
	you gave your only Son 
	to share our human nature
	and to be tempted in every way as we are,
	yet without sin;
	to set his face resolutely towards Jerusalem
	and to be lifted high upon the cross,
	that he might draw all creation to himself.

	Therefore with saints and angels
	and with all creation
	we lift up our voices
	to proclaim the glory of your name:

	Eastertide, and for general use.

	Blessing and honour, glory and power,
	are rightly yours, all-gracious God.
	By your creative word 
	you brought the world to birth;
	in your generous love 
	you made the human family,
	that we might see your glory
	and live for ever in your presence.

	When we wandered from you in our sin 
	you sought us with your steadfast love 
	and did not give us up.
	In the fullness of time you sent your Son
	to be our Saviour and Deliverer.
	Made of flesh and blood, he lived our life
	and died our death upon the cross.
	Death could not hold him
	and now he reigns at your right hand.

	Therefore, with angels and archangels
	and with all your people on earth and in heaven,
	we proclaim your glorious name,
	evermore praising you and saying: 

	Pentecost, times of renewal, and for general use.

	It is indeed right, 
	it is our duty and our joy,
	gracious and holy Father,
	always and everywhere to give you thanks.

	In the beginning 
	your Spirit swept across the face of the waters,
	bringing order and beauty out of chaos.
	You formed us in your image 
	and breathed into us the breath of life.
	Though we turned away from you, 
	your love remained steadfast,
	and you sent your only Son Jesus Christ
	to be the Saviour of the world.

	At his Baptism in the Jordan 
	he was anointed by your Spirit
	and revealed as your beloved Son.
	In the power of the Spirit 
	he was sent to preach good news to the poor,
	to proclaim release to the captives 
	and recovery of sight to the blind,
	to set at liberty those who are oppressed,
	and to announce that the time had come
	when you would save your people.

	Sharing our human nature, 
	he died on the cross.
	Raised again in glory, 
	he lives for ever to pray for us.
	By the gift of the Spirit, 
	whom you have sent in his name,
	you bring to completion the work of your Son,
	leading us into all truth,
	making us a people for your praise
	and giving us power to proclaim the Gospel 
	in all the world.
	
	And so, with all the faithful of every time and place,
	we join with choirs of angels in the eternal hymn:

Extra Short Prefaces
Book of Common Order

NOT YET AVAILABLE
General Notes

An extended preface begins after the opening dialogue, and leads directly into the Sanctus. A short preface is a paragraph inserted in into the ordinary preface of the Eucharistic Prayer. Examples may be found in the Book of Common Order, Methodist Worship, Common Worship or The RAChD Booklet Options and Propers.