OR, modernised traditional
Lord, you never fail to help and guide
those you bring up in your love.
Lead us always
to worship and love your holy name.
We ask this through your Son,
Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever.
Amen.

OR, new (revised alternative)
(Let us pray for daily renewal. [silence])
Thank you, Lord God,
that you have cleansed us from sin
and saved us from the power of the enemy
through the death and resurrection of your Son.
Keep us drowning our sinful self
by repenting day after day,
and bring to life in us each day
a new self to live with you forever.
We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever.
Amen.

First reading (b): Genesis 3:8-15
LHS
14    Let the earth now praise the Lord* G4
36    Jesus, name of wondrous love* G5
322    Dear Christians, one and all rejoice* G3
326    O how great is Thy compassion* G3
785    In Adam we have all been one G5
AT
-
TIS
151    The love of God is greater far
196    Dear Christians, one and all rejoice
218    Jesus! the name high over all

Second reading: 2 Corinthians 4:13 – 5:1
LHS
98    O death, where is thy cruel sting
142    We all believe in one true God* G3
179    Christ alone is our salvation* G3
322    Dear Christians, one and all rejoice* G3
330    Rock of ages, cleft for me G6
386    In Thee is gladness* G7
873    Safe in the shadow of the Lord G6
AT
125    Celebration song (Man more than man)
364    In you is gladness
453    The world is waiting
TIS
196    Dear Christians, one and all rejoice
200    In you is gladness
222    Rock of ages, cleft for me
355    Man more than man
435    We all believe in God who made
588    In heavenly love abiding
644    Safe in the shadow of the Lord

Gospel: Mark 3:20-35
LHS
99    Welcome, Thou Victor in the strife* G6
311    O faithful God, we worship Thee (alt tune 260, G3)
320    I come to Thee, O blessed Lord* G3
875    There’s a wideness in God’s mercy G9
AT
31    Freely, freely
331    Turn to me with all your heart
332    We are sorry
439    Forgiven
TIS
136    There’s a wideness in God’s mercy
598    Dear Father, Lord of humankind
635    Forgive our sins as we forgive

PSALM 138
Here are two metrical paraphrases of Psalm 138 by David Schütz. If reproducing either of these versions, please put ‘Words (c) David Schütz’ at the beginning or the end of the psalm. The following may be sung to the tune of ‘The Greatest Commandment’ (ATA 175).

I give you thanks, Lord, with all my heart;
before the angels I will sing your praise.
I worship you in your holy place
and always thank and praise your holy name.
For you are loving, and faithful too;
your name and your word have been glorified.
And when I called on your holy name,
you gave me your answer and made me strong.

All kings and rulers shall praise you, Lord,
when they have heard your words of truth and love;
and they shall sing of the ways of God:
‘Tremendous is the glory of the Lord’.
Yet, though exalted, he keeps his watch
with love and compassion upon the poor.
The rich and proud, he will still observe,
but like one that watches from far away.

And you preserve me throughout my life,
though trouble meets me everywhere I go.
You stretch your mighty right hand to save,
and fight the anger of my enemies.
The Lord fulfils his promise to me;
forever and ever your love endures.
Do not forsake what your hands have made,
remember you made me and I am yours.

This second version could be sung to the traditional tune Dir, dir, Jehovah (LH 218):

With all my heart, I give you thanks, Lord.
Before the angels I will sing your praise.
I worship in your holy temple
and always thank and praise your holy name.
For you have shown your love and faithfulness,
Your holy name and word are glorified.

And on the day I called upon you,
you gave me answer and you made me strong.
The kings of all the earth shall praise you,
when they have heard your words of truth and love.
They all shall sing about your ways, O Lord:
‘Tremendous is the glory of the Lord’.

Yet, though the Lord is high in heaven,
he still regards the lowly of the earth.
He does not overlook the haughty,
but watches them like one who’s far away.
Though trouble meets me everywhere I go,
your right hand saves me from my enemies.

The Lord will keep his promise to me;
your steadfast love, O Lord, will always last.
Stretch out your hand and come to save me!
Do not forsake the work your hands have made.
With all my heart, I give you thanks, O Lord.
Before the angels I will sing your praise.
Music Resources Vol. 3- Psalm settings : Psalm 138 p231

PSALM 130
The following is a metrical paraphrase by David Schütz , which may be sung to the tune of Kingsfold (‘I heard the voice of Jesus say’, LH 306, TIS 585, AT 137). If reproducing this version, please put ‘Words (c) David Schütz’ at the beginning or the end of the psalm.

Out of the depths, I cry to you,
Lord, hear my tearful prayer!
If you should mark iniquity,
O Lord God, who could stand?
But you forgive the sorry soul,
so all may fear your name.
I wait for you, for you I long,
and in your word I hope.

I wait for him far more than those
who wait for dawn to come.
O Isra-el, hope in the Lord!
With him is steadfast love.
He has great power to redeem,
and he alone can save
his people from their deadly sin
and raise them from the grave.

Music Resources Vol. 3- Psalm settings : Psalm 130 p225 , Psalm 130 p226

OR, modernised traditional
Almighty and eternal God,
you have given us faith
to affirm the glory of the eternal Trinity
and to worship you as One.
Keep us firm in this faith
and safe with you forever.
For you live and reign, one God,
now and forever.
Amen.

OR, new (revised alternative)
(Let us pray for faith in the Triune God. [silence])
Eternal God,
you have revealed yourself
as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,
and you live in the perfect unity of love.
Give us a sure faith in you,
so that we share in your holy fellowship and life
as three Persons in one God,
now and forever.
Amen.

Second reading: Romans 8:12-17
LHS
109    Draw us to Thee* G5
121    Come Holy Ghost, God and Lord* G5
128    O Spirit of life, O Spirit of God* G5
134    Come O come, Thou quickening Spirit* G3
142    We all believe in one true God* G3
160    Arise, my soul, arise G9 (esp vv 1,4,5)
277    Baptized into Thy name most holy* G4
423    Jehovah, let me now adore Thee* G5 (esp vv 1,4,5 – v5 not revised)
441    With joyful heart your praises bring* G3
777    Father in heaven G5
798    Eternal ruler of the ceaseless round G6
805    We are heirs of the Father GS
850    O Father, my Father GS
AT
6    O Father, my Father
12    We are heirs of the Father
115    Father in heaven
223    When your Spirit moves
251    God sends us his Spirit
393    A child of God
TIS
399    Come, Spirit of God, holy Lord
401    O Spirit of life, O Spirit of God
412    God sends us his Spirit
435    We all believe in God who made
465    Father in heaven
481    Baptized into your name most holy
493    Wash, O God, your sons and daughters

Gospel: John 3:1-17
LHS
116    Come, Holy Spirit, heavenly dove*
127    Come, Holy Spirit, come* G4
130    O enter, Lord, Thy temple* (vv 1,2)
138    The Lord my God be praised
154    Amazing love, that rent the heavens asunder* G4
164    Love divine, all loves excelling G3
271    The gospel shows the Father’s grace G5
276    Dearest Jesus, we are here* G5 (baptism – infant)
279    He that believes and is baptized* G5 (baptism -general)
322    Dear Christians, one and all rejoice*
441    With joyful heart your praises bring* G3
783    Christ is the world’s light G6
791    O love, how deep, how broad, how high G5
793    To God be the glory GS
826    Father welcomes GS
835    Bread of heaven, on you we feed G5 (holy communion)
852    God loved the world so that He gave G5
863    Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine GS
881    O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder G7
AT
4    Father welcomes
24    God’s love
126    The light of Christ
237    John 3:16
349    There is a redeemer
417    Water and the Spirit
421    Born forever
451    Saviour of the world
469    Wind is moving
TIS
118    We give immortal praise
147    To God be the glory
155    O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder
194    O love how deep, how broad, how high
196    Dear Christians, one and all rejoice
213    Father, whose everlasting love
217    Love divine, all loves excelling
241    So God loved the people of the world
246    Christ is the world’s light
385    Now is eternal life
479    They that believe and are baptised (baptism – general)
480    Dearest Jesus, we are here (baptism – infant)
491    Father welcomes
494    In water we grow
513    Bread of heaven, on you we feed
676    A spendthrift lover is the Lord

OTHER HYMNS FROM THE LUTHERAN HYMNAL WITH SUPPLEMENT
Any hymns from the Trinity sections of the Lutheran Hymnal (135-142) or Supplement (776-779) are suitable for this day. The following may also be considered suitable:

116    Come Holy Spirit, heavenly dove *(esp verse 5)
197    Lord, keep us steadfast in thy word*
532    O Trinity, most blessed light (esp suitable for an evening service)
897    Kyrie, God, Father in heaven above (not easy for a congregation, but worth the choir giving it a go)
* modernised version available

OTHER SONGS FROM THE ‘ALL TOGETHER’ BOOKS
40    Holy, holy
41    Father, we adore you
42    Now unto the King eternal
43    How shall I call you
90    Father, bless us
115    Father in heaven
118    The baptism song
120    One God
155    We believe
158    Come, sing our praises loud
168    Hear our prayer
250    How majestic is your name
271    For the bread
301    Prayer of peace
362    I believe, I do

OTHER SONGS FROM TOGETHER IN SONG
See lists under ‘Trinity’ on page 1082 and under ‘Trinity Sunday’ on page 1092 in the indexes of the harmony edition of TIS.

SONG FROM SING TO JESUS
34    Holy Trinity, we praise

TAIZE SONGS SUITABLE FOR TRINITY
Volume one
Credo I
Kyrie eleison IX
Alleluias IVI
Sanctus Dominus
Cantate Domino (using words of ‘Glory to the Father . . .’)
Credo II
Tibi Deo

Volume two
Credo III
Gloria Patri et Filio I
Gloria Patri et Filio II
Sanctus Dominus II
There is one Lord

IONA COMMUNITY SONGS SUITABLE FOR TRINITY
Here are some songs from the Iona Community suitable for Trinity.

Note that the Iona Community is willing to allow a church or worship assembly to reproduce the words only of a song from these publications on a service sheet or overhead transparency that is to be used once only on a non-commercial basis, provided that the title of the song and the name of the copyright holder is clearly shown.

John L Bell & Graham Maule, Wild Goose Songs vol. 1 Heaven shall not wait
page 18    Shake up the morning
page 30    Praise with joy

John L Bell & Graham Maule, Wild Goose Songs vol. 3 Love from below
page 12    Today I awake
page 84    God the Creator

PSALM 29
The following metrical paraphrase of Psalm 29 by David Schütz may be sung to the tune Kremser (LHS 887, TIS 107). If reproducing this version, please put ‘Words (c) David Schütz’ at the beginning or the end of the psalm.

Now honour the Lord, all you angels in heaven,
now honour the Lord with all glory and power,
now honour the name of the Lord with all due glory,
and worship in his temple of splendour with awe.

The voice of the Lord thunders over the waters;
the voice of the Lord is majestic and strong;
the voice of the Lord makes the cedars crack and splinter,
and Lebanon and Sirion dance to his song.

The voice of the Lord flames out lightning in flashes;
the voice of the Lord shakes the desert with storms;
the voice of the Lord rips up trees and flattens forests,
while all within his temple cry ‘Glory!’ to God.

The Lord was enthroned on the flood and the waters;
the Lord sits enthroned as our King and our God;
the Lord will give strength to his people in their trouble,
the Lord will give his people the peace of his word.

Music Resources Vol. 3- Psalm settings : Psalm 29 p48 , Psalm 29 p49

OR, modernised traditional
Lord God,
you taught the hearts of your faithful people
by sending them the light of your Holy Spirit.
Fill us with the same Spirit,
so that we may love what is right
and always rejoice in his comfort.
We ask this through your Son,
Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever.
Amen.

OR, new (revised alternative)
(Let us pray for the power of the Holy Spirit. [silence])
Almighty and merciful God,
you sent your Holy Spirit at Pentecost,
making the disciples bold to preach the good news.
Send us out with the power of the same Spirit
to spread the fire of your love.
We ask this through your Son,
Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever.
Amen.

First reading (b): Ezekiel 37:1-14
In addition to those suggested for reading (a):
LHS
141    Father of heaven, whose love profound
AT
416    We will rise up
502    Patiently waiting for you
TIS
131    Father of heaven, whose love profound

Second reading (a): Romans 8:22-27
LHS
119    Come down, O Love divine G9
160    Arise, my soul, arise G9
423    Jehovah, let me now adore Thee* G5 (esp vv 1-4)
424    Prayer is the soul’s sincere desire * G5
479    Jesus, my Redeemer lives* G5 (esp vv 4,5,6)
500    Blessed Jesus, at Thy word* G5
504    To Thy temple I repair G5
AT
264    Spirit of God
290    We are gathering
359    Holy Spirit, living water
453    The world is waiting
502    Patiently waiting
TIS
276    There’s a light upon the mountains
366    Jesus, my Redeemer, lives (esp vv 4,5)
398    Come down, O love divine
408    O breath of God, breathe on us now
437    Blessed Jesus, at your word

Second reading (b): Acts 2:1-21
See suggestions for  first reading (a).

Gospel : John 15:26,27; 16: 4b-15
In addition to suggestions above:
LHS
116    Come Holy Spirit, heavenly dove* G9
117    Come Holy Ghost, our souls inspire
118    O Holy Ghost, to Thee we all pray* G3
125    Come, gracious Spirit, heavenly dove G5
127    Come, Holy Spirit, come* G4
131    Holy Ghost, with light divine* G5
296    My Maker, be Thou nigh* G5
499    Lord Jesus Christ, to us attend*
776    Spirit of God, unseen as the wind GS
AT
-
TIS
396    Come Holy Spirit, our souls inspire
402    Come, gracious Spirit, heavenly dove
413    Holy Spirit, come confirm us
426    Spirit of truth, essential God
509    Come now, everlasting Spirit
752    Veni, Sancte Spiritus

OTHER SONGS FROM THE ‘ALL TOGETHER’ SONGBOOKS
The following songs from the ‘All Together’ books are suitable for Pentecost.
99    Pentecost Prayer
105    Spirit of God
192    Spirit of Peace
202    Move when the Spirit say move
217    Shine, Jesus, shine
218    Spirit
223    When your Spirit moves
249    Dreams and visions
251    God sends us his Spirit
264    Spirit of God
276    Into your death
299    Pour it all out, Jesus
334    Wa wa wa Emimimo
359    Holy Spirit, living water
469    Wind is moving

PSALM 104
The following metrical version of Psalm 104:24-34, 35b by David Schütz may be sung to the tune of ‘What wondrous love is this’ (LHS 794, ATA 145). If reproducing this version, please put ‘Words (c) David Schütz’ at the beginning or the end of the psalm.

How many are your works, O Lord God, and how wise!
Your creatures fill all parts of the earth.
Where ships sail to and fro, on seas so great and wide,
there countless creatures live, and the whales have their sport,
and you have made them all, great and small.

See how they look to you for their food in due time.
You open up your hand, they are filled.
But when you hide your face, they suffer in dismay.
You take away their breath, and they die and decay;
they all return again to the dust.

You send your spirit out to create life again,
and you renew the face of the earth;
rejoice, Lord, in your works, your glory evermore!
You look upon the earth, and it trembles and quakes;
the mountains pour out smoke at your touch.

So I’ll sing to the Lord, for as long as I live;
I’ll sing my praise to God all my life.
And may my words and thoughts be pleasing to the Lord,
for in the Lord alone will my soul find its joy:
O bless the Lord, my soul! Praise the Lord!

Music Resources Vol. 3- Psalm settings : Psalm 104 p174 , Psalm 104 p175

OR, modernised traditional
Almighty and eternal God,
help us always
willingly to serve you as our king,
with a pure heart.
We ask this through your Son,
Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever.
Amen.

OR, new (revised alternative)
(Let us pray for the unity of the Holy Spirit. [silence)]
Holy Father,
your Son prayed for his disciples
that they would be one,
as you and he are one.
Keep your whole church harmoniously together
in faith and love,
united by the one Spirit.
We ask this through your Son,
Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever.
Amen.

Ascension Day
Traditional
Almighty God,
grant that we who believe
in the ascension of your Son, our Lord,
into heaven
may also there ascend in heart and mind,
and dwell with him forever;
who lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever.
Amen.

OR, modernised traditional
Almighty God,
we believe in your Son, our Lord,
who ascended into heaven.
Lead us also to ascend there in heart and mind,
and take us to live with him forever.
We ask this through your Son,
Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever.
Amen.

OR, new (revised alternative)
(Let us pray that Christ will rule over all. [silence])
Thank you, eternal Father,
that your Son Jesus ascended to your right hand,
to rule over all things as Lord.
Keep your church in the unity
that the Spirit gives,
and bring all creation
to submit to Christ as Lord.
For he lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever.
Amen.

Ascension Day
Living God, your Son Jesus Christ
at his ascension gave gifts to his church.
Lead us, as members of his body on earth,
to use the gifts we have received
to do your will.
Amen.

Second reading: 1 John 5:9-13
LHS
179    Christ alone is our salvation * G3
748    When Christ our Lord to Jordan came* G7
763    Now is eternal life (alt tune 176, G9)
AT
244    We have seen the Word of life
TIS
335    To Christ, the Prince of peace
385    Now is eternal life
632    In great thanksgiving

Gospel: John 17:6-19
LHS
169    The head that once was crowned with thorns G5
181    Abide, O dearest Jesus* G5
193    Jesus, with Thy Church abide* G9
197    Lord, keep us steadfast in Thy word* G5
199    Christ, Thou strong guardian* G9
260    Lord Jesus Christ, with us abide* G3
385    With all my heart I love Thee, Lord* G7
411    If God be my defender* G3
531    O Christ, who art the light and day
823    Your strong word broke through the darkness (esp v 3) G5
845    Strengthen for service, Lord, the hands G5 (post-communion)
AT
93    Pass my love around
185    Jesus, Son of God and man
244    We have seen the Word of life
TIS
378    The head that once was crowned with thorns
436    Lord, keep us steadfast in your word
496    Strengthen for service Lord, the hands
551    O stay with us, Lord Jesus

Ascension Day
First reading: Acts 1:1-11
LHS
90    Christ the Lord is risen again G8
106-115, esp:
106    Since Christ is gone to heaven, His home* G3
111    Hail the day that sees Him rise G5
112    Hail, Thou once despised Jesus G3
113    Crown Him with many crowns G5
114    See the Conqueror mounts in triumph G4
115    Rejoice, the Lord is King
285    To Thy most holy supper, Lord * G5
761    Christ is alive! Let Christians sing G3
771    Hallelujah! sing to Jesus G3
782    At the name of Jesus G7
788    Lord, who left the highest heaven G8
843    Saviour, to the Father’s side (holy communion)
AT
26    He is Lord
161    Majesty
162    King of kings and Lord of lords
163    Hymn of glory
166    Clap your hands, all you people
226    All is nearness
252    He is exalted
257    Jesus is living
370    You are glorious
TIS
185     Alleluia (v 5)
192    Christ is the world’s redeemer
216    Rejoice, the Lord is King
228    Crown him with many crowns
231    At the name of Jesus
365    Christ the Lord is risen again
369    Hail the day that sees him rise
373    Hail, our once despised Jesus
387    Christ is alive! Let Christians sing
415    Praise the Spirit in creation
517    Hallelujah! sing to Jesus
520    Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendour (holy communion)

Second reading: Ephesians 1:15-23
In addition to those suggested for the first reading:
LHS
169    The head that once was crowned with thorns G5
528    Christ, whose glory fills the skies G5
AT
-
TIS
212    Christ, whose glory fills the skies
224    All hail the power of Jesus’ name
237    Hail Redeemer! King divine
371    God is gone up on high
378    The head that once was crowned with thorns
685    Lord, I come to you (The power of your love)

Gospel: Luke 24:44-53
In addition to those suggested for the first reading:
LHS
219    Jesus shall reign where’er the sun G3
221    Spread, O spread, thou mighty Word* G5
AT
103    Send your servant down the road
576    Bless us Lord (benediction)
TIS
207    Jesus shall reign where’er the sun
404    Lord God, the Spirit blest
450    Spread, O spread, almighty word

PSALM 1
The following metrical paraphrase of Psalm 1 by David Schütz may be sung to the tune Ellers (LH 514). If reproducing this version, please put ‘Words (c) David Schütz’ at the beginning or the end of the psalm.

Happy are they whose love is in God’s law,
those who do not walk in ungodly ways,
those who don’t stand among the sinful crowd,
those who refuse to sit with those who scoff.

They meditate on God’s law day and night.
They are like trees that grow beside a stream;
they will bear fruit at every harvest time,
they will not die, but thrive in all they do.

But the ungodly – they are not like this!
They are like chaff that scatters in the wind.
They cannot stand before the Lord their judge
in the assembly of God’s righteous ones.

All those will perish who walk in the path
of the ungodly, following their way.
But the Lord knows the way of all his saints,
who love his law and live in righteousness.

PSALM 47
The song ‘Clap your hands’, by Jimmy Owens (ATA 166), is based on Psalm 47:1.

The following metrical version of Psalm 47 by David Schütz may be sung to the tune Aus meines Herzens Grunde (LH 107). If reproducing this version, please put ‘Words (c) David Schütz’ at the beginning or the end of the psalm.

O clap your hands, all peoples
and shout to God with joy.
The Lord Most High is awesome,
the King of all the earth.
He gives us victory,
and puts us over nations.
He chose a good land for us,
for Jacob, whom he loves.

See now, our God ascending
upon his throne with shouts!
See how our Lord arises
to heaven with trumpet blast!
Sing praises to our God.
Sing praises, O sing praises,
to God, the king of nations,
sing praises with a psalm.

Our God rules over nations
upon his holy throne.
The leaders of the peoples,
now gather all around,
with all God’s holy saints
who own the God of Abram.
Their forces are surrendered,
and God is Lord of all.

Music Resources Vol. 3- Psalm settings : Psalm 1 p1 , Psalm 1 p2 , Psalm 1 p3 , Psalm 1 p4 , Psalm 47 p82 , Psalm 47 p83 , Psalm 47 p84 , Psalm 93 p154 , Psalm 93 p155

OR, modernised traditional
Lord God,
you make the minds of the faithful
to be of one will.
Lead us to love what you command
and desire what you promise,
so that, among the changes of this world,
our hearts may be fixed where true joys are found.
We ask this through your Son,
Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever.
Amen.

OR, alternative
(Let us pray that we may remain in Christ. [silence])
Loving heavenly Father,
you sent your Son Jesus Christ
to reconcile the world to yourself.
Strengthen our faith,
so that we remain united with him
and bear the fruit of love.
We ask this through your Son,
Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever.
Amen.

OR, new
(Let us pray that we love others. [silence])
Merciful Father,
you have reached out to all people
through your Son Jesus,
who died for us all.
Encourage us to live as your chosen people
and give of ourselves to others.
We ask this through Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever.
Amen.

Second reading: 1 John 4:7-21
LHS
334    Lord, ’tis not that I did choose Thee* G3
344    Our God is love, and all His saints* G6
394    God is love; let heaven adore Him G9
783    Christ is the world’s light G6
791    O love how deep, how broad, how high (esp v 1,2,6,7) G5
800    May we be one GS
853    A new commandment GS
859    Seek, O seek the Lord
AT
24    God’s love
47    O, how I love Jesus
65    A new commandment
172    May we be one
177    Love one another
297    Let us talents and tongues employ (post-communion)
482    His love within the world
491    You call me to love
TIS
139    O love of God, how strong and true
152    Joyful, joyful we adore you
153    God is love, let heaven adore him
194    O love how deep, how broad, how high (esp v 1,2,6,7)
241    So God loved the people of the world
246    Christ is the world’s light
248    When Christ was lifted from the earth
305    Let earth and heaven combine
335    To Christ, the prince of peace
434    Where there is charity and love
464    Seek, O seek the Lord, while he is near
526    Lord Jesus Christ, you have come to us
533    Love is his word, love is his way (vv 1,6,7)
587    Fold to your heart your sister and your brother
676    A spendthrift lover is the Lord
678    God beyond glory (marriage)
685    Lord. I come to you (The power of your love)
693    Come as you are
699    A new commandment

Gospel: John 15: 1-8
LHS
337    God from all eternity* (alt tune 276, G5)
519    While yet the morn is breaking* G4 (vv 1,6)
833    We praise you, Lord, for Jesus Christ G5 (baptism)
844    Sent out by God’s blessing G6 (holy communion)
AT
297    Let us talents and tongues employ
304    Stay with me, I’ll stay with you
311    Be still and know (v 2) (see also extra verses based on this reading)
382   I am the vine
487   Make your home in me
TIS
104    While morning still is breaking (vv 1,4)
393    Christ is alive, with joy we sing
486    We praise you, Lord, for Jesus Christ (baptism)
487    Lord Jesus Christ, on this your day of light (baptism)
531    Sent forth by God’s blessing
537    Let us talents and tongues employ

SONG BASED ON GOSPEL
This song is related to the gospel reading. It is by Claire Kleinig, based on ‘Be still and know’ (AT0 311) ©1988 the Iona Community. By permission from Willow Connection.

I am the Vine; in me there is life,
and there is none beside me. (Repeat)

I am the Vine; I keep you alive,
and there is none beside me. (Repeat)

I am the Vine; in me you bear fruit,
and there is none beside me. (Repeat)

I am the Vine; remain in my love,
for there is none beside me. (Repeat)

PSALM 22
The following paraphrase of Psalm 22:25-31 by David Schütz may be sung to the tune ‘Vine and fig tree’, ATN 36 (note that in the second last bar the second crochet must be played as two quavers). If reproducing this version, please put ‘Words (c) David Schütz’ at the beginning or the end of the psalm.

Now when I stand in the congregation,
there all my praise will come from God.
And in the presence of those who fear him,
there I will pay my vows to him.
Then there will be food for the poor,
then they will all be satisfied.
Praise him, all those who seek the Lord,
and may your spirit never die.

Then shall the ends of the earth remember
and ev’ry land turn to the Lord,
and all the fam’lies of ev’ry nation
shall worship him and hear his word.
For all dominion is the Lord’s,
power and might belong to him.
He rules the nations as their king,
he brings his love and grace to them.

Then even those who have died will worship,
and I will always live for him.
And generations to come will serve him,
for they will all be told of him.
They will proclaim his saving love
to those who have not yet been born.
They will be told what we have learnt
that, by the Lord, it has been done.

Music Resources Vol. 3- Psalm settings : Psalm 22 p33 , Psalm 22 p34

OR, modernised traditional
Lord God, your own Son was humiliated
to lift up fallen humanity
and to rescue us
from the dangers of everlasting death.
Give eternal joy to your faithful people.
We ask this through your Son,
Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever.
Amen.

OR, new (revised alternative)
(Let us pray for the assurance of Christ’s presence. [silence])
Almighty and merciful God,
you made the disciples glad
by the sight of the risen Lord.
Remind us that he is always with us,
and that we now share in his resurrection.
For he lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever.
Amen.

Second reading: 1 John 3:1-7
LHS
265    How blest are they who hear God’s Word* G3
323    Blessed are the sons of God* G4
398    Lord Jesus, think on me G5
468    O praise ye the Lord
805    We are heirs of the Father GS
AT
12    We are heirs of the Father
398    A child of God
534   I always will love you
TIS
96    Sing praise to the Lord
115    Behold the amazing gift of love
118    We give immortal praise
164    The great love of God
546    Lord Jesus, think on me

Gospel: Luke 24:36b-48
LHS
90    Christ the Lord is risen again G8
99    Welcome, Thou victor in the strife* G6
104    Awake, my heart, thy praises sing* G5
221    Spread, O spread, thou mighty Word* G5
769    With high delight let us unite G7
AT
148    Born for resurrection
240    My peace I give
343    Jesus come and stand among us
406    Peace
TIS
198    I greet you, my Redeemer sure
360    Part 2. That Eastertide with joy was bright
365    Christ the Lord is risen again
424    Christians, lift up your hearts (v 2 baptism, v 3 holy communion)
450    Spread, O spread, almighty word
529    By your priestly power, O risen Lord (holy communion)

PSALM 4

Music Resources Vol. 3- Psalm settings : Psalm 4 p7 , Psalm 4 p8

OR, modernised traditional
Almighty God,
we have celebrated the festival
of our Lord’s resurrection.
Lead us, by your goodness,
to bear its fruits in our lives.
We ask this through your Son,
Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever.
Amen.

OR, alternative
(Let us pray that we may live the new life of Christ. [silence])
Almighty and merciful God,
your Son Jesus Christ is the resurrection and the life
for all who put their trust in him.
Raise us up from the death that comes with sin,
and give us the new life of faith in Christ,
so that we may always live to please you.
We ask this through your Son,
Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever.
Amen.

OR, new
(Let us pray for faith in our risen Lord. [silence])
Merciful God,
your Son Jesus Christ
is the resurrection and the life,
who gives hope and joy
to those who doubt.
Give to us who do not see you
faith and life and blessing,
through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever.
Amen.

Second reading: 1 John 1:1 – 2:2
LHS
103    I know that my Redeemer lives* G3
168    O blessed Sun, whose splendour G4
291    Thy table I approach* G5
358    Renew me, O eternal Light* G3
378    Fill Thou my life, O Lord my God G7
396    Lead Thou me on, Thou kindly, heavenly Light
505    Father, who the light this day G4
528    Christ, whose glory fills the skies G5
760    All shall be well!
AT
126    The light of Christ
217    Lord, the light of your love is shining
244    We have seen the Word of Life
275    In our darkness
307    Walking in the light
490    When human voices cannot sing (funeral)
TIS
212    Christ, whose glory fills the skies
305    Let earth and heaven combine
376    I know that my Redeemer lives
408    O breath of God, breathe on us now
548    Eternal light, shine in my heart
596    Fill my whole life, O Lord  my God
624    Christ, be my leader by night as by day
643    I want to walk as a child of the light
675    Lord, the light of your love is shining

Gospel: John 20: 19-31
LHS
76    Gathered here, O gracious Lord and Saviour* G8
99    Welcome, Thou Victor in the strife* G6
113    Crown Him with many crowns (esp vv 1,3,4) G5
128    O Spirit of life, O Spirit of God* G5
131    Holy Ghost, with light divine* G5
513    Peace to soothe all grief and woe G5
528    Christ, whose glory fills the skies G5
765    O sons and daughters, let us sing G8
770    Yours is the glory G6
803    Peace with the Father G7
AT
148    Born for resurrection
150    Sing a new song
235    In your hand, my Saviour
240    My peace I give
305    Thuma mina
343    Jesus, come and stand among us
406    Peace
TIS
210    O for a thousand tongues to sing
212    Christ, whose glory fills the skies
228    Crown him with many crowns
360    Part 2. That Eastertide with joy was bright
363    My daughters and my sons, hear tell (vv 1,6-8)
380    Yours be the glory
388    Easter glory fills the skies (vv 1,6,7,8)
401    O Spirit of life, O Spirit of God
466    Peace with the Father
605    I am alone, yet not alone
623    Lord Christ, true peace of all above
635    ’Forgive our sins as we forgive’
649    These things did Thomas count as real
749    Thuma mina

PSALM 133
The following paraphrase of Psalm 133 by David Schütz is sung to the tune ‘A New Commandment’. Use the music in ATN 65; the tune at LHS 853 is slightly different. It is also at TIS 699. (Note: the word ‘oil’ is pronounced with one syllable here.) If reproducing this version, please put ‘Words (c) David Schütz’ at the beginning or the end of the psalm.

How good and pleasant it is when we live
just like brothers and sisters, together as one,
just like brothers and sisters, together as one.
It’s like precious oil poured out on the head of Aaron,
and down his beard onto his vestments.
It’s like dew of Hermon descending on Mount Zion,
where God gives life to those he blesses.

Music Resources Vol. 3- Psalm settings : Psalm 133 p229 , Psalm 133 p230

OR, modernised traditional
O God,
you gave your only Son, Jesus Christ,
to redeem us by dying on the cross,
and to rescue us from the power of the enemy
by rising from the dead.
With each new day,
put to death everything that is sinful in us,
so that we may live forever with him
who died and rose again for us,
and who lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen.

For the main service of the day
Traditional
Almighty God,
since you have overcome sin and death
by the death of your Son,
and have restored innocence and eternal life
by his resurrection,
so that we may be delivered from the power of the devil
and live in your kingdom:
Grant that we may confidently believe this
and always praise you with our whole heart;
through your Son,
Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever.
Amen.

OR, modernised traditional
Almighty God,
you have overcome sin and death
through the death of your Son,
and have brought forgiveness and eternal life
through his resurrection.
Help us confidently to believe this
and always praise you with our whole heart.
We ask this through your Son,
Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever.
Amen.

OR, another traditional
Almighty God,
you have overcome death
through your Son Jesus Christ,
and have opened for us
the gate to eternal life.
As you give us good desires,
help us continually
to bring them to good effect.
We ask this through your Son,
Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever.
Amen.

OR, new (revised alternative)
(Let us pray that we rejoice in Christ’s victory. [silence])
Everliving God,
we thank you that you have overcome
the old powers of sin and death
through the mighty resurrection of your Son,
and have made all things new in him.
Make us dead to sin and alive to you in Jesus Christ.
For he lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever.
Amen.

First reading (b): Isaiah 25:6-9
LHS
834    At the Lamb’s high feast we sing G3
841    O welcome, all you noble saints of old GS
842    Praise the Lord, rise up rejoicing G3
847    The Lamb’s high banquet called to share (tune 227) G5
AT
77    O welcome all ye noble saints of old
TIS
516    Here, gracious Lord, we see you face to face (holy communion)
529    By your priestly power, O risen Lord (holy communion)
545    Shout for joy! the Lord has let us feast (holy communion)

Second reading (a): 1 Corinthians 15 : 1-11
LHS
90    Christ the Lord is risen again G8
170    Chief of sinners though I be* G5
762    Make songs of joy to Christ G8
769    With high delight let us unite G7
791    O love how deep, how broad, how high G5
AT
61    Hallelujah, my Father
133    When Jesus came to earth from heaven
171    Dying you destroyed our death
277    Allelu!
455    All this I believe
TIS
185    We praise you God, Creator Lord (v 1-4)
189    Glory to our boundless God (v 2 as prayer response)
194    O love how deep, how broad, how high
225    My heart and voice I raise
245    We have a gospel to proclaim
260    He walked on earth, showing glimpses of heaven
365    Christ trhe Lord is risen again

Second reading (b): Acts 10:34-43
As for first reading (a) above

Gospel (a): John 20:1-18
LHS
From the Easter sections, especially the following:
88    Jesus Christ is risen today G5
89    Christ Jesus lay in death’s strong bands* G5
90    Christ the Lord is risen again G8
91    Christ the Lord is risen today G4
92    Christ the Lord is risen today G in STJ (alt tune 88, add alleluias, G5)
96    Ere yet the dawn has filled the skies G8
97    The strife is o’er G5
101    Jesus lives! thy terrors now * G5
105    Good Christian men, rejoice and sing * G5
479    Jesus, my Redeemer, lives * G5
764    Now the green blade rises GS
766    The Son is up GS
768    We welcome glad Easter GS
770    Yours is the glory G6
AT
15    Love has come again
26    He is Lord
160    Resurrection shout
179    Come let us eat
263    Singing all praises (v 3)
312    Celebrate
346    Jesus is alive today
437    I have seen the Lord
531    How the world was won
544   Christ is risen from the dead
545   Easter Alleluia
556   Singing Hallelujah!
TIS
361    The day of resurrection
362    Jesus Christ is risen today
364    Christ Jesus lay in death’s strong bands
365    Christ the Lord is risen again
366    Jesus, my Redeemer, lives
367    The strife is past, the battle done
368    This is the day the Lord has made
370    Christ the Lord is risen today
372    Jesus lives! your terrors now
375    Come let us with the Lord arise
379    He is risen, he is risen!
380    Yours be the glory
382    Now the green blade rises
388    Easter glory fills the sky (vv 1-4,7,8)
391    Come God’s people, sing for joy (baptism)
660    Myrrh-bearing Mary

Gospel(b): Mark 18:1-8
As for Gospel (a) plus:
LHS
-
AT
445    Roll the rock (v 1)
TIS
363    My daughters and my sons hear tell (vv 1,2,3)

PSALM 118:1,2,14-24
TIS 74, Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, is a version of Psalm 118:1-2,16-17,22-23,24.
OR
Use the energetic ‘Psallite Deo/This is the day the Lord has made’ in Music from Taize, Volume II, page 51. A strong cantor is required for this.
OR
ATN 2 is a paraphrase of Psalm 118:24 and may be used for the psalm.
OR
The following paraphrase of Psalm 118 by David Schütz may be sung to the tune ‘St Denio’ (LHS 768, TIS 143). If reproducing this version, please put ‘Words (c) David Schütz’ at the beginning or the end of the psalm.

verses 1-2,14
Give thanks to the Lord, for his goodness and love.
‘His love is forever’, let Israel say:
The Lord is my strength, my salvation and might,
the homes of the righteous are filled with glad songs.

verses 15-16
‘How bold and how brave is the power of the Lord;
so high and exalted, the power of the Lord!
The power of the Lord has brought vict’ry to us!
So mighty in battle, so steadfast in love!’

verse 17-18
So I shall not die – no, I’m sure I will live
to tell of the Lord and the things he has done.
And, though I was punished, because of my sin,
he did not forsake me or leave me to die.

verses 19-21
So open the door of the temple to me,
and let me go in to give thanks to the Lord.
The righteous shall enter the door of the Lord.
‘My saving God, thank you for hearing my prayer.’

verses 22-24
The stone that the buiders rejected is now
the chief cornerstone of the temple of God.
The Lord God has done this, a marvellous sight,
The Lord made this day, let’s rejoice and be glad.

Music Resources Vol. 3- Psalm settings : Psalm 118 p197 , Psalm 118 p198 , Psalm 118 p200