Sunday 25 August 2024
- General:
- Lectionary
21st Sunday in Ordinary Time
Readings are laid out as for the continuous form of the lectionary. Alternative related readings (OT and psalm only) are below. Hymns marked with an asterisk (*) are suggested for more than one reading
General
May the glory of the Lord fill his temple (StF 31)
The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases (StF 66)
Angel voices ever singing (StF 39)
Come, Host of heaven’s high dwelling place (StF 680)
Even as the world began (StF 71)
God, who made the stars of heaven (StF 7)
Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty! (StF 11)
Praise the Lord! You heavens, adore him (StF 86)
Hymns echoing the psalmist’s theme
God has spoken—by his prophets (StF 157)
How shall I sing that majesty? (StF 53)
Let us build a house where love can dwell (StF 409)
O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness (StF 34)
A safe stronghold our God is still (StF 623)
Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart (StF 545)
Fight the good fight (StF 634)
Soldiers of Christ, arise (StF 637)
Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord (StF 89)
To be a soldier (StF 133)
Who would true valour see (StF 486)
Author of life divine (StF 572)
From the breaking of the dawn (StF 156)
How sweet the name of Jesus sounds (StF 322)
I, the Lord of sea and sky (StF 663)
Spirit of the living God (StF 395)
The Spirit lives to set us free, walk, walk in the light (StF 397)
Your words to me are life and health (StF 164)
Alternative related readings
Captain of Israel's host (StF 459)
Deep in the shadows of the past (StF 463)
Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us (StF 238)
'Moses, I know you're the man' (StF 473)
Hymns echoing the psalmist’s theme
Sing for God's glory that colours the dawn of creation (StF 116)
Sing praise to God who reigns above (StF 117)
A prayer for the reign of Christ
Come and reign, O Christ, in our home and its life; in our church and its mission; in our nation and its politics; in our world and its affairs. Come, O Christ. Come and reign.
Mary Sumner (1828-1921)
A prayer for God's light in the darkness
Creator God, you separated light and darkness giving us the precious gifts of day and night. You used the stars of the sky to illustrate your covenant promises. You sent messengers to the shepherds as they kept watch by night. Speak to us through the darkness.
Christ Jesus, you often prayed under the cover of darkness, searching for guidance about the next steps in your journey. In Gethsemane we sense you wrestling with questions yet affirming your commitment to God’s will. From the hidden darkness of the tomb came resurrection and new life. Intercede with us in the darkness.
Holy Spirit, you brooded over the waters of the deep, calling forth rich treasures where we saw only a void. Elizabeth was filled with your presence as her baby leapt for joy in the darkness of the womb. In the secret depths of sleep, you spoke to your servants through dreams and visions. Show us what is hidden in the darkness. Amen.
Julie Coates, Deputy Chair, Sheffield District