Anglican Church of The CalvaryPhiladelphia, PA

13th Trinity Sunday Eucharist Service

The Rt. Rev’d Amos FagbamiyeDiocesan ADOTT

Rev’d Samuel Aderin Ven. Emeka NwigweParish Priest Archdeacon N.E.

10th of September 2017

Reverend Samuel Adedeji Aderin Priest

Evangelist Obinna Ohanugo Pastor's Warden

Mrs. Chiugo Aghedo People's Warden/ Parish Treasurer

Mrs. Taiye lyasere Social /Event Director

Mrs. Blessing Ohaegbulam Choir Director /Children's Ministry

Choristers Mrs Okebata

Mrs. Felicia Epelle Mrs Egbukwu

Ms. NjokuMrs. Ijeoma Ohanugo

Mrs. Alby Aderin Parish President: Mothers Union/Women's Guild Evangelist Christian Ohaegbulam Chairman Building Committee

Mr. Chimaobi Njoku Parish Secretary/ Chairman Harvest Committee

Mr. Kevin Ohanugo Youth Leader

Ms. Egbukwu Youth Leader

Mr. NjokuYouth Leader

Mr. Bennett Okemefule Usher

Mrs. Ijeoma Noeline Ohanugo Intercessor

Mr. Joseph Ohanugo (Jnr.) Drums/Percussion

"Blessed are those who are to HIS service called"

Ms. Ifeoma Glory Epelle

Usher

Processional Hymn:

Praise, my soul, the King of Heaven;Author: Henry Francis Lyte (1793 - 1847)

Praise, my soul, the King of Heaven;To His feet Thy tribute bring!Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven,Who like me His praise should sing?Praise Him! praise Him!Praise the everlasting King!

Praise Him for His grace and favour,To our fathers in distress!Praise Him still the same for ever,Slow to chide, and swift to bless!Praise Him! praise Him!Glorious in His faithfulness!

Father-like, He tends and spares us;Well our feeble frame He knows.In His hands He gently bears us,Rescues us from all our foes,Praise Him! praise Him!Widely as His mercy flows!

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Angels, help us to adore Him;Ye behold Him face to face:Sun and moon, bow down before Him; Dwellers all in time and space,Praise Him! praise Him!Praise with us the God of grace! Amen

The Preparation

Sentence: God is Spirit , and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth. Jn. 4:24

The Acclamation (The People standing, the Celebrant says this or a seasonal greeting)

President: Blessed be God, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.All: And blessed be his kingdom, now and forever Amen. President: I will bless the Lord at all times, All: His praise shall continually be in my mouth. President: O magnify the Lord with me,All: And let us exalt his name together. President: This is the day which the Lord has made, All: Let us rejoice and be glad in it.

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COLLECT FOR PURITY: (Standing)All:Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hidden: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love You, and worthily magnify Your Holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Glory be to God in the highest, and peace to His people on earth. Lord God, heavenly King, Almighty God and Father. We worship You, we give You thanks we praise You for Your glory. Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God, You take away the sin of the world; have mercy on us; You are seated at the right hand of the Father; receive our prayer. For You alone are the Holy One. You alone are the Lord, You alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

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President: Lord have mercy All: Lord have mercy President: Christ have mercy All: Christ have mercy President: Lord have mercy All: Lord have mercy

Act of penitence

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President: God so loved the world that He gave His only Son Jesus Christ to save us from our sins, to be our Advocate in heaven, and to bring us to eternal life.President: Let us confess our sins, in penitence and faith, firmly resolved to keep God’s Commandments and to live in love and peace with all people; meekly kneeling and saying:

ALL: Almighty God, our heavenly Father, We have sinned against You and against our neighbors, in thought and word and deed, through negligence, through weakness, through our own deliberate fault. We have not sufficiently walked according to the mind of Christ. We have named the name of Christ, but have not departed from iniquity. We are truly sorry, and repent of all our sins. For the sake of Your Son Jesus Christ, who died for us, forgive us all that is past, and grant that we may serve You in newness of life, to the glory of Your name. Amen.

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President: Almighty God, who forgives all who truly repent, have mercy upon you, pardon and deliver you from all your sins, confirm and strengthen you in all goodness, and keep you in life eternal; through Jesus Christ our Lord.All: Amen.

Songs of praise and danceThe Collect of the Day,the reading of the Old Testament, the Epistle, and the Gospel for this Holy day.

President: The Lord be with you.All: And also with you.President: Let us pray.

CollectLord God, the protector of all who trust in you, without whom nothing is strong, nothing is holy: increase and multiply upon us your mercy, that you being our ruler and guide, we may so pass through things temporal that we finally lose not the things eternal. Grant this, Heavenly Father, for the sake of Jesus Christ, our Lord. AmenAll: Amen

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Hear the Word of God as it is written in the 3rd Chapter of The 1st King of Israel beginning from the 5th verse.

5 At Gibeon the Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream by night; and God said, “Ask! What shall I give you?”6 And Solomon said: “You have shown great mercy to Your servant David my father, because he walked before You in truth, in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart with You; You have continued this great kindness for him, and You have given him a son to sit on his throne, as it is this day. 7 Now, O Lord my God, You have made Your servant king instead of my father David, but I am a little child; I do not know how to go out or come in. 8 And Your servant is in the midst of Your people whom You have chosen, a great people, too numerous to be numbered or counted. 9 Therefore give to Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people, that I may discern between good and evil. For who is able to judge this great people of Yours?”’

Liturgy of The Word

Old Testament Reading: 1 Kings 3:5-12

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10 The speech pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing. 11 Then God said to him: “Because you have asked this thing, and have not asked long life for yourself, nor have asked riches for yourself, nor have asked the life of your enemies, but have asked for yourself understanding to discern justice, 12 behold, I have done according to your words; see, I have given you a wise and understanding heart, so that there has not been anyone like you before you, nor shall any like you arise after you.

READER: THIS IS THE WORD OF THE LORD ALL: THANKS BE TO GOD

The Book of Psalm: 119:119:145-160 (Responsively)

Hear the Word of God as it is written in the Holy book of Psalm 119 beginning from the 145th verse.

Reader: 145 I cry out with my whole heart; Hear me, O Lord! I will keep Your statutes.

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I cry out to You; Save me, and I will keep Your testimonies. 147 I rise before the dawning of the morning,And cry for help; I hope in Your word.148 My eyes are awake through the night watches, That I may meditate on Your word.149 Hear my voice according to Your lovingkindness; O Lord, revive me according to Your justice.150 They draw near who follow after wickedness; They are far from Your law.151 You are near, O Lord, And all Your commandments are truth.152 Concerning Your testimonies,I have known of old that You have founded them forever.153 Consider my affliction and deliver me,For I do not forget Your law.154 Plead my cause and redeem me;Revive me according to Your word.

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155 Salvation is far from the wicked,For they do not seek Your statutes.156 Great are Your tender mercies, O Lord;Revive me according to Your judgments.157 Many are my persecutors and my enemies, Yet I do not turn from Your testimonies.158 I see the treacherous, and am disgusted,Because they do not keep Your word.159 Consider how I love Your precepts;Revive me, O Lord, according to Your lovingkindness.160 The entirety of Your word is truth,And every one of Your righteous judgments endures forever.

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Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit; as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be forever. Amen.

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The 2nd Epistle of Paul to The Romans 8:18-23

The Epistle is written in the 8th Chapter of the Epistle of Paul to the Romans beginning from the 18th verse.18 For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. 19 For the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly waits for the revealing of the sons of God. 20 For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of Him who subjected it in hope; 21 because the creation itself also will be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God. 22 For we know that the whole creation groans and labors with birth pangs together until now. 23 Not only that, but we also who have the first fruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, eagerly waiting for the adoption, the redemption of our body.

READER: THIS IS THE WORD OF THE LORD ALL: THANKS BE TO GOD

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The Gradual Hymn

Refrain:All things bright and beautiful, All creatures great and small, All things wise and wonderful: The Lord God made them all.

Each little flower that opens, each little bird that sings, God made their glowing colours, and made their tiny wings. (Refrain)

The purple-headed mountains, the river running by, the sunset and the morning that brightens up the sky. (Refrain)Amen

All things bright and beautiful William Henry Monk (1823 - 1889)

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The Gospel of Christ in Luke 11:1-13The Holy Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ As written in the 11th Chapter of the Gospel according to Saint Luke, beginning from the 1st verse.

All: Glory to you, Lord Christ.

Now it came to pass, as He was praying in a certain place, when He ceased, that one of His disciples said to Him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples.”2 So He said to them, “When you pray, say:Our Father in heaven,Hallowed be Your name.Your kingdom come.[b]Your will be doneOn earth as it is in heaven.3 Give us day by day our daily bread.4 And forgive us our sins,For we also forgive everyone who is indebted to us.And do not lead us into temptation,But deliver us from the evil one.”

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5 And He said to them, “Which of you shall have a friend, and go to him at midnight and say to him, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves; 6 for a friend of mine has come to me on his journey, and I have nothing to set before him’; 7 and he will answer from within and say, ‘Do not trouble me; the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed; I cannot rise and give to you’? 8 I say to you, though he will not rise and give to him because he is his friend, yet because of his persistence he will rise and give him as many as he needs. 9 “So I say to you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. 10 For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened. 11 If a son asks for bread[d] from any father among you, will he give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will he give him a serpent instead of a fish? 12 Or if he asks for an egg, will he offer him a scorpion? 13 If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him!”

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Lord, speak to me that I may speakAuthor: Frances R. Havergal

Lord, speak to me that I may speakIn living echoes of Thy tone;As Thou has sought, so let me seekThine erring children lost and lone.

O lead me, Lord, that I may leadThe wandering and the wavering feet;O feed me, Lord, that I may feedThy hungering ones with manna sweet.

O strengthen me, that while I standFirm on the rock, and strong in Thee,I may stretch out a loving handTo wrestlers with the troubled sea.

O fill me with Thy fullness, Lord,Until my very heart overflowIn kindling thought and glowing word,Thy love to tell, Thy praise to show..

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Sermon theme: Faithfulness of God to those who trust in HIM (Deuteronomy 7:9). (Come into my life, Lord Jesus, Lyrics)

O use me, Lord, use even me,Just as Thou wilt, and when, and where,Until Thy blessed face I seeThy rest, Thy joy, Thy glory share Amen

Let us affirm our common faith in Jesus Christ by the word of Nicene Creed.

We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in One Lord, Jesus Christ, the Only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one being with the Father. Through Him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation, He came down from heaven; by the power of the Holy Spirit He became incar-nate of the Virgin Mary And was made man.

THE NICENE CREED (Congregation stands)

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For our sake He was crucified under Pontius Pilate; He suffered death and was buried. On the third day He rose again in accor-dance with the scriptures; He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory, to judge the living and the dead, and His kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, Who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son He is worshiped and glorified; He has spoken through the proph-ets. We believe in one, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church; we acknowledge one baptism for the forgive-ness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

Extempore prayersPresident: Christ is our peace, He has reconciled us to God; in one body by the cross. We meet in His name and share His peace.He then says:

The peace of the Lord be always with you.All: And also with you. President: Let us offer one another a sign of peace.

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Chorus:

Offertory, Tithes, Thanksgiving: Birthdays and Anniversary

THE PREPARATION OF THE GIFTS

President: I wash my hands in innocence, O Lord, that I may go about Your altar and lift up the voice of

thanksgiving.

All: Amen.

President: Blessed are You, Lord God of all creation through Your goodness we have this bread to offer which the earth has given and human hands have made. It will become for us the Bread of Life.

All: Blessed be God for ever. Amen.

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Blessed are You Lord God of all creation, through Your goodness we have this wine to offer, fruit of the vine and work of human hands. It shall become our spiritual drink.

All: Blessed be God forever. Amen.

All: Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

President:

Then the President takes the offering in his hands and says with the people:

Accept we pray you, O Lord these gifts which we here bring to you as the token of our love and gratitude; and grant that they may be so wisely used, that by them the work of your Church may be prospered and your kingdom enlarged; for the glory of Jesus Christ our Saviour. Amen.

President:

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President: The Lord be with you

All: And also with you.

President: Lift up your hearts.

All: We lift them to the Lord.

President: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

All: It is right to give Him thanks and praise

It is indeed right; it is our duty and joy at all times and in all places to give you thanks and praise Holy Father, Heavenly King, Almighty and Eternal God through Jesus Christ your only Son our Lord, for He is Your Living Word, through Him You have created all things from the beginning and formed us in Your own image. Through Him you have freed us from the slavery of sin, giving Him to be born as man and to die upon the cross; You raised Him from the dead and exalted Him to Your right hand on high, through Him You have sent upon us Your Holy and life giving Spirit, and made us a people for Your own possession.

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Who is One God, One Lord, not only one person, but Three Persons in One Substance. For that which we believe of the glory of the Father, the same we believe of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, without any difference of inequality. Therefore with Angels etc.

orAnd now we give thanks because You have revealed Your glory and of Your Son and of the Holy Spirit, three persons equal in majesty and undivided in splendour, yet one Lord, one God to be worshiped and adored. Therefore with Angels etc.

President: Therefore with angels and archangels and with all the company of heaven, we laud and magnify 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.

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Accept our praises, Heavenly Father, through Your Son our Saviour Jesus Christ; and as we follow His example and obey His command, grant that by the power of Your Holy Spirit these gifts of bread and wine may be to us, His Body and Blood; 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”.

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All: Therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith:

Christ has died,Christ is risen;Christ will come again.

Therefore, Heavenly Father we remember His offering of Himself made once for all upon the cross; and proclaim His mighty resurrection and glorious ascension. As we look for His coming in glory, we celebrate with this bread and this cup His one perfect sacrifice.President continues

Accept through Him our great High Priest this our sacrifice of thanks and praise and as we eat and drink these holy gifts in the presence of Your Divine Majesty renew us by Your Spirit, inspire us with your love, and unite us in the Body of Your Son Jesus Christ our Lord.

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President contd

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Through Him, and with Him, and in Him, by the power of the Holy Spirit, with all who stand before you on earth and in heaven. We worship you, Father Almighty in songs of everlasting praise.

Blessing and honor and glory and power be yours for ever and ever. Amen.

The President breaks the consecrated bread, saying:

The Bread which we break, is it not the communion of the Body of Christ.(He then lays his hand on the cup and says).

The cup which we bless is it not the communion of the Blood of Christ?

Though we are many, we are one body, because we share in one Bread.

Silence may be kept.

President:

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Jesus Lamb of God:

have mercy on us

Jesus bearer of our sins:

have mercy on us

Jesus redeemer of the world:

give us your peace.

Lamb of God you take away the sins of the world

Have mercy on us

Lamb of God you take away the sins of the world.

Have mercy on us.

Lamb of God you take away the sins of the world.

Grant us peace.

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AGNUS DEI - (All kneeling)

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PRAYER OF HUMBLE ACCESS (All kneeling)

We do not presume to come to this Your table, Merciful Lord, trusting in our own righteousness but in Your manifold and great mercies. We are not worthy so muchas to gather up the crumbs under Your table, but You are the same Lord, whose nature is always to have mercy. Grant us, therefore, Gracious Lord, so to eat the flesh of Your Dear Son Jesus Christ, and to drink His Blood; that we may evermore dwell in Him and He in us. Amen.

Draw near with faith, receive the Body of our Lord Jesus Christ which He gave you and His Blood which He shed for you. Eat and drink in remebrance that He died for you and feed on him in your heart by faith with thanksgiving.

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President:

All:

The President and people receive the communion. At the distribution the Minister says to each communicant:

The body of Christ keep you in eternal life.

The blood of Christ keep you in eternal life.

OR

The Body of Christ.

The Blood of Christ.

The communicant replies each time

Amen (and then receives)

Holy Communion Hymns

Be Thou my vision, O Lord of my heart Dallán Forgaill (c. 530 - 598)

Be Thou my vision, O Lord of my heart;Naught be all else to me, save that Thou art. Thou my best thought, by day or by night, Waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light.

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Be Thou my Wisdom, Thou my true Word;I ever with Thee, Thou with me, Lord;Thou my great Father, I thy true son;Thou in me dwelling, and I with Thee one.

Be Thou my battle-shield, sword for my fight, Be Thou my dignity, Thou my delight.Thou my soul's shelter, Thou my high tower. Raise Thou me heavenward, O Power of my power.

Riches I heed not, nor man's empty praise,Thou mine inheritance, now and always:Thou and Thou only, first in my heart,High King of heaven, my Treasure Thou art.

High King of heaven, my victory won,May I reach heaven's joys, O bright heav'ns Son!Heart of my own heart, whatever befall,Still be my vision, O ruler of all. Amen

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Be still, my soul; the Lord is on thy side;Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain;Leave to thy God to order and provide;In every change He faithful will remain.Be still, my soul; thy best, thy heavenly, FriendThrough thorny ways leads to a joyful end.

Be still, my soul; thy God doth undertakeTo guide the future as He has the past.Thy hope, thy confidence, let nothing shake;All now mysterious shall be bright at last.Be still, my soul; the waves and winds still knowHis voice who ruled them while He dwelt below.

Be still, my soul; the hour is hastening onWhen we shall be forever with the Lord,When disappointment, grief, and fear are gone,Sorrow forgot, love's purest joys restored.Be still, my soul; when change and tears are past,All safe and blessed we shall meet at last. Amen

Be still, my soul Jean Sibelius (1865 - 1957)

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Post Communion Sentence: The steadfast love of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting upon those who fear Him, and His righteousness to children’s children. Psalm 103:17

God is with us, God is with us, So our brave forefathers sang, Far across the field of battle Loud their holy war cry rang; Though at times they feared and faltered, Never once they ceased to sing: God is with us, God is with us, Christ our Lord shall reign as King! God is with us, God is with us, Christ our Lord shall reign as King! Amen

Diocesan Anthem

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President:

All:

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As our Saviour taught us so we pray.

Our Father in Heaven, hallowed be Your name, Your Kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power and the glory are Yours now and forever. Amen.

Father of all we give You thanks and praise, that when we were still far off You met us in Your Son and brought us home. Dying and living He declared Your love, gave us grace, and opened the gate of glory. May we who share Christ’s Body live His risen life. We who drink His cup, bring life to others. We whom the Spirit lights give light to the world. Keep us firm in the hope You have set before us.

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All:

All: Almighty God, we thank you for feeding us with the Body and Blood of Your Son Jesus Christ. Through Him we offer You our souls and bodies to be a living sacrifice. Send us out in the power of Your Spirit to live and work to Your praise and glory. Amen.

The President may say this or an alternative BLESSING.

The peace of God, which passes all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God and of His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit be among you and remain with you always. Amen.

Amen. Amen. Amen.

So we and Your children shall be free and the whole earth live to praise Your name; through Christ our Lord. Amen

All: Amen.

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God is working his purpose out

Author: Arthur Campbell Ainger (1841 - 1919)

Recessional Hymn:

God is working His purpose out As year succeeds to year;God is working his purpose out, And the time is drawing near; Nearer and nearer draws the time, The time that shall surely be, When the earth shall be filled With the glory of GodAs the waters cover the sea.

From utmost east to utmost west, Where'er man's foot hath trod, By the mouth of many messengers Goes forth the voice of God:'Give ear to Me, ye continents, Ye isles, give ear to Me,'That the earth may be filled With the glory of GodAs the waters cover the sea.

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What can we do to work God's work,To prosper and increaseThe brotherhood of all mankind,The reign of the Prince of Peace?What can we do to hasten the time,The time that shall surely be,When the earth shall be filledWith the glory of GodAs the waters cover the sea.

March we forth in the strength of God,With the banner of Christ unfurled,That the light of the glorious Gospel of truthMay shine throughout the world;Fight we the fight with sorrow and sinTo set their captives free,That the earth may be filledWith the glory of GodAs the waters cover the sea.

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Go in the peace of Christ. All: Thanks be to God.

All we can do is nothing worthUnless God blesses the deed;Vainly we hope for the harvest-tideTill God gives life to the seed;Yet near and nearer draws the time,The time that shall surely be,When the earth shall be filledWith the glory of GodAs the waters cover the sea. Amen

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