EUCHARISTIC PRAYER 3
The Lord be with you or
The Lord is here.
and also with you. His Spirit is with us.
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give him thanks and praise.
Blessed are you, Lord, God of the universe, you bring forth bread from the earth.
Blessed be God for ever.
Blessed are you, Lord, God of the universe, you create the fruit of the vine. Blessed be God for ever.
The whole universe praises you, its creator. Sun and rain, hills and rivers praise
you.
Blessed be God for ever.
The fruit of the earth itself praises you: Wheat and grape, this bread and wine, are
part of the riches of your earth.
You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honour and power, for you created
all things, and through your will they have their being.
You made us in your image, and were faithful even when we turned against you. You
loved us so much you gave up your Son to die that we might no longer be slaves to
sin but rise to life with him.
(A proper preface may be inserted here)
Earth unites with heaven to sing the new song of creation -- as we adore and praise
you for ever, saying
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!)
Until he comes in glory we keep the feast that Jesus began. At supper with his friends
on the night he was betrayed He took bread and gave you thanks. He broke it and gave
it to them, saying: 'Take, eat. This is my body, given for you.'
At the end of supper, taking the cup of wine, he gave you thanks, and said: 'Drink
this, all of you; This is my blood of the new covenant, shed for you and for many
for the forgiveness of sins. Do this in remembrance of me.'
We eat and drink; We proclaim his death today; We celebrate his offering of himself
once for all on the cross, his resurrection, ascension and coming again:
We proclaim your mighty acts
You chose us to be your people, You made us a royal priesthood
We offer you the sacrifice of praise.
or
Praise to you, Lord Jesus.
Dying you destroyed our death Rising you restored our life
Lord Jesus, come in glory!
We are your own creation in Christ: Fill us with your Spirit to bring good news to
the poor, to heal the broken-hearted, to announce release to captives and freedom
to prisoners. As we eat this bread and drink this wine:
Come, Holy Spirit, fill our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving with your power and
love.
Unite us with your church throughout the world as we join the song of heaven:
Worthy is the Lamb that was sacrificed, to receive power and wealth, wisdom and might,
honour and glory and praise! Amen.