Eucharist Rite 1: Supplementary Texts

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Penitential Material
Gospel Acclamations
The Apostles' Creed
An Alternative Text of the Nicene Creed
Forms of Intercession
Collects and other endings for Intercession
Introductions to the Peace
Prayers at the Preparation of the Table
Acclamations in the Eucharistic Prayer
Words at the Giving of the Bread and Wine
Supplementary Consecration
Congregational Prayers After Communion
Blessings
Seasonal Provisions

Penitential Material

The Summary of the Law

This may be used with or without the congregational response:

Our Lord Jesus Christ said: The first commandment is this: 'Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God is the only Lord. You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.'

The second is this: 'Love your neighbour as yourself.' There is no other commandment greater than these. On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.

Our Lord Jesus Christ said: The first commandment is this: 'Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God is the only Lord. Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, with all thy soul,with all thy mind, and with all thy strength.'

The second is this: 'Love thy neighbour as thyself.' There is no other commandment greater than these. On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.

All

Amen. Lord, have mercy.

The Commandments

Hear these commandments which God has given to his people, and examine your hearts.

God sake these words and said:
I am the Lord thy God: thou shalt have no other gods but me.
Lord, have mercy upon us,
and incline our hearts to keep this law.

Thou shalt not make to thyself any graven image nor the likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or in the earth beneath, or in the water under the earth. Thou shalt not bow down to them nor worship them (for I the Lord thy God am a jealous God, and visit the sins of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me, and shew mercy unto thousands of them that love me and keep my commandments).
Lord, have mercy upon us,
and incline our hearts to keep this law.

Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain (for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh his Name in vain).
Lord, have mercy upon us,
and incline our hearts to keep this law.

Remember that thou keep holy the Sabbath day. Six days shalt thou labour, and do all that thou hast to do; but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord thy God. (In it thou shalt do no manner of work, thou, and thy son, and thy daughter, thy man-servant, and thy maid-servant, thy cattle, and the stranger that is within thy gates. For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the Lord blessed the seventh day, and hallowed it.
Lord, have mercy upon us,
and incline our hearts to keep this law.

Honour thy father and thy mother (that thy days may be long in the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee).
Lord, have mercy upon us,
and incline our hearts to keep this law.

Thou shalt do no murder.
Lord, have mercy upon us,
and incline our hearts to keep this law.

Thou shalt not commit adultery.
Lord, have mercy upon us,
and incline our hearts to keep this law.

Thou shalt not steal.
Lord, have mercy upon us,
and incline our hearts to keep this law.

Thou shalt not bear false witness (against thy neighbour).
Lord, have mercy upon us,
and incline our hearts to keep this law.

Thou shalt not covet (thy neighbour's house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's wife, nor his servant, nor his maid, nor his ox, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor anything that is his).
Lord, have mercy upon us,
and write all these laws in our hearts,
we beseech thee.

Hear these commandments which God has given to his people, and take them to heart.

I am the Lord your God: you shall have no other gods but me.
Amen. Lord, have mercy.

You shall not make for yourself any idol.
Amen. Lord, have mercy.

You shall not dishonour the name of the Lord your God.
Amen. Lord, have mercy.

Remember the Lord's dayand keep it holy.
Amen. Lord, have mercy.

Honour your father and your mother.
Amen. Lord, have mercy.

You shall not commit murder.
Amen. Lord, have mercy.

You shall not commit adultery.
Amen. Lord, have mercy.

You shall not steal.
Amen. Lord, have mercy.

You shall not bear false witness.
Amen. Lord, have mercy.

You shall not covet anything which belongs to your neighbour.
Amen. Lord, have mercy upon us, and write all these laws in our hearts, we beseech you.

Hear these commandments which God has given to his people, and examine your hearts.

I am the Lord your God: you shall have no other God but me.
You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.
Amen. Lord, have mercy.

You shall not make for yourself any idol.
God is spirit and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.
Amen. Lord, have mercy.

You shall not dishonour the name of the Lord your God.
You shall worship him with awe and reverence.
Amen. Lord, have mercy.

Remember the Lord's day and keep it holy.
Christ is risen from the dead: set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on the earth.
Amen. Lord, have mercy.

Honour your father and mother.
Live as servants of God; honour all men; love the brotherhood.
Amen. Lord, have mercy.

You shall not commit murder.
Be reconciled to your brother; overcome evil with good.
Amen. Lord, have mercy.

You shall not commit adultery.
Know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit.
Amen. Lord, have mercy.

You shall not steal.
Be honest in all that you do and care for those in need.
Amen. Lord, have mercy.

You shall not be a false witness.
Let everyone speak the truth.
Amen. Lord, have mercy.

You shall not covet anything which belongs to your neighbour.
Remember the words of the Lord Jesus: 'It is more blessed to give than to receive'. Love your neighbour as yourself, for love is the fulfilling of the law.
Amen. Lord, have mercy.

The Beatitudes

Silence is kept between each beatitude.

Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Christ, have mercy.

Blessed are the meek,
for they shall inherit the earth.
Christ, have mercy.

Blessed are those who weep,
for they shall be consoled.
Christ, have mercy.

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst after justice,
for they shall be satisfied.
Christ, have mercy.

Blessed are the merciful,
for they shall obtain mercy.
Christ, have mercy.

Blessed are the pure in heart,
for they shall see God.
Christ, have mercy.

Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they shall be called the children of God.
Christ, have mercy.

Blessed are those who suffer persecution for the sake of justice,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Christ, have mercy.

The confession follows without further invitation.

The Comfortable Words

One or more of these sentences may be used:

Hear the words of comfort our Saviour Christ says to all who truly turn to him:

Come to me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.

Hear what Saint Paul says:
This saying is true and worthy of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners.

Hear what Saint John says:
If anyone sins, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous; and he is the propitiation for our sins.

(Let us confess our sins, in penitence and faith.)

Hear what comfortable words our Saviour Christ saith unto all that truly turn to him:

Come unto me, all that travail, and are heavy laden, and I will refresh you.

God so loved the world, that he gave his only-begotten Son, to the end that all that believe in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Hear what Saint Paul saith:
This is a true saying, and worthy of all men to be received, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners.

Hear what Saint John saith:
If any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous; and he is the propitiation for our sins.

(Let us confess our sins in penitence and faith.)

Invitations to Confession

My brothers and sisters
as we prepare to celebrate the presence of Christ
in word and sacrament
let us call to mind and confess our sins.

Jesus said,
Before you offer your gift
go and be reconciled.
As brothers and sisters in God's family
we come together to ask our Father for forgiveness.

Ye that do truly and earnestly repent you of your sins,
and are in love and charity with your neighbours
and intend to lead a new life,
following the commandments of God,
and walking from henceforth in his holy ways:
Draw near with faith
and take this holy sacrament to your comfort;
and make your humble confession to almighty God.

This Invitation may be used after the Commandments or the Comfortable Words, or may be introduced by a penitential sentence of scripture:

You then, who truly and earnestly repent of your sins,
and are in love and charity with your neighbours,
and intend to lead a new life,
following the commandments of God,
and walking from henceforth in his holy ways:
draw near with faith,
and take this holy sacrament to your comfort;
and make your humble confession to almighty God.

The Confession follows without further invitation.

The provision made for seasons and principal holy days (see pages 74) may be used at other times when appropriate.

Confessions

Father eternal, giver of light and grace,
we have sinned against you and against our neighbour,
in what we have thought,
in what we have said and done,
through ignorance, through weakness,
through our own deliberate fault.
We have wounded your love,
and marred your image in us.
We are sorry and ashamed,
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 lead us out from darkness
to walk as children of light. Amen.

Almighty God, our heavenly Father,
we have sinned against you,
through our own fault,
in thought and word and deed,
and in what we have left undone.
We are heartily sorry,
and repent of all our sins.
For your Son our Lord Jesus Christ's sake,
forgive us all that is past;
and grant that we may serve you in newness of life
to the glory of your name. Amen.

Almighty God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
maker of all things, judge of all men:
we acknowledge and bewail
   our manifold sins and wickedness,
which we from time to time,
   most grievously have committed,
by thought, word, and deed,
against thy divine majesty,
provoking most justly thy wrath and indignation
   against us.
We do earnestly repent,
and are heartily sorry for these our misdoings;
the remembrance of them is grievous unto us;
the burden of them is intolerable.
Have mercy upon us,
have mercy upon us, most merciful Father;
for thy Son our Lord Jesus Christ's sake,
forgive us all that is past;
and grant that we may ever hereafter
   serve and please thee in newness of life;
to the honour and glory of thy name;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Wash me thoroughly from my wickedness
and cleanse me from my sin.
Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.

Create in me a clean heart, O God,
and renew a right spirit within me.
Christ, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.

Cast me not away from your presence,
and take not your Holy Spirit from me.
Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.

In the wilderness we find your grace;
you love us with an everlasting love.
Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.

There is none but you to uphold our cause;
our sin cries out and our guilt is great.
Christ, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.

Heal us, O Lord, and we shall be healed;
restore us and we shall know your joy.
Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.

Call to remembrance, O Lord, your compassion,
and your loving kindness, for they have been from of old.
Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.

Remember not my sins nor my transgressions:
but according to your mercy think on me.
Christ, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.

O keep my life, and deliver me;
put me not to shame, for I have put my trust in you.
Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.

Absolutions

Almighty God, our heavenly Father,
who of his great mercy
hath promised forgiveness of sins
to all them that with hearty repentance and true faith
turn unto him:
have mercy upon you;
pardon and deliver you from all your sins;
confirm and strengthen you in all goodness;
and bring you to everlasting life;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

May almighty God have mercy on you,
forgive you your sins,
and bring you to everlasting life. Amen.

Gospel Acclamations for Ordinary Time

1

Alleluia, alleluia.
Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.
You have the words of eternal life.
Alleluia.

1 Sam 3.9; John 6.68

2

Alleluia, alleluia.
I am the light of the world, says the Lord.
Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness
but will have the light of life.
Alleluia.

John 8.12

3

Alleluia, alleluia.
My sheep hear my voice, says the Lord.
I know them, and they follow me.
Alleluia.

John 10.27

4

Alleluia, alleluia.
I am the way, the truth, and the life, says the Lord.
No-one comes to the Father except through me.
Alleluia.

John 14.6

5

Alleluia, alleluia.
We do not live by bread alone,
but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.
Alleluia.

Matt 4.4

6

Alleluia, alleluia.
Welcome with meekness the implanted word
that has the power to save your souls.
Alleluia.

James 1.21

7

Alleluia, alleluia.
The word of the Lord endures for ever.
The word of the Lord is the good news announced to you.
Alleluia.

cf 1 Peter 1.25

The Apostles' Creed

The origins of the Apostles' Creed are the profession of faith made at baptism. This association may have implications for the occasion when it is used in the eucharist.

I believe in God,
  the Father almighty,
maker of heaven and earth.

And in Jesus Christ,
  his only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived
  by the Holy Ghost
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, dead,
  and buried;
he descended into hell;
the third day he rose again
  from the dead,
he ascended into heaven,
he sitteth on the right hand
   of God the Father almighty;
from thence he shall come to
  judge the quick and the dead.

I believe in the holy Ghost,
  the holy catholic Church,
  the communion of saints,
  the forgiveness of sins,
  the resurrection of the body,
  and the life everlasting.
Amen.

I believe in God,
  the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ,
  his only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived
  by the Holy Spirit
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died,
  and was buried;
he descended to the dead.
On the third day
  he rose again;
he ascended into heaven,
he is seated at the right hand
   of the Father,
and will come to
  judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit,
  the holy catholic Church,
  the communion of saints,
  the forgiveness of sins,
  the resurrection of the body,
  and the life everlasting.
Amen.

An Alternative Text of the Nicene Creed

This text of the Nicene Creed, which omits the phrase 'and the Son' in the third paragraph, is for use on suitable ecumenical occasions.

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 and for our salvation
   he came down from heaven;
   was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary
   and was made man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate;
he suffered death and was buried.
On the third day he rose again
in accordance 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,
who with the Father and the Son is worshipped and glorified,
who has spoken through the prophets.

We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.
We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.
We look for the resurrection of the dead,
and the life of the world to come. Amen.

Forms of Intercession

1

This form may be used either with the insertion of specific subjects between the paragraphs or as a continuous whole with or without brief biddings addressed to the people before the prayer begins.

Not all paragraphs need to be used on every occasion.

Individual names may be added at the places indicated.

The responses indicated in the service order may be used at appropriate points in the text.

At the end, silence may be kept and a collect or other ending may be said (see page 64).

In the power of the Spirit and in union with Christ,
let us pray to the Father.

Almighty God, our heavenly Father, you promised through your Son Jesus Christ to hear us when we pray in faith.

Strengthen N our bishop and all your Church in the service of Christ; that those who confess your name may be united in your truth, live together in your love, and reveal your glory in the world.

Bless and guide Elizabeth our Queen; give wisdom to all in authority; and direct this and every nation in the ways of justice and of peace; that we may honour one another, and seek the common good.

Give grace to us, our families and friends, and to all our neighbours, that we may serve Christ in one another, and love as he loves us.

Comfort and heal all those who suffer in body, mind, or spirit ...; give them courage and hope in their troubles; and bring them the joy of your salvation.

Hear us as we remember those who have died in the faith of Christ ...; according to your promises, grant us with them a share in your eternal kingdom.

Rejoicing in the fellowship of (N and of) all your saints, we commend ourselves and the whole creation to your unfailing love.

At the end, silence may be kept and a collect or other ending may be said (see page 64).

2

This form may be used either with the insertion of specific subjects at the points indicated or as a continuous whole with or without brief biddings addressed to the people before the prayer begins.

The responses indicated in the service order may be used at appropriate points in the text.

In the power of the Spirit and in union with Christ,
let us pray to the Father.

O God, the creator and preserver of all,
we pray for people of every race and in every kind of need:
make your ways known on earth,
your saving health among all nations...

We pray for the good estate of the catholic Church;
guide and govern us by your good Spirit,
that all who profess and call themselves Christians
may be led into the way of truth,
and hold the faith in unity of spirit,
in the bond of peace, and in righteousness of life...

We commend to your fatherly goodness
all those who are any way afflicted or distressed
in mind, body or estate;
comfort and relieve them in their need;
give them patience in their sufferings,
and bring good out of all their afflictions...

We entrust those who have gone before us
into your love and mercy
and we give you praise for all your faithful ones,
with whom we rejoice in the communion of saints...

And this we beg for Jesus Christ's sake. Amen.

3

This form is used as a continuous whole without interpolation, except, if desired, the inclusion of responses printed in the service order. However, biddings may be addressed to the people before the prayer begins. Not all paragraphs need be used on every occasion.

In the power of the Spirit and in union with Christ,
let us pray to the Father.

Almighty and everliving God, who by thy holy apostle hast taught us to make prayers and supplications, and to give thanks, for all men: we humbly beseech thee most mercifully to receive these our prayers, which we offer unto thy divine majesty; beseeching thee to inspire continually the universal Church with the spirit of truth, unity, and concord; and grant that all they that do confess thy holy name may agree in the truth of thy holy word, and live in unity and godly love.

We beseech thee also to lead all nations in the way of righteousness and peace; and so to direct all kings and rulers, that under them thy people may be godly and quietly governed. And grant unto thy servant Elizabeth our Queen and to all that are put in authority under her, that they may truly and impartially administer justice, to the punishment of wickedness and vice, and to the maintenance of thy true religion and virtue.

Give grace, O heavenly Father, to all bishops, priests, and deacons, especially to thy servant N our bishop, that they may both by their life and doctrine set forth thy true and lively word and rightly and duly administer thy holy sacraments.

Guide and prosper, we pray thee, those who are labouring for the spread of thy gospel among the nations, and enlighten with thy Spirit all places of education and learning; that the whole world may be filled with the knowledge of thy truth.

And to all thy people give thy heavenly grace; and specially to this congregation here present, that with meek heart and due reverence, they may hear and receive thy holy word; truly serving thee in holiness and righteousness all the days of their life.

And we most humbly beseech thee of thy goodness, O Lord, to comfort and succour all them who in this transitory life are in trouble, sorrow, need, sickness, or any other adversity.

And we commend to thy gracious keeping, O Lord, all thy servants departed this life in thy faith and fear, beseeching thee, according to thy promises, to grant them refreshment, light, and peace.

And here we give thee most high praise and hearty thanks for all thy saints, who have been the chosen vessels of thy grace, and lights of the world in their several generations; and we pray that, rejoicing in their fellowship and following their good examples, we may be with them partakers of thy heavenly kingdom.

Grant this, O Father, for Jesus Christ's sake, our only mediator and advocate. Amen.

4

At the end, silence may be kept and a collect or other ending may be said (see page 64).

In the power of the Spirit and in union with Christ,
let us pray to the Father.

Hear our prayers, O Lord our God.
Hear us, good Lord.

Govern and direct your holy Church; fill it with love and truth; and grant it that unity which is your will.
Hear us, good Lord.

Give us boldness to preach the gospel in all the world, and to make disciples of all nations.
Hear us, good Lord.

Enlighten your ministers with knowledge and understanding, that by their teaching and their lives they may proclaim your word.
Hear us, good Lord.

Give your people grace to hear and receive your word, and to bring forth the fruit of the Spirit.
Hear us, good Lord.

Bring into the way of truth all who have erred and are deceived.
Hear us, good Lord.

Strengthen those who stand, comfort and help the faint-hearted; raise up the fallen; and finally beat down Satan under our feet.
Hear us, good Lord.

Guide the leaders of the nations into the ways of peace and justice.
Hear us, good Lord.

Guard and strengthen your servant Elizabeth our Queen, that she may put her trust in you, and seek your honour and glory.
Hear us, good Lord.

Endue the High Court of Parliament and all the ministers of the Crown with wisdom and understanding.
Hear us, good Lord.

Bless those who administer the law, that they may uphold justice, honesty, and truth.
Hear us, good Lord.

Give us the will to use the fruits of the earth to your glory, and for the good of all creation.
Hear us, good Lord.

Bless and keep all your people.
Hear us, good Lord.

Help and comfort the lonely, the bereaved, and the oppressed.
Lord, have mercy.

Keep in safety those who travel, and all who are in danger.
Lord, have mercy.

Heal the sick in body and mind, and provide for the homeless, the hungry and the destitute.
Lord, have mercy.

Show your pity on prisoners and refugees, and all who are in trouble.
Lord, have mercy.

Forgive our enemies, persecutors, and slanderers, and turn their hearts.
Lord, have mercy.

Hear us as we remember those who have died in the peace of Christ, both those who have confessed the faith and those whose faith is known to you alone, and grant us with them a share in your eternal kingdom.
Lord, have mercy.

At the end, silence may be kept and a collect or other ending may be said (see page 64).

5

At the end, silence may be kept and a collect or other ending may be said (see page 64).

In the power of the Spirit and in union with Christ,
let us pray to the Father.

For the peace of the whole world,
for the welfare of the Holy Church of God,
and for the unity of all,
let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.

For N our Bishop,
for the leaders of our sister Churches
and for all clergy and people,
let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.

For Elizabeth our Queen,
for the leaders of the nations,
and for all in authority,
let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.

For this community
for every city, town and village,
and for all the people who live in them,
let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.

For good weather,
and for abundant harvest for all to share,
let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.

For those who travel by land, water, or air,
for the sick and suffering,
for ...,
for prisoners and captives,
and for their safety, health and salvation,
let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.

For our deliverance from all affliction, strife and need,
and for the absolution of our sins and offences ,
let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.

Remembering (... and)
all who have gone before us in faith,
and in communion with (... and) all the saints,
we commit ourselves, one another,
and our whole life to Christ our God.
To you, O Lord.

At the end, silence may be kept and a collect or other ending may be said (see page 64).

Collects and Other Endings for Intercession

For use by the president or those leading Intercessions

1

Heavenly Father,
you have promised through your Son Jesus Christ,
that when we meet in his name,
and pray according to his mind,
he will be among us and hear our prayer:
in your love and mercy fulfil our desires,
and give us your greatest gift,
which is to know you, the only true God,
and your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

2

Be with us, Lord, in all our prayers,
and direct our way toward the attainment of salvation;
that among the changes and chances of this mortal life,
we may always be defended by your gracious help;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

3

Almighty God, the fountain of all wisdom,
you know our needs before we ask,
and our ignorance in asking;
have compassion on our weakness,
and give us those things
which for our unworthiness we dare not,
and for our blindness we cannot ask,
for the sake of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

4

Almighty God,
you have promised to hear the prayers
of those who ask in your Son's name;
we pray that hwat we have asked faithfully
we may indeed obtain;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

5

Almighty God,
by your Holy Spirit you have made us one
with your saints in heaven and on earth:
grant that in our earthly pilgrimage
we may ever be supported by this fellowship
of love and prayer,
and know ourselves surrounded by their witness
to your power and mercy ;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

6

Bring us all to your heavenly city,
to the joyful gathering of thousands of angels,
to the assembly of your first-born,
to the spirits of the saints made perfect,
to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant
and to the sprinkled blood that promises peace.
Merciful Father...

7

Hasten, Lord, the day when people will come
from east and west,
from north and south,
and sit at table in your kingdom
and we shall see your Son in his glory.
Merciful Father...

8

Almighty God,
who hast given us grace at this time with one accord
to make our common supplications unto thee;
and dost promise that,
when two or three are gathered together in thy name,
thou wilt grant their requests:
fulfil now, O Lord, the desires and petitions of thy servants,
as may be most expedient for them;
granting us in this world knowledge of thy truth,
and in the world to come life everlasting. Amen.

Introductions to the Peace

1

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.

2

We are the Body of Christ.
In the one Spirit we were all baptized into one body.
Let us then pursue all that makes for peace
and builds up our common life.

3

May the God of peace make you perfect and holy,
that you may be kept safe and blameless
in spirit, soul and body,
for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

4

Blessed are the peacemakers:
they shall be called children of God.
We meet in the name of Christ and share his peace.

5

God is love
and those who live in love live in God
and God lives in them.

6

'Where two or three are gathered together in my name,'
says the Lord, 'there am I in the midst of them.'

7

We are all one in Christ Jesus,
We belong to him through faith,
heirs of the promise of the Spirit of peace.

The provision made for seasons and principal holy days (see page 74) may be used at other times when appropriate.

Prayers at the Preparation of the Table

1

Blessed be God,
by whose grace creation is renewed,
by whose love heaven is opened,
by whose mercy we offer our sacrifice of praise.
Blessed be God for ever.

2

Blessed are you, Lord God of all creation:
through your goodness we have this bread to set before you,
which earth has given and human hands have made.
It will become for us the bread of life.
Blessed be God for ever.

Blessed are you, Lord God of all creation:
through your goodness we have this wine to set before you,
fruit of the vine and work of human hands.
It will become for us the cup of salvation.
Blessed be God for ever.

3

Blessed be God,
who feeds the hungry,
who raises the poor,
who fills our praise.
Blessed be God for ever.

4

Yours, Lord, is the greatness, the power,
the glory, the splendour, and the majesty;
for everything in heaven and on earth is yours.

All things come from you,
and of your own do we give you.

5

Generous God,
Creator, Redeemer, Sustainer,
at your table we present this money,
symbol of the work you have given us to do;
use it, use us,
in the service of your world
to the glory of your name. Amen.

6

God of life, Saviour of the porr,
receive with this money
gratitude for your goodness,
penitence for our pride
and deication in your service
in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

7

Look upon us, Lord, in mercy, not in judgement;
draw us from hatred to love;
make the frailty of our praise
a dwelling place for your glory. Amen.

8

Pour upon the poverty of our love,
and the weakness of our praise,
the transforming fire of your presence. Amen.

9

Be present, be present,
Lord Jesus Christ,
our risen high priest;
make yourself known in the breaking of bread. Amen.

10

As the grain once scattered in the fields
and the grapes once dispersed upon the hillside
are now reunited in this table
in bread and wine,
so, Lord, may your whole Church
soon be gathered together
from the corners of the earth into your kingdom. Amen.

11

Wise and gracious God,
you spread a table before us;
nourish your people with the word of life
and the bread of heaven. Amen.

Acclamations in the Eucharistic Prayer

1

Great is the mystery of faith:
Christ has died:
Christ is risen:
Christ will come again.

2

Praise to you, Lord Jesus:
Dying you destroyed our death,
rising you restored our life;
Lord Jesus, come in glory.

3

Christ is the bread of life:
When we eat this bread and drink this cup,
we proclaim your death, Lord Jesus,
until you come in glory.

4

Jesus Christ is Lord:
Lord, by your cross and resurrection
you have set us free.
You are the Saviour of the world.

Words at the Giving of the Bread and Wine

1

The body of our Lord Jesus Christ,
which was given for you, preserve your body and soul unto everlasting life.
Take and eat this in remembrance that Christ died for you,
and feed on him in your hearts by faith with thanksgiving.

The blood of our Lord Jesus Christ,
which was shed for you,
preserve your body and soul unto everlasting life.
Drink this in remembrance that Christ's blood was shed for you,
and be thankful.

2

The body of Christ.

The blood of Christ.

3

The body of Christ keep you in eternal life.

The blood of Christ keep you in eternal life.

4

The body of Christ, broken for you.

The blood of Christ, shed for you.

5

The body of Christ, the bread of heaven.

The blood of Christ, the cup of life.

Supplementary Consecration

If either or both of the consecrated elements be likely to prove insufficient, the president himself returns to the holy table and adds more, saying these words.

Father, having given thanks over the bread and the cup
according to the institution
of your Son Jesus Christ, who said,
'Take eat; this is my body'
(and/or 'Drink this; this is my blood'),
we pray through the gracious action of your Holy Spirit
that this bread/wine also
may be to us his body/blood,
to be received in remembrance of him.

or (traditional language)

Father, having given thanks over the bread and the cup
according to the institution
of thy Son Jesus Christ, who said,
'Take eat; this is my body'
(and/or 'Drink ye all of this; this is my blood'),
we pray through the gracious action of thy Holy Spirit
that this bread/wine also
may be unto us his body/blood,
to be received in remembrance of him.

Congregational Prayers after Communion

1

We thank you, Lord,
that you have fed us
in this sacrament,
united us with Christ,
and given us a foretaste
of the heavenly banquet
prepared for all peoples.
Amen.

2

Faithful God,
in baptism you have adopted us as your children,
made us members of the body of Christ
and chosen us as inheritors of your kingdom:
we thank you that in this eucharist
you renew your promises within us,
empower us by your Spirit to witness and to serve,
and send us out as disciples of your Son,
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

3

You have opened to us the scriptures, O Christ,
and you have made yourself known in the breaking of the bread.
Abide with us, we pray,
that, blessed by your royal presence,
we may walk with you
all the days of our life,
and at its end behold you
in the glory of the eternal Trinity,
one God for ever and ever. Amen.

Blessings

1

God the Father,
by whose glory Christ was raised from the dead,
strengthen you to walk with him in his risen life;
and the blessing...

2

Christ the Good Shepherd,
who laid down his life for the sheep,
draw you and all who hear his voice
to be one flock within one fold;
and the blessing...

3

The God of all grace
who called you to his eternal glory in Christ Jesus,
establish, strengthen and settle you in the faith;
and the blessing...

4

Christ who has nourished us with himself the living bread,
make you one in praise and love,
and raise you up at the last day;
and the blessing...

5

May the Father from whom every family
in earth and heaven receives its name
strengthen you with his Spirit in your inner being
so that Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith;
and the blessing...

6

The God of hope fill you
with all joy and peace in believing;
and the blessing...

7

May God, who in Christ give us a spring of water
welling up to eternal life,
perfect in you the image of his glory;
and the blessing...

The provision made for seasons and principal holy days (see page 74) may be used at other times when appropriate.

Seasonal Provisions

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Gospel Acclamations for Ordinary Time
	1	Alleluia, alleluia. Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening. You have the words of eternal life. Alleluia. 1 Sam 3.9; John 6.68
	2	Alleluia, alleluia. I am the light of the world, says the Lord. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life. Alleluia. John 8.12
	3	Alleluia, alleluia. My sheep hear my voice, says the Lord. I know them, and they follow me. Alleluia. John 10.27
	4	Alleluia, alleluia. I am the way, the truth, and the life, says the Lord. No-one comes to the Father except through me. Alleluia. John 14.6
	5	Alleluia, alleluia. We do not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God. Alleluia. Matt 4.4
	6	Alleluia, alleluia. Welcome with meekness the implanted word that has the power to save your souls. Alleluia. James 1.21
	7	Alleluia, alleluia. The word of the Lord endures for ever. The word of the Lord is the good news announced to you. Alleluia. cf 1 Peter 1.25

Forms of Intercession
	1	This form may be used either with the insertion of specific subjects between the paragraphs or as a continuous whole with or without brief biddings addressed to the people before the prayer begins. Not all paragraphs need to be used on every occasion. Individual names may be added at the places indicated. The responses indicated in the service order may be used at appropriate points in the text. At the end, silence may be kept and a collect or other ending may be said (see page 64). In the power of the Spirit and in union with Christ, let us pray to the Father. Almighty God, our heavenly Father, you promised through your Son Jesus Christ to hear us when we pray in faith. Strengthen N our bishop and all your Church in the service of Christ; that those who confess your name may be united in your truth, live together in your love, and reveal your glory in the world. Bless and guide Elizabeth our Queen; give wisdom to all in authority; and direct this and every nation in the ways of justice and of peace; that we may honour one another, and seek the common good. Give grace to us, our families and friends, and to all our neighbours, that we may serve Christ in one another, and love as he loves us. Comfort and heal all those who suffer in body, mind, or spirit ...; give them courage and hope in their troubles; and bring them the joy of your salvation. Hear us as we remember those who have died in the faith of Christ ...; according to your promises, grant us with them a share in your eternal kingdom. Rejoicing in the fellowship of (N and of) all your saints, we commend ourselves and the whole creation to your unfailing love. At the end, silence may be kept and a collect or other ending may be said (see page 64).
	2	This form may be used either with the insertion of specific subjects at the points indicated or as a continuous whole with or without brief biddings addressed to the people before the prayer begins. The responses indicated in the service order may be used at appropriate points in the text. In the power of the Spirit and in union with Christ, let us pray to the Father. O God, the creator and preserver of all, we pray for people of every race and in every kind of need: make your ways known on earth, your saving health among all nations... We pray for the good estate of the catholic Church; guide and govern us by your good Spirit, that all who profess and call themselves Christians may be led into the way of truth, and hold the faith in unity of spirit, in the bond of peace, and in righteousness of life... We commend to your fatherly goodness all those who are any way afflicted or distressed in mind, body or estate; comfort and relieve them in their need; give them patience in their sufferings, and bring good out of all their afflictions... We entrust those who have gone before us into your love and mercy and we give you praise for all your faithful ones, with whom we rejoice in the communion of saints... And this we beg for Jesus Christ's sake. Amen.
	3	This form is used as a continuous whole without interpolation, except, if desired, the inclusion of responses printed in the service order. However, biddings may be addressed to the people before the prayer begins. Not all paragraphs need be used on every occasion. In the power of the Spirit and in union with Christ, let us pray to the Father. Almighty and everliving God, who by thy holy apostle hast taught us to make prayers and supplications, and to give thanks, for all men: we humbly beseech thee most mercifully to receive these our prayers, which we offer unto thy divine majesty; beseeching thee to inspire continually the universal Church with the spirit of truth, unity, and concord; and grant that all they that do confess thy holy name may agree in the truth of thy holy word, and live in unity and godly love. We beseech thee also to lead all nations in the way of righteousness and peace; and so to direct all kings and rulers, that under them thy people may be godly and quietly governed. And grant unto thy servant Elizabeth our Queen and to all that are put in authority under her, that they may truly and impartially administer justice, to the punishment of wickedness and vice, and to the maintenance of thy true religion and virtue. Give grace, O heavenly Father, to all bishops, priests, and deacons, especially to thy servant N our bishop, that they may both by their life and doctrine set forth thy true and lively word and rightly and duly administer thy holy sacraments. Guide and prosper, we pray thee, those who are labouring for the spread of thy gospel among the nations, and enlighten with thy Spirit all places of education and learning; that the whole world may be filled with the knowledge of thy truth. And to all thy people give thy heavenly grace; and specially to this congregation here present, that with meek heart and due reverence, they may hear and receive thy holy word; truly serving thee in holiness and righteousness all the days of their life. And we most humbly beseech thee of thy goodness, O Lord, to comfort and succour all them who in this transitory life are in trouble, sorrow, need, sickness, or any other adversity. And we commend to thy gracious keeping, O Lord, all thy servants departed this life in thy faith and fear, beseeching thee, according to thy promises, to grant them refreshment, light, and peace. And here we give thee most high praise and hearty thanks for all thy saints, who have been the chosen vessels of thy grace, and lights of the world in their several generations; and we pray that, rejoicing in their fellowship and following their good examples, we may be with them partakers of thy heavenly kingdom. Grant this, O Father, for Jesus Christ's sake, our only mediator and advocate. Amen.
	4	At the end, silence may be kept and a collect or other ending may be said (see page 64). In the power of the Spirit and in union with Christ, let us pray to the Father. Hear our prayers, O Lord our God. Hear us, good Lord. Govern and direct your holy Church; fill it with love and truth; and grant it that unity which is your will. Hear us, good Lord. Give us boldness to preach the gospel in all the world, and to make disciples of all nations. Hear us, good Lord. Enlighten your ministers with knowledge and understanding, that by their teaching and their lives they may proclaim your word. Hear us, good Lord. Give your people grace to hear and receive your word, and to bring forth the fruit of the Spirit. Hear us, good Lord. Bring into the way of truth all who have erred and are deceived. Hear us, good Lord. Strengthen those who stand, comfort and help the faint-hearted; raise up the fallen; and finally beat down Satan under our feet. Hear us, good Lord. Guide the leaders of the nations into the ways of peace and justice. Hear us, good Lord. Guard and strengthen your servant Elizabeth our Queen, that she may put her trust in you, and seek your honour and glory. Hear us, good Lord. Endue the High Court of Parliament and all the ministers of the Crown with wisdom and understanding. Hear us, good Lord. Bless those who administer the law, that they may uphold justice, honesty, and truth. Hear us, good Lord. Give us the will to use the fruits of the earth to your glory, and for the good of all creation. Hear us, good Lord. Bless and keep all your people. Hear us, good Lord. Help and comfort the lonely, the bereaved, and the oppressed. Lord, have mercy. Keep in safety those who travel, and all who are in danger. Lord, have mercy. Heal the sick in body and mind, and provide for the homeless, the hungry and the destitute. Lord, have mercy. Show your pity on prisoners and refugees, and all who are in trouble. Lord, have mercy. Forgive our enemies, persecutors, and slanderers, and turn their hearts. Lord, have mercy. Hear us as we remember those who have died in the peace of Christ, both those who have confessed the faith and those whose faith is known to you alone, and grant us with them a share in your eternal kingdom. Lord, have mercy. At the end, silence may be kept and a collect or other ending may be said (see page 64).
	5	At the end, silence may be kept and a collect or other ending may be said (see page 64). In the power of the Spirit and in union with Christ, let us pray to the Father. For the peace of the whole world, for the welfare of the Holy Church of God, and for the unity of all, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy. For N our Bishop, for the leaders of our sister Churches and for all clergy and people, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy. For Elizabeth our Queen, for the leaders of the nations, and for all in authority, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy. For this community for every city, town and village, and for all the people who live in them, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy. For good weather, and for abundant harvest for all to share, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy. For those who travel by land, water, or air, for the sick and suffering, for ..., for prisoners and captives, and for their safety, health and salvation, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy. For our deliverance from all affliction, strife and need, and for the absolution of our sins and offences , let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy. Remembering (... and) all who have gone before us in faith, and in communion with (... and) all the saints, we commit ourselves, one another, and our whole life to Christ our God. To you, O Lord. At the end, silence may be kept and a collect or other ending may be said (see page 64).

Collects and Other Endings for Intercession For use by the president or those leading Intercessions
	1	Heavenly Father, you have promised through your Son Jesus Christ, that when we meet in his name, and pray according to his mind, he will be among us and hear our prayer: in your love and mercy fulfil our desires, and give us your greatest gift, which is to know you, the only true God, and your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
	2	Be with us, Lord, in all our prayers, and direct our way toward the attainment of salvation; that among the changes and chances of this mortal life, we may always be defended by your gracious help; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
	3	Almighty God, the fountain of all wisdom, you know our needs before we ask, and our ignorance in asking; have compassion on our weakness, and give us those things which for our unworthiness we dare not, and for our blindness we cannot ask, for the sake of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
	4	Almighty God, you have promised to hear the prayers of those who ask in your Son's name; we pray that hwat we have asked faithfully we may indeed obtain; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
	5	Almighty God, by your Holy Spirit you have made us one with your saints in heaven and on earth: grant that in our earthly pilgrimage we may ever be supported by this fellowship of love and prayer, and know ourselves surrounded by their witness to your power and mercy ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
	6	Bring us all to your heavenly city, to the joyful gathering of thousands of angels, to the assembly of your first-born, to the spirits of the saints made perfect, to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant and to the sprinkled blood that promises peace. Merciful Father...
	7	Hasten, Lord, the day when people will come from east and west, from north and south, and sit at table in your kingdom and we shall see your Son in his glory. Merciful Father...
	8	Almighty God, who hast given us grace at this time with one accord to make our common supplications unto thee; and dost promise that, when two or three are gathered together in thy name, thou wilt grant their requests: fulfil now, O Lord, the desires and petitions of thy servants, as may be most expedient for them; granting us in this world knowledge of thy truth, and in the world to come life everlasting. Amen.

Introductions to the Peace
	1	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.
	2	We are the Body of Christ. In the one Spirit we were all baptized into one body. Let us then pursue all that makes for peace and builds up our common life.
	3	May the God of peace make you perfect and holy, that you may be kept safe and blameless in spirit, soul and body, for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
	4	Blessed are the peacemakers: they shall be called children of God. We meet in the name of Christ and share his peace.
	5	God is love and those who live in love live in God and God lives in them.
	6	'Where two or three are gathered together in my name,' says the Lord, 'there am I in the midst of them.'
	7	We are all one in Christ Jesus, We belong to him through faith, heirs of the promise of the Spirit of peace.
	The provision made for seasons and principal holy days (see page 74) may be used at other times when appropriate.

Prayers at the Preparation of the Table
	1	Blessed be God, by whose grace creation is renewed, by whose love heaven is opened, by whose mercy we offer our sacrifice of praise. Blessed be God for ever.
	2	Blessed are you, Lord God of all creation: through your goodness we have this bread to set before you, which earth has given and human hands have made. It will become for us the bread of life. Blessed be God for ever. Blessed are you, Lord God of all creation: through your goodness we have this wine to set before you, fruit of the vine and work of human hands. It will become for us the cup of salvation. Blessed be God for ever.
	3	Blessed be God, who feeds the hungry, who raises the poor, who fills our praise. Blessed be God for ever.
	4	Yours, Lord, is the greatness, the power, the glory, the splendour, and the majesty; for everything in heaven and on earth is yours. All things come from you, and of your own do we give you.
	5	Generous God, Creator, Redeemer, Sustainer, at your table we present this money, symbol of the work you have given us to do; use it, use us, in the service of your world to the glory of your name. Amen.
	6	God of life, Saviour of the porr, receive with this money gratitude for your goodness, penitence for our pride and deication in your service in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
	7	Look upon us, Lord, in mercy, not in judgement; draw us from hatred to love; make the frailty of our praise a dwelling place for your glory. Amen.
	8	Pour upon the poverty of our love, and the weakness of our praise, the transforming fire of your presence. Amen.
	9	Be present, be present, Lord Jesus Christ, our risen high priest; make yourself known in the breaking of bread. Amen.
	10	As the grain once scattered in the fields and the grapes once dispersed upon the hillside are now reunited in this table in bread and wine, so, Lord, may your whole Church soon be gathered together from the corners of the earth into your kingdom. Amen.
	11	Wise and gracious God, you spread a table before us; nourish your people with the word of life and the bread of heaven. Amen.

Acclamations in the Eucharistic Prayer
	1	Great is the mystery of faith: Christ has died: Christ is risen: Christ will come again.
	2	Praise to you, Lord Jesus: Dying you destroyed our death, rising you restored our life; Lord Jesus, come in glory.
	3	Christ is the bread of life: When we eat this bread and drink this cup, we proclaim your death, Lord Jesus, until you come in glory.
	4	Jesus Christ is Lord: Lord, by your cross and resurrection you have set us free. You are the Saviour of the world.

Words at the Giving of the Bread and Wine
	1	The body of our Lord Jesus Christ, which was given for you, preserve your body and soul unto everlasting life. Take and eat this in remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith with thanksgiving. The blood of our Lord Jesus Christ, which was shed for you, preserve your body and soul unto everlasting life. Drink this in remembrance that Christ's blood was shed for you, and be thankful.
	2	The body of Christ. The blood of Christ.
	3	The body of Christ keep you in eternal life. The blood of Christ keep you in eternal life.
	4	The body of Christ, broken for you. The blood of Christ, shed for you.
	5	The body of Christ, the bread of heaven. The blood of Christ, the cup of life.

Supplementary Consecration
	If either or both of the consecrated elements be likely to prove insufficient, the president himself returns to the holy table and adds more, saying these words.
		Father, having given thanks over the bread and the cup according to the institution of your Son Jesus Christ, who said, 'Take eat; this is my body' (and/or 'Drink this; this is my blood'), we pray through the gracious action of your Holy Spirit that this bread/wine also may be to us his body/blood, to be received in remembrance of him.
	or (traditional language)
		Father, having given thanks over the bread and the cup according to the institution of thy Son Jesus Christ, who said, 'Take eat; this is my body' (and/or 'Drink ye all of this; this is my blood'), we pray through the gracious action of thy Holy Spirit that this bread/wine also may be unto us his body/blood, to be received in remembrance of him.
Congregational Prayers after Communion
	1	We thank you, Lord, that you have fed us in this sacrament, united us with Christ, and given us a foretaste of the heavenly banquet prepared for all peoples. Amen.
	2	Faithful God, in baptism you have adopted us as your children, made us members of the body of Christ and chosen us as inheritors of your kingdom: we thank you that in this eucharist you renew your promises within us, empower us by your Spirit to witness and to serve, and send us out as disciples of your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
	3	You have opened to us the scriptures, O Christ, and you have made yourself known in the breaking of the bread. Abide with us, we pray, that, blessed by your royal presence, we may walk with you all the days of our life, and at its end behold you in the glory of the eternal Trinity, one God for ever and ever. Amen.

Blessings
	1	God the Father, by whose glory Christ was raised from the dead, strengthen you to walk with him in his risen life; and the blessing...
	2	Christ the Good Shepherd, who laid down his life for the sheep, draw you and all who hear his voice to be one flock within one fold; and the blessing...
	3	The God of all grace who called you to his eternal glory in Christ Jesus, establish, strengthen and settle you in the faith; and the blessing...
	4	Christ who has nourished us with himself the living bread, make you one in praise and love, and raise you up at the last day; and the blessing...
	5	May the Father from whom every family in earth and heaven receives its name strengthen you with his Spirit in your inner being so that Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; and the blessing...
	6	The God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing; and the blessing...
	7	May God, who in Christ give us a spring of water welling up to eternal life, perfect in you the image of his glory; and the blessing...
	The provision made for seasons and principal holy days (see page 74) may be used at other times when appropriate.