Praying the Psalms

+ In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen!

Opening – (Northumbria Community)

One thing I have asked of the Lord, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life; to behold the beauty of the Lord and to seek Him in His temple.

Praise to You, Lord Jesus Christ, King of endless glory.
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Morning Reading: Psalm 111 (NLT)

Praise the Lord!

I will thank the Lord with all my heart as I meet with his godly people. How amazing are the deeds of the Lord! All who delight in him should ponder them. Everything he does reveals his glory and majesty. His righteousness never fails.

• He causes us to remember his wonderful works.
• How gracious and merciful is our Lord!
• He gives food to those who fear him;
• He always remembers his covenant.
• He has shown his great power to his people by giving them the lands of other nations.

All he does is just and good, and all his commandments are trustworthy. They are forever true, to be obeyed faithfully and with integrity.

• He has paid a full ransom for his people.
• He has guaranteed his covenant with them forever.
• What a holy, awe-inspiring name he has!
• Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true wisdom.
• All who obey his commandments will grow in wisdom.

Praise him forever!
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Morning Prayer

O Lord our God: To you belong all our worship and praise; your works are wonderful –

+ for you redeemed us through your Son, Jesus Christ…
+ for you take pleasure in all who truly seek you…
+ for you judge us with righteousness and mercy…

O Lord our God: To you belong all our worship and praise; your works are wonderful –

+ for we remember your great mercy and loving-kindness to us…
+ for we remember your graciousness and compassion to us…

O Lord our God: To you belong all our worship and praise; your works are wonderful. Sweep away the pervasive darkness in our land and turn our hearts to you – that we may be restored as “one nation under God” through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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“Psalm 111” – Pilgrim Hymns (acapella)

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Blessing – (Northumbrian Community)

May the peace of the Lord Christ go with you, wherever He may send you. May He guide you through the wilderness, and protect you through the storm. May He bring you home rejoicing at the wonders He has shown you. May He bring you home rejoicing once again into our doors.
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+ In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.