Easter | 6th Friday – 27 May 2022
+ In the Name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Opening:
Almighty God, whose only-begotten Son our Lord Jesus Christ
ascended into heaven: May our hearts and minds also there
ascend, and with him continually dwell; who lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
“Look, I am coming soon!
Blessed are those who obey the words of prophecy
written in this book.”
(Revelation 22:7)
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Psalms Reading: Psalm 97 – Poor Bishop Hooper
clouds and thick darkness surround him
righteousness and justice are his foundation
fire it goes out before him
consuming all his foes on every side
his lightning lights up the world
the earth sees and trembles
the mountains melt like wax before him
the lord of all the earth proclaimed in heaven
the people will see his glory
all who worship idols will be put to shame
worship him all you gods
zion hears and is glad of your judgment
for you for you are lord most high
over the earth over all other gods
you who love the lord, hate evil
he protects the lives of his godly people
delivers them from hands of wicked
joy will shine on those with hearts upright
be glad in the lord you righteous
and give thanks to his holy name
for you for you are lord most high
over the earth over all other gods
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OT Reading: Exodus 33:12-17 (NLT)
Moses Sees the Lord’s Glory
33:12 One day Moses said to the Lord, “You have been telling me, ‘Take these people up to the Promised Land.’ But you haven’t told me whom you will send with me. You have told me, ‘I know you by name, and I look favorably on you.’ If it is true that you look favorably on me, let me know your ways so I may understand you more fully and continue to enjoy your favor. And remember that this nation is your very own people.”
The Lord replied, “I will personally go with you, Moses, and I will give you rest—everything will be fine for you.”
Then Moses said, “If you don’t personally go with us, don’t make us leave this place. How will anyone know that you look favorably on me—on me and on your people—if you don’t go with us? For your presence among us sets your people and me apart from all other people on the earth.”
The Lord replied to Moses, “I will indeed do what you have asked, for I look favorably on you, and I know you by name.”
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Thine be the Glory – St. Michael’s Singers
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NT Reading: Revelation 22:6-9 (NLT)
22:6 Then the angel said to me, “Everything you have heard and seen is trustworthy and true. The Lord God, who inspires his prophets, has sent his angel to tell his servants what will happen soon.”
Jesus Is Coming
22:7 “Look, I am coming soon! Blessed are those who obey the words of prophecy written in this book.”
I, John, am the one who heard and saw all these things. And when I heard and saw them, I fell down to worship at the feet of the angel who showed them to me. But he said, “No, don’t worship me. I am a servant of God, just like you and your brothers the prophets, as well as all who obey what is written in this book. Worship only God!”
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Only God – Mary McDonald – CovenantCHOIRS
Only God can move a mountain;
Only God can calm the sea.
Only God can heal a wounded spirit;
Only God, only God!
Only God can hear my heart’s cry;
Only God, my sin atone.
Only God can give us calm assurance,
Only God, only God!
God Almighty, most Holy wise God;
You are the power and the glory,
O God, our God!
Only God can be our refuge;
Only God can be our strength.
Only God will stand as our Defender,
Only God, only God!
Only God is the power; only God in majesty!
Only God will reign as King forever,
Only God, only God!
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+ O God, you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth, and sent your blessed Son to preach peace to those who are far off and to those who are near: Grant that people everywhere may seek after you and find you; bring the nations into your fold; pour out your Spirit upon all flesh; and hasten the coming of your kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
+ Hasten, O Father, the coming of your kingdom; and grant that we your servants, who now live by faith, may with joy behold your Son at his coming in glorious majesty; even Jesus Christ, our only Mediator and Advocate. Amen.
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Closing: FaithandWorship.com | John Birch
May the love of Christ
be active in our hearts,
be heard in our words,
be seen in our actions
and inform our choices
today and all days. Amen.
+ In the Name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
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