Book of Worship

BOOK OF WORSHIP

ORDERS FOR MORNING WORSHIP

AN ORDER FOR THE LORD’S SUPPER
AN ORDER FOR THE MORNING WORSHIP
THE BASEL MISSION ORDER

AN ORDER FOR THE LORD’S SUPPER

THE PREPARATION

PRAYER

A hymn may be sung during the procession

The presbyter says, while the congregation is standing:

Let us pray:

Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid: 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 Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN

O God, light of the hearts that see you, life of the souls that love you, strength of the thoughts that seek you: to turn from you is to fall, to turn to you is to rise, to abide in you is to stand fast forever. Although we are unworthy to approach you, or to ask anything at all of you, grant us your grace and blessing for the sake of Jesus Christ our Redeemer. AMEN

Then all sing or say:

Glory to God in the highest, and peace to God’s people on earth. Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God, we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory. Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the 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

OUR LORD’S SUMMARY OF THE LAW AND THE PROPHETS

Our Lord Jesus Christ said: Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one; and you should love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength. This is the great and first commandment. And the second one is: You should love your neighbour as yourself. There is no other command- ment greater than these. On these two commandments depend all the law and the prophets.

Mark 12 and Matthew 22

Lord, have mercy upon us, and incline our hearts to keep this law.

CONFESSION

Then the presbyter says:

Brothers and sisters, we have come together to hear God’s most holy Word, and to receive the Body and Blood of the Lord. Let us therefore kneel and examine ourselves in silence, seeking God’s grace that we may draw near to him with repentance and faith.

All kneel. After a short silence the presbyter continues:

You who truly and earnestly repent of your sins, and are in love and peace with your neighbour, and intend to live a new life, following the commandments of God and by walking from now on in his holy ways, make your humble confession to the compassionate God, that you may be reconciled anew to him through our Lord Jesus Christ.

The deacon leading, all say together:

Merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you and our neighbour. We have walked in darkness rather than in light; we have named the name of Christ, but have not departed from iniquity. Have mercy upon us, we ask you; for the sake of Jesus Christ forgive us all our sins; cleanse us by your Holy Spirit; quicken our consciences; and enable us to forgive others; that we may hereafter serve you in newness of life, to the glory of your holy name. AMEN

O God of mercy, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart and mind and strength. We have not loved our neighbours as ourselves. In your mercy forgive what we have been, help us amend what we are, and direct what we shall be, so that we may delight in your will and walk in your ways, to the glory of your holy name. AMEN

Then the presbyter stands and says: (a selection from the following)

Hear the gracious Word of God to all who truly turn to him through Jesus Christ:

Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be like snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool. Isaiah 1:18

Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.

Mathew 11:28

For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life.

John 3:16

The saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners.

1 Timothy 1:15

If anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ, the righteous; and he is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world.

After a short silence, the presbyter says:

1 John 2:1-2

Almighty God, our merciful Saviour, who of his great mercy has promised forgiveness of sins to all who forgive their brothers and sisters and with heartfelt repentance and true faith turn to him: have mercy upon you; pardon and deliver you from all your sins; confirm and strength- en you in all goodness; and bring you to eternal life; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen, thanks be to God.

THE COLLECT OF THE DAY

THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD OF GOD

Your Word is a lamp to guide us.

And a light for our path.

Guide us, O God, by your Word and Spirit, that in your light we may see light, in your truth find freedom, and in your will discover your peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN

(A Hymn may be sung. The Bible is given to the first reader who takes it to the lectern).

The lesson from the OLD TESTAMENT is read, and after it the congregation says:

Thanks be to you, O God.

The lesson from the EPISTLES is read, and after it the congrega- tion says:

Thanks be to you, O God.

The lesson from the GOSPEL is read, and after it the congrega- tion says:

Praise be to you, O Christ.

A Hymn may be sung before the sermon.

THE SERMON

AFFIRMATION OF FAITH

The 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 and for our salvation he came down from heaven; by the power of the Holy Spirit he became incarnate from the Virgin Mary and became truly human. 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 and the Son, 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

The congregation may be seated.

The announcements may be made here. A hymn may be sung and an appropriate prayer remembering those who have celebrated birthdays, marriage anniversaries and other happy occasions may be said.

BIRTHDAY PRAYER

O God, our times are in your hands: look with favour, we pray, on your servants who have celebrated their birthdays and marriage anniversaries, during this week. As they begin another year, grant that they may be showered with all blessings, and may grow in health, strength, wisdom and grace. Strengthen their trust in your goodness, and show them that they live under your protection and care all the days of their life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN

INTERCESSORY PRAYERS

Litany 1

After each prayer the congregation shall responsively say ‘Lord, have mercy’.

For the peace that is from above, and for the salvation of our souls, let us pray to the Lord:

Lord, have mercy.

For the peace of the whole world, for the welfare of God’s holy churches, and for the union of all, let us pray to the Lord:

Lord, have mercy.

For our bishops and all other ministers, especially the Most Rev.............................................our Moderator,

the Rt. Rev our Bishop,

the Most Rev the Moderator

of the Church of North India, and the Most Rev.............

..............................the Metropolitan of the Mar Thoma Church, that with a good heart and a pure conscience they may accomplish their ministry, let us pray to the Lord:

Lord, have mercy.

For the Rulers of our Country especially.......................

............................................................our President,

................................................... our Prime Minister,

..........................................the Chief Minister of Kerala

and all others in authority, that they may lead and serve the people to the best of their ability, let us pray to the Lord:

Lord, have mercy.

For the sick, the suffering, the sorrowful, and the dying, (especially those suffering from covid-19) let us pray to the Lord:

Lord, have mercy.

For the poor, the hungry, the orphans and the widows, and them that suffer persecution, let us pray to the Lord:

Lord, have mercy.

For the nurses, Doctors, Policemen and all other officials and staff in the healthcare and Law-and-order sectors, who work tirelessly to take care of us,let us pray to the Lord:

Lord, have mercy.

For ourselves and all who confess the name of Christ, that we may show forth the excellencies of him who called us out of darkness into his marvellous light, let us pray to the Lord:

Lord, have mercy.

That, with all his servants who have served him here and are now at rest, we may enter into the fullness of his unending joy, let us pray to the Lord:

Lord, have mercy. AMEN

Litany 2

After each prayer the congregation shall responsively say ‘Give your light, O God of love’.

Where ignorance, self-love and insensitivity have fractured life in communities:

Give your light, O God of love.

Where injustice and oppression have broken the spirit of peoples:

Give your light, O God of love.

Where hunger, poverty, illness and death have made life an unbearable burden:

Give your light, O God of love.

Where suspicion, hatred, conflict and war have challenged your goodness:

Give your light, O God of love.

Eternal God, remove the blindness of the nations and peoples so that they may walk in the light of love; remove the ignorance and stubbornness of nations and peoples so that they may drink from the fountain of your goodness. AMEN

After the Litany the presbyter says:

Let us pray

Almighty God, the Fountain of all wisdom, who knows our necessities before we ask, and our ignorance in asking: we ask you to have compassion upon our infirmities; and those things, which for our

unworthiness we dare not, and for our blindness we cannot ask, vouchsafe to give us, for the worthiness of your Son Jesus Christ, our Lord. AMEN

Eternal God, our Parent, we commit our struggles and sufferings into your Son’s wounded hands, our hopes and aspirations into His praying hands, our poor, hungry and exploited people into His just and caring hands, our living and departed into His hands that hold the key to the future. Blessed be the Lord, forever. AMEN

The presbyter then gives the FIRST BENEDICTION:

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with you all. AMEN

THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD

While all are standing, the presbyter says:

How very good and pleasant it is when people of God live together in unity! Psalm 133:1

We who are many are one body, for we all partake of the one bread. 1 Corinthians 10:17

Now I will offer in his sanctuary, sacrifices with shouts of joy; I will sing and make melody to the Lord.

Psalm 27:6

A hymn is sung and the Bread and Wine for the communion, together with the OFFERTORY, are brought forward and placed on the table. Those who bear offertory stand before the altar during the following prayer. All standing the presbyter says.

Holy God, who through your dear Son has consecrated for us a new and living way to your throne of grace, we come to you through him, unworthy as we are, and we humbly ask you to accept and use us and these our gifts for your glory. All that is in heaven and earth is yours, and of your own we give to you. AMEN

The bearers of the offertory return to their places.

The presbyter and the congregation kneel, and say together:

Be present, be present, 0 Jesus you good High Priest, as you were in the midst of your disciples; and make yourself known to us in the breaking of the bread, who lives and reigns with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God world without end. AMEN

The presbyter stands.

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING

(The presbyter may use A or B for Great Thanksgiving)

The Lord be with you:

And with your spirit.

Lift up your hearts:

We lift them up to the Lord.

Let us give thanks to our Lord God:

It is right to give our thanks and praise.

It is indeed right, our duty, and highest joy, that we should at all times, and in all places, give thanks to you, O Lord, holy, almighty and everlasting God;**through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, through whom you created the heavens and the earth and all that is in them, and made humankind in your own image, and when it had fallen into sin you redeemed it to be the first fruits

of a new creation.

Therefore, with angels and archangels and with all the company of heaven, we laud and magnify your glorious name, evermore praising you, and saying:

Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Glory be to you, O Lord most high. Blessed is He that has come and is to come in the name of the Lord, Hosanna in the highest.

Truly holy and truly blessed are you, O God our saviour, who of your tender love towards humankind gave your only Son Jesus Christ to take our nature upon him and to suffer death upon the cross for our redemption; who made there, by his one oblation of himself once offered, a full, perfect, and sufficient sacrifice, oblation, and satisfaction, for the sins of the whole world; and instituted and in his holy Gospel commanded us to continue a perpetual memory of his precious death, until he comes again: who, in the same night when he was betrayed, took bread, and after having given thanks, 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’’.

Likewise, after supper he took the cup, and after he had given thanks he gave it to them, saying: “Drink this all of you; for this is my blood of the new covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the remission of sins: do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.’’

Amen. Your death O Lord we commemorate, your resurrection we confess, and your second coming we await. Glory be to you, O Christ.

Therefore, O Lord our God, remembering the precious death and passion, and glorious resurrection and ascension, of your Son our Lord, we your servants do this in remembrance of Him as He had commanded, until His coming again, giving thanks to you for the perfect redemption which you have brought about for us in him.

We give thanks to you, we praise you, we glorify you, O Lord our God.

And we most humbly ask you, O merciful Father, to sanctify with your Holy Spirit, us and these your own gifts of bread and wine, that the bread which we break may be the communion of the body of Christ, and the cup which we bless the communion of the blood of Christ. Grant that by being joined together in him, we may all attain to the unity of the faith, and may grow up in all things, unto him who is the Head, through Christ, our Lord, by whom and with whom, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all honour and glory be yours, O God almighty, world without end. Amen.

The Lord be with you:

And with your spirit.

Lift up your hearts:

We lift them up to the Lord.

Let us give thanks to our Lord God:

It is right to give our thanks and praise.

O God, Redeemer of fallen creation, at the last meal that your Son, Jesus Christ, shared with his disciples before his death, he took bread in his hands of compassion, gave you praise and thanks, and broke bread. Then he said, “Take, eat: this is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me’’.

We celebrate through this bread, the self-offering of our Saviour Christ.

Then after the meal he took the cup, offered praise and thanks to you, gave the cup to his disciples and said: ‘‘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, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me’’.

We celebrate through this cup the new covenant of our Saviour Christ.

As this bread is broken and this wine poured out, O Seeker and Saviour of the lost, we remember again the poor and oppressed of the earth. We recall that your body was broken that the hungry might be nourished,

and the oppressed set free, replenished with the bread of new hope and new life.

Christ has died, Christ has risen, Christ will come in glory.

As this bread was once scattered seed, 0 Bread of life sown in the earth to die and rise to new life: so gather all peoples together in one humanity of your coming reign. Restore the broken life of your creation; heal the disfigured body of your world; draw all creatures unto yourself through the cross and in the power of your risen life. And grant to all the faithful departed, a share in your bliss, that with them we too at the end may be welcomed into your eternal kingdom through your inexhaustible grace, and through the guidance of your indwelling Spirit.

Sanctify us, sanctify this bread, sanctify this wine, so that together we may be the body of Christ. AMEN

Here the presbyter may kneel

As our Saviour Christ has taught us, so we pray:

Our Father, who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy Name. Thy Kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive them that trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory, For ever and ever. AMEN.

A moment’s silence is kept, all kneeling. The prayer of humble access may be said:

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 much as to gather up the crumbs from 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 our sinful bodies and souls may be made clean by his most precious body and blood, and that we may evermore dwell in him, and he in us. AMEN

THE SHARING

As the bread is lifted up and broken, prior to the congregation’s coming forward to share together in it, the following sentences may be said.

When we break the bread, do we not share in the body of Christ?

We seek to share your life, gracious God.

As the cup is lifted up:

When we lift the cup, do we not share in the life-blood of Christ?

We seek to share your life, gracious God.

During this time these words may be said or sung:

O Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world, have mercy on us

O Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world, grant us your peace.

The ministers and the congregation receive the bread and the wine. The following words of administration may be used:

The body of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Bread of life.

The blood of our Lord Jesus Christ, the true Vine

[If the bread or wine set apart be insufficient, the presbyter taking more, may say:

Obeying the command of our Lord Jesus Christ, we take this bread (wine) to be set apart for this holy use, in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen]

THANKSGIVING

When all have partaken, the minister says:

Having now by faith received the sacrament of the Body and the Blood of Christ, let us give thanks:

O gracious God, you have fed us with the spiritual food of the most precious body and blood of your Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ. You have assured us, in these holy mysteries, of your favour and goodness towards us, that

we are living members of the body of your Son, and heirs of your eternal kingdom. For these great benefits we thank you, and in union with your Son we offer you, ourselves as a living sacrifice. And now, Lord, send us out to do the work you have given us to do, to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Christ our Lord. AMEN

Glorious God, you have made us one with all your people in heaven and on earth. You have fed us with the bread of life, and renewed us for your service. Help us who have shared Christ’s body and received his cup, to be his faithful disciples so that our daily living may be part of the life of your kingdom, and our love be your love reaching out into the life of the world. AMEN

Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honour, and power, and might, be unto our God, for ever and ever. AMEN

The presbyter gives the SECOND BENEDICTION:

Go out into the world in peace; have courage; hold onto what is good; return no one evil for evil; strengthen the faint-hearted; support the weak, and help the suffering; honour all people; love and serve the Lord, rejoicing in the power of the Holy Spirit and may the blessing of God almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be amongst you and remain with you always. AMEN

The peace of God, which surpasses 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

Closing Hymn & Recession

A hymn may be sung and the ministers go out carrying with them the Bible and the offering of the people.

The Minister then says a PRAYER; people standing. Then says:

Minister : The Lord be with you People : And with thy spirit

Minister : Let us depart in peace

People : In the name of the Lord. Amen

People may kneel, have silent prayer and quietly go out.

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ORDER FOR MORNING WORSHIP

PRAISE

All Stand, and the minister says:

Let us worship God

The minister may read one or more verses from the Bible, such as the following:

God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth. John 4:24

Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 1:7

This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalms 118:24

The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. Psalms 145:18

In times of trouble:

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Psalms 46:1

He Then says:

O Lord, open our lips:

And our mouth shall declare your praise

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit,

As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. AMEN.

ADORATION OF THE TRINITY

Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God of hosts; heaven and earth are full of your glory; Glory be to you, O Lord most high.

Blessed is he who has come, and is to come in the name of the Lord: Hosanna in the highest.

Holy are you, O God:

Holy are you, O God.

Holy are you, O Almighty:

Holy are you, O Almighty.

Holy are you, O Immortal:

Holy are you, O Immortal.

O Lord, our Redeemer, who was crucified for us, have mercy upon us:

O Lord, our Redeemer, who was crucified for us, have mercy upon us.

O Lord, The Holy Spirit, have mercy upon us:

O Lord, The Holy Spirit, have mercy upon us.

O Lord, accept our prayers and praises and have mercy upon us:

All: O Lord, have compassion and mercy upon us.

OR The minister may say:

Praise be to you, O God the Father, who created all things by your power and wisdom, and loved the world as to give your son to be our Saviour.

Praise be to you, O God the Son, who was made human like us in all things, except sin, and was delivered for our offences and raised again for our justification.

Praise be to you, O God the Holy Spirit, who does lead us into all truth, and does shed abroad the love of God in our hearts. All praise and glory be to you, O God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, for ever and ever. AMEN

CONFESSION

The minister may read one or more verses from the Bible, such as the following:

If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he who is faithful and just will forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

I John 1:8-9

I will get up and go to my father, and I will say to him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you; I am no longer worthy to be called your son”

Luke 15:18-19

The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news.

Mark 1:15

For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who in every respect has been tested as we are, yet without sin.

He then says:

Hebrews 4:15

Let us kneel and examine ourselves in silence

All kneel and are silent for a space. After this the minister says:

Let us humbly confess our sins to the almighty God.

All say one of the following:

Almighty and most merciful God; we have erred, and strayed from your ways like lost sheep. We have followed too much the devices and desires of our own hearts. We have offended against your holy laws. We have left undone those things, which we should have done; and we have done those things, which we should not have done; and there is no health in us. But you, O Lord, have mercy upon us, miserable offenders. Spare them O God, who confess their faults. Restore them that are penitent; according to your promises declared to humankind in Christ Jesus our Lord. And grant, 0 most merciful God, for his sake; that we may hereafter live a godly, righteous and just life, to the glory of your holy name. AMEN

Gracious God, we have sinned against you in thought, word and deed: we have not loved you with all our heart; we have not loved our neighbours as ourselves. Have mercy upon us, we ask you, cleanse us from our sins, and help us to overcome our faults; through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN

The minister says:

May the almighty and merciful Lord grant us pardon and remission for all our sins, time for amendment of life, and the grace and comfort of the Holy Spirit. AMEN

THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD OF GOD

All stand. The minister says:

Praise the Lord.

The Lord’s name be praised. THE COLLECT FOR THE DAY

One of the following PSALMS OF ADORATION may be read responsively

Psalm 34:1-10

I will extol the Lord at all times;

his praise will always be on my lips.

My soul will boast in the Lord;

let the afflicted hear and rejoice.

Glorify the Lord with me;

let us exalt his name together.

I sought the Lord, and he answered me;

he delivered me from all my fears.

Those who look to him are radiant;

their faces are never covered with shame.

This poor man called, and the Lord heard him;

he saved him out of all his troubles.

The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him,

and he delivers them.

Taste and see that the Lord is good;

blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.

Fear the Lord, you his holy people,

for those who fear him lack nothing.

The lions may grow weak and hungry,

but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit;

As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. AMEN

Psalm 95:1-11

O come, let us sing unto the Lord; let us heartily rejoice in the strength of our salvation.

Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving; and show ourselves glad in him with psalms.

For the Lord is a great God, and a great King above all gods.

In his hand are all the corners of the earth; and the strength of the hills is his also.

The sea is his, and he made it, and His hands prepared thy dry land.

O come, let us worship and fall down and kneel before the Lord our Maker.

For he is our Lord our God: and we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit;

As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. AMEN

Psalm 100:1-5

O Be joyful in the Lord, all ye lands: serve the Lord with gladness, and come before his presence with a song.

Be ye sure that the Lord he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people and the sheep of his pasture.

O go your way into his gates with thanks giving, and into his courts with praise; be thankful unto him and speak good of his name.

For the Lord is gracious, his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth from generation to generation.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit;

As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. AMEN

Psalm 111

Praise the Lord

I will extol the Lord with all my heart in the council of the upright and in the assembly.

Great are the works of the Lord;

they are pondered by all who delight in them.

Glorious and majestic are his deeds,

and his righteousness endures forever.

He has caused his wonders to be remembered;

the Lord is gracious and compassionate.

He provides food for those who fear him;

he remembers his covenant forever.

He has shown his people the power of his works,

giving them the lands of other nations.

The works of his hands are faithful and just;

all his precepts are trustworthy.

They are steadfast for ever and ever,

done in faithfulness and uprightness.

He provided redemption for his people; he ordained his covenant forever

holy and awesome is his name.

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;

all who follow his precepts have good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit;

As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. AMEN

A hymn may be sung before the SCRIPTURE LESSONS are read

The First Lesson

The First lesson is read from the Old Testament

The Second Lesson

The second lesson is read from the New Testament; or two lessons may be read, one from the Epistles or other books and one from the Gospels.

A hymn may be sung before the SERMON.

THE SERMON AND CREED

All stand and say the Apostles’ Creed

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

I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s 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 he 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

The announcements may be made here. A hymn may be sung and a prayer remembering those who have celebrated birthdays, marriage anniversaries and other happy occasions may be said:

BIRTHDAY PRAYER

strength, wisdom and grace. Strengthen their trust in your goodness, and show them that they live under your protection and care all the days of their life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN

A hymn may be sung while an OFFERING is taken and is brought forward. The minister receives them and offers them to God with prayer in the name of the people. The minister may dedicate the offerings in his own words, or he may say:

O God, the Giver of all good gifts, we ask you graciously to accept this offering of your people, and so to bless it and them, that peace and goodwill may abound through- out the world, through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN

Almighty and merciful God from whom comes all that is good, we praise you for your mercies, for your goodness that has created us, for your grace that has sustained us, for your discipline that has corrected us, for your pa- tience that has borne with us, and for your love that has redeemedus.Helpustoloveyou,andtobethankfulforallyour gifts. Through your goodness we have these gifts to share, accept and use our offerings for your glory, and for the service of your kingdom, through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN.

INTERCESSORY PRAYERS

Litany 1

After each prayer the congregation shall responsively say ‘Lord, have mercy’.

For the peace that is from above, and for the salvation of our souls, let us pray to the Lord:

Lord, have mercy.

For the peace of the whole world, for the welfare of God’s holy churches, and for the union of all, let us pray to the Lord:

Lord, have mercy.

For our bishops and all other ministers, especially the Most Rev.............................................our Moderator,

the Rt. Rev our Bishop,

the Most Rev the Moderator

of the Church of North India, and the Most Rev.............

..............................the Metropolitan of the Mar Thoma Church, that with a good heart and a pure conscience they may accomplish their ministry, let us pray to the Lord:

Lord, have mercy.

For the Rulers of our Country especially.......................

............................................................our President,

................................................... our Prime Minister,

..........................................the Chief Minister of Kerala

and all others in authority, that they may lead and serve the people to the best of their ability, let us pray to the Lord:

Lord, have mercy.

For the sick, the suffering, the sorrowful, and the dying, (especially those suffering from covid-19) let us pray to the Lord:

Lord, have mercy.

For the poor, the hungry, the orphans and the widows, and them that suffer persecution, let us pray to the Lord:

Lord, have mercy.

For the nurses, Doctors, Policemen and all other officials and staff in the healthcare and Law-and-order sectors, who work tirelessly to take care of us,let us pray to the Lord:

Lord, have mercy.

For ourselves and all who confess the name of Christ, that we may show forth the excellencies of him who called us out of darkness into his marvellous light, let us pray to the Lord:

Lord, have mercy.

That, with all his servants who have served him here and are now at rest, we may enter into the fullness of his unending joy, let us pray to the Lord:

Lord, have mercy. AMEN

Litany 2

After each prayer the congregation shall responsively say ‘Give your light, O God of love’.

Where ignorance, self-love and insensitivity have fractured life in communities:

Give your light, O God of love.

Where injustice and oppression have broken the spirit of peoples:

Give your light, O God of love.

Where hunger, poverty, illness and death have made life an unbearable burden:

Give your light, O God of love.

Where suspicion, hatred, conflict and war have challenged your goodness:

Give your light, O God of love.

THE PRAYERS

The Lord be with you.

And with your spirit.

The Collect for Peace

O God, who is the author of peace and lover of concord, in whose knowledge our eternal life stands, whose service is perfect freedom: defend us your humble servants in all assaults of evil; that we, surely trusting in your defence, may not fear the power of any adversaries; through the might of Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN

O God, from whom all holy desires, all good counsels and all just works do proceed, give your servants that peace which the world cannot give; that both our hearts may be set to obey your commandments, and also that by you we being defended from the fear of evil, may pass our time in rest and quietness; through the merits of Jesus Christ our Saviour. AMEN

The Collect for Grace

O Lord our Refuge, almighty and everlasting God, who has safely brought us to the beginning of this day: defend us in the same with your mighty power; and grant that this day we fall into no sin, neither run into any kind of danger; but that all our doings may be ordered by your governance, to do always that which is righteous in your sight, through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN

O Almighty and everlasting God, we humbly ask you, to direct, sanctify, and govern both our hearts and bodies in the ways of your laws, and in the works of

your commandments; that through your most mighty protection, both here and ever, we may be preserved in body and soul; through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. AMEN

Lord of all power and might, who is the Author and Giver of all good things; graft in our hearts the love of your name, increase in us true devotion, nourish us with all goodness, and of your great mercy keep us in the same, through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN

The General Thanksgiving Prayer:

Almighty God, Father of all mercies, we your unworthy servants do give you our most humble and hearty thanks for all your goodness and loving kindness to us, and to all people. We thank you for our creation, preservation, and for all the blessings of this life; but above all, for your inestimable love in the redemption of the world through our Lord Jesus Christ; for the means of grace, and for the hope of glory. And, we ask you, to give us such an awareness of your mercies, so that with truly thankful hearts we may show forth your praise, not only with our lips, but in our lives, by giving up ourselves to your service, and by walking before you in holiness and righteousness all our days; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit be all honour and glory, now and for ever. AMEN

The prayers and thanksgivings may conclude with one of the following:

Almighty God, who has given us grace at this time with one accord to make our common supplications to you; and does promise, that when two or three are gathered together in your name you will grant their requests: fulfill now, O Lord, the desires and petitions of your servants, as may be most expedient for them; granting us in this world knowledge of your truth, and in the world to come life everlasting. AMEN

O Lord, we ask you mercifully to receive the prayers of your people who call upon you; and grant that they may both perceive and know what things they should do, and also may have grace and power to faithfully fulfill the same; through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN

All join in the LORD’S PRAYER

The minister dismisses the people with a BENEDICTION: (The minister may say us or ourselves instead of you).

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with all of you. AMEN. I Corinthians 13:13

The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace. AMEN Numbers 6:24

To God the Father, who has made us and all the world; to God the Son, who has redeemed us and all humankind; to God the Holy Spirit, who sanctifies us, and all the elect people of God, be all the glory for ever and ever. AMEN.

Now to him who by the power at work within us is able to accomplish abundantly far more than all we can ask or imagine, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. AMEN.

Ephesians 3:20-21

Closing Hymn & Recession

A hymn may be sung and the ministers go out carrying with them the Bible & the offering of the people.

The Minister then says a prayer; people standing. Then says:

Minister : The Lord be with you People : And with thy spirit

Minister : Let us depart in peace

People : In the name of the Lord. Amen

People may kneel, have silent prayer and quietly go out.

THE BASEL MISSION ORDER

Scripture Sentences and Salutations to be read with a loud voice by the minister standing in front of the pulpit, at the beginning of the service.

Grace be with you, mercy, and peace, from God the Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love. AMEN.

Grace be to you and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. AMEN.

Our beginning be in the name of God, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. AMEN.

God is a spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. AMEN.

Let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take of the water of life freely. AMEN.

The Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth. AMEN.

A Hymn may be sung.

The the Minister shall read the Invitatory and Confession of Sins:

(A. To be used from the First Sunday in Advent to Epiphany)

You who are sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be saints, come, let us worship and bow down ; let us kneel before the Lord our Maker. Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, through whose tender mercy the day-spring from on high has visited us; to give light to them that sit in darkness, and in the shadow of death: and to guide our feet into the way of peace. In His love He has chosen us as His own in Christ before the creation of the world, that we should be holy and without blemish in His presence. Faithful is He that has called us into the fellowship of His Son Jesus Christ, our Lord. Remembering, however, that we have sinned and are unworthy to stand in God’s holy presence, let us with true penitence confess our sins, saying:

(B. To be used from the first Sunday after Epiphany to Easter.)

You who are sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be saints, let us adore and worship our God most holy and blessed, in everlasting remembrance of the gift of His only begotten Son for our salvation. Let us praise and honour Jesus Christ, our good Lord of inestimable love Who, by His abundant grace, died for us, and was buried, but was raised in glory by the power of God. As such who live by His death, let us thank and serve Him during this hour of worship, and on all the days of our life. Remembering, however, that we have sinned and are unworthy to stand in God’s holy presence, let us with true penitence confess our sins, saying:

O GOD, Father eternal and almighty, we acknowledge and confess before Your holy majesty that we are but poor sinners, inclined to evil and unable to do good of ourselves. We transgress Your Holy law every day in various ways and thus bring down upon us Your righteous judgments. But, O Lord, we regret and deplore having offended You, and we condemn ourselves and our sins with true repentance. Taking Your mercy as our only plea we ask you to have pity on us. O God of all goodness and Father of mercies, redeem us from our misery, and cleanse us from all stain for the sake of the One Who is holy, through your Son Jesus Christ, our Saviour. AMEN.

(C. To be used from the Sunday after Easter to Trinity.)

You who are called in Christ Jesus to be children of God and heirs of life eternal, enter into the presence of God who will enlighten the eyes of your understanding, that you may know what the hope of His calling is and what the riches

of His inheritance are. May the Triune God, the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit of Whom and through Whom, and unto Whom are all things, grant you grace to serve Him without fear in holiness and righteousness all the days of your life. Remembering, however, that we have sinned and are unworthy to stand in God’s holy presence, let us with true penitence confess our sins, saying:

O GOD, our heavenly Father, we confess before You that we have grievously sinned against You in many ways; not only by outward transgressions, but also by secret thoughts and desires. We do sincerely repent, and are truly sorry for these our offences. And we ask you of your great goodness, to have mercy upon us; and for the sake of Your dear Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord, to forgive our sins and graciously help our infirmities. Restore us to the fellowship of Your love and strengthen us to do what is well pleasing before You. AMEN.

(D. To be used from the Sunday after Trinity to the last Sunday in Trinity.)

You who are sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be saints, lift up your hearts and make your prayers and supplications known unto God with reverence and holy fear. Surely this is none other than the house of God; this is the gate of heaven. Here He is pleased to grant to us comfort, and joy and the peace that passeth all understanding. Here we hear Him speak to us in His Word and sacraments. It is meet and right therefore that we should come near unto Him who has drawn near unto us, and offer to Him the sacrifice of our praise and thanksgiving. Remembering, however, that we have sinned and are unworthy to stand in

God’s holy presence, let us with true penitence confess our sins, saying:

OUR heavenly Father, we, miserable sinners, confess before You that we have trespassed against Your holy laws often and in many ways by evil thoughts, words, and deeds; by unbelief, ingratitude and deceit and by not loving the brethren as we ought to have done. We have become worthy of Your judgments and even of eternal death. We do earnestly repent and are sorry for these our sins. We see no other way of redemption and consolation than that which comes through Your grace which exceeds our guilt, through the precious redemption wrought by our Lord Jesus Christ. We therefore ask you to freely forgive all our sins, restore us to Your fellowship, and sanctify us by Your holy Spirit to serve You in newness of life and in gratitude. AMEN.

Then the minister shall stand up and, facing the congregation, pronounce the following ABSOLUTION.

All of you who truly repent and are sorry for your sins and truly believe in Christ our Redemer, with full purpose of amendment of heart and life, hear the comfortable assurance, from the holy gospel, of the remission of sin. Almightly God has mercy upon us, and is pardoning all our sins through His well beloved Son, Jesus Christ, who was crucified for our sins, and raised from the dead for our righteousness. Thus by the power and commandment given by Jesus Christ to His Church, I declare and pronounce to you, the remission of your sins in the name of God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. At the same time I warn the impenitent and unbelieving, in the name and by the commandment of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Chirst, that their sins are retained, and that unless they turn and

repent the wrath of God abides upon them. AMEN. OR

All of you who have repented of your sins and are seeking the grace of God and remission of sins, hear the comfort- able message of the gospel. The Lord Himself says unto you:

Whoever comes to me I will never cast out.

Your sins and iniquities will I remember no more.

Though you sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.

I will give you a new heart. I will put my spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my commandments, and you will keep my judgements, and do them. (M)

But to those who are not repenting, God’s Word says:

See that you refuse him not that speaks. For if they, escaped not who refused, him that spoke on earth, much more shall not we escape, if we turn away from him that speaks from heaven.

As I live, declares the Lord God, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but rather that they turn from their ways and live. AMEN.

Then shall follow the PRAYER OF ADORATION.

Let us all stand and offer thanks to Almighty God:

Almighty God, Father of all mercies, we your unworthy servants do give you our most humble and hearty thanks for all your goodness and loving kindness

to us, and to all people. We thank you for our creation, preservation, and for all the blessings of this life; but above all, for your inestimable love in the redemption of the world through our Lord Jesus Christ, for your holy word and sacraments and for the hope of glory through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN.

One of the following prayers is to be added here:

We ask you our heavenly Father, to give us such an awareness of your mercies, so that with truly thankful hearts we may show forth your praise, not only with our lips, but in our lives, by giving up ourselves to your service, and by walking before you in holiness and righteousness all our days; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit be all honour and glory, now and for ever. AMEN.

O Lord, give us purity of lips, clean and innocent hearts, and rectitude of action. Give us humility, patience, self- control, justice, and courage; give us the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of kindness, and godliness, and the fear of You. Grant us to have a contrite and humbled heart in Your presence and to prefer nothing to your love. Have mercy upon us, we humbly ask you; through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN.

O GOD our heavenly Father, let your gracious presence be with us and grant us peace, trustfulness, and courage on our pilgrimage. Give us graće that we hold You fast, with a loving and adoring heart, and grant that our affections

be fixed only on You. Teach us to listen to Your voice and may we never stifle its warnings. Lead us in the right way till we pass into the Land of Promise; through Jesus Christ. AMEN.

(Instead of the Prayer of adoration one of the Psalms of adoration found on pages 30-32 can be read responsively by minister and congregation)

A hymn may be sung before the SCRIPTURE LESSONS are read

The First Lesson

The First lesson is read from the Old Testament

The Second Lesson

The second lesson is read from the New Testament; or two lessons may be read, one from the Epistles or other books and one from the Gospels.

Then shall follow the CREED to be said in unison.

Since God, the Father of mercies, reveals to us in His Word the fulness of His love, and invites us to be partakers of His abundant grace in Christ Jesus, I exhort you to confess your faith in Him, saying after me :

The Apostles Creed

I believe in God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s 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 he 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

The creed shall be followed by the Announcements. An appropri- ate prayer remembering those who have celebrated birthdays, marriage anniversaries and other happy occasions may be said.

Birthday Prayer

The congregation shall join in praise. During singing the OFFERTORY shall be received by the elders of the church. Then the offertory shall be presented by the elders to the minister, who, stands before the

communion table, facing the congregation, shall receive the same and offer, the Prayer Consecrating the Offertory :

O God, our heavenly Father, from Whom proceeds every good gift, sanctify this humble gift to Your church now offered; receive it as an acceptable sacrifice, and use it for Your glory. Graciously hear us, O Father, we ask you, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN.

Then the minister shall lead the congregation in INTERCESSION

and say:

As our Lord has commanded us to pray for one another, let us make intercession:

Intercession for the Church.
Min.- Let us pray for the Church Universal :
Almighty and merciful God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, we ask you to look with favour upon Your Church for the sake of Your beloved Son. Grant that she may keep Your Word in its power and purity. Render her witness effectual through the help of Your Spirit. Grant faith and repentance unto the Gentiles and gather the scattered sheep of Israel. We especially remember the churches that are in difficulties and are suffering persecution. Give them wisdom and strength, and that faith which is the victory over the world. AMEN.
Con.- Hear us, O Lord, we pray.
Min.- Let us pray for our own church:
Lord, we ask you to bless our Basel Mission, and churches, and the whole United Church with all the congregations. Direct by Your Holy Spirit the Presbyteries, Councils and
Synod of our church, and all our ministers and workers in Your Service. AMEN.
Con.- Hear us, O Lord, we pray.
Min.- Let us pray for the Families:
O LORD, give peace and concord in houses and families. Bless the endeavours of those who are engaged in the nurturing and training of children and scholars. Direct the hearts of our children into the way of truth by Your holy Spirit. Defend and provide for the fatherless and widows, and all that are desolate and oppressed. Be near to all sick persons, and the aged and the dying. AMEN.
Con.- Hear us, O Lord, we pray.
Here, one of the Special Intercessory Prayers (pages 56–57) may be added.
Min.- Let us remember the hour of Death:
Lord, as we enter upon our last hour and go through the agony of death, we ask you to help us by Your almighty grace that we may rest in faith, and our souls depart in peace. Receive us on that great day into the Kingdom of glory, that we may see with joy, Your holy face, and with all Your angels and elect children, praise and glorify You for ever and ever. AMEN.
Con.- Hear us, O Lord, we pray. AMEN
Intercession for the Country
Min.- Let us pray for our Country:
Most gracious God, and Lord of Lords, we commend to Your care and goodness the rulers who have authority over
us. We ask you to preserve and guide the Rulers of the country, and grant to all those in power, the wisdom and understanding to govern us in justice without partiality. Bless this land of India and all its inhabitants and grant that goodness, faithfulness, righteousness and peace may be established among us. AMEN.
Con.- Hear us, O Lord, we pray.
Min.- Let us pray for our Maintenance:
O Lord, give us all our daily bread. Prosper our labours and industry. Send rain from heaven and fruitful seasons. Preserve to our use the fruits of the earth, so that in due time we may enjoy them. AMEN.

Con.- Hear us, O Lord, we pray.

Min.- Let us pray for Health and Safety:

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O Lord, we pray, to grant Your gracious protection to town and country. Deliver us from war and rebellion, from calamities by fire and water, from pla pestilence and famine, and from sudden death. AMEN.
Con.- Hear us, O Lord, we pray.
Here, one of the Special Intercessory Prayers (pages 56–57) may be added.
Min.- Let us remember the hour of Death.
Lord, assist us by encamping Your holy angels around us to keep us in all our ways, now and in the hour of our death. Most gracious Father, hear us as we humbly pray to You in the name of Christ our Saviour. AMEN.
Con.- Hear us, O Lord, we pray. AMEN.
Special Intercessory Prayers
1. Church Unity
  O LORD, build up Your Church in this our country in the unity of the spirit and in the bond of peace. Give us penitence for the divisions, in our church. Give us the wisdom to know Your truth, courage to do Your will and Your love which overcomes. Unite us all in You, as You, O Father, with Your Son and the Holy Ghost, are one God, world without end. AMEN.
2. The Gentiles
  O LORD, enlighten all those who are still in darkness and under the shadow of death. Equip Your church and all her members with the holy spirit to go forth and bear Your witness. Bring quickly, the time, when all the earth shall be filled with Your glory. AMEN.
3. Teachers and Pupils
  Lord, bless the boys and girls in our homes and schools, that they may be truthful, pure, obedient, and ready to do their duty. Give to those whom You have set over them, the grace to bring them up for You, and let all realise that true knowledge is found only in You. AMEN.
4. Theological Colleges
  O Lord,we ask your good pleasure upon our Theological Schools and Colleges, on their behalf. Grant that all who teach may be men of God, holding the mystery of faith, in a good conscience, and that all who learn may accept Your truth with lowly and grateful mind and walk worthily of the vocation by which they are called. AMEN.
5. The Sick
  O Lord, we remember those who are sick or in trouble. Give them grace to bear their burden patiently, to put their whole trust in You and to be comforted by Your presence. Hasten the time when death shall be no more, neither mourning, nor crying, nor pain, when you shall wipe away all tears from our eyes. AMEN.
6. Hospitals
  O Lord, we pray that you continue the gracious work of Your love among us in all places of healing, specially in the Christian Hospitals in our country. Grant to the doctors wisdom and skill, and to the nurses strength and patience. Prosper their labours, O Lord, and give Your blessing to all their work. AMEN.
7. The Poor and Oppressed
  O Lord, deliver us from injustice and oppression and from all denial of brotherhood in Christ. Be near all those who are in need of employment and opportunities of work, all those who do not yet see the reward of their labours and all those who are in poverty and distress. Bring near the day, when all work shall be worship, and when true fellowship shall be established among people. AMEN.
8. Peace on Earth

O Lord, kindle in the hearts of all people the true love of peace. Guide those who take counsel for the nations of the earth, with Your pure and peaceable wisdom. Save us from strife and war, and let the earth be filled with the knowledge of Your love. AMEN.

A hymn may be sung before the sermon during which the minister shall enter the pulpit and say:

Let us stand with silence in God’s Presence and adore his Holy name, requesting Him to lead us into all truth through his Holy spirit.

After a few moments of silent prayer he shall offer an extempore Prayer or one of the following prayers :

LORD our God, You are light, and in You there is no darkness at all. You have sent Your only begotten Son into the world, that who ever follows Him, may not walk in darkness but have the light of eternal life in Him. Therefore we ask you, O Lord, to send forth this day Your light and Your truth to guide us into the way of life. Let the Word which is preached among us be the light of our feet, and the lamp of our path. Work through Your holy Spirit in the hearts of all who preach, or hear, or read Your Word this day, so that Your name may be hallowed, Your Kingdom extended and the salvation of many souls advanced. In the name of Jesus Christ Your Son, our Lord. AMEN.

Blessed Lord, who has caused all holy scriptures to be written for our learning, grant that we may in such wise hear and accept them, and that by the patience and comfort of Your holy Word, we may embrace, and ever hold fast, the blessed hope of everlasting life, which you have given us in our Saviour Jesus Christ. AMEN.

Then shall follow the SERMON

After the sermon the ministers shall offer and extempore prayer or the following prayer:

Our Lord Jesus Christ, who is seated at the right hand of God the Father, to you, all power is given in heaven and on earth. Keep us in your mighty power, that our faith may be set only on you; our love ever be kindled by your love and our will, always directed by you. Help us to set our affections on things heavenly, not on things on earth. May we live as them who wait for their Lord, so that when you shall come again, we may be ready to receive you and ever be with you; who lives and reigns with the Father and the Holy Spirit, ever one God, world without end. AMEN.

After a hymn has been sung, the congregation shall unite with the minister in saying THE LORD’S PRAYER:

OUR Father, who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come.

Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread.

And forgive us our trespasses, As we forgive them that trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation ; But deliver us from evil;

For thine is the kindom, the power and the glory, For ever and ever, AMEN.

Then the minister shall exhort the congregation to receive the

BENEDICTION saying:

Receive in faith the benediction:

The Lord Bless You, and keep you: The Lord make His face to shine upon You, and be gracious unto You: The Lord lift up His countenance upon You, and give You peace. AMEN.

The grace of the Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy spirit, be with you all. AMEN.

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BOOK OF WORSHIP

ORDERS FOR MORNING WORSHIP

TABLE OF CONTENTS

AN ORDER FOR THE LORD’S SUPPER

ORDER FOR MORNING WORSHIP

THE BASEL MISSION ORDER