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ST PAUL’S CHURCH IN ENGLEWOOD A Parish of the Episcopal Diocese of Newark and the Anglican Communion 113 Engle Street • Englewood NJ 07631-2589 201 568 3276 • stpaulsenglewood.org

THE SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST July 5, 2020 at 10:30 am

OPENING MUSIC

SOLO African American Spiritual, arr. Harry T. Burleigh sung by Mara Adler O’Kelly

Deep river, my home is over Jordan Deep river, Lord, I want to cross over into campground.

Oh, don’t you want to go to that gospel feast, that promised Land where all is peace?

Oh deep river, Lord, I want to cross over into campground. —Traditional Spiritual HYMN SOFTLY AND TENDERLY Text: and Tune: Will L. Thompson, 1880 1 Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling,

calling for you and for me; see, on the portals he’s waiting and watching, watching for you and for me.

Refrain Come home, come home; you who are weary come home; earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling, calling, O sinner, come home!

2 Why should we tarry when Jesus is pleading, pleading for you and for me? Why should we linger and heed not his mercies, mercies for you and for me? [Refrain]

3 O for the wonderful love he has promised, promised for you and for me! Though we have sinned, he has mercy and pardon, pardon for you and for me. [Refrain]

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MORNING PRAYER & SERMON

Page numbers refer to the Book of Common Prayer (BCP).

OPENING SENTENCES Officiant Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Philippians 1:2

The hour is coming and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for such the Father seeks to worship him. John 4:23

EXHORTATION BCP, page 79 Officiant Dearly beloved, we have come together in the presence of Almighty God our

heavenly Father, to set forth his praise, to hear his holy Word, and to ask, for ourselves and on behalf of others, those things that are necessary for our life and our salvation. And so that we may prepare ourselves in heart and mind to worship him, let us kneel in silence, and with penitent and obedient hearts confess our sins, that we may obtain forgiveness by his infinite goodness and mercy.

Silence is kept for a space; then all say together

CONFESSION OF SIN BCP, page 79 Officiant Most merciful God, 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; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen.

The Priest alone stands and says

Officiant Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through our Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life.

People Amen.

THE INVITATORY & PSALTER

PRECES & GLORIA PATRI BCP, page 80 Officiant Lord, open our lips. People And our mouth shall show forth your praise. ALL Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen. Alleluia.

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PSALM 103 Taizé

Please sing the refrain after the Cantor Cantor It is he who forgives all your guilt, who heals everyone of your ills, who redeems your life from the grave, who crowns you with love and compassion Refrain

Cantor The Lord is compassion and love, slow to anger and rich in mercy. He does not treat us according to our sins nor repay us according to our faults. Refrain

Cantor As a father has compassion on his children, the Lord has pity on those who fear him; for he knows of what we are made, he remembers that we are but dust. Refrain

PSALM 145 Exaltabo te, Deus BCP, page 803 8 The Lord is gracious and full of compassion, * slow to anger and of great kindness. 9 The Lord is loving to everyone * and his compassion is over all his works. 10 All your works praise you, O Lord, * and your faithful servants bless you. 11 They make known the glory of your kingdom * and speak of your power; 12 That the peoples may know of your power * and the glorious splendor of your kingdom. 13 Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom; * your dominion endures throughout all ages. 14 The Lord is faithful in all his words * and merciful in all his deeds.

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15 The Lord upholds all those who fall; * he lifts up those who are bowed down. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, *

and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, * and will be for ever. Amen.

THE LESSONS

FIRST LESSON Romans 6:12-23 Reader A reading from the Letter of Paul to the Romans. Therefore, do not let sin

exercise dominion in your mortal bodies, to make you obey their passions. No longer present your members to sin as instruments of wickedness, but present yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life, and present your members to God as instruments of righteousness. For sin will have no dominion over you, since you are not under law but under grace. What then? Should we sin because we are not under law but under grace? By no means! Do you not know that if you present yourselves to anyone as obedient slaves, you are slaves of the one whom you obey, either of sin, which leads to death, or of obedience, which leads to righteousness? But thanks be to God that you, having once been slaves of sin, have become obedient from the heart to the form of teaching to which you were entrusted, and that you, having been set free from sin, have become slaves of righteousness. I am speaking in human terms because of your natural limitations. For just as you once presented your members as slaves to impurity and to greater and greater iniquity, so now present your members as slaves to righteousness for sanctification. When you were slaves of sin, you were free in regard to righteousness. So what advantage did you then get from the things of which you now are ashamed? The end of those things is death. But now that you have been freed from sin and enslaved to God, the advantage you get is sanctification. The end is eternal life. For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Silence is kept for a space; then the Reader says

Reader Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s people. People Thanks be to God.

FIRST SONG OF ISAIAH BCP, page 86 Isaiah 12:2-6 1 Surely, it is God who saves me; * I will trust in him and not be afraid. 2 For the Lord is my stronghold and my sure defense, * and he will be my Savior. 3 Therefore you shall draw water with rejoicing * from the springs of salvation.

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4 And on that day you shall say, * Give thanks to the Lord and call upon his Name; 5 Make his deeds known among the peoples; * see that they remember that his Name is exalted. 6 Sing the praises of the Lord, for he has done great things, * and this is known in all the world. 7 Cry aloud, inhabitants of Zion, ring out your joy, * for the great one in the midst of you is the Holy One of Israel. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, *

and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, * and will be for ever. Amen.

SECOND LESSON Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 Reader A reading from the Gospel according to Matthew. [Jesus said,] “To what will

I compare this generation? It is like children sitting in the marketplaces and calling to one another, ‘We played the flute for you, and you did not dance; we wailed, and you did not mourn.’ For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, ‘He has a demon’; the Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Look, a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ Yet wisdom is vindicated by her deeds.”...At that time Jesus said, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and the intelligent and have revealed them to infants; yes, Father, for such was your gracious will. All things have been handed over to me by my Father; and no one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son chooses to reveal him. Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”

Silence is kept for a space; then the Reader says

Reader Hear what the Spirit is saying to God’s people. People Thanks be to God.

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HYMN ST MARGARET Text: George Matheson, 1881 Tune: Albert Lister Peace, 1884

HOMILY

APOSTLES’ CREED BCP, page 96 Officiant I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary, He 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, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church,

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the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

THE PRAYERS BCP, page 97 Reader The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Reader Let us pray. ALL 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 those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory for ever and ever. Amen.

SUFFRAGES ‘A’ BCP, page 97 Leader Show us your mercy, O Lord; People And grant us your salvation. Leader Clothe your ministers with righteousness; People Let your people sing with joy. Leader Give peace, O Lord, in all the world; People For only in you can we live in safety. Leader Lord, keep this nation under your care; People And guide us in the way of justice and truth. Leader Let your way be known upon earth; People Your saving health among all nations. Leader Let not the needy, O Lord, be forgotten; People Nor the hope of the poor be taken away. Leader Create in us clean hearts, O God; People And sustain us with your Holy Spirit.

COLLECT OF THE DAY Proper 9, page 230 Reader O God, you have taught us to keep all your commandments by loving you

and our neighbor: Grant us the grace of your Holy Spirit, that we may be devoted to you with our whole heart, and united to one another with pure affection; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

People Amen.

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PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Deacon In peace, let us pray to Jesus our Lord, who makes intercession for us.

Leader Savior of the world, be present in all places of suffering, violence and pain, and bring hope even in the darkest night. Inspire us to continue your work of reconciliation. Lord of life,

People In your mercy, hear us.

Leader Lord of the Church, empower by your Spirit the work of your people in every land, especially Michael our Presiding Bishop and Carlye our Bishop. Give us all the grace to proclaim the gospel joyfully in thought, word, and deed. Lord of life,

People In your mercy, hear us.

Leader Ruler of the nations, guide the leaders of this and every nation in the ways of justice and peace. We pray for Donald our President, Philip our Governor, and all who serve in positions of leadership. Protect all who serve in the military here and abroad, especially ____. Lord of life,

People In your mercy, hear us.

Leader Shepherd and Guardian of our souls, guide and enable all who lead and serve this community and those on whom we depend for our daily needs. Keep in your gracious care all those in our parish celebrating birthdays and anniversaries this week, especially ____. Grant that we may all seek the peace and welfare of this community. Lord of life,

People In your mercy, hear us.

Leader Great Physician, stretch out your hand to bring comfort, wholeness and peace to ____ and all who suffer in body, mind, or spirit. Fill us all with compassion, that we may be channels of your healing love.

People In your mercy, hear us.

Leader Healer of the nations, give skill, sympathy and resilience to all who are caring for the sick, and wisdom to those searching for a cure. Pray that ____ may be strengthened by the Holy Spirit, that through their work many will be restored to health. Lord of life,

People In your mercy, hear us.

Leader Conqueror of death, let light perpetual shine on all we love but see no longer, especially ____. Help us to live this day in the sure and certain hope of your eternal victory. Lord of life,

People In your mercy, hear us.

Leader Let us commend ourselves, and all for whom we pray, to the mercy and protection of God.

At the conclusion of the Intercessions, all join in this prayer

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A PRAYER FOR THE POWER OF THE SPIRIT AMONG THE PEOPLE OF GOD

ALL God of all power and love, we give thanks for your unfailing presence and the hope you provide in times of uncertainty and loss. Send your Holy Spirit to enkindle in us your holy fire. Revive us to live as Christ’s body in the world: a people who pray, worship, learn, break bread, share life, heal neighbors, bear good news, seek justice, rest and grow in the Spirit. Wherever and however we gather, unite us in common prayer and send us in common mission, that we and the whole creation might be restored and renewed, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Officiant The Peace of the Lord be always with you. People And also with you.

ANNOUNCEMENTS & WELCOME During the offering, please feel free to make a gift and offering in thanksgiving to God. To take advantage of our electronic giving options, please follow the QR code with your capable electronic device, or visit http://stpaulsenglewood.org/egiving.html.

ARIA ‘Messiah’, George Frideric Handel sung by Mara Adler O’Kelly

He shall feed His flock like a shepherd; and He shall gather the lambs with His arm,

and carry them in His bosom, and gently lead those that are with young.

Come unto Him, all ye that labor, come unto Him that are heavy laden,

and He will give you rest. Take His yoke upon you, and learn of Him,

for He is meek and lowly of heart, and ye shall find rest unto your souls.

— Isaiah 40:11, Matthew 11:28-29

A GENERAL THANKSGIVING BCP, page 836 ALL Accept, O Lord, our thanks and praise for all that you have done for us.

We thank you for the splendor of the whole creation, for the beauty of this world, for the wonder of life, and for the mystery of love.

We thank you for the blessing of family and friends, and for the loving care which surrounds us on every side.

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We thank you for setting us at tasks which demand our best efforts, and for leading us to accomplishments which satisfy and delight us.

We thank you also for those disappointments and failures that lead us to acknowledge our dependence on you alone.

Above all, we thank you for your Son Jesus Christ; for the truth of his Word and the example of his life; for his steadfast obedience, by which he overcame temptation; for his dying, through which he overcame death; and for his rising to life again, in which we are raised to the life of your kingdom.

Grant us the gift of your Spirit, that we may know Christ and make him known; and through him, at all times and in all places, may give thanks to you in all things. Amen.

A PRAYER OF ST CHRYSOSTOM BCP, page 102 Officiant Almighty God, you have given us grace at this time with one accord to make

our common supplication to you; and you have promised through your well beloved Son that when two or three are gathered together in his Name you will be in the midst of them: Fulfill now, O Lord, our desires and petitions as may be best for us; granting us in this world knowledge of your truth, and in the age to come life everlasting.

People Amen.

HYMN LIFT EV’RY VOICE Text: James Weldon Johnson, 1900 Tune: J. Rosamund Johnson, 1905

LIFT EVERY VOICE AND SING, Till earth and heaven ring,

Ring with the harmonies of Liberty; Let our rejoicing rise high as the list’ning skies,

Let it resound loud as the rolling sea. Sing a song full of the faith that the dark past has taught us, Sing a song full of the hope that the present has brought us;

Facing the rising sun of our new day begun, Let us march on till victory is won.

STONY THE ROAD WE TROD, Bitter the chast’ning rod,

Felt in the days when hope unborn had died; Yet with a steady beat, have not our weary feet

Come to the place for which our fathers sighed? We have come over a way that with tears has been watered.

We have come, treading our path through the blood of the slaughtered, Out from the gloomy past, Till now we stand at last

Where the white gleam of our bright star is cast.

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GOD OF OUR WEARY YEARS, God of our silent tears,

Thou who hast brought us thus far on the way; Thou who hast by Thy might, led us into the light,

Keep us forever in the path, we pray. Lest our feet stray from the places, our God, where we met Thee, Lest our hearts, drunk with the wine of the world, we forget Thee;

Shadowed beneath Thy hand, May we forever stand,

True to our God, True to our native land.

The Priest says a blessing, and all respond People Amen.

Officiant Let us bless the Lord. People Thanks be to God.

COPYRIGHTS “Deep River” arr. by H.T. Burleigh is published New York: Ricordi, 1917. Plate 116040, Public Domain;

“Bless the Lord” is ©1991, Les Presses de Taizé, GIA Publications, Inc., agent; “He shall feed his flock” is from Messiah by G.F. Handel, Public Domain;

The hymns used in this service are in Public Domain.

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