Holy Week and Easter 2020

in the Parish of Whitby with Ruswarp

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Palm SundayHosanna to the Son of David, the King of Israel. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest

Grace, mercy and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ be with us all

In Lent we have been preparing by works of love and self-sacrifice for the celebration of our Lord's death and resurrection. Today we come together in spirit to begin this solemn celebration in union with the Church throughout the world. Christ enters his own city to complete his work as our Saviour, to suffer, to die, and to rise again. Let us journey with him in faith and love, so that, united with him in his sufferings, we may share his risen life.

Please hold your palm cross while saying this prayer

God our Saviour, whose Son Jesus Christ entered Jerusalem as Messiah to suffer and to die; let these palms be for us signs of his victory and grant that we may ever hail him as our King, and follow him in the way that leads to eternal life; who is alive and reigns now and for ever. Amen.

Hear the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to MatthewGlory to you, O Lord.

Matthew 21:1-11

This is the Gospel of the Lord.Praise to you, O Christ.Hymn

Ride on! Ride on in majesty!Hark! All the tribes hosanna cry!O Saviour meek, pursue thy roadwith palms and scattered garments strowed.

Ride on! Ride on in majesty!In lowly pomp ride on to die:O Christ, thy triumphs now begino’er captive death and conquered sin

Ride on! Ride on in majesty!The winged squadrons of the skylook down with sad and wondering eyesto see the approaching sacrifice.

Ride on! Ride on in majesty!The last and fiercest strife is nigh:the Father on his sapphire throneawaits his own anointed Son.

Ride on! Ride on in Majesty!In lowly pomp ride on to die;bow thy meek head to mortal pain,then take, O God, thy power, and reign

Collect

True and humble king,hailed by the crowd as Messiah: grant us the faith to know you and love you, that we may be found beside you on the way of the cross, which is the path of glory. Amen

Reading Isaiah 50.4-9a

Praise to you, O Christ, king of eternal glory.

Christ humbled himself and became obedient unto death,even death on a cross.Therefore God has highly exalted himand given him the name that is above every name.Praise to you, O Christ, king of eternal glory.

The Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew Matthew 26:14-end of ch 27

The Creed

Let us affirm our faith in Jesus Christ the Son of God.

Though he was divine,he did not cling to equality with God,but made himself nothing.Taking the form of a slave,he was born in human likeness.He humbled himselfand was obedient to death,even the death of the cross.Therefore God has raised him on high,and given him the name above every name:that at the name of Jesusevery knee should bow,and every voice proclaim that Jesus Christ is Lord,to the glory of God the Father. Amen.

Prayers

In the power of the Spirit let us pray to the Father through Christ the saviour of the world.

For forgiveness for the many times we have denied Jesus, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, have mercy.

For grace to seek out those habits of sin

which mean spiritual death, and by prayer and self-discipline to overcome them, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, have mercy.

For Christian people, that through the suffering of disunity there may grow a rich union in Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, have mercy.

For those who make laws, interpret them, and administer them,

that our common life may be ordered in justice and mercy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, have mercy.For those who still make Jerusalem a battleground, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, have mercy.

For those who have the courage and honesty to work openly for justice and peace,

let us pray to the Lord.Lord, have mercy.

For those in the darkness and agony of isolation, that they may find support and encouragement, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, have mercy.

For those who, weighed down with hardship, failure, or sorrow, feel that God is far from them,

let us pray to the Lord.Lord, have mercy.

For those who are tempted to give up the way of the cross, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, have mercy.

That we, with those who have died in faith, may find mercy in the day of Christ,

let us pray to the Lord.Lord, have mercy.

The Trisagion may be usedHoly God,holy and strong,holy and immortal,have mercy upon us.

Maundy Thursday

The Greeting

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of Godand the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with youAnd also with you.

Prayers of Penitence

Our Lord Jesus Christ says:‘If you love me, keep my commandments.’‘Unless I wash you, you have no part in me.’Let us confess to almighty God our sins against his love,and ask him to cleanse us.

Have mercy on us, O God,in your great goodness;according to the abundance of your compassionblot out our offences.Lord, have mercy.Lord, have mercy.

Against you only have we sinned and done what is evil in your sight.Christ, have mercy.

Christ, have mercy.Purge us from our sin and we shall be clean;wash us and we shall be whiter than snow.Lord, have mercy.Lord, have mercy.

May the Father forgive us by the death of his Sonand strengthen us to live in the power of the Spiritall our days.Amen.

The Collect

Let us pray that we may love one another as Christ has loved us.

God our Father,you have invited us to share in the supperwhich your Son gave to his Churchto proclaim his death until he comes:may he nourish us by his presence,and unite us in his love;who is alive and reigns with you,in the unity of the Holy Spirit,one God, now and for ever. Amen

The Liturgy of the Word

First Reading Exodus 12: 1-14

Psalm 116:1,10-end

Second Reading 1 Corinthians 11;23-26

Gospel Acclamation

Praise to you, O Christ, King of eternal glory.I give you a new commandment, says the Lord:Love one another as I have loved you.Praise to you, O Christ, King of eternal glory.

Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John Glory to you, O Lord.

John 13.1-15

This is the Gospel of the Lord.Praise to you, O Christ.

As we reflect on Jesus washing his disciples’ feet read or sing these words

Hymn

Brother, sister, let me serve youlet me be as Christ to you.Pray that I may have the graceto let you be my servant, too.

We are pilgrims on a journey,and companions on the road;

we are here to help each otherwalk the mile and bear the load.

I will hold the Christ-light for youin the night-time of your fearI will hold my hand out to you,speak the peace you long to hear.

I will weep when you are weeping;when you laugh I’ll laugh with you.I will share your joy and sorrow‘til we’ve seen this journey through.

When we sing to God in heavenwe shall find such harmony,born of all we’ve known togetherof Christ’s love and agony.

Won’t you let me be your servant,let me be as Christ to you?Pray that I may have the graceto let you be my servant, too Prayers of Intercession

In the power of the Spirit let us pray to the Fatherthrough Christ the Saviour of the world.

Father, on this, the night he was betrayed,your Son Jesus Christ washed his disciples’ feet.We commit ourselves to follow his example of love and service.Lord, hear us and humble us.

On this night, he prayed for his disciples to be one.We pray for the unity of your Church.

Lord, hear us and unite us.

On this night, he prayed for those who were to believe throughhis disciples’ message. We pray for the mission of your Church.Lord, hear us and renew our zeal.

On this night, he commanded his disciples to love,but suffered rejection himself. We pray for the rejected and unloved.Lord, hear us and fill us with your love.

On this night, he reminded his disciplesthat if the world hated them it hated him first.We pray for those who are persecuted for their faith.Lord, hear us and give us your peace.

On this night, he accepted the cup of deathand looked forward to the new wine of the kingdom.We remember those who have died in the peace of Christ.Lord, hear us and welcome all your children into paradise

Hymn

Love is his word, love is his way,Feasting with men , fasting alone,living and dying, rising again,love only love, is his way

Richer than gold is the love of my LordBetter than splendour and wealth.

Love is his way, love is his mark,

sharing his last Passover feast,Christ at his table, host to the Twelve,love, only love, is his mark.

Love is his mark, love is his sign,bread for our strength, wine for our joy,This is my body, this is my blood,”love, only love, is his sign.

Love is his sign ,love is his news,‘Do this ” he said, “lest you forgetat my deep sorrow, all my dear blood,”love, only love, is his news.

Love is his news, love is his name,we are his own, chosen and called,family, brethren, cousins and kin.Love, only love, is his name.

Love is his name, love is his law.Hear his command, all who are his:“Love one another, I have loved you.Love, only love, is his law.

Love is his law, love is his word:Love of the Lord, Father and Word,Love of the Spirit, God ever one,Love only love, is his word

As we recall the agony of Jesus in the garden of Gethsemane, spend some time in prayer during this night watching with him and offering with him all those in need to God our Father

When the disciples had sung a hymn they went out to the Mount of Olives. Jesus prayed to the Father, ‘If it is possible, take this cup of suffering from me’. He said to his disciples, ‘How is it that

you were not able to keep watch with me for one hour? The hour has come for the Son of Man to be handed over to the power of sinners.’

Christ was obedient unto death. Go in his peace.

Good FridayCollect

Almighty Father,look with mercy on this your familyfor which our Lord Jesus Christ was content to be betrayedand given up into the hands of sinnersand to suffer death upon the cross;who is alive and glorified with you and the Holy Spirit,one God, now and for ever.

First Reading Isaiah 52.13 - 53.12

Psalm 22

Second Reading Hebrews 10.16-25

Hymn

There is a green hill far away,without a city wall,where the dear Lord was crucified,who died to save us all.

We may not know, we cannot tell,what pains he had to bear;but we believe it was for ushe hung and suffered there.

He died that we might be forgiv'n,he died to make us good,that we might go at last to heav'n,saved by his precious blood.

There was no other good enoughto pay the price of sin;he only could unlock the gateof heav'n, and let us in.

O dearly, dearly has he loved,and we must love him too,and trust in his redeeming blood,and try his works to do.

The Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ according to JohnJohn 18:1 – end of ch 19

Proclamation of The Cross

Looking at a crucifix, cross or your Palm cross

Behold the wood of the cross on which hung the Saviour of the world. Come let us worship.

Psalm 51 (R.) Have mercy on us, Lord, for we have sinned.

Have mercy upon me, O God, in your great goodness In your compassion blot out my offences:Wash me throughly from my guilt,And cleanse me from my sin. (R.)To you I confess my faults,For they ever stare me in the face :Against you it is that I have sinned,And done evil in your sight. (R.)

Make me a clean heart, O God,And renew a right spirit within me:Cast me not out I of your sight,Nor take your holy spirit from me. (R.)

Uphold me with your might,And strengthen me with perseverance:Open my lips, O Lord,And my mouth shall declare your praise. (R.)

Intercessions

God sent his Son into the world, not to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him. Therefore we pray to our heavenly Father for people everywhere according to their needs.

Each section follows the pattern: Petitions –Silence – Collect

Let us pray for the Church of God throughout the world -for unity in faith, in witness and in servicefor bishops and other ministers, and those whom they servefor our bishop, and the people of this diocesefor all Christians in this place; for those to be baptizedfor those who are mocked and persecuted for their faiththat God will confirm his Church in faith,increase it in love, and preserve it in peace.Silence

Lord, hear us.Lord, graciously hear us.

Almighty and everlasting God,by whose Spirit the whole body of the Churchis governed and sanctified:hear our prayer which we offerfor all your faithful people;that in their vocation and ministryeach may serve you in holiness and truthto the glory of your Name;through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.Amen.

Let us pray for the nations of the world and theirleaders - for Elizabeth our Queen and the Parliament of this landfor those who administer the law and all who serve in public office for all who strive for justice and reconciliationthat by God's help the world may live in peace and freedom.

SilenceLord, hear us.Lord, graciously hear usMost gracious God and Father,in whose will is our peace:turn our hearts and the hearts of all to yourself,that by the power of your Spiritthe peace which is founded on justice

may be established throughout the world;through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Let us pray for God's ancient people, the Jews,the first to hear his word -for greater understanding between Christian and Jewfor the removal of our blindness and bitterness of heartthat God will grant us grace to be faithful to his covenant and to grow in the love of his name.

Silence

Lord, hear us.Lord, graciously hear us.

Lord God of Abraham,bless the children of your covenant, both Jew and Christian;take from us all blindness and bitterness of heart,and hasten the coming of your kingdom,when Israel shall be saved,the Gentiles gathered in,and we shall dwell together in mutual love andpeace under the one God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

Let us pray for those who do not believe the Gospel of Christ -for those who follow other faiths and creedsfor those who have not heard the message of salvationfor all who have lost faith;for the contemptuous and scornfulfor those who are enemies of Christ and persecute those who follow him; for all who deny the faith of Christ crucifiedthat God will open their hearts to the truth and lead them to faith and obedience.

Silence

Lord, hear us.Lord, graciously hear us.Merciful God,creator of all the people of the earth,have compassion on all who do not know you,and by the preaching of your Gospel with grace and power,gather them into the one fold of the one Shepherd;Christ our Lord. Amen.

Let us pray for all those who suffer -for those who are deprived and oppressedfor all who are sick and handicappedfor those in darkness, in doubt and in despair,in loneliness and in fear;for prisonersfor the victims of false accusations and violencefor all at the point of death and those who watch beside themthat God in his mercy will sustain them with the knowledge of his love.

Silence

Lord, hear us.Lord, graciously hear us.

Almighty and everlasting God,the comfort of the sad, the strength of those who suffer;hear the prayers of your children who cry out of any trouble:and to every distressed soul grant mercy, relief, and refreshment,through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Let us commend ourselves and all God's children to his unfailing love, and pray for the grace of a holy life,that, with all who have died in the peace of Christ,we may come to the fullness of eternal lifeand the joy of the resurrection.

Merciful Father,

accept these prayers for the sake of your Son,our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.

The Lord’s Prayer is said then this prayer

Most merciful God,who by the death and resurrection of your Son Jesus Christdelivered and saved the world:grant that by faith in him who suffered on the crosswe may triumph in the power of his victory;through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,who is alive and reigns with you,in the unity of the Holy Spirit,one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Hymn

When I survey the wondrous crosson which the Prince of glory died,my richest gain I count but loss,and pour contempt on all my pride.

Forbid it, Lord, that I should boastsave in the death of Christ, my God!All the vain things that charm me most,I sacrifice them through his blood.

See, from his head, his hands, his feet,sorrow and love flow mingled down.Did e'er such love and sorrow meet,or thorns compose so rich a crown?

Were the whole realm of nature mine,that were a present far too small.Love so amazing, so divine,demands my soul, my life, my all

Easter Vigil

On this most holy night, when our Lord Jesus Christ passed from death to life,the Church invites her children throughout the worldto come together in vigil and prayer. This is the Passover of the Lord.We remember his death and resurrectionby hearing his word and celebrating his mysteries,confident that we shall share his victory over deathand live with him for ever in God

Before lighting the candle.

Eternal God,who made this most holy nightto shine with the brightness of your one true light.set us aflame with the fire of your love,and bring us to the radiance of your heavenly glory;through Jesus Christ our Lord.Amen.

Light the candle saying

May the light of Christ, rising in glory,banish all darkness from our hearts and minds.

The Exsultet

Sing, choirs of heaven! Let saints and angels sing!Around God’s throne exult in harmony!Now Jesus Christ is risen from the grave!Salute your King in glorious symphony!

Sing, choirs of earth! Behold, your light has come!The glory of the Lord shines radiantly!

Lift up your hearts, for Christ has conquered death!The night is past. the day of life is here!

Sing, Church of God! Exult your joy outpoured!The gospel trumpets tell of victory won!Your Saviour lives; he’s with you evermore!Let all God’s people sound the long Amen!

Then three readings from the Old Testament

Genesis 22. 1-18 Abraham and Isaac

Exodus 3.1-6 Moses and the burning bush

Exodus 14.10-end; 15:20-21 Crossing the Red Sea

The Gloria

Glory to God in the highestand peace to his people on earthLord God, heavenly King. almighty God and Father, we praise you for your glory.

Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father,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.

The Collect

Lord of all life and power, who through the mighty resurrection of your Son overcame the old order of sin and death to make all things new in him: grant that we, being dead to sin and alive to you in Jesus Christ, may reign with him in glory; to whom with you and the Holy Spirit be praise and honour, glory and might, now and in all eternity. Amen

New Testament Reading Romans 6:3-11

Psalm 118 (R.) This is the day of the Lord: We rejoice and are glad.

O give thanks to the Lord for he is good,And his loving mercy never fails:Let every son of Israel sayThat his love endures for ever. (R.)Victorious is the Lord's right hand,The Lord's right hand has I raised me up:I shall not I die, but live,And declare the works of the Lord . (R.)

The stone which the builders refused,Has become the chief corner-stone:This is the Lord's own work,And it is marvellous in our eyes. (R.)

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia, Alleluia, I am the first and the last, says the Lord, and the living one I was dead and behold, I am alive for evermore

Alleluia!

Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew Glory to you, O Lord.

Matthew 28:1-10

This is the Gospel of the Lord.Praise to you, O Christ.

Thanksgiving for Holy Baptism

If you are able prepare a bowl of water for this part of the service

As we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ from the dead, we remember that through the paschal mystery we have died and been buried with him in baptism, so that we may rise with him to a new life within the family of the Church. Now that we have completed our observance of Lent we recall and give thanks for the gift of our baptism :

God in Christ gives us water welling up for eternal life.With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation.Lord, give us this water and we shall thirst no more.

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.It is right to give thanks and praise.Blessed are you, sovereign God of all,to you be glory and praise for ever.You are our light and our salvation.From the deep waters of deathyou have raised your Son to life in triumph.Grant that all who have been born anew by water and the Spiritmay daily be renewed in your image,walk by the light of faith,and serve you in newness of life;

through your anointed Son, Jesus Christ,to whom with you and the Holy Spiritwe lift our voices of praise.Blessed be God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit.Blessed be God for eveThe Creed

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 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

As you say this prayer make the sign of the cross on your forehead or body with the water in remembrance of your Baptism

Eternal God, our beginning and our end,preserve in your people the new life of baptism;as Christ receives us on earth,so may he guide us through the trials of this worldand enfold us in the joy of heaven,where you live and reign,one God for ever and ever.Amen

Hymn

Love's redeeming work is done,fought the fight, the battle won.Lo, our Sun's eclipse is o'er!Lo, he sets in blood no more!

Vain the stone, the watch, the seal!Christ has burst the gates of hell;death in vain forbids him rise;Christ has opened paradise.

Lives again our victorious King;where, O death, is now thy sting?Dying once, he all doth save;where thy victory, O grave?

Soar we now where Christ has led,following out exalted Head;made like him, like him we rise,ours the cross, the grave, the skies.

Hail the Lord of earth and heaven!Praise to thee by both be given:thee we greet triumphant now;hail, the Resurrection thou

Easter Sunday Morning Prayer

O Lord, open our lipsand our mouth shall proclaim your praise.In your resurrection, O Christ,let heaven and earth rejoice. Alleluia.

Blessed are you, Lord God of our salvation,to you be praise and glory for ever.As once you ransomed your people from Egyptand led them to freedom in the promised land,so now you have delivered us from the dominion of darknessand brought us into the kingdom of your risen Son.May we, the first fruits of your new creation,rejoice in this new day you have made,and praise you for your mighty acts.Blessed be God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit.Blessed be God for ever.

The Easter Anthems

1 Christ our passover has been sacrificed for us:♦so let us celebrate the feast,

2with the old leaven of corruption and wickedness:♦but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth.

3once raised from the dead dies no more:♦death has no more dominion over him.

4dying he died to sin once for all:♦in living he lives to God.

5yourselves therefore as dead to sin:♦

and alive to God in Jesus Christ our Lord.

6has been raised from the dead:♦the first fruits of those who sleep.

7as by man came death:♦by man has come also the resurrection of the dead;

8as in Adam all die:♦even so in Christ shall all be made alive.

Glory to the Father and to the Sonand to the Holy Spirit;as it was in the beginning is nowand shall be for ever. Amen.

Hymn

The day of resurrection!Earth, tell it out abroad;the Passover of gladness,the Passover of God!From death to life eternal,from earth unto the sky,our God hath brought us overwith hymns of victory.

Our hearts be pure from evil,that we may see arightthe Lord in rays eternalof resurrection-light;and, listening to his accents,may hear so calm and plainhis own ‘All hail’, and, hearing,may raise the victor strain.

Now let the heavens be joyful,and earth her song begin,the round world keep high triumph,

and all that is therein;let all things seen and unseentheir notes of gladness blend,for Christ the Lord is risen,our joy that hath no end.

The night has passed, and the day lies open before us;let us pray with one heart and mind.

Silence is kept.

As we rejoice in the gift of this new day,so may the light of your presence, O God,set our hearts on fire with love for you;now and for ever.Amen.

Psalms 114 and 117 ending with

Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit;as it was in the beginning is nowand shall be for ever. Amen.

Canticle

In your unfailing love, O Lord, you lead the people whom you have redeemed. Alleluia.

1will sing to the Lord, who has triumphed gloriously,♦the horse and his rider he has thrown into the sea.

2Lord is my strength and my song♦and has become my salvation.

3is my God whom I will praise,♦

the God of my forebears whom I will exalt.4Lord is a warrior,♦

the Lord is his name.5right hand, O Lord, is glorious in power:♦

your right hand, O Lord, shatters the enemy.6the blast of your nostrils, the sea covered them;♦

they sank as lead in the mighty waters.7your unfailing love, O Lord,♦

you lead the people whom you have redeemed.8by your invincible strength♦

you will guide them to your holy dwelling.9will bring them in and plant them, O Lord,♦

in the sanctuary which your hands have established. Glory to the Father and to the Son

and to the Holy Spirit;as it was in the beginning is nowand shall be for ever. Amen.

In your unfailing love, O Lord,you lead the people whom you have redeemed. Alleluia.

Reading John 20:1-18

Death is swallowed up in victory.Where, O death, is your sting?Christ is risen from the dead,the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep.Death is swallowed up in victory.The trumpet will soundand the dead shall be raised.Where, O death, is your sting?We shall not all sleep,but we shall be changed.Death is swallowed up in victory.Where, O death, is your sting?

The Benedictus

The Lord is risen from the tombwho for our sakes hung upon the tree. Alleluia.

1be the Lord the God of Israel,♦who has come to his people and set them free.

2has raised up for us a mighty Saviour,♦born of the house of his servant David.

3his holy prophets God promised of old♦to save us from our enemies, from the hands of all that hate us,

4show mercy to our ancestors,♦and to remember his holy covenant.

5was the oath God swore to our father Abraham:♦to set us free from the hands of our enemies,

6to worship him without fear,♦holy and righteous in his sight all the days of our life

7you, child, shall be called the prophet of the Most High,♦for you will go before the Lord to prepare his way,

8give his people knowledge of salvation♦by the forgiveness of all their sins.

9the tender compassion of our God♦the dawn from on high shall break upon us,

10shine on those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death,♦

and to guide our feet into the way of peace.

Glory to the Father and to theSon and to the Holy Spirit;as it was in the beginning is nowand shall be for ever. Amen.

The Lord is risen from the tombwho for our sakes hung upon the tree. Alleluia.

Prayers

In joy and hope let us pray to the Father

That our risen Saviour may fill us (and . . . ) with the joy of his glorious and life-giving resurrection . . . let us pray to the Father in Christ our Lord.

That isolated and persecuted churches may find fresh strength in the good news of Easter . . . let us pray to the Father in Christ our Lord.

That God may grant us humility to be subject to one another in Christian love . . . let us pray to the Father in Christ our Lord.

That he may provide for those who lack food, work, or shelter . . . let us pray to the Father in Christ our Lord.

That by his power war, famine and disease may cease through all the world . . . let us pray to the Father in Christ our Lord.

That he may reveal the light of his presence to the sick, the weak, and the dying to comfort and strengthen them . . let us pray to the Father in Christ our Lord.

That, according to his promises, all who have died in the faith of the resurrection may rejoice in eternal life . . . let us pray to the Father in Christ our Lord.

That he may send forth the fire of the Holy Spirit upon his people, so that we may bear faithful witness to his resurrection, let us pray to the Father

in Christ our Lord.

God of life,who for our redemption gave your only-begotten Sonto the death of the cross, and by his glorious resurrectionhave delivered us from the power of our enemy:grant us so to die daily to sin,that we may evermore live with him in the joy of his risen life;through Jesus Christ our Lord.Amen.

The Lord’s Prayer is said May the risen Christ grant us the joys of eternal life.Amen.Let us bless the Lord. Alleluia, alleluia.Thanks be to God. Alleluia, alleluia.

Hymn

Jesus Christ is risen today, Alleluia!Our triumphant holy day, Alleluia!Who did once, upon the cross, Alleluia!Suffer to redeem our loss. Alleluia!

Hymns of praise then let us sing, Alleluia!Unto Christ, our heavenly King, Alleluia!Who endured the cross and grave, Alleluia!Sinners to redeem and save. Alleluia!

But the pains that he endured, Alleluia!Our salvation have procured; Alleluia!Now above the sky he’s King, Alleluia!Where the angels ever sing. Alleluia!