the NINTH SUNDAY after TRINITY

CHORAL EUCHARIST9TH AUGUST 2020, 11am

Opening Sentence When they got into the boat the wind ceased. And those in the boat

worshipped him saying, “Truly you are the son of God.”

Processional Hymn

Eternal Father, strong to save,whose arm hath bound the restless wave,

who bidd’st the mighty ocean deepits own appointed limits keep:O hear us when we cry to theefor those in peril on the sea.

O Christ, whose voice the waters heardand hushed their raging at thy word,who walkedst on the foaming deep,

and calm amid the storm didst sleep:O hear us when we cry to theefor those in peril on the sea.

O Holy Spirit, who didst broodupon the waters dark and rude,

and bid their angry tumult cease,and give, for wild confusion, peace:

O hear us when we cry to theefor those in peril on the sea.

O Trinity of love and power,our brethren shield in danger’s hour;from rock and tempest, fi re and foe,

protect them whereso’er they go:thus evermore shall rise to thee

glad hymns of praise from land and sea.

Tune: Melita by J B Dykes 1823–76Descant: M Morley 1968 -, played by H Rowntree

Words: W Whiting 1825–78

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The minister greets the peopleMinister The Lord be with you,All and also with you.

Welcome

Prayer of Preparation

All Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hidden: 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 Christ our Lord. Amen.

Prayer of Penitence

Minister God so loved the world that he gave his only Son Jesus Christ to save us from our sins, to be our advocate in heaven, and to bring us to eternal life. Let us confess our sins in penitence and faith, fi rmly resolved to keep God’s commandments and to live in love and peace with all.

All Almighty God, our heavenly Father, we have sinned against you and against our neighbour in thought and word and deed, through negligence, through weakness, through our own deliberate fault. We are truly sorry and repent of all our sins.

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For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, who died for us, forgive us all that is past and grant that we may serve you in newness of life to the glory of your name. Amen.

Minister Almighty God, who forgives all who truly repent, have mercy upon you, pardon and deliver you from all your sins, confi rm and strengthen you in all goodness, and keep you in life eternal; through Jesus Christ our Lord.All Amen.

GloriaMissa brevis in F – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Gloria in excelsis Deo, Glory to God in the highest,et in terra pax and on earth peace,hominibus bonae voluntatis. good will to all people.Laudamus te, benedicimus te, We praise you, we bless you,adoramus te, glorifi camus te. we adore you, we glorify you.Gratias agimus tibi We give thanks to youpropter magnam gloriam tuam. for your great glory.

Domine Deus, Rex caelestis Lord God, heavenly King,Deus Pater omnipotens. God, the Father Almighty.Domine Fili unigenite, Jesu Christe, Lord, only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ, Domine Deus, Agnus Dei, Lord God, Lamb of God,Filius Patris. Son of the Father.Qui tollis peccata mundi, You who take away the sins of the world,miserere nobis: have mercy on us:

Qui tollis peccata mundi, You who take away the sins of the world,suscipe deprecationem nostram: receive our prayer:qui sedes ad dexteram you who are seated at the right hand Patris, miserere nobis. of the Father, have mercy on us.

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Quoniam tu solus sanctus, For you alone are holy,tu solus Dominus, you alone are the Lord,tu solus altissimus, Jesu Christe, you alone are most high, Jesus Christ,cum Sancto Spiritu, with the Holy Spirit,in gloria Dei Patris. Amen. in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

Collect

Minister Almighty God, who sent your Holy Spirit to be the life and light of your Church: open our hearts to the riches of your grace, that we may bring forth the fruit of the Spirit in love and joy and peace; 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.All Amen.

First ReadingGenesis 37: 1-4 & 12-28 (NRSV) read by Robert Jones

Jacob settled in the land where his father had lived as an alien, the land of Canaan. This is the story of the family of Jacob.

Joseph, being seventeen years old, was shepherding the fl ock with his brothers; he was a helper to the sons of Bilhah and Zilpah, his father’s wives; and Joseph brought a bad report of them to their father. Now Israel loved Joseph more than any other of his children, because he was the son of his old age; and he had made him a long robe with sleeves. But when his brothers saw that their father loved him more than all his brothers, they hated him, and could not speak peaceably to him.

Now his brothers went to pasture their father’s fl ock near Shechem. And Israel said to Joseph, ‘Are not your brothers pasturing the fl ock

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at Shechem? Come, I will send you to them.’ He answered, ‘Here I am.’ So he said to him, ‘Go now, see if it is well with your brothers and with the fl ock; and bring word back to me.’ So he sent him from the valley of Hebron.

He came to Shechem, and a man found him wandering in the fi elds; the man asked him, ‘What are you seeking?’ ‘I am seeking my brothers,’ he said; ‘tell me, please, where they are pasturing the fl ock.’ The man said, ‘They have gone away, for I heard them say, “Let us go to Dothan.”’ So Joseph went after his brothers, and found them at Dothan. They saw him from a distance, and before he came near to them, they conspired to kill him. They said to one another, ‘Here comes this dreamer. Come now, let us kill him and throw him into one of the pits; then we shall say that a wild animal has devoured him, and we shall see what will become of his dreams.’ But when Reuben heard it, he delivered him out of their hands, saying, ‘Let us not take his life.’ Reuben said to them, ‘Shed no blood; throw him into this pit here in the wilderness, but lay no hand on him’– that he might rescue him out of their hand and restore him to his father. So when Joseph came to his brothers, they stripped him of his robe, the long robe with sleeves that he wore; and they took him and threw him into a pit. The pit was empty; there was no water in it.

Then they sat down to eat; and looking up they saw a caravan of Ishmaelites coming from Gilead, with their camels carrying gum, balm, and resin, on their way to carry it down to Egypt. Then Judah said to his brothers, ‘What profi t is there if we kill our brother and conceal his blood? Come, let us sell him to the Ishmaelites, and not lay our hands on him, for he is our brother, our own fl esh.’

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And his brothers agreed. When some Midianite traders passed by, they drew Joseph up, lifting him out of the pit, and sold him to the Ishmaelites for twenty pieces of silver. And they took Joseph to Egypt.

Reader This is the word of the Lord.All Thanks be to God.

CanticleJubilate in C – William Boyce

Second ReadingRomans 10: 5-15 (NRSV) read by Nina Bennet

Moses writes concerning the righteousness that comes from the law, that ‘the person who does these things will live by them.’ But the righteousness that comes from faith says, ‘Do not say in your heart, “Who will ascend into heaven?”’ (that is, to bring Christ down) or “Who will descend into the abyss?” (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead). But what does it say? “The word is near you, on your lips and in your heart” (that is, the word of faith that we proclaim); because if you confess with your lips that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For one believes with the heart and so is justifi ed, and one confesses with the mouth and so is saved. The scripture says, ‘No one who believes in him will be put to shame.’ For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; the same Lord is Lord of all and is generous to all who call on him. For, ‘Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.’

But how are they to call on one in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in one of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone to proclaim him?

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And how are they to proclaim him unless they are sent? As it is written, ‘How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!’

Reader This is the word of the Lord.All Thanks be to God.

Gradual Hymn

King of glory, King of peace,I will love thee;

and, that love may never cease,I will move thee.

Thou hast granted my request,thou hast heard me;

thou didst note my working breast,thou hast spared me.

Wherefore with my utmost artI will sing thee,

and the cream of all my heartI will bring thee.

Though my sins against me cried,thou didst clear me,

and alone, when they replied,thou didst hear me.

Seven whole days, not one in seven,I will praise thee;

in my heart, though not in heaven,I can raise thee.

Small it is, in this poor sortto enrol thee:

e’en eternity’s too shortto extol thee.

Tune: Gwalchmai by J D Jones 1827–70Words: G Herbert 1593–1633

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Gospel Reading

Reader Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ,according to Matthew.

All [sung] Glory to you, O Lord.

Matthew 14: 22-33 (NRSV) read by The Revd Canon Dr Alison Joyce

Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, but by this time the boat, battered by the waves, was far from the land, for the wind was against them. And early in the morning he came walking towards them on the lake. But when the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrifi ed, saying, ‘It is a ghost!’ And they cried out in fear. But immediately Jesus spoke to them and said, ‘Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid.’

Peter answered him, ‘Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.’ He said, ‘Come.’ So Peter got out of the boat, started walking on the water, and came towards Jesus. But when he noticed the strong wind, he became frightened, and beginning to sink, he cried out, ‘Lord, save me!’ Jesus immediately reached out his hand and caught him, saying to him, ‘You of little faith, why did you doubt?’ When they got into the boat, the wind ceased. And those in the boat worshipped him, saying, ‘Truly you are the Son of God.’

Reader This is the Gospel of the Lord.All [sung] Praise to you, O Christ.

Sermon The Revd Dr Jeff Lake, Associate Priest of St Bride's Church

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CreedAll 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, was incarnate from the Holy Spiritand the Virgin Mary and was made man.For our sake he was crucifi edunder Pontius Pilate;he suffered death and was buried.On the third day he rose againin accordance with the Scriptures;he ascended into heavenand 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 Sonis worshipped and glorifi ed,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.

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Prayers of Intercessionwritten by Julie Glaser, read by Claire Seaton

These responses may be usedLord, for the years,

All we give you thanks.

Merciful Father,All accept these prayers

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

The PeaceMinister Christ is our peace.

He has reconciled us to God in one body by the cross. We meet in his name and share his peace.

The peace of the Lord be always with you.All And also with you.

Preparation of the Table

Offertory Hymn

Dear Lord and Father of mankind,forgive our foolish ways;

re-clothe us in our rightful mind,in purer lives thy service fi nd,

in deeper reverence praise.

In simple trust like theirs who heard,beside the Syrian sea,

the gracious calling of the Lord,let us, like them, without a word

rise up and follow thee.

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O Sabbath rest by Galilee!O calm of hills above,

where Jesus knelt to share with theethe silence of eternity,

interpreted by love!

Drop thy still dews of quietness, till all our strivings cease;

take from our souls the strain and stress,and let our ordered lives confess

the beauty of thy peace.

Breathe through the heats of our desirethy coolness and thy balm;

let sense be dumb, let fl esh retire;speak through the earthquake, wind, and fi re,

O still small voice of calm.

Tune: Repton by C H H Parry 1848–1918Words: J G Whittier 1807–92

Minister Blessed are you, Lord, God of all creation. Through your goodness we have this bread to offer, which earth has given and human hands have made. It will become for us the bread of life.

All Blessed be God for ever.

Minister Blessed are you, Lord, God of all creation. Through your goodness we have this wine to offer, fruit of the vine and work of human hands. It will become our spiritual drink.

All Blessed be God for ever.

Eucharistic Prayer

Minister The Lord be with youAll and also with you.

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Minister Lift up your hearts.All We lift them to the Lord.

Minister Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.All It is right to give thanks and praise.

Minister Let us pray.

It is indeed right,it is our duty and our joy,at all times and in all placesto give you thanks and praise,holy Father, heavenly King,almighty and eternal God,through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord.

For he is your living Word; through him you have created all things from the beginning, and formed us in your own image.Through him you have freed us from the slavery of sin, giving him to be born of a woman and to die upon the cross; you raised him from the dead and exalted him to your right hand on high. Through him you have sent upon us your holy and life-giving Spirit, and made us a people for your own possession.

Therefore with angels and archangels, and with all the company of heaven, we proclaim your great and glorious name, for ever praising you and singing:

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Sanctus and BenedictusMissa brevis in F – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Sanctus, sanctus, sanctus Holy, holy, holy, Lord,Dominus Deus Sabaoth, God of power and might,pleni sunt caeli et terra gloria tua. heaven and earth are full of your glory.Hosanna in excelsis. Hosanna in the highest.

Benedictus qui venit Blessed is he who comesin nomine Domini. in the name of the Lord.Hosanna in excelsis. Hosanna in the highest.

Prayer of Consecration

Minister Accept our praises, heavenly Father,through your Son our Saviour Jesus Christ,and as we follow his example and obey his command,grant that by the power of your Holy Spiritthese gifts of bread and winemay be to us his body and his blood;Who, in the same night that he was betrayed, took bread and gave you thanks;he 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.

In the same way, after supper he took the cupand gave you thanks;he gave it to them, saying: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, as often as you drink it,in remembrance of me.

Therefore, heavenly Father,we remember his offering of himselfmade once for all upon the cross;

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we proclaim his mighty resurrection and glorious ascension;we look for the coming of his kingdom,and with this bread and this cupwe make the memorial of Christ your Son our Lord.

Minister Great is the mystery of faith:

All Christ has died:Christ is risen:Christ will come again.

Minister Accept through him, our great high priest,this our sacrifi ce of thanks and praise,and as we eat and drink these holy giftsin the presence of your divine majesty,renew us by your Spirit,inspire us with your love,and unite us in the body of your Son,Jesus Christ our Lord.Through him, and with him, and in him,in the unity of the Holy Spirit,with all who stand before you in earth and heaven,we worship you, Father almighty,in songs of everlasting praise.

All Blessing and honour and glory and powerbe yours for ever and ever.Amen.

The Lord's Prayer

Minister Let us pray with confi dence as our Saviour has taught us:

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.

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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, the power and the glory, for ever and ever.Amen.

Breaking of the Bread

Minister We break this bread to share in the body of Christ:All Though we are many, we are one body,

because we all share in one bread.

Giving of CommunionThe minister says this invitation to communion

Draw near with faith.Receive the body of our Lord Jesus Christwhich he gave for you,and his blood which he shed for you.Eat and drink in remembrance that he died for you,and feed on him in your heartsby faith with thanksgiving.

This prayer is said before the distribution

All We do not presumeto 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 under your table.But you are the same Lordwhose nature is always to have mercy.Grant us therefore, gracious Lord,

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so to eat the fl esh of your dear Son Jesus Christand to drink his blood,that our sinful bodiesmay be made clean by his bodyand our souls washedthrough his most precious blood,and that we may evermore dwell in him,and he in us.Amen.

AnthemLet all mortal fl esh keep silence – Adrian Self Let all mortal fl esh keep silenceand with fear and trembling stand;ponder nothing earthly-minded,for with blessing in his handChrist our God to earth descendeth,our full homage to demand.King of kings, yet born of Mary,as of old on earth he stood,Lord of lords, in human vesture –in the body and the blood –he will give to all the faithfulhis own self for heavenly food.Rank on rank the host of heavenspreads its vanguard on the way,as the Light of light descendethfrom the realms of endless day,that the powers of hell may vanishas the darkness clears away.At his feet the six-winged seraph;cherubim with sleepless eyeveil their faces to the Presence,as with ceaseless voice they cry,Alleluia, alleluia,alleluia, Lord most high.

Liturgy of Saint James, trans. G Moultrie 1829–85

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Prayers after CommunionThe minister leads the post communion prayer for the day

Minister Let us pray.

Silence is kept

Minister Holy Father,who gathered us hereround the table of your Son to share this meal with the whole household of God: in that new world where you reveal the fullness of your peace, gather people of every race and language to share in the eternal banquet of Jesus Christ our Lord.

All Amen.

All Almighty God,we thank you for feeding uswith the body and blood of your Son Jesus Christ.Through him we offer you our souls and bodiesto be a living sacrifi ce.Send us out in the power of your Spirit to live and work to your praise and glory.Amen.

Post Communion Hymn

O Jesus, I have promisedto serve thee to the end;be thou forever near me,

my Master and my Friend:I shall not fear the battle

if thou art by my side,nor wander from the pathway

if thou wilt be my guide.

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O let me feel thee near me:the world is ever near;

I see the sights that dazzle,the tempting sounds I hear;

my foes are ever near me,around me and within;

but, Jesus, draw thou nearer, and shield my soul from sin.

O let me hear thee speakingin accents clear and still

above the storms of passion,the murmurs of self-will;O speak to reassure me,

to hasten, or control;O speak, and make me listen,

thou guardian of my soul.

O Jesus, thou hast promisedto all who follow thee,

that where thou art in glorythere shall thy servant be;

and, Jesus, I have promisedto serve thee to the end:

O give me grace to follow,my Master and my Friend.

O let me see thy foot-marks,and in them plant mine own;

my hope to follow dulyis in thy strength alone:

O guide me, call me, draw me,uphold me to the end;

and then in heaven receive me,my Saviour and my Friend.

Tune: Wolvercote by WH Ferguson 1874–1950Words: J Bode 1816–74

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Blessing

Minister The peace of God, which passes all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of his Son Jesus and the blessing of God almighty, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, be among you and remain with you always.

All Amen.

Dismissal

Minister Go in the peace of Christ. Choir Thanks be to God.

Organ VoluntaryGrand chœur dialogué -Eugène Gigout

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Thank YouOur doors are now open for private prayer and said

services, but our ability to raise funds to maintain our ministry and building is still severely impacted.

We shall continue to offer our online worship - even though this requires additional investment - because no

service from St Bride’s would be complete without the wonderful music which our choir provides.

These freelance professional musicians have been signifi cantly affected and we have been supporting them

fi nancially while they are not able to perform.

We would like to offer our heartfelt thanks to all who have continued to support us during this crisis through regular

giving and those who have made donations online via JustGiving and by text following our online services.

This fi nancial support is vital to our on-going ministry.

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