Songs of Praise

11.00 am on 30 July 2023

United Service

Clonallon and Warrenpoint with Kilbroney in Kilbroney Parish Church, Rostrevor.

For those times when we have been conceited:

The Lord be with you and also with you.

Hymn 25: Kilbroney Handbells

Refrain:

All things bright and beautiful, all creatures great and small, all things wise and wonderful, the Lord God made them all.

1 Each little flower that opens, each little bird that sings, he made their glowing colours, he made their tiny wings: [Refrain]

2 The purple-headed mountain, the river running by, the sunset, and the morning that brightens up the sky: [Refrain]

3 The cold wind in the winter, the pleasant summer sun, the ripe fruits in the garden: he made them every one: [Refrain]

4 He gave us eyes to see them, and lips that we might tell how great is God almighty, who has made all things well. [Refrain]

Cecil Frances (Fanny) Alexander (1818-95)

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Being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 5: 1, 2

For those times when we have acted from selfish ambition:

Gracious God: forgive us.

Gracious God: forgive us.

For those times when we have regarded ourselves as better than others:

Gracious God: forgive us.

For those times when we have looked only to our own interests:

Gracious God: forgive us.

In silence we remember those times when we have fallen short of the example that Jesus set for us.

Silence

Gracious God: forgive us.

It is God who is at work in you, your sins are forgiven. So think, speak and act for God’s pleasure and glory. Amen.

Introit. “Joyful, Joyful” Rostrevor Children’s Choir

Hymn 528 The Anglican Ensemble

1 The Church's one foundation is Jesus Christ her Lord; she is his new creation by water and the word: from heaven he came and sought her to be his holy bride; with his own blood he bought her, and for her life he died.

2 Elect from every nation, yet one o'er all the earth, her charter of salvation, one Lord, one faith, one birth; one holy name she blesses, partakes one holy food, and to one hope she presses, with every grace endued.

5 Yet she on earth has union with God the Three-in-One, and mystic sweet communion with those whose rest is won: O happy ones and holy! Lord, give us grace that we, like them the meek and lowly, on high may dwell with thee.

Samuel J Stone (1839-1900)

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First Lesson: Psalm 95:1-7

Hymn 662 Liz Farnan, Organ

1 He who would valiant be 'gainst all disaster, let him in constancy follow the Master. There's no discouragement shall make him once relent his first avowed intent to be a pilgrim.

2 Who so beset him round with dismal stories, do but themselves confound his strength the more is. No foes shall stay his might, though he with giants fight: he will make good his right to be a pilgrim.

3 Since, Lord, thou dost defend us with thy Spirit, we know we at the end shall life inherit. Then, fancies, flee away! I'll fear not what men say, I'll labour night and day to be a pilgrim.

Percy Dearmer (1867-1936) after John Bunyan (1628-1688)

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Second Lesson: Psalm 150

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Hymn 643 Rose Brennan and Danny McGreevy

1 Be Thou my Vision, O Lord of my heart, naught be all else to me, save that thou art; thou my best thought in the day and the night, waking or sleeping, thy presence my light.

2 Be thou my wisdom, be thou my true word, I ever with thee, and thou with me, Lord; thou my great Father, and I thy true heir; thou in me dwelling, and I in thy care.

3 Be thou my breastplate, my sword for the fight; be thou armour, and be thou my might; thou my soul’s shelter, and thou my high tower, raise thou me heavenward O Power of my power.

4 Riches I heed not, nor vain empty praise, thou mine inheritance through all my days; thou and thou only, the first in my heart, High King of heaven, my treasure thou art!

5 High King of heaven, when the battle is done, grant heaven’s joytome, Obrightheaven’s sun, Christ of my own heart, whatever befall, still be my vision, O Ruler of all.

Early Irish translated by Mary Byrne (1880-1931)

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We believe in God the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named.

We believe in God the Son, who lives in our hearts through faith, and fills us with his love.

We believe in God the Holy Spirit, who strengthens us with power from on high.

We believe in one God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen.

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Thanks and Praise Hymn 64 Maria Flynn and Dermot Mc Quaid

1 In Christ alone my hope is found, he is my light, my strength, my song; this Cornerstone, this solid Ground, firm through the fiercest drought and storm. What heights of love, what depths of peace, when fears are stilled, when strivings cease! My comforter, my all in all, here in the love of Christ I stand.

2 In Christ alone! - who took on flesh, fullness of God in helpless babe! This gift of love and righteousness, scorned by the ones he came to save: till on that cross as Jesus died, the wrath of God was satisfiedfor every sin on him was laid; here in the death of Christ I live.

3 There in the ground his body lay, light of the world by darkness slain: then bursting forth in glorious day up from the grave he rose again! And as he stands in victory, sin's curse has lost its grip on me, for I am his and he is minebought with the precious blood of Christ.

4 No guilt in life, no fear in death this is the power of Christ in me; from life's first cry to final breath, Jesus commands my destiny. No power of hell, no scheme of man, can ever pluck me from his hand; till he returns or calls me home, here in the power of Christ I'll stand!

Stuart Townend (b. 1963) and Keith Getty (b. 1974)

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Prayer of Thanksgiving

Blessed are you, Holy God, creator, redeemer and life-giver; you have spoken the world into being and filled it with wonder and beauty. For every blessing we have received we give you thanks and praise.

Blessed are you, Holy God, for people of every language and culture and for the rich variety you give to life. For every blessing we have received we give you thanks and praise.

Blessed are you, Holy God, for Jesus Christ our Saviour,

truly divine and truly human, living and dying for us, and going before us into heaven. For every blessing we have received we give you thanks and praise.

Blessed are you, Holy God, for your Spirit, the fire of love burning in our hearts, bringing us to faith, and calling us to holiness in the Church and in the world. For every blessing we have received we give you thanks and praise. Amen.

Hymn 581 Liz Farnan, Organ

1 I, the Lord of sea and sky, I have heard my people cry. All who dwell in dark and sin my hand will save.

I, who made the stars of night, I will make their darkness bright. Who will bear my light to them?

Refrain

Whom shall I send?

Here I am Lord, Is it I Lord? I have heard you calling in the night. I will go Lord, if you lead me.

I will hold your people in my heart

2 I, the Lord of snow and rain, I have borne my people’s pain.

I have wept for love of them. They turn away.

I will break their hearts of stone, give them hearts for love alone.

I will speak my word to them.

Whom shall I send? [Refrain]

3 I, the Lord of wind and flame, I will tend the poor and lame. I will set a feast for them, my hand will save. Finest bread I will provide till their hearts be satisfied.

I will give my life to them.

Whom shall I send? [Refrain]

Daniel L Schutte (b. 1947)

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As Jesus taught us, so we pray: 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, the power and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.

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Hymn 606 Lorraine Matthews

1 As the deer pants for the water, so my soul longs after you. You alone are my heart's desire and I long to worship you.

Refrain

You alone are my strength, my shield, to you alone may my spirit yield. You alone are my heart's desire and I long to worship you.

2 I want you more than gold or silver, only you can satisfy. You alone are the real joy-giver and the apple of my eye. [Refrain]

3 You’re my friend and you are my brother, even though you are a king. I love you more than any other, so much more than anything. [Refrain]

Martin Nystrom (b. 1956)

Third Lesson: Lamentations 3:22-26

Hymn 80 The Anglican Ensemble

1 Great is thy faithfulness, O God my Father; there is no shadow of turning with thee; thou changest not, thy compassions, they fail not, as thou hast been thou forever wilt be.

Refrain

Great is thy faithfulness, great is thy faithfulness, morning by morning new mercies I see; all I have needed thy hand hath provided, great is thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!

2 Summer and winter, and spring-time and harvest, sun, moon, and stars in their courses above, join with all nature in manifold witness to thy great faithfulness, mercy, and love.

[Refrain]

3 Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth, thine own dear presencetocheerandtoguide; strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow, blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside!

[Refrain]

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Thomas

Fourth Lesson: John 15:1-11

O Chisholm

(1866-1960)

Hymn 632 Kilbroney Handbells

1 I love to hear the story which angel voices tell, how once the King of glory came down on earth to dwell. I am both weak and sinful, but this I surely know, the Lord came down to save me, because he loved me so.

2 I’m glad my blessèd Saviour was once a child like me, to show how pure and holy his little ones might be; and, if I try to follow his footsteps here below, he’ll make me strong and help me, because he loves me so.

3 To tell his love and mercy, my sweetest songs I’ll raise; and, though I cannot see him, I know he hears my praise; for he himself has promised that even I may go to sing among his angels, because he loves me so.

Emily H Miller (1833-

1913)

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Fifth Lesson: Philippians 4:4-20

Hymn 627 Liz Farnan, Organ

1 What a friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and griefs to bear! What a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer! O what peace we often forfeit, O what needless pain we bear, all because we do not carry everything to God in prayer!

2 Have we trials and temptations? Is there trouble anywhere? We should never be discouraged: take it to the Lord in prayer. Can we find a friend so faithful who will all our sorrows share?

Jesus knows our every weakness; take it to the Lord in prayer.

3 Are we weak and heavy-laden, cumbered with a load of care?

Jesus is our only refuge: take it to the Lord in prayer.

Do your friends despise, forsake you? Take it to the Lord in prayer: in his arms he'll take and shield you, you will find a solace there.

Joseph Scriven

(1819-1886)

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Sixth Lesson: Mark 1:16-20

Hymn 605 The Anglican Ensemble

1 Will you come and follow me if I but call your name?

Will you go where you don't know and never be the same? Will you let my love be shown, will you let my name be known, will you let my life be grown in you and you in me?

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4 Will you love the "you" you hide if I but call your name?

Will you quell the fear inside and never be the same? Will you use the faith you’ve found to reshape the world around, through my sight and touch and sound in you and you in me?

5 Lord your summons echoes true when you but call my name. Let me turn and follow you and never be the same. In your company I'll go where your love and footsteps show. Thus I'll move and live and grow in you and you in me.

John L Bell (b. 1959) and Graham Maule (b. 1958)

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Collect of the Eighth Sunday after Trinity Blessed are you, O Lord, and blessed are those who observe and keep your law: Help us to seek you with our whole heart, to delight in your commandments and to walk in the glorious liberty given us by your Son, Jesus Christ.

Amen.

O Lord, our heavenly Father, almighty and everliving God, we give you thanks for bringing us safely to this day: Keep us from falling into sin or running into danger, and in all things guide us to know and do your will; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

Go before us, Lord, in all our doings, with your most gracious favour, and further us with your continual help; that in all our works begun, continued and ended in you, we may glorify your holy name, and finally by your mercy attain everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

Hymn 93 Kilbroney Handbells

1 I danced in the morning when the world was begun, and I danced in the moon and the stars and the sun, and I came down from heaven and I danced on the earth, at Bethlehem I had my birth.

Refrain Dance, then, wherever you may be; I am the Lord of the Dance, said he, and I’ll lead you all wherever you may be, and I’ll lead you all in the Dance, said he.

2I danced for the scribe and the pharisee, but they would not dance and they wouldn‘t follow me; I danced for the fishermen, for James and John; they came with me and the Dance went on. [Refrain]

3I danced on the Sabbath and I cured the lame; the holy people said it was a shame. They whipped and they stripped and they hung me high, and they left me there on a Cross to die. [Refrain]

4I danced on a Friday and the sky turned blackit’s hard to dance with the devil on your back. They buried my body and they thought I’d gone, but I am the Dance and I still go on. [Refrain]

5They cut me down and I leapt up high; I am the life that’ll never, never die; I’ll live in you if you’ll live in meI am the Lord of the Dance, said he. [Refrain]

Sydney Carter (1915-2004)

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Seventh Lesson: Ephesians 2:1-22

Hymn 642 Kilbroney Handbells

1 Amazing grace (how sweet the sound!) that saved a wretch like me! I once was lost, but now am found; was blind, but now I see.

2 'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, and grace my fears relieved: how precious did that grace appear the hour I first believed!

3 Through many dangers, toils and snares I have already come; 'tis grace has brought me safe thus far, and grace will lead me home.

4 The Lord has promised good to me, his word my hope secures; he will my shield and portion be as long as life endures.

5 Yes, when this flesh and heart shall fail, and mortal life shall cease, I shall possess, within the veil, a life of joy and peace.

John Newton (1725-1807)

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Intercessions

Blessed are you, eternal God, to be praised and glorified for ever.

Hear us as we pray for your holy Church throughout the world: make us all one, that the world may believe.

Grant that every member of the Church may truly and humbly serve you: that the life of Christ may be revealed in us.

Strengthen all who minister in Christ's name: give them courage to proclaim your Gospel.

Inspire and lead those who hold authority in the nations of the world: guide them in the ways of justice and peace.

Make us alive to the needs of our community: help us to share each other's joys and burdens.

Look with kindness on our homes and families: grant that your love may grow in our hearts.

Deepen our compassion for all who suffer from sickness, grief or trouble: in your presence may they find their strength.

Silence to pray for ourselves and the needs of those whom we know

We remember those who have died: Father, into your hands we entrust them.

We praise you for all your saints who have entered your eternal glory: bring us all to share in your heavenly kingdom.

Hear our prayer, Lord God and make us one in heart and mind to serve you with joy for ever. Amen

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Hymn 666 Brona McVittie

1 Be still, my soul: the Lord is on thy side; bear patiently the cross of grief and pain; leave to thy God to order and provide; in every change he faithful will remain. Be still, my soul: thy best, thy heavenly friend through thorny ways leads to a joyful end.

2 Be still, my soul: thy God doth undertake to guide the future as he has the past. Thy hope, thy confidence let nothing shake; all now mysterious shall be bright at last. Be still, my soul: the waves and winds still know his voice who ruled them while he dwelt below.

4 Be still, my soul: the hour is hastening on when we shall be forever with the Lord, when disappointment, grief, and fear are gone, sorrow forgot, love's purest joys restored. Be still, my soul: when change and tears are past, all safe and blessed we shall meet at last.

Katharina

von Schlegel (1752) translated Jane Laurie Borthwich (1813-1897)

Eighth Lesson: Revelation 5:9-14

Offertory Hymn 94 The Anglican Ensemble

1 In the name of Jesus every knee shall bow, every tongue confess him King of glory now; 'tis the Father's pleasure we should call him Lord, who from the beginning was the mighty Word.

3 At his voice creation sprang at once to sight, all the angel faces, all the hosts of light; thrones and dominations, stars upon their way, all the heavenly orders in their great array.

4 Humbled for a season, to receive a name from the lips of sinners unto whom he came; faithfully he bore it spotless to the last, brought it back victorious when from death he passed.

7 In your hearts enthrone him; there let him subdue all that is not holy, all that is not true; crown him as your captain in temptation's hour, let his will enfold you in its light and power.

8 With his Father’s glory Jesus comes again, angel hosts attend him and announce his reign; for all wreaths of empire meet upon his brow, and our hearts confess him King of glory now.

Caroline M Noel (1817-1877)

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Be with us Lord as we go out into the world. May the lips that have sung your praises always speak the truth; may the ears which have heard your word listen only to what is good; and may our lives as well as our worship be always pleasing in your sight, for the glory of Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Blessing

Hymn 443 The Anglican Ensemble

1 Sent forth by God’s blessing, our true faith confessing, the people of God from his table take leave. The supper is ended; O, now be extended the fruits of his service in all who believe.

The seed of his teaching, our hungry souls reaching, shall blossom in action for God and for all. His grace shall incite us, his love shall unite us to further God’s kingdom and answer his call.

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With praise and thanksgiving to God ever living, the tasks of our everyday life we will face. Our faith ever sharing, in love ever caring, we claim as our neighbours the whole human race.

One bread that has fed us, one light that has led us, unite us as one in this life that we share. Then may all the living, with praise and thanksgiving, give honour to Christ and his name that we bear.

Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. In the name of Christ. Amen.

We are glad you could share in our worship today. Tea and coffee will be served in the Parish Room … please join us there.

Thank you to all who took part in today’s service.

Omer Westendorf (1916-1997)

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The Ninth Sunday after Trinity

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