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Come, Lord Jesus

We say together the words printed in bold.

¶ The Gathering

The Greeting

The Lord be with you
Alland also with you.

Prayer of Preparation

AllAlmighty 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.

Prayers of Penitence

Christ the light of the world has come to dispel
 the darkness of our hearts.
In his light let us examine ourselves and confess our sins.

All Most merciful God,
Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
we confess that we have sinned
in thought, word and deed.
We have not loved you with our whole heart.
We have not loved our neighbours as ourselves.
In your mercy
forgive what we have been,
help us to amend what we are,
and direct what we shall be;
that we may do justly,
love mercy,
and walk humbly with you, our God.
Amen.

The president declares God's forgiveness

Advent Ring

If there is an Advent ring, candles on it may be lit at this point.

The Collect

¶ The Liturgy of the Word

Reading(s)

After each reading this response may be used

This is the word of the Lord.
AllThanks be to God.

Psalm 130

Out of the depths I have called to you, Lord.
Let your ears be open to hear my voice.
My hope is in God's word.

If you recorded all our sins
who could come before you?
My hope is in God's word.

There is forgiveness with you:
therefore you shall be feared.
My hope is in God's word.

My soul is longing for the Lord,
more than those who watch for daybreak.
My hope is in God's word.

O Israel, wait for the Lord,
for with the Lord there is mercy.
My hope is in God's word.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
My hope is in God's word.

Gospel Reading

When the Gospel is announced the reader says

Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to N.
AllGlory to you, O Lord.

At the end

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

Affirmation of Faith

This affirmation of faith may be used

We say together in faith

AllHoly, holy, holy
is the Lord God almighty,
who was, and is, and is to come.

We believe in God the Father,
who created all things:
Allfor by his will they were created
and have their being.

We believe in God the Son,
who was slain:
Allfor with his blood,
he purchased us for God,
from every tribe and language,
from every people and nation.

We believe in God the Holy Spirit:
Allthe Spirit and the Bride say, 'Come!'
Even so come, Lord Jesus!
Amen.

cf Revelation 4.8,11;5.9;22.17,20

Prayers of Intercession

We pray for the coming of God's kingdom, saying:
Father by your Spirit
Allbring in your kingdom.

Lord of the Church,
Allhear our prayer,
and make us one in heart and mind
to serve you with joy for ever.
Amen.

The Lord's Prayer

Let us pray for the coming of God's kingdom
in the words our Saviour taught us.

AllOur Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins
as we forgive those who sin against us.
Lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power,
and the glory are yours
now and for ever.
Amen.

The Peace

In the tender mercy of our God,
the dayspring from on high shall break upon us,
to give light to those who dwell in darkness
and in the shadow of death
and to guide our feet into the way of peace.

cf Luke 1.78,79

The peace of the Lord be always with you
Alland also with you.

All may exchange a sign of peace.

Preparation of the Table

Taking of the Bread and Wine

Blessed be God,
who feeds the hungry,
who raises the poor,
who fills our praise.
AllBlessed be God for ever.

The Eucharistic Prayer

The president says

The Lord be with you
Alland also with you.

(or)

The Lord is here.
AllHis Spirit is with us.

Lift up your hearts.
AllWe lift them to the Lord.

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
AllIt is right to give thanks and praise.

The president praises God for his mighty acts and all respond

All Holy, holy, holy Lord,
God of power and might,
heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
[Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.]

The president recalls the Last Supper,
and one of these four acclamations may be used

[Great is the mystery of faith:]
AllChrist has died:
Christ is risen:
Christ will come again.

[Praise to you, Lord Jesus:]
AllDying you destroyed our death,
rising you restored our life:
Lord Jesus, come in glory.

[Christ is the bread of life:]
AllWhen we eat this bread and drink this cup,
we proclaim your death, Lord Jesus,
until you come in glory.

[Jesus Christ is Lord:]
AllLord, by your cross and resurrection
you have set us free.
You are the Saviour of the world.

The Prayer continues and leads into the doxology, to which all respond boldly

All Amen.

Prayer A

This response may be used

All To you be glory and praise for ever.

and the Prayer ends

All Blessing and honour and glory and power
be yours for ever and ever.
Amen.

Prayer D

These words are used

This is his/our story.
AllThis is our song:
Hosanna in the highest.

and the Prayer ends

All Blessing and honour and glory and power
be yours for ever and ever.
Amen.

Prayer F

These responses may be used

All Amen. Lord, we believe.

All Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.

All Amen. Come, Holy Spirit.

Prayer G

Prayer G ends

All Blessing and honour and glory and power
be yours for ever and ever.
Amen.

Breaking of the Bread

Every time we eat this bread
and drink this cup,

Allwe proclaim the Lord's death
until he comes.

Giving of Communion

The president invites the people to receive communion.

Each communicant replies Amen to the words of distribution.

Prayer after Communion

Silence is kept.

Loving Father,
your Son Jesus Christ has come to us
in word and Spirit, in bread and cup.
Make us holy
and bring us to perfection,
when we stand before him
as he comes to judge the living and the dead,
Jesus Christ our Lord.

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

AllAmen.

Blessing

Our Lord says, I am coming soon.
AllAmen. Come Lord Jesus.

May the Lord, when he comes, find us watching and waiting.
AllAmen.

May God himself, the God of peace,
make you perfect and holy,
and keep you safe and blameless, in spirit, soul and body,
for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ;
and the blessing …

cf 1 Thessalonians 5.23

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

Copyright acknowledgment (where not indicated below):

Verses from Psalm 130 (responsorial) © 1985 General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada: The Book of Alternative Services (Adapted)

Post Communion (Christ's coming) © Westcott House, Cambridge