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The Revd Philip Cochrane
The Revd Philip Cochrane
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
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Morning Prayer for Easter. From Easter to Ascension


THE GATHERING OF THE COMMUNITY

Introductory Responses

Alleluia! Christ is risen.
The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia!
Let us praise our God
who has given us life and hope by raising Jesus from the dead.
Let us rejoice, then, even in our distress.
We shall be counted worthy when Christ appears.
O God, you have claimed us as your own
and called us from our darkness into the light of your day.
Alleluia! Christ is risen.
The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia!

Blessed are you, God of our salvation,
to you be praise and glory for ever.
As once you ransomed your people from Egypt
and led them to freedom in the promised land,
so now you have delivered us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the
loving reign of the risen Christ. 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: Source of all being, eternal Word and Holy Spirit.
Blessed be God for ever.

THE PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD

The Psalm

At the end of the Psalm one of the following may be said or sung.

Glory to God, Source of all being, eternal Word and Holy Spirit:
as it was in the beginning, is now and will be for ever. Amen.

The Reading

The word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Thanks be to God.

The Responsory

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 sound and 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? 8

The Canticle. The Song of Zechariah (Luke 1.68-79)

Blessed are you, Lord, the God of Israel, *
you have come to your people and set them free.
You have raised up for us a mighty Saviour, *
born of the house of your servant David.
Through your holy prophets, *
you promised of old to save us from our enemies, from the hands of all who hate us, *
to show mercy to our forebears,
and to remember your holy covenant.
This was the oath you swore to our father Abraham:*
to set us free from the hands of our enemies,
free to worship you without fear, *
holy and righteous before you, all the days of our life.
And you, child, shall be called the prophet of the Most High,*
for you will go before the Lord to prepare the way, to give God’s people
knowledge of salvation *
by the forgiveness of their sins.
In the tender compassion of our God *
the dawn from on high shall break upon us,
to shine on those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death, *
and to guide our feet into the way of peace. 

Glory to God, Source of all being, eternal Word and Holy Spirit:
as it was in the beginning, is now and will be for ever. Amen.

Hear, O Israel

Hear, O Israel,
the Lord our God, the Lord is one.
Love the Lord your God
with all your heart,
with all your soul,
with all your mind,
and with all your strength.

This is the first and the great commandment.
The second is like it:
Love your neighbour as yourself.

There is no commandment greater than these.

THE PRAYERS OF THE COMMUNITY

The Litany

Let us offer our intercessions, petitions and thanksgivings, saying, ‘Redeemer of Israel,
hear our prayer.’

May we live as those who believe in the triumph of the cross.
Redeemer of Israel, hear our prayer.
May all people receive the good news of Christ’s victory.
Redeemer of Israel, hear our prayer.
May those born to new life in the waters of baptism know the power of Christ’s resurrection.
Redeemer of Israel, hear our prayer.
May those who suffer pain and anguish
find healing and peace in the compassion of Christ.
Redeemer of Israel, hear our prayer.
May we be united in Christ’s undying love
with all who have passed through the gates of death.
Redeemer of Israel, hear our prayer.

Week of Easter

Living God, long ago, faithful women proclaimed the good news of Jesus’ resurrection
and the world was changed forever. Teach us to keep faith with them, so that our
witness may be as bold, our love as deep and our faith as true. Amen.

Week of Easter 2

O God, you raised up Jesus Christ as your faithful witness and the first-born of the
dead. By your Holy Spirit, help us to witness to him so that those who have not yet
seen may come to believe in him who is, and was, and is to come. Amen.

Week of Easter 3

Holy and righteous God, you raised Christ from the dead and glorified him at your right
hand. Let the words of scripture, fulfilled in Jesus your Son, burn within our hearts and
open our minds to recognize him in the breaking of bread. Amen.

Week of Easter 4

Holy Shepherd, you know your sheep by name and lead us to safety through the valleys
of death. Guide us by your voice, so that we may walk in certainty and security to the
joyous feast prepared in your house, where we celebrate with you for ever. Amen.

Week of Easter 5

God of life, you sent your Son into the world that we might live through him. May we
abide in his risen life, so that we may bear the fruit of love for one another and know
the fullness of joy. Amen.

Week of Easter 6

Faithful God, make our hearts bold with love for one another. Pour out your Spirit
upon all people, so that we may live your justice and sing in praise the new song of your
marvellous victory. Amen.

The Lord’s Prayer
Rejoicing in God’s new creation
and gathering our prayers and praises into one,
let us pray as our Saviour taught us,
Our 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.
Save us from the time of trial,
and deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power,
and the glory are yours,
now and for ever. Amen.

THE SENDING FORTH OF THE COMMUNITY

The Dismissal

Let us bless the Lord. Alleluia. Alleluia.
Thanks be to God. Alleluia. Alleluia.
May the risen Christ grant us the joys of eternal life. Amen.