Tuesday –
Year 1 Proper 27
Morning Prayer
I was glad when they said to me, "Let us go to the house of the Lord." Psalm 122:1
Lord, open our lips.
And our mouth shall proclaim your praise.
Glory to the
Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit,
As it was in the
beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen. Alleluia.
Come let us sing
to the Lord;*
let us shout for joy to the Rock of our salvation.
Let us come
before his presence with thanksgiving*
and raise a loud shout to
him with psalms.
For the Lord is a
great God,*
and a great King above all gods.
In his hand are
the caverns of the earth,*
and the heights of the hills are his
also.
The sea is his,
for he made it,*
and his hands have molded the dry land.
Come, let us bow
down, and bend the knee,*
and kneel before the Lord our Maker.
For he is our
God,
and we are the people of his pasture and the sheep of his
hand.*
Oh, that today you would hearken to his voice!
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1 Hear my teaching, O my people; *
incline your
ears to the words of my mouth.
2 I will open my mouth in a
parable; *
I will declare the mysteries of ancient times.
3
That which we have heard and known,
and what our forefathers have
told us, *
we will not hide from their children.
4 We will
recount to generations to come
the praiseworthy deeds and the
power of the Lord, *
and the wonderful works he has done.
5
He gave his decrees to Jacob
and established a law for Israel,
*
which he commanded them to teach their children;
6 That
the generations to come might know,
and the children yet unborn;
*
that they in their turn might tell it to their children;
7
So that they might put their trust in God, *
and not forget the
deeds of God,
but keep his commandments;
8 And not be like
their forefathers,
a stubborn and rebellious generation, *
a
generation whose heart was not steadfast,
and whose spirit was not
faithful to God.
9 The people of Ephraim, armed with the bow,
*
turned back in the day of battle;
10 They did not keep
the covenant of God, *
and refused to walk in his law;
11
They forgot what he had done, *
and the wonders he had shown
them.
12 He worked marvels in the sight of their forefathers,
*
in the land of Egypt, in the field of Zoan.
13 He split
open the sea and let them pass through; *
he made the waters stand
up like walls.
14 He led them with a cloud by day, *
and
all the night through with a glow of fire.
15 He split the
hard rocks in the wilderness *
and gave them drink as from the
great deep.
16 He brought streams out of the cliff, *
and
the waters gushed out like rivers.
17 But they went on sinning
against him, *
rebelling in the desert against the Most High.
18
They tested God in their hearts, *
demanding food for their
craving.
19 They railed against God and said, *
"Can
God set a table in the wilderness?
20 True, he struck the
rock, the waters gushed out, and the
gullies overflowed; *
but
is he able to give bread
or to provide meat for his people?"
21
When the Lord heard this, he was full of wrath; *
a fire was
kindled against Jacob,
and his anger mounted against Israel;
22
For they had no faith in God, *
nor did they put their trust in
his saving power.
23 So he commanded the clouds above *
and
opened the doors of heaven.
24 He rained down manna upon them
to eat *
and gave them grain from heaven.
25 So mortals ate
the bread of angels; *
he provided for them food enough.
26
He caused the east wind to blow in the heavens *
and led out the
south wind by his might.
27 He rained down flesh upon them
like dust *
and wingPd birds like the sand of the sea.
28
He let it fall in the midst of their camp *
and round about their
dwellings.
29 So they ate and were well filled, *
for he
gave them what they craved.
30 But they did not stop their
craving, *
though the food was still in their mouths.
31 So
God's anger mounted against them; *
he slew their strongest
men
and laid low the youth of Israel.
32 In spite of all
this, they went on sinning *
and had no faith in his wonderful
works.
33 So he brought their days to an end like a breath
*
and their years in sudden terror.
34 Whenever he slew
them, they would seek him, *
and repent, and diligently search for
God.
35 They would remember that God was their rock, *
and
the Most High God their redeemer.
36 But they flattered him
with their mouths *
and lied to him with their tongues.
37
Their heart was not steadfast toward him, *
and they were not
faithful to his covenant.
38 But he was so merciful that he forgave their sins
and did
not destroy them; *
many times he held back his anger
and did
not permit his wrath to be roused.
39 For he remembered that
they were but flesh, *
a breath that goes forth and does not
return.
Glory to the
Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit
as it was in the
beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.
‘Nevertheless they were disobedient and rebelled against you and cast your law behind their backs and killed your prophets, who had warned them in order to turn them back to you, and they committed great blasphemies. Therefore you gave them into the hands of their enemies, who made them suffer. Then in the time of their suffering they cried out to you and you heard them from heaven, and according to your great mercies you gave them saviours who saved them from the hands of their enemies. But after they had rest, they again did evil before you, and you abandoned them to the hands of their enemies, so that they had dominion over them; yet when they turned and cried to you, you heard from heaven, and many times you rescued them according to your mercies. And you warned them in order to turn them back to your law. Yet they acted presumptuously and did not obey your commandments, but sinned against your ordinances, by the observance of which a person shall live. They turned a stubborn shoulder and stiffened their neck and would not obey. For many years you were patient with them, and warned them by your spirit through your prophets; yet they would not listen. Therefore you handed them over to the peoples of the lands. Nevertheless, in your great mercies you did not make an end of them or forsake them, for you are a gracious and merciful God.
‘Now therefore, our God—the great and mighty and awesome God, keeping covenant and steadfast love—do not treat lightly all the hardship that has come upon us, upon our kings, our officials, our priests, our prophets, our ancestors, and all your people, since the time of the kings of Assyria until today. You have been just in all that has come upon us, for you have dealt faithfully and we have acted wickedly; our kings, our officials, our priests, and our ancestors have not kept your law or heeded the commandments and the warnings that you gave them. Even in their own kingdom, and in the great goodness you bestowed on them, and in the large and rich land that you set before them, they did not serve you and did not turn from their wicked works. Here we are, slaves to this day—slaves in the land that you gave to our ancestors to enjoy its fruit and its good gifts. Its rich yield goes to the kings whom you have set over us because of our sins; they have power also over our bodies and over our livestock at their pleasure, and we are in great distress.’
*Because of all this we make a firm agreement in writing, and on that sealed document are inscribed the names of our officials, our Levites, and our priests.
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Glory to you,
Lord God of our fathers; *
you are worthy of praise; glory to you.
Glory to you for
the radiance of your holy Name; *
we will praise you and highly
exalt you for ever.
Glory to you in
the splendor of your temple; *
on the throne of your majesty,
glory to you.
Glory to you,
seated between the Cherubim; *
we will praise you and highly exalt
you for ever.
Glory to you,
beholding the depths; *
in the high vault of heaven, glory to you.
Glory to you,
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; *
we will praise you and highly
exalt you for ever.
Reading
And the kings of the earth, who committed fornication
and lived in luxury with her, will weep and wail over her when they
see the smoke of her burning; they will stand far off, in fear of her
torment, and say,
‘Alas, alas, the great city,
Babylon,
the mighty city!
For in one hour your judgement has come.’
And the merchants of the earth weep and mourn for her, since no
one buys their cargo any more, cargo of gold, silver, jewels and
pearls, fine linen, purple, silk and scarlet, all kinds of scented
wood, all articles of ivory, all articles of costly wood, bronze,
iron, and marble, cinnamon, spice, incense, myrrh, frankincense,
wine, olive oil, choice flour and wheat, cattle and sheep, horses and
chariots, slaves—and human lives.*
‘The fruit for which your soul longed
has
gone from you,
and all your dainties and your splendour
are
lost to you,
never to be found again!’
The merchants of these wares, who gained wealth from her, will
stand far off, in fear of her torment, weeping and mourning aloud,
‘Alas, alas, the great city,
clothed
in fine linen,
in purple and
scarlet,
adorned with gold,
with
jewels, and with pearls!
For in one hour all this wealth has been
laid waste!’
And all shipmasters and seafarers, sailors and all whose trade is
on the sea, stood far off and cried out as they saw the smoke of her
burning,
‘What city was like the great city?’
And
they threw dust on their heads, as they wept and mourned, crying
out,
‘Alas, alas, the great city,
where
all who had ships at sea
grew rich by her
wealth!
For in one hour she has been laid waste.’
Rejoice over her, O heaven, you saints and apostles and prophets! For God has given judgement for you against her.
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Splendor and
honor and kingly power *
are yours by right, O Lord our God,
For you created
everything that is, *
and by your will they were created and have
their being;
And yours by
right, O Lamb that was slain, *
for with your blood you have
redeemed for God,
From every
family, language, people, and nation, *
a kingdom of priests to
serve our God.
And so, to him
who sits upon the throne, *
and to Christ the Lamb,
Be worship and
praise, dominion and splendor, *
for ever and for ever more.
Glory to the
Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit
as it was in the
beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.
I believe in God,
the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in
Jesus Christ, his only son, our Lord.
He was conceived by the
power of the Holy Spirit
and born of the Virgin Mary.
He
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,
and is seated at the right
hand of the Father.
He will come again 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.
The
Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Let us pray.
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.
Show us your mercy, O Lord;
And grant us your salvation.
Clothe your ministers with righteousness;
Let your people sing with joy.
Give peace, O Lord, in all the world;
For only in you can we live in safety.
Lord, keep this nation under your care;
And guide us in the way of justice and truth.
Let your way be known upon earth;
Your saving health among all nations.
Let not the needy, O Lord, be forgotten;
Nor the hope of the poor be taken away.
Create in us clean hearts, O God;
And sustain us with your Holy Spirit.
Collect of the Day: Pentecost, proper 27
O God, whose blessed Son came into the world that he might destroy the works of the devil and make us children of God and heirs of eternal life: Grant that, having this hope, we may purify ourselves as he is pure; that, when he comes again with power and great glory, we may be made like him in his eternal and glorious kingdom; where he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
For Mission
O God and Father of all, whom the whole heavens adore: Let the whole earth also worship you, all nations obey you, all tongues confess and bless you, and men and women everywhere love you and serve you in peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Let us pray now for our own needs and those of others.
General Thanksgiving
Almighty God, Father of all mercies, we your unworthy servants give you humble thanks for all your goodness and loving-kindness to us and to all whom you have made. We bless you for our creation, preservation, and all the blessings of this life; but above all for your immeasurable love in the redemption of the world by our Lord Jesus Christ; for the means of grace, and for the hope of glory. And, we pray, give us such an awareness of your mercies, that with truly thankful hearts we may show forth your praise, not only with our lips, but in our lives, by giving up our selves to your service, and by walking before you in holiness and righteousness all our days; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory throughout all ages. Amen.
Let us bless the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
The grace of our
Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the
Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore. Amen.
2 Corinthians 13:14