THE DIOCESE OF BARBADOS

Diocesan Fellowship Day

Sunday, 6th November 2016

Twenty Fifth Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 27 C

Farley Hill, St Peter

10:00 a.m.

President and Preacher

The Most Rev & Dr The Honourable John Holder Bishop of Barbados and Archbishop of the

West Indies

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HYMN: 376 O praise ye the Lord, O praise ye the Lord! Praise God in his sanctuary: O praise ye the Lord! O praise ye the Lord! O praise ye the Lord! Praise God in his sanctuary: O praise ye the Lord. In the firmament of his power, praise him! For his mighty acts, let us praise him! For his excellent greatness, praise him! O praise ye the Lord. With the sound of the trumpet, praise him! With the psaltery and harp, O praise him! With the dance and the timbrel, praise him! O praise ye the Lord. With stringed instruments, let us praise him! And with organs, O let us praise him! With the high and loud cymbals, praise him! O praise ye the Lord. Coda: Let every thing that hath breath, Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord!

Words: Noel Dexter (1938-). Paraphrase of Psalm 150 Words © Caribbean Conference of Churches

GREETINGS The Most Rev & Dr The Honourable John Holder THE OPENING SENTENCE God chose to make known how great among the nations are the riches of the glory of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. Colossians 1: 27

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ALL Blessed Lord and Father, we have assembled in your Name and in fellowship with one another. Enable us by your grace to offer the sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving; to proclaim and respond to your holy word. Teach us to pray for your world and your Church. Grant that we, confessing our sins, may worthily offer to you our souls and bodies as a living sacrifice and eat and drink of your spiritual food in this Holy Sacrament. Amen. COLLECT FOR PURITY Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: 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. THE KYRIE Lord have mercy, Lord have mercy Christ have mercy, Christ have mercy Lord have mercy, Lord have mercy.

GLORIA IN EXCELSIS

Glory to God in the highest, and peace to His people on earth.

Lord God, heavenly King, almighty God and Father, we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory.

Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Lord God, Lamb of God,

you take away the sin of the world: have mercy on us; you are seated at the right hand of

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the Father: receive our prayer. For you alone are the Holy One; you alone are the Lord: you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen. THE COLLECTS PROPER 27 The Sunday closest to November 9

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.

INDEPENDENCE

O God our Father, whose will it is that your people should live in ordered societies; inspire the people of this nation with the spirit of justice, truth and love; and so guide our leaders, and all who make decisions on our behalf, that they may direct our affairs in righteousness and peace; that we may live in peace and harmony and to your honour and glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God now and forever. THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD

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THE FIRST READING: A Reading from the Word of God written in the Book of Deuteronomy, Chapter eight, verses eleven to twenty

"Take heed lest you forget the LORD your God, by not keeping his commandments and his ordinances and his statutes, which I command you this day: lest, when you have eaten and are full, and have built goodly houses and live in them, and when your herds and flocks multiply, and your silver and gold is multiplied, and all that you have is multiplied, then your heart be lifted up, and you forget the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage, who led you through the great and terrible wilderness, with its fiery serpents and scorpions and thirsty ground where there was no water, who brought you water out of the flinty rock, who fed you in the wilderness with manna which your fathers did not know, that he might humble you and test you, to do you good in the end. Beware lest you say in your heart, `My power and the might of my hand have gotten me this wealth.' You shall remember the LORD your God, for it is he who gives you power to get wealth; that he may confirm his covenant which he swore to your fathers, as at this day. And if you forget the LORD your God and go after other gods and serve them and worship them, I solemnly warn you this day that you shall surely perish. Like the nations that the LORD makes to perish before you, so shall you perish, because you would not obey the voice of the LORD your God. READER: The Word of the Lord ALL: Thanks be to God.

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PSALM 146: 4-9

4Happy are they who have the God of Jacob for their help! whose hope is in the LORD their God;

5Who made heaven and earth, the seas, and all that is in them; who keeps his promise for ever;

6Who gives justice to those who are oppressed, and food to those who hunger.

7The LORD sets the prisoners free; the LORD opens the eyes of the blind; the LORD lifts up those who are bowed down;

8The LORD loves the righteous; the LORD cares for the stranger; he sustains the orphan and widow, but frustrates the way of the wicked.

9The LORD shall reign for ever, your God, O Zion, throughout all generations. Hallelujah!

THE SECOND READING:

A Reading from the Word of God, written in the Book of Hebrews , Chapter eleven, verses eight to sixteen

By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to a place which he was to receive as an inheritance; and he went out, not knowing where he was to go. By faith he sojourned in the land of promise, as in a foreign land, living in tents with Isaac and Jacob, heirs with him of the same promise. For he looked forward to the city which has foundations, whose builder and maker is God. By faith Sarah herself received power to conceive, even when she was past the age, since she considered him faithful who had promised.

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Therefore from one man, and him as good as dead, were born descendants as many as the stars of heaven and as the innumerable grains of sand by the seashore. These all died in faith, not having received what was promised, but having seen it and greeted it from afar, and having acknowledged that they were strangers and exiles on the earth. For people who speak thus make it clear that they are seeking a homeland. If they had been thinking of that land from which they had gone out, they would have had opportunity to return. But as it is, they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared for them a city..

READER: The Word of the Lord

ALL: Thanks be to God. GRADUAL HYMN : 742

I vow to thee, my country, all earthly things above, Entire and whole and perfect, the service of my love: The love that asks no question, the love that stands the test, That lays upon the altar the dearest and the best; The love that never falters, the love that pays the price, The love that makes undaunted the final sacrifice. And there's another country, I've heard of long ago, Most dear to them that love her,

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most great to them that know; We may not count her armies, we may not see her King; Her fortress is a faithful heart, her pride is suffering; And soul by soul and silently her shining bounds increase, And her ways are ways of gentleness and all her paths are peace.

THE HOLY GOSPEL GOSPELLER: The Reverend Reginald Knight,

Assistant Curate, St Peter Parish Church READER: The Lord be with you. ALL: And also with you. A Reading from the Holy Gospel according to Mark, Chapter twelve, verses thirteen to seventeen.

And they sent to him some of the Pharisees and some of the Hero'di-ans, to entrap him in his talk. And they came and said to him, "Teacher, we know that you are true, and care for no man; for you do not regard the position of men, but truly teach the way of God. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not? Should we pay them, or should we not?" But knowing their hypocrisy, he said to them, "Why put me to the test? Bring me a coin, and let me look at it." And they brought one. And he said to them, "Whose likeness and inscription is this?" They said to him, "Caesar's." Jesus said to them, "Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's." And they were amazed at him. READER: The Gospel of Christ.

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ALL: Praise to Christ our Lord. THE SERMON: The Most Rev & Dr The Honourable John Holder The congregation stands THE NICENE CREED We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is seen or 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, one in Being with the Father. Through Him all things were made. For us and for our salvation He came down from heaven: by the power of the Holy Spirit He was born of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake He was crucified under Pontius Pilate; He suffered, died and was buried.

On the third day He rose again in fulfillment of the Scriptures; He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right band of the Father.

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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. With the Father and the Son He is worshipped and glorified. He 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. THE INTERCESSION:

A Litany for the Nation

Holy God, Giver of all good things: We thank you for the natural majesty and beauty of this land. They restore us, though we often destroy them. Heal us.

We thank you for the great resources of this nation. They make us rich, though we often exploit them. Forgive us.

We thank you for the men and women who have made this country strong. They are models for us, though we often fall short of them. Inspire us.

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We thank you for the faith we have inherited in all its rich variety. It sustains our life, though we have been faithless again and again. Renew us.

O Lord, our Governor, bless the leaders of our land, that we may be a people at peace among ourselves and a blessing to other nations. Lord, keep this nation under your care.

To the Governor-General, the Prime Minister , the Leader of the Opposition and to all in administrative authority, grant wisdom and grace in the exercise of their duties. Give grace to your servants, O Lord.

To members of the Senate and the House of Assembly, and those who make our laws , give courage, wisdom and foresight to provide for the needs of all our people, and to fulfill our obligations in the community of nations. Give grace to your servants, O Lord.

To the Judges and officers of our Courts, give understanding and integrity, that human rights may be safeguarded and justice served. Give grace to your servants, O Lord.

And finally, teach our people to rely on your strength and to accept their responsibilities to their fellow citizens, that they may elect trustworthy leaders and make wise decisions for the well-being of our society; that we may serve and honour you faithfully in our generation. For you are exalted as Lord above all.

Help us, O Lord, to finish the good work here begun. Strengthen our efforts to blot out ignorance and prejudice, and to abolish poverty and crime. Hasten the day when all our people, with many voices in one united chorus, will glorify your holy Name. Amen.

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THE GREETING OF PEACE The Kingdom of God is justice, peace, and joy, inspired by the Holy Spirit.

ALL: They who thus serve God are acceptable to God and approved by others

PRESIDENT The peace of the Lord be always with you

ALL: And also with you. AT THE PEACE I AM THE WAY

I am the Way, the King of the Victory I am the Truth, the Lord of the Harmony I am the Light, the Light of the world to be

Refrain

Hosanna! I hold your hand my friend,

Hosanna! I give you strength my friend,

Hosanna! You walk the sea my friend;

We’re going to sail to victory!

Sailing (sailing), sailing (sailing)

Sailing cross the river, sailing!

Sailing (Jesus), sailing (sailing)

Sailing cross the river sailing!

Freedom (brother), freedom (sister)

Freedom in the life of Jesus –

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I am the Vine, you shall abide in Me, I am the River, you shall be cleansed in Me, I am the Rock, you shall have life in Me; I am your brother, living in flesh with thee, I am your Saviour, dying on Calvary, I am your God, rising in victory

THE OFFERTORY HYMNS: 819, 387

HYMN 819

For all the saints who from their labours rest Who Thee by faith before the world confessed, thy name, O Jesus, be forever blest, Alleluia! Alleluia! Thou wast their Rock, their Fortress, and their might Thou, Lord, their Captain in the well-fought fight; Thou, in the darkness drear, their one true Light. Alleluia! Alleluia!

O may Thy soldiers, faithful, true and bold, Fight as the saints who nobly fought of old And win, with them, the victor's crown of gold. Alleluia! Alleluia!

O blest communion, fellowship divine! We feebly struggle, they in glory shine; Yet all are one in Thee, for all are Thine. Alleluia! Alleluia!

And when the strife is fierce, the warfare long, Steals on the ear the distant triumph song,

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And hearts are brave again, and arms are strong. Alleluia! Alleluia!

The golden evening brightens in the west; Soon, soon, to faithful warriors comes their rest sweet is the calm of paradise the blest. Alleluia! Alleluia!

But, lo, there breaks a yet more glorious day; The saints triumphant rise in bright array; The King of Glory passes on His way. Alleluia! Alleluia!

From earth's wide bounds, from ocean's farthest coast, Through gates of pearl streams in the countless host, Singing to Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, Alleluia! Alleluia!

HYMN 387

To God be the glory! Great things he hath done; so loved he the world that he gave us his Son; who yielded his life an atonement for sin, and opened the life Gate that all may go in. Refrain: Praise the Lord, praise the Lord! Let the earth hear his voice; praise the Lord, praise the Lord! Let the people rejoice: O come to the Father, through Jesus the Son and give him the glory; great things he hath done!

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O perfect redemption, the purchase of blood! To every believer the promise of God; the vilest offender who truly believes, that moment from Jesus a pardon receives. Great things he hath taught us, great things he hath done, and great our rejoicing through Jesus the Son; but purer and higher, and greater will be our wonder, our rapture, when Jesus we see.

Words: Fanny J. Crosby (Frances van Alstyne (1820-1915)

THE PRESENTATION OF THE OFFERINGS PRESIDENT AND PEOPLE: Father, we offer you these gifts which you have given us; this bread, this wine, this money. With them we offer ourselves, our lives, and our work, to become through your Holy Spirit a reasonable, holy, and lively sacrifice. As this bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Christ, so may we and all your people become channels of your love; through the same Christ our Lord. Amen. THE EUCHARISTIC PRAYER PRESIDENT: The Lord be with you. ALL: And also with you. PRESIDENT: Lift up your hearts. ALL: We lift them up to the Lord.

PRESIDENT: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. ALL: It is right to give God thanks and praise.

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PRESIDENT It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give you thanks, Father almighty, everlasting God:

Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Because in coming to dwell among us as man, He revealed the radiance of His glory, and brought us out of darkness into His own marvellous light.

Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with angels and archangels and with all the company of heaven, Who forever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name: 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.

PRESIDENT Holy and gracious Father, all creation rightly gives you praise. All life, all holiness, comes from you through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, whom you sent to share our human nature, to live and die as one of us, to reconcile us to you, the God and Father of all.

We therefore bring you these gifts, and we ask you to make them holy by the power of your Spirit, that they may become the Body and Blood of your Son,

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our Saviour Jesus Christ, who offered Himself in obedience to your will, the Perfect Sacrifice for all mankind.

On the night He was betrayed, He took bread, and when He had given thanks to you, He broke it and gave it to His disciples and said: "Take this and eat it: This is my Body which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.”

After supper He took the cup of wine: and when He had given thanks, He gave it to them and said: “Drink this, all of you: This is my Blood of the New Covenant, Which is shed for you and for many lot the forgiveness of sins. Do this, whenever you drink it, For the remembrance of me.”

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

PRESIDENT

Father, calling to mind the death your Son endured for our salvation; His glorious Resurrection and Ascension; His continual intercession for us in heaven; and looking for His coming again in glory, we offer you, in thanksgiving, this holy and life-giving sacrifice.

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Look with favour on your Church’s offering, and grant that we who eat and drink these holy gifts may be filled with your Holy Spirit and become one body in Christ. and serve you in unity, constancy and peace.

May He make us a perpetual offering to you and enable us, in communion with blessed Mary and the whole company of heaven, to share in the inheritance of your Saints.

With Him, and in Him, and through Him, by the power of the Holy Spirit, we worship you, Father Almighty, with all who stand before you in earth and heaven in songs of everlasting praise:

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

THE LORD’S PRAYER

PRESIDENT As our Saviour has taught us, so we pray: ALL Our Father, which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy Name. Thy Kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, As it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, As we forgive our debtors.

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And lead us not into temptation, But deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, For ever and ever. Amen. THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD PRESIDENT God of promise, You have prepared a Banquet for us ALL Happy are those who are called to the supper of the Lamb. THE AGNUS DEI Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world:

have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world:

have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world:

grant us peace PRESIDENT: The Gifts of God for the People of God ALL: Our souls will feast and be satisfied, and we will sing glad songs of praise to Him. COMMUNION HYMNS: 569, 840, 841, 842, 845, 846, 848, 850, 851, 607, 407, 245

HYMN 569

Alleluia, sing to Jesus! His the sceptre, his the throne; alleluia, his the triumph,

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his the victory alone; hark, the songs of peaceful Sion thunder like a mighty flood; Jesus out of every nation hath redeemed us by his blood. Alleluia, not as orphans are we left in sorrow now; alleluia, he is near us, faith believes, nor questions how: though the cloud from sight received him, when the forty days were o’er, shall our hearts forget his promise, ‘I am with you evermore’? Alleluia, Bread of angels, thou on earth our food, our stay; alleluia, here the sinful flee to thee from day to day: Intercessor, Friend of sinners, earth’s Redeemer, plead for me, where the songs of all the sinless sweep across the crystal sea. Alleluia, King eternal, thee the Lord of lords we own; alleluia, born of Mary, earth thy footstool, heaven thy throne: thou within the veil hast entered, robed in flesh, our great High Priest; thou on earth both Priest and Victim in the Eucharistic feast.

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Alleluia! Alleluia! Glory be to God on high; alleluia to the Saviour, who has gained the victory; alleluia to the Spirit, fount of love and sanctity; alleluia, alleluia to the Triune Majesty.

HYMN 840

Be still, for the presence of the Lord, the Holy One, is here; come bow before him now with reverence and fear: in him no sin is found — we stand on holy ground. Be still, for the presence of the Lord, the Holy One, is here.

Be still, for the glory of the Lord is shining all around; he burns with holy fire, with splendour he is crowned: how awesome is the sight — our radiant King of light! Be still, for the glory of the Lord is shining all around.

Be still, for the power of the Lord is moving in this place: he comes to cleanse and heal, to minister his grace — no work too hard for him. In faith receive from him.

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Be still, for the power of the Lord is moving in this place.

HYMN 841

Be strong in the Lord, and be of good courage; your mighty Defender is always the same. Mount up with wings, as the eagle ascending; Victory is sure when you call on his name.

Refrain:

Be strong, be strong, be strong in the Lord; And be of good courage, for He is your guide. Be strong, be strong, be strong in the Lord; And rejoice for the victory is yours.

So put on the armour the Lord has provided; And place your defense in his unfailing care. Trust Him, for He will be with you in battle, Lighting your path to avoid every snare.

Be strong in the Lord, and be of good courage; Your mighty commander will vanquish the foe. Fear not the battle, for the victory is always his; He will protect you wherever you go.

HYMN 842

Refrain:

Bind us together, Lord bind us together with cords that cannot be broken bind us together, Lord bind us together O Bind us together in Love

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There is only one God, There is only one King There is only one Body, That is why we sing.

Made for the glory of God, purchased by his precious Son born with the right to be clean for Jesus the victory has won.

You are the family of God you are the promise divine you are God's chosen desire you are the glorious new wine.

HYMN 845

Give thanks with a grateful heart give thanks unto the Holy One give thanks because He's given Jesus Christ, His Son.

(Repeat)

And now let the weak say, "I am strong" let the poor say, "I am rich" because of what the Lord has done for us; give thanks (Repeat)

HYMN 846

Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. He has done great things, he has done great things, he has done great things, bless his holy name!

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HYMN 848

Majesty, worship His majesty; unto Jesus be glory, honour and praise. Majesty, kingdom, authority, flows from His throne unto His own, His anthem raise. So exalt, lift up on high the name of Jesus, magnify, come glorify, Christ Jesus the King. Majesty, worship His majesty, Jesus who died, now glorified, King of all kings.

HYMN 850

Search me, O God, and know my heart today; try me, O Lord, and know my thoughts, I pray: see if there be some wicked way in me, cleanse me from every sin and set me free.

I praise thee, Lord, for cleansing me from sin; fulfil thy word, and make me pure within; fill me with fire, where once I burned with shame, grant my desire to magnify thy name. Lord, take my life, and make it wholly thine; fill my poor heart with thy great love divine; take all my will, my passion, self and pride; I now surrender - Lord, in me abide.

O Holy Ghost, revival comes from thee; send a revival - start the work in me: thy word declares thou wilt supply our need; for blessing now, O Lord, I humbly plead.

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HYMN 851 Each verse is repeated.

Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you. Allelu, alleluia.

Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God. Allelu, alleluia.

Ask and it shall be given unto you, seek and ye shall find; knock and the door shall be opened up to you. Allelu, alleluia.

Hymn 852

Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me; spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me; break me, melt me, mould me, fill me; spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me.

HYMN 607

Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendour,

first-begotten from the dead.

thou alone, our strong defender,

liftest up thy people's head.

Alleluia! alleluia,

Jesu, true and living bread.

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Here our humblest homage pay we, here in loving reverence bow; here for faith's discernment pray we, lest we fail to know thee now, Alleluia! alleluia, thou art here, we ask not how. Though the lowliest form doth veil thee as of old in Bethlehem, here as there thine angels hail thee, Branch and Flower of Jesse's stem. Alleluia, alleluia, we in worship join with them. Paschal Lamb, thine offering, finished once for all when thou wast slain, in its fullness undiminished shall for evermore remain, alleluia, alleluia, cleansing souls from every stain. Life-imparting heavenly Manna, stricken Rock with streaming side, heaven and earth with loud hosanna worship thee, the Lamb who died, alleluia, alleluia, risen, ascended, glorified.

HYMN 407

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.

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Refrain You alone are my strength, my shield, To you alone my spirit yield You alone are my heart’s desire And I long to worship You. I want you more than gold or silver Only you can satisfy. You alone are the real joy-given And the apple of my eye. You are 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.

HYMN 245

Jesus come today for a poor, poor man like me; salvation come my way, my soul set free. Jesus come for all, and we must hear his call; open up your hearts today and let it be.

Refrain

No matter if you tief or if you dread or if you have a crown pon your hea;, no matter if you have no heart at all, Jesus bring love for one and all. Sing it, children: I for Jesus, you for Jesus, all for Jesus, fall for Jesus, come to Jesus. Jesus come for one, he come for all.

Jesus come for I, see manger where he lie, see cross where he must die for a wretch like me. For

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God so love the world, man, woman, boy and girl, he gave his Son for you, his Son for me.

Jesus Christ today, the same as yesterday, the one, the only way, the King for me. Let it come to pass, mankind find love at last, just as it was time past, so let it be.

POST COMMUNION ALL Almighty Father, we thank you for feeding us with the Body and Blood of your Son Jesus Christ. May we who share His Body live His risen life; we who drink His cup bring life to others; we upon whom your Spirit shines give light to the world. Help us to continue in faithful witness to your Word, so we and all your children shall be free, and the whole earth live to praise your Name, through Christ our Lord. Amen. THE BLESSING Christ the Son of God gladden your hearts with good news of His kingdom; and the blessing of God Almighty, +the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, be among you and remain with you always ALL Amen. HYMN: 239

The right hand of God is writing in our land, writing with power and with love our conflicts and our fears, our triumphs and our tears are recorded by the right hand of God. The right hand of God is pointing in our land, pointing the way we must go.

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So clouded is the way, so easily we stray, but we’re guided by the right hand of God. The right hand of God is striking in our land, striking out at envy, hate and greed. our selfishness and lust, our pride and deeds unjust are destroyed by the right hand of God. The right hand of God is healing in our land, healing broken bodies, minds and souls. So wondrous is its touch, with love that means so much, when we’re healed by the right hand of God. The right hand of God, is planting in our land, planting seeds of freedom, hope and love. In these Caribbean lands, let his people all join hands, and be one with the right hand of God.