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Morning Prayer Sunday, August 2, 2020

The Ninth Sunday after Pentecost, Rite Two

Prelude: “There is a Balm in Galead” (Spiritual) John-Kevin Hilbert, Piano OPENING SENTENCE (BCP p. 78) (the Officiant says)

Thus says the high and lofty One who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy, “I dwell in the high and holy place and also with the one who has a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble and to revive the heart of the contrite.” Isaiah 57:15

CONFESSION OF SIN (EOW p. 19) (the Officiant says to the people)

Let us confess our sins to God.

(silence may be kept) Officiant and People

God of all mercy, we confess that we have sinned against you, opposing your will in our lives. We have denied your goodness in each other,

in ourselves, and in the world you have created. We repent of the evil that enslaves us,

the evil we have done, and the evil done on our behalf.

Forgive, restore, and strengthen us through our Savior Jesus Christ, that we may abide in your love and serve only your will. Amen.

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(the Officiant says)

Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through the grace of Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen.

HYMN Guide me, O thou great Jehovah (Cwm Rhondda) Hymnal 690

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VERSICLE (BCP p. 80)

Officiant Lord, open our lips. People 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.

INVITATORY (BCP p. 82) (Officiant and People) Come, let us sing to the Lord; *

let us shout for joy to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come before God’s presence with thanksgiving *

and raise to the Lord a shout with psalms. For you are a great God, *

you are great above all gods. In your hand are the caverns of the earth, *

and the heights of the hills are yours also. The sea is yours, for you made it, *

and your hands have molded the dry land. Come, let us bow down, and bend the knee, *

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and kneel before the Lord our Maker. For you are our God, and we are the people of your pasture and the sheep of your hand. *

Oh, that today we would hearken to your voice!

PSALM: Psalm 145:8-9, 15-22 (BCP p. 802) (sung by a member of the choir with Refrain sung by all)

8The LORD is gracious and full of compassion, * slow to anger and of great kindness. 9The LORD is loving to everyone * and his compassion is over all his works. 15The LORD upholds all those who fall; * he lifts up those who are bowed down. Refrain 16The eyes of all wait upon you, O LORD, * and you give them their food in due season. 17You open wide your hand * and satisfy the needs of every living creature. Refrain 18The LORD is righteous in all his ways * and loving in all his works. 19The LORD is near to those who call upon him, * to all who call upon him faithfully. Refrain 20He fulfills the desire of those who fear him; * he hears their cry and helps them. 21The LORD preserves all those who love him, * but he destroys all the wicked. 22My mouth shall speak the praise of the LORD; * let all flesh bless his holy Name for ever and ever. Refrain 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.

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FIRST READING Isaiah 55:1-5

A Reading from the book of the prophet Isaiah.

Ho, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and you that have no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread, and your labor for that which does not satisfy? Listen carefully to me, and eat what is good, and delight yourselves in rich food. Incline your ear, and come to me; listen, so that you may live. I will make with you an everlasting covenant, my steadfast, sure love for David. See, I made him a witness to the peoples, a leader and commander for the peoples. See, you shall call nations that you do not know, and nations that do not know you shall run to you, because of the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, for he has glorified you.

Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.

(silence may follow)

FIRST CANTICLE (BCP p. 86) The First Song of Isaiah (Canticle 9) (BCP p. 86) (Officiant and People)

Surely, it is God who saves me; * I will trust in him and not be afraid.

For the Lord is my stronghold and my sure defense, * and he will be my Savior.

Therefore you shall draw water with rejoicing * from the springs of salvation.

And on that day you shall say, * Give thanks to the Lord and call upon his Name;

Make his deeds known among the peoples; * see that they remember that his Name is exalted.

Sing the praises of the Lord, for he has done great things, * and this is known in all the world.

Cry aloud, inhabitants of Zion, ring out your joy, * for the great one in the midst of you is the Holy One of Israel.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: * as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.

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SECOND READING Romans 9:1-5 A Reading from Paul's letter to the Church in Rome.

I am speaking the truth in Christ—I am not lying; my conscience confirms it by the Holy Spirit—I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart. For I could wish that I myself were accursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my own people, my kindred according to the flesh. They are Israelites, and to them belong the adoption, the glory, the covenants, the giving of the law, the worship, and the promises; to them belong the patriarchs, and from them, according to the flesh, comes the Messiah, who is over all, God blessed forever. Amen.

Reader The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.

(silence may follow)

SECOND CANTICLE The Song of Zechariah (Canticle 16) (EOW p. 27) (Officiant and People)

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 Savior, * 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.

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GOSPEL Matthew 14:13-21

Priest A Reading from the Gospel according to Matthew.

Jesus withdrew in a boat to a deserted place by himself. But when the crowds heard it, they followed him on foot from the towns. When he went ashore, he saw a great crowd; and he had compassion for them and cured their sick. When it was evening, the disciples came to him and said, “This is a deserted place, and the hour is now late; send the crowds away so that they may go into the villages and buy food for themselves.” Jesus said to them, “They need not go away; you give them something to eat.” They replied, “We have nothing here but five loaves and two fish.” And he said, “Bring them here to me.” Then he ordered the crowds to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish, he looked up to heaven, and blessed and broke the loaves, and gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the crowds. And all ate and were filled; and they took up what was left over of the broken pieces, twelve baskets full. And those who ate were about five thousand men, besides women and children.

Priest The Word of the Lord. People Thanks be to God.

(silence may follow)

HYMN I come with joy to meet my Lord (Land of Rest) Hymnal 304

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THE SERMON - The Rev. Katie Cadigan (a moment of silence is observed) THE APOSTLES’ CREED (EOW p. 41) (Officiant announces the Creed)

I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, 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, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and 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,

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the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

SALUTATION (BCP p. 97)

Officiant The Lord be with you. People And also with you. Officiant Let us pray.

THE LORD’S PRAYER (BCP p. 97) Officiant and People

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,

and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.

SUFFRAGES (EOW p. 42) (read responsively) V. Help us, O God our Savior; R. Deliver us and forgive us our sins. V. Look upon your congregation; R. Give to your people the blessing of peace. V. Declare your glory among the nations; R. And your wonders among all peoples. V. Do not let the oppressed be shamed and turned away; R. Never forget the lives of your poor. V. Continue your loving-kindness to those who know you; R. And your favor to those who are true of heart. V. Satisfy us by your loving-kindness in the morning; R. So shall we rejoice and be glad all the days of our life.

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FIRST COLLECT (BCP p. 232) (Officiant prays) Let your continual mercy, O Lord, cleanse and defend your Church; and, because it cannot continue in safety without your help, protect and govern it always by your goodness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

SECOND COLLECT (BCP p. 98) (Officiant prays) O God, you make us glad with the weekly remembrance of the glorious resurrection of your Son our Lord: Give us this day such blessing through our worship of you, that the week to come may be spent in your favor; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

PRAYER FOR MISSION (BCP p. 100) (Officiant prays) Almighty and everlasting God, by whose Spirit the whole body of your faithful people is governed and sanctified: Receive our supplications and prayers which we offer before you for all members of your holy Church, that in their vocation and ministry they may truly and devoutly serve you; through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.

HYMN How Great Thou Art LEVAS 60

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INTERCESSIONS OR THANKSGIVING (Officiant invites prayers) BIRTHDAY AND ANNIVERSARY BLESSINGS THE GENERAL THANKSGIVING (BCP p. 101) Officiant and People

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 ourselves 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.

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A PRAYER OF ST. CHRYSOSTOM (BCP p. 102) (Officiant)

Almighty God, you have given us grace at this time with one accord to make our common supplication to you; and you have promised through your well-beloved Son that when two or three are gathered together in his Name you will be in the midst of them: Fulfill now, O Lord, our desires and petitions as may be best for us; granting us in this world knowledge of your truth, and in the age to come life everlasting. Amen. Officiant Let us bless the Lord, alleluia, alleluia. People Thanks be to God, alleluia, alleluia.

(Officiant)

Glory to God whose power, working in us, can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine: Glory to God from generation to generation in the Church, and in Christ Jesus for ever and ever. Amen. Ephesians 3:20, 21

THE PEACE (BCP p. 360)

Officiant The peace of the Lord be always with you. People And also with you.

(then the Sacred Ministers and the people greet one another in the name of the Lord)

ANNOUNCEMENTS Postlude: “I Am Bound for the Promised Land” by Anna Laura Page Greg Schreiner, Piano