Morning Service Sunday 27 July 2025

Welcome and Intimations

Prayer and Lord’s Prayer

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

CH4 112 God, Whose Almighty Word

1. God, whose almighty word
   chaos and darkness heard,
   and took their flight;
   hear us, we humbly pray,
   and where the gospel-day
   sheds not its glorious ray,
   let there be light.
   

2. Saviour, who came to bring,
   on your redeeming wing,
   healing and sight,
   health to the sick in mind,
   sight to the inly blind,
   now to all humankind
   let there be light.
   

3. Spirit of truth and love,
   life-giving, holy dove,
   speed forth your flight;
   move o'er the water's face,
   bearing the lamp of grace,
   and in earth's darkest place
   let there be light.
   

4. Blessèd and holy Three,
   glorious Trinity,
   Wisdom, Love, Might,
   boundless as ocean's tide
   rolling in fullest pride,
   through the world far and wide
   let there be light.
   

1. Genesis 18:20-32
2. Luke 11:1-13

CH4 95 I Shall Praise You, O God, from My Soul

(Psalm 138)

1. I shall praise you, O God, from my soul,
   I shall praise you, O God, from my soul;
   though my song be at odds
   with the will of earthly gods,
   I shall praise you, O God, from my soul.
   

2. I shall bow down before heaven’s throne,
   I shall bow down before heaven’s throne;
   and with joy I’ll confess
   your great love and faithfulness.
   I shall bow down before heaven’s throne.
   

3. Lord, your promise is raised above heaven,
   Lord, your promise is raised above heaven;
   you replied to my plea,
   giving hope and strength to me.
   Lord, your promise is raised above heaven.
   

4. Let the monarchs of earth know your name,
   Let the monarchs of earth know your name;
   let them learn of your ways
   and respond in fear and praise.
   Let the monarchs of earth know your name.
   

5. Though exalted, God cares for the poor,
   Though exalted, God cares for the poor;
   and he notes if the proud
   walks the paths he disallowed.
   Though exalted, God cares for the poor.
   

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Message

CH4 162 The God of Abraham Praise

1. The God of Abraham praise,
   who reigns enthroned above,
   Ancient of everlasting days,
   and God of love.
   Jehovah, Great I AM!
   by earth and heaven confessed,
   I bow, and bless the sacred name
   for ever blest.
   

2. The God of Abraham praise,
   at whose supreme command
   from earth I rise, and seek the joys
   at his right hand.
   I all on earth forsake,
   its wisdom, fame and power,
   and him my only portion make,
   my shield and tower.
   

3. He by himself has sworn,
   I on his oath depend:
   I shall, on eagle's wings upborne,
   to heaven ascend;
   I shall behold his face,
   I shall his power adore
   and sing the wonders of his grace
   for evermore.
   

4. There dwells the Lord our King,
   the Lord our Righteousness,
   triumphant o'er the world and sin,
   the Prince of Peace;
   on Zion's sacred height
   his kingdom he maintains,
   and glorious with his saints in light
   for ever reigns.
   

5. The whole triumphant host
   give thanks to God on high;
   'Hail, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost!'
   they ever cry.
   Hail, Abraham's God, and mine!–
   I join the heavenly praise–
   all might and majesty are thine,
   through endless days.
   

Offering

Prayer of Intercession

CH4 641 Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God

1. Seek ye first the kingdom of God
   And His righteousness;
   And all these things shall be added unto you.
   Hallelu, Hallelujah!
   

   Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia

2. Ask, and it shall be given unto you;
   Seek, and you shall find.
   Knock, and the door shall be opened unto you.
   Hallelu, Hallelujah!
   

   Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia

3. You shall not live by bread alone,
   But by every word
   That proceeds out from the mouth of the Lord.
   Hallelu, Hallelujah!
   

   Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia

1972, Maranatha! Music

Blessing