nor things presti. weight nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God. Trust in him at all times, ye people : pour out your hearts before him. People. Trust ye in the Lord for ever: For in the Lord, the Eternal, is | ever- | lasting | strength. II. THE OFFERING. Minister. Wherewith shall we come before the Lord, and bow ourselves before the Most High? He hath shown us in our hearts what is good, and what it is he doth require: to do justly; to love mercy; and to walk humbly with our God. People. spg Create in me a clean heart, O God, Renew a right spir-it with-in 2 CHORAL RESPONSES. To be sung by the congregation, or by the choir ; or, if preferred, to be read by the congregation. See the Orders of Service suggested on page 4 of the Preface. I. NIGH UNTO ALL. Minister. O, come, let us sing unto the Lord. Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving, and be joyful of heart before him. He is nigh unto all that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth. People. Minister. Thus saith the High and Lofty One, who inhabiteth Eternity, whose name is Holy: I dwell in the high and holy place; with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the hearts of the contrite ones. People. The Lord is good to all; And his tender mercies are over | all his works. Minister. Can a woman forget her child ? Yea, they may forget; yet will I not forget thee, saith our God. People. The Eternal God | is our | refuge: Underneath us are the ever-| lasting | arms. Minister. Neither death nor life, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God. Trust in him at all times, ye people : pour out your hearts before him. People. Trust ye in the Lord for ever: For in the Lord, the Eternal, is | ever- | lasting | strength. II. THE OFFERING. Minister. Wherewith shall we come before the Lord, and bow ourselves before the Most High? He hath shown us in our hearts what is good, and what it is he doth require: to do justly; to love mercy; and to walk humbly with our God. People. Create in me a clean heart, O God, Renew a right spir-it with-in me. Minister. If thou bring thy prayer to the altar and there remember that thy brother Try | me and know my thoughts. Try | me and I know my thoughts. Serve him with | gladness, | all the earth. Minister. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name. People. Minister. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: who forgiveth Who thee preserves and upbears as on pinions of eagles; Verily, hast thou not known it? People. Praise ye the Lord, and behold with thine eyes all his mercies: Out of the heavens his love raineth like unto rivers. Who daily meets thee with blessings. People. Minister. I was glad when my companions said unto me, Come, it is our holy day; let us go into the house of the Lord; let us take sweet counsel together; let our feet stand within his gates, and heart and voice give thanks unto him. Peace to young and old that enter here, peace to every soul herein! The Lord lift up the light of his countenance upon us and give us peace. People. Minister. Blessed be the Lord God that giveth beauty for ashes, and the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness. The Lord is my light and my salvation: whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life: of whom shall I be afraid? It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the Lord. People. Make not haste in time of trouble: Patiently wait for the Lord. Unto them that love the Lord. Minister. Blessed be the Lord God of Ages, who never ceaseth to draw more nigh! His voice in the morning of the world was heard from afar: in the evening he speaketh at the door, and entereth to abide with us forever. Manifold are thy witnesses, O God, and the angels of thine invisible presence: else had we never known thee. Lo! thou goest by us, and we see thee not: but the firmament declareth thy glory; the prophets proclaim thy judgments; the righteous wonder at thy law in their hearts; the patient find thee in the secret places of their sorrow, and their songs break out in melody to thee. |