Thursday - Epiphany 4

Simeon and the Child
Aert de Gelder [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

Highlights & Mini-Bible Study

Daily Office Readings | Book of Common Prayer | last century publication

Thursday after the Fourth Sunday of Epiphany

I will give you as a light to the nations, that my salvation may reach to the end of the earth. Isaiah 49:6b  BCP p. 76

Pray this way or this way or this way. Alternatives

Today | Thursday | 2 February 2017
Ps. 42, 43; 1 Samuel 2:1–10; John 8:31–36; Ps. 48, 87; 1 John 3:1–8

Psalm 42

I long for you, Lord.

Where are you?

1 Samuel 2 | Hannah’s Song

‘My heart exults in the Lord; my strength is exalted in my God.
My mouth derides my enemies because I rejoice in my[b] victory.
‘There is no Holy One like the Lord, no one besides you;
there is no Rock like our God.

John 8
Jesus - You are my disciples; listen to my word and live it; the truth will make you free.

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Churches of Christ in the United States of America.

Prayers and Intercessions | Mission St Clare | Book of Common Prayer.
Collect of the Day | Fourth Sunday after Epiphany

Almighty and everlasting God, you govern all things both in heaven and on earth: Mercifully hear the supplications of your people, and in our time grant us your peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

For Mission

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.

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 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.