Welcome to Morning Prayer with the people of the Green Mountain Online Abbey.

A few notes about today's service. Please leave your microphone on mute during the responsory portions of the service. You are welcome to unmute yourself when you are invited to offer your prayers, then remember to mute it again when you have completed your prayer.

We will always read the Gospel appointed for the day so that we can read and meditate on Jesus' words and teaching.

MORNING PRAYER

July 27, 2020 Monday of Ordinary Time, Proper 12 WILLIAM REED HUNTINGTON, Priest, 1909

Opening Sentence

The Officiant says the following Keep on praying and guard your prayers with thanksgiving. Colossians 4:2

Invitatory and Psalter

Officiant O God, open our lips. People And our mouth shall proclaim your praise.

All Praise to the holy and undivided Trinity, one God: as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen. Alleluia.

Officiant Our God orders all things well: People Come, let us worship.

Said in unison Jubilate Psalm 100

May all lands be joyful before you, O God, * serve with gladness and come before your presence with a song.

For we know that you are God; * you yourself have made us, and we are yours; we are your people and the sheep of your pasture.

We shall enter your gates with thanksgiving, go into your courts with praise, * give thanks to you and call upon your Name.

For you are good; your mercy is everlasting; * and your faithfulness endures from age to age.

Officiant Our God orders all things well: People Come, let us adore him.

read in unison Psalm 56 and 57

56 Miserere mei, Deus

1 Have mercy on me, O God, for my enemies are hounding me; * all day long they assault and oppress me.

2 They hound me all the day long; * truly there are many who fight against me, O Most High.

3 Whenever I am afraid, * I will put my trust in you.

4 In God, whose word I praise, In God I trust and will not be afraid, * for what can flesh do to me?

5 All day long they damage my cause; * their only thought is to do me evil.

6 They band together; they lie in wait; * they spy upon my

footsteps; because they seek my life.

7 Shall they escape despite their wickedness? * O God, in your anger, cast down the peoples.

8 You have noted my lamentation; put my tears into your bottle; * are they not recorded in your book?

9 Whenever I call upon you, my enemies will be put to flight; * this I know, for God is on my side.

10 In God the LORD, whose word I praise, in God I trust and will not be afraid, * for what can mortals do to me?

11 I am bound by the vow I made to you, O God; * I will present to you thank-offerings;

12 For you have rescued my soul from death and my feet from stumbling, * that I may walk before God in the light of the living.

57 Miserere mei, Deus

1 Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful, for I have taken refuge in you; *in the shadow of your wings will I take refuge until this time of trouble has gone by.

2 I will call upon the Most High God, * the God who maintains my cause.

3 He will send from heaven and save me; he will confound those who trample upon me; * God will send forth his love and his faithfulness.

4 I lie in the midst of lions that devour the people; * their teeth are spears and arrows, their tongue a sharp sword.

5 They have laid a net for my feet, and I am bowed low; * they have dug a pit before me, but have fallen into it themselves.

6 Exalt yourself above the heavens, O God, * and your glory over all the earth.

7 My heart is firmly fixed, O God, my heart is fixed; * I will sing and make melody.

8 Wake up, my spirit; awake, lute and harp; * I myself will waken the dawn.

9 I will confess you among the peoples, O LORD; * I will sing praise to you among the nations.

10 For your loving-kindness is greater than the heavens, * and your faithfulness reaches to the clouds.

11 Exalt yourself above the heavens, O God, * and your glory over all the earth.

Praise to the holy and undivided Trinity, one God: as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.

The Lessons First Reading Reader A reading from Romans 16:1-16 16 I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a deacon of the church at Cenchreae, 2 so that you may welcome her in the Lord as is fitting for the saints, and help her in whatever she may require from you, for she has been a benefactor of many and of myself as well. 3 Greet Prisca and Aquila, who work with me in Christ Jesus, 4 and who risked their necks for my life, to whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles. 5 Greet also the church in their house. Greet my beloved Epaenetus, who was the first convert in Asia for Christ. 6 Greet Mary, who has worked very hard among you. 7 Greet Andronicus and Junia, my relatives who were in prison with me; they are prominent among the apostles, and they were in Christ before I was. 8 Greet Ampliatus, my beloved in the Lord. 9 Greet Urbanus, our co-worker in Christ, and my beloved Stachys. 10 Greet Apelles, who is approved in Christ. Greet those who belong to the family of Aristobulus. 11 Greet my relative Herodion. Greet those in the Lord who belong to the family of Narcissus. 12 Greet those workers in the Lord, Tryphaena and Tryphosa. Greet

the beloved Persis, who has worked hard in the Lord. 13 Greet Rufus, chosen in the Lord; and greet his mother—a mother to me also. 14 Greet Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas, and the brothers and sisters[who are with them. 15 Greet Philologus, Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints who are with them. 16 Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the churches of Christ greet you.

Here ends the reading. read in unison Canticle 9 The First Song of Isaiah Ecce, Deus Isaiah 12:2-6

Surely God is my salvation; * I will trust and will not be afraid, For God is my strength and my might * and 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 and call upon God’s name; Make known God’s deeds among the peoples; * proclaim that God’s name is exalted; Sing praises to the Most High who has done great things; * let this be known in all the world. Shout aloud and sing for joy, O inhabitants of Zion, * for great in your midst is the Holy One of Israel. Praise to the holy and undivided Trinity, one God*

as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.

The Gospel Reader: A reading from the Gospel of Matthew 27:24-31

24 So when Pilate saw that he could do nothing, but rather that a riot was beginning, he took some water and washed his hands before the crowd, saying, “I am innocent of this man’s blood; see to it yourselves.” 25 Then the people as a whole answered, “His blood be on us and on our children!” 26 So he released Barabbas for them; and after flogging Jesus, he handed him over to be crucified. 27 Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the governor’s headquarters, and they gathered the whole cohort around him. 28 They stripped him and put a scarlet robe on him, 29 and after twisting some thorns into a crown, they put it on his head. They put a reed in his right hand and knelt before him and mocked him, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” 30 They spat on him, and took the reed and struck him on the head. 31 After mocking him, they stripped him of the robe and put his own clothes on him. Then they led him away to crucify him.

Here ends the reading.

The Apostles' Creed

All say together I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He 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, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy , the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

The Prayers

Officiant God be with you. People And also with you. Officiant Let us pray. Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name, your kingdom come,

your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and for ever. Amen.

Suffrages 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.

The Collects

The Collect of the Day

Proper 12

O God, the protector of all who trust in you, without whom nothing is strong, nothing is holy: Increase and multiply upon us your mercy; that, with you as our ruler and guide, we may so pass through things temporal, that we lose not the things eternal; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

O Lord our God, we thank you for instilling in the heart of your servant William Reed Huntington a fervent love for your church and its mission in the world; and we pray that, with unflagging faith in your promises, we may make known to all people your blessed gift of eternal life; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Together A Collect for Guidance O God, our Creator and Sustainer, in you we live and move and have our being: We humbly pray you so to guide and govern us by your Holy Spirit, that in all the cares and occupations of our life we may not forget you, but may remember that we are ever walking in your sight; through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.

For People Facing Uncertainty God of the present moment, God who in Jesus stills the storm and soothes the frantic heart; bring hope and courage to us all as we wait in uncertainty. Bring hope that you will make us the equal of whatever lies ahead. Bring us courage to endure what cannot be avoided, for your will is health and wholeness; you are God, and we need you. Amen.

The Officiant says I invite your prayers of thanksgiving and intercession at this time.

(During the silence people may add their own prayers. Please unmute yourself to share your prayer aloud. When you have completed your prayer, return the microphone to mute.)

The Officiant concludes with the Collect for Mission

A Collect 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 Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.

The General Thanksgiving

The Officiant and People say together 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 our selves 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.

Together A Collect of Dedication Beloved God: As we offer ourselves to you this day, guide and stir us with your Holy Spirit, that we may become one body, one spirit in Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.

Dismissal Deacon or Officiant Let us bless God. People To God be thanks forever.

Concluding Sentences The grace of our Savior Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore. Amen.

May the God of hope fill us with all joy and peace in believing through the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

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.

Commemoration “First presbyter of the Church,” was the well-deserved, if unofficial, title of the sixth rector of , . William Reed Huntington provided a leadership characterized by breadth, generosity, scholarship, and boldness. He was the acknowledged leader in the House of Deputies of the Episcopal Church’s General Convention during a period of intense stress and conflict within the Church. His reconciling spirit helped preserve the unity of the Episcopal Church in the painful days after the beginning of the schism that resulted in the formation of the Reformed Episcopal Church. In the House of Deputies,

of which he was a member from 1871 until 1907, Huntington showed active and pioneering vision in making daring proposals. As early as 1871, his motion to revive the primitive order of “deaconesses” began a long struggle, which culminated in 1889 in canonical authorization for that order. Huntington’s parish immediately provided facilities for this new ministry, and Huntington House became a training center for deaconesses and other women workers in the Church. Christian unity was Huntington’s great passion throughout his ministry. In his book, The Church Idea (1870), he attempted to articulate the essentials of Christian unity. The grounds he proposed as a basis for unity were presented to, and accepted by, the House of Bishops in Chicago in 1886, and, with some slight modification, were adopted by the Lambeth Conference in 1888. The “Chicago-Lambeth Quadrilateral” has become a historic landmark for the Anglican Communion. It is included on pages 876–878 of the , among the Historical Documents of the Church. In addition to his roles as ecumenist and statesman, Huntington is significant as a liturgical scholar. It was his bold proposal to revise the Prayer Book that led to the revision of 1892, providing a hitherto unknown flexibility and significant enrichment. His Collect for Monday in Holy Week, now used also for Fridays at Morning Prayer, 387 is itself an example of skillful revision. In it he takes two striking clauses from the exhortation to the sick in the 1662 Prayer Book, and uses them as part of a prayer for grace to follow the Lord in his sufferings. —Lesser Feasts and Fasts 2018 by Church Publishing

Liturgy created with the following resources Book of Common Prayer, Enriching Our Worship, St. Helena Breviary and A New Zealand Prayer Book