Palm Liturgy

The Liturgy of the Palms ‘! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Blessed is the coming kingdom of our The Service may begin outside the church. ancestor David! Hosanna in the highest heaven!’ The president says .1-10 This is of the Lord. Grace, mercy and peace from God our Father and the Praise to you, O Christ Lord Christ be with you and also with you. Let us go forth, praising Jesus our Messiah.

Hosanna to the son of David The President leads the people to the church Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. All glory, laud and honour Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, during we To thee, Redeemer, King, have been preparing by works of love and self- To whom the lips of children sacrifice for the celebration of our Lord’s death and Made sweet ring. resurrection. Today we come together to begin this solemn celebration in union with the Church Thou art the King of , throughout the world. Christ enters his own city to Thou David’s royal Son, complete his work as our Saviour, to suffer, to die, and Who in the Lord’s name comest, to rise again. Let us go with him in faith and love, so The King and blessèd One. All glory . . . that, united with him in his sufferings, we may share his risen life. The company of angels Are praising thee on high, The people hold up palms or branches while this And mortal men and all things prayer is said by the president Created make reply. All glory . . .

God our Saviour, whose Son Jesus Christ entered The people of the Hebrews as Messiah to suffer and to die; let these With palms before thee went; palms be for us signs of his victory and grant that we Our praise and prayer and anthems who bear them in his name may ever hail him as our Before thee we present. All glory . . . King, and follow him in the way that leads to eternal life; who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of To thee before thy passion the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. They sang their hymns of praise; To thee, now high exalted, The Palm Gospel Our melody we raise. All glory . . .

Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ Thou didst accept their praises, according to Mark Accept the prayers we bring, Glory to you, O Lord Who in all good delightest, Thou good and gracious King. All glory . . . When they were approaching Jerusalem, at and , near the Mount of , Jesus sent two Within that blessèd City of his disciples and said to them, ‘Go into the village Thy praises may we sing, ahead of you, and immediately as you enter it, you will And ever raise hosannas find tied there a colt that has never been ridden; untie it To our most loving King. All glory . . . and bring it. If anyone says to you, “Why are you doing this?” just say this, “The Lord needs it and will The Liturgy of the Passion send it back here immediately.”’ They went away and found a colt tied near a door, outside in the street. As The President says the Palm Sunday they were untying it, some of the bystanders said to them, ‘What are you doing, untying the colt?’ They Almighty and everlasting God, who in your tender told them what Jesus had said; and they allowed them love towards mankind sent your Son our Saviour Jesus to take it. Then they brought the colt to Jesus and Christ to take upon him our flesh and to suffer death threw their cloaks on it; and he sat on it. Many people upon the : grant that we may follow the example spread their cloaks on the road, and others spread leafy of his patience and humility, and also be made branches that they had cut in the fields. partakers of his resurrection; through Jesus Christ your Then those who went ahead and those who followed Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you and the were shouting, Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Palm Sunday Liturgy

A reading from the letter of Paul to the Philippians Prayers of Penitence and Intercession

Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus, The President opens who, though he was in the form of God, did not regard We stand with Christ in his suffering. equality with God as something to be exploited, but emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, being born A reader makes these biddings in human likeness. And being found in human form, he humbled himself and became obedient to the point For forgiveness for the many times we have denied of death even death on a cross. Therefore God also Jesus, let us pray to the Lord. highly exalted him and gave him the name that is Lord, have mercy. above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every For grace to seek out those habits of sin which mean knee should bend, in heaven and on earth and under spiritual death, and by prayer and self-discipline to the earth, and every tongue should confess that Jesus overcome them, Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. let us pray to the Lord. Philippians 2.5-11 Lord, have mercy. For Christian people, that through the suffering of This is the word of the Lord. disunity there may grow a rich union in Christ, Thanks be to God. let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy. Gradual Hymn For those who make laws, interpret them, and administer them, that our common life may be ordered Ride on, ride on, in majesty! in justice and mercy, Hark! all the tribes Hosanna cry; let us pray to the Lord. O Savior meek, pursue Thy road Lord, have mercy. With palms and scattered garments strowed. For those who still make Jerusalem a battleground, Ride on, ride on, in majesty! let us pray to the Lord. In lowly pomp ride on to die! Lord, have mercy. O Christ! Thy triumph now begin For those who have the courage and honesty to work Over captive death and conquered sin. openly for justice and peace, let us pray to the Lord. Ride on, ride on, in majesty! Lord, have mercy. The wingèd squadrons of the sky For those in the darkness and agony of isolation, that Look down with sad and wondering eyes they may find support and encouragement, To see the approaching sacrifice. let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy. Ride on, ride on, in majesty! For those who, weighed down with hardship, failure, Thy last and fiercest strife is nigh; or sorrow, feel that God is far from them, The Father, on His sapphire throne, let us pray to the Lord. Expects His own anointed Son. Lord, have mercy. For those who are tempted to give up Ride on, ride on, in majesty! the way of the cross, In lowly pomp ride on to die; let us pray to the Lord. Bow Thy meek head to mortal pain, Lord, have mercy. Then take, O God, Thy power, and reign. That we, with those who have died in faith, may find mercy in the day of Christ, The Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ let us pray to the Lord. Lord, have mercy. The Passion is read by three voices 1. The Narrator The President says the Absolution 2. Jesus May the Father forgive us by the death of his Son and 3. Reader for all other Single voices strengthen us to live in the power of the Spirit all our The voices of the crowd and other groups. These days. Amen. sections are marked “All” and are printed in bold. And all say A silence follows the reading of . Holy God, holy and strong, Short Homily holy and immortal, have mercy upon us.

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The Liturgy of the Sacrament In the same way, after supper he took the cup and gave you thanks; The Peace he gave it to them, saying: Drink this, all of you; Once we were far off, but now in union with Christ this is my blood of the new covenant, Jesus we have been brought near through the shedding which is shed for you and for many of Christ’s blood, for he is our peace. for the forgiveness of sins. Do this, as often as you drink it, The peace of the Lord be always with you in remembrance of me. and also with you. Jesus Christ is Lord: Let us offer one another a sign of peace. Lord, by your cross and resurrection you have set us free. Offertory Hymn You are the Saviour of the world.

Eucharistic Prayer B And so, Father, calling to mind his death on the cross, with Proper Preface for Palm Sunday his perfect sacrifice made once for the sins of the whole world; The Lord be with you rejoicing in his mighty resurrection and also with you. and glorious ascension, Lift up your hearts. and looking for his coming in glory, We lift them to the Lord. we celebrate this of our redemption. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. As we offer you this our sacrifice It is right to give thanks and praise. of praise and thanksgiving, we bring before you this bread and this cup It is indeed right and just, our duty and our salvation, and we thank you for counting us worthy always and everywhere to give you thanks, to stand in your presence and serve you. holy Father, almighty and eternal God, Send the Holy Spirit on your people through Jesus Christ our Lord. and gather into one in your kingdom For as the time of his passion all who share this one bread and one cup, and resurrection draws near so that we, in the company of [N and] all the saints, the whole world is called to acknowledge may praise and glorify you for ever, his hidden majesty. through Jesus Christ our Lord; The power of the life-giving cross by whom, and with whom, and in whom, reveals the judgement that has come upon the world in the unity of the Holy Spirit, and the triumph of Christ crucified. all honour and glory be yours, almighty Father, He is the victim who dies no more, for ever and ever. Amen. the Lamb once slain, who lives for ever, our advocate in heaven to plead our cause, The Lord’s Prayer exalting us there to join with angels and archangels, for ever praising you and saying: Let us pray with confidence as our Saviour has taught us Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, Our Father, who art in heaven, heaven and earth are full of your glory. hallowed be thy name; Hosanna in the highest. thy kingdom come; Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. thy will be done; Hosanna in the highest. on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. Lord, you are holy indeed, the source of all holiness; And forgive us our trespasses, grant that by the power of your Holy Spirit, as we forgive those who trespass against us. and according to your holy will, And lead us not into temptation; these gifts of bread and wine but deliver us from evil. may be to us the body and blood of our Lord Jesus For thine is the kingdom, Christ; who, in the same night that he was betrayed, the power and the glory, took bread and gave you thanks; for ever and ever. he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying: Amen. Take, eat; this is my body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of me.

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Breaking of the Bread Prayer after Communion

The president breaks the consecrated bread. The President says

We break this bread Lord Jesus Christ, to share in the body of Christ. you humbled yourself in taking the form of a servant, Though we are many, we are one body, and in obedience died on the cross for our salvation: because we all share in one bread. give us the mind to follow you and to proclaim you as Lord and King, Agnus Dei to the glory of God the Father. Amen. , you take away the sin of the world, Faithful God, have mercy on us. may we who share this banquet glory in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, Lamb of God, our salvation, life and hope, you take away the sin of the world, who reigns as Lord now and for ever. have mercy on us. Amen.

Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world, grant us peace. The President says

Giving of Communion May the Father, who so loved the world that he gave his only Son, bring you by faith to his eternal life. The president says Amen.

Jesus is the Lamb of God May Christ, who accepted the cup of sacrifice in who takes away the sin of the world. obedience to the Father’s will, keep you steadfast as Blessed are those who are called to his supper. you walk with him the way of his cross. Lord, I am not worthy to receive you, Amen. but only say the word, and I shall be healed. May the Spirit, who strengthens us to suffer with The president and people receive communion. Christ that we may share his glory, set your minds on Those who are communicant members of other life and peace. Churches which subscribe to the doctrine of the Holy Amen. Trinity, and are in good standing in their own Church may receive Communion. And the blessing of God almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you and remain with Any person may come to the altar for a blessing. you always. Holding a book is a useful signal to the ministers Amen.

Communion Hymn A minister dismisses the people.

Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. In the name of Christ. Amen.

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