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Oid/downloads/Eucharist From An Anglican Prayer Book
INTRODUCTION
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Let us pray
Almighty God
to whom all hearts are open
all desires known
and from whom no secrets are hid:
cleanse the thoughts of our hearts
by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit
that we may perfectly love you
and worthily magnify your holy Name;
through Christ our Lord.
(5.)
Morena re hauhele
Morena re hauhele
Kreste re hauhele
Kreste re hauhele
Kreste re hauhele
Morena re hauhele
Morena re hauhele
Morena re hauhele
PENITENCE
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Jesus said, 'You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul and with all
your mind.' This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like it, 'You shall love your
neighbour as yourself.' On these two commandments depend all the law and the prophets.
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Let us confess our sins (firmly resolved to keep Gods commandments and to live in love and peace
with our neighbour).
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Almighty God, who forgives all who truly repent, have mercy on you; pardon your sins and set you free
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from them; confirm and strengthen you in all goodness and keep you in eternal life; through Jesus Christ
our Lord.
Amen
THE COLLECT OF THE DAY
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Let us pray
The Priest says the Collect and the people respond
Amen
THE WORD OF GOD
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The Gospel
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The Sermon
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The Prayers of the Church are offered in one of the four forms following
Form A
Particular petitions and thanksgivings may be made by individuals during the silences. One or more sections, other than the
first and last, may be omitted.
As we celebrate the holy Eucharist to the glory of God and in thanksgiving for his mercies, let us
pray for his Church in Christ Jesus and for all people according to their needs.
Almighty God, our heavenly Father, who promised through your Son Jesus Christ to hear us
when we pray in his name;
We pray for your Church throughout the world and especially for this diocese, and for N our bishop,
together with N our metropolitan (particular thanksgivings or petitions may follow)
Silence may be kept.
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Give your Church power to proclaim the gospel of Christ; and grant that we and all Christian people
may be united in truth, live together in your love, and reveal your glory in the world.
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer
We thank you, father, for the resources of the world and its beauty ( particular thanksgivings and petitions
may follow)
Silence may be kept.
Give to all a reverence for your creation and make us worthy stewards of your gifts.
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer
We pray for the nations of the world, . and especially for this country and its leaders ( particular
thanksgivings and petitions may follow)
Silence may be kept.
Give wisdom to those in authority; direct this and every nation in the way of justice and peace; that
all may honour one another and seek the common good.
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer
We pray for our families and friends and those with special claims upon us (especially)
Silence may be kept
Give grace to all whose lives are closely linked with ours, that we may serve Christ in them and love
one another as he loves us.
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer
We pray for those in trouble, sorrow, need, sickness or any other adversity (especially)
Silence may be kept
To all who suffer give courage, healing and a steadfast trust in your love.
Lord, in your mercy
Hear our prayer
We remember with thanksgiving your servants who have gone before us (especially)
Silence may be kept
According to your promises, grant us with them a share in your eternal kingdom.
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Form B
Almighty God, our heavenly Father, you have taught us to pray and to give thanks for all people:
Receive our prayers for the universal Church, that it may know the power of your Spirit, and that all
your children may agreed in the truth of your holy word and live in unity and godly love.
We pray for your servant N our bishop, together with N our metropolitan, and for all other ministers
of your word and sacraments, that by their life and teaching your glory may be revealed and all
nations drawn to you.
Guide and prosper, we pray, those who strive for the spread of your gospel, and enlighten with your
Spirit all places of work, learning and healing.
We pray for those who have authority and responsibility among the nations (especially .), that,
ruling with wisdom and justice, they may promote peace and well-being in the world.
To this congregation and to all your people in their different callings give your heavenly grace, that
we may hear your holy word with reverent and obedient hearts, and serve you truly all the days of
our life.
In your compassion, Father, comfort and heal those who are in trouble, sorrow, need or sickness.
We praise and thank you for all your saints; for the blessed Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ
our Lord, (for whom we remember at this time), and for the heroes of the faith in every
generation; and we remember before you your servants who have died, praying that we may enter
with them into the fullness of your unending joy.
Grant this, holy Father, for Jesus Christs sake.
Amen.
Form C
Particular intentions may be mentioned before this prayer but it is said without interpolation.
One or more petitions, other than the first or last may be omitted.
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Father, we are your children, your Spirit lives in us and we are in your Spirit: hear us, for it is your Spirit
who speaks through us as we pray.
Lord hear us
Father, you created the heavens and the earth: bless the produce of our land and the works of our hands
Lord hear us
Father, you created us in your own image: teach us to honour you in all your children
Lord hear us
Father, in your steadfast love you provide for your creation: grant good rains for our crops
Lord hear us
Father, you inspired the prophets of old: grant that your Church may faithfully proclaim your truth to
the world
Lord hear us
Father, you sent your Son into the world: reveal him to others through his life in us
Lord hear us
Lord Jesus, you sent your apostles to make disciples of all nations: bless the bishops of this province,
especially N our bishop, together with N our metropolitan, and all other ministers of your Church
Christ hear us
Lord Jesus, for your sake men and women forsook all and followed you: call many to serve you in
religious communities and in the ordained ministry of your Church.
Christ hear us
Lord Jesus, you called your disciples to take up the cross; deepen in each of us a sense of vocation
Christ hear us
You prayed for your Church to b one: unite all Christians that the world may believe
Christ hear us
You forgave the thief on the cross: bring us all to penitence and reconciliation
Christ hear us
You broke down the walls that divide us: bring the people of this world to live in peace and concord
Christ hear us
You taught us through Paul, your apostle, to pray for kings and rulers: bless and guide all who are in
authority
Christ hear us
You were rich yet for our sake you became poor: move those who have wealth to share generously with
those who are poor
Christ hear us
You sat among the learned, listening and asking them questions: inspire all who teach and all who learn
Christ hear us
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You cured by your healing touch and word: heal the sick and bless those who minister to them
Christ hear us
You were unjustly condemned by Pontius Pilate: strengthen our brothers and sisters who are suffering
injustice and persecution
Christ hear us
You lived as an exile in Egypt: protect and comfort all refugees
Christ hear us
You knew the love and care of an earthly home: be with migrant workers and protect their families
Christ hear us
You open and none can shut: open the gates of your kingdom to those who have died without hearing
your gospel
Christ hear us
You have been glorified in the lives of innumerable saints: give us strength through their prayers to
follow in their footsteps
Christ hear us
Father, we know that you are good and that you hear those who call upon you: give to us and to all
people what is best for us, that we may glorify you through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who is
alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
Amen
Form D
The Priest or another minister leads intercessions and thanksgivings in which the congregation may be invited to join.
THE PEACE
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A sentence taken from one of the readings or the Gospel, or another appropriate verse of Scripture, may be said
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Alms, and other gifts for the church and the poor, may be presented here. One of the following prayers may be said
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Yours, Lord, is the greatness, the power, the glory, the splendour, and the majesty; for everything in
heaven and on earth is yours. All things come from you, and of your own do we give you.
Amen
Or
Source of all life, the heaven and earth are yours, yet you have given us dominion over all things.
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Receive the fruits of our labour offered in love; in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen
THE TAKING OF THE BREAD AND WINE
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Blessed are you, Lord, God of all creation. Through your goodness we have this bread to offer, which
earth has given and human hands have made. For us it becomes the bread of life.
Blessed be God for ever
Blessed are you, Lord, God of all creation. Through your goodness we have this wine to offer, fruit of
the vine and work of human hands. For us it becomes the cup of salvation.
Blessed be God for ever
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The following section many be omitted when a proper preface is used, except when preface 27 is used .
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Because through him you have created everything from the beginning and formed us in your own
image;
Through him you delivered us from the slavery of sin, when you gave him to be born as man, to die on
the cross and to rise again for us;
Through him you claimed us as your own people when you enthroned him with you in heaven, and
through him sent out your Holy Spirit, the giver of life;
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Therefore with angels and archangels, and with all the company of heaven, we acclaim you and declare
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the greatness of your glory; we praise you now and for ever saying:
Holy, holy, holy Lord
God of power and might
heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest
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Hear us Father, through your Son Christ our Lord; through him accept our offering of thanks and praise,
and send your Holy Spirit upon us and upon these gifts of bread and wine so that they may be to us his
body and his blood.
For on the night that he was betrayed he took bread, and when he had given you thanks, he broke it, and
gave it to his disciples saying, Take this and eat; this is my body which is given for you; do this in
remembrance of me.
So too after supper he took the cup, and when he had given you thanks, he gave it to them saying,
Drink of it all of you; for this is my blood of the new covenant, which is shed for you and for many for
the forgiveness of sins; whenever you drink it, do this in remembrance of me.
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Holy Father, with these your gifts, we your people celebrate before you the one perfect sacrifice of
Christ our Lord, his rising from the dead and his ascending to the glory of heaven.
Gracious Lord, accept us in him, unworthy though we are, so that we who share in the body and blood
of your Son may be made one with all your people of this and every age.
Grant that as we await the coming of Christ our Saviour in the glory and triumph of his kingdom, we
may daily grow into his likeness; with whom, and in whom, and through whom, by the power of the
Holy Spirit, all glory and honour be given to you, almighty Father, by the whole company of earth and
heaven, throughout all ages, now and for ever.
Amen
The service continues with the Lords Prayer
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or
It is indeed right, it is our duty and our joy, at all times and in all place, to give you thanks and praise,
holy Father, heavenly King, almighty and eternal God, through Jesus Christ your only Son our Lord;
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For he is your living Word; through him you have created all things from the beginning, and formed us
in your own image.
Through him you have freed us from the slavery of sin, giving him to be born as man and to die upon
the cross; you raised him from the dead and exalted him to your right hand on high.
Through him you have sent upon us your holy and life-giving Spirit, and made us a people for your own
possession.
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Therefore with angels and archangels, and with all the company of heaven, we proclaim your great and
glorious Name, for ever praising you and saying:
Holy, holy, holy Lord
God of power and might
heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.
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Accept our praises, heavenly Father, through your Son our Saviour Jesus Christ; and as we follow his
example and obey his command, grant that by the power of your Holy Spirit these gifts of bread and
wine may be to us his body and his blood;
Who in the same night that he was betrayed took bread and gave you thanks; he broke it and gave it to
his disciples, saying, Take, eat; this is my body which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.
In the same way, after supper he took the cup and gave you thanks; he gave it to them, saying, Drink
this, all of you; this is my blood of the new covenant, which is shed for you and for many, for the
forgiveness of sins. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.
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Therefore, heavenly Father, we remember his offering of himself made once for all upon the cross, and
proclaim his mighty resurrection and glorious ascension. As we look for his coming in glory, we
celebrate with this bread and this cup his one perfect sacrifice.
Accept through him, our great high priest, this our sacrifice of thanks and praise; and as we eat and drink
these holy gifts in the presence of your divine majesty, renew us by your Spirit, inspire us with your
love, and unite us in the body of your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
Through him, and with him, and in him, by the power of the Holy Spirit, with all who stand before you
in earth and heaven, we worship you, Father almighty, in songs of everlasting praise:
Blessing and honour and glory and power
be yours for ever and ever. Amen
The service continues with the Lords Prayer
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Father, it is our duty and our salvation, always and everywhere to give you thanks through your beloved
Son, Jesus Christ.
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He is the word through whom you made the universe, the Saviour you sent to redeem us.
By the power of the Holy Spirit he took flesh and was born of the Virgin Mary.
For our sake he opened his arms on the cross; he put an end to death and revealed the resurrection.
In this he fulfilled your will and won for you a holy people.
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And so we join the angels and the saints in proclaiming your glory as we say:
Holy, holy, holy Lord
God of power and might
heaven and earth are full of your glory.
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In memory of his death and resurrection, we offer you, Father, this life-giving bread, this saving cup.
We thank you for counting us worthy to stand in your presence and serve you. May all of us who share
in the body and blood of Christ be brought together in unity by the Holy Spirit.
Lord, remember your Church throughout the world; make us grow in love, together with N our bishop,
and all the clergy.
Remember our brothers and sisters who have gone to their rest in the hope of rising again; bring them
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Remembering, therefore, his death and resurrection, we offer/bring before you this bread and this cup,
giving thanks that you have made us worthy to stand in your presence and serve you.
We ask you to send your Holy Spirit upon the offering of your holy Church. Gather into one all who
share in these sacred mysteries, filling them with the Holy Spirit and confirming their faith in the truth,
that together we may praise you and give you glory through your servant, Jesus Christ.
All glory and honour are yours, Father and Son, with the Holy Spirit in the holy Church, now and for
ever.
Amen
Or
(isiXhosa)
Mvana ka Thixo, Mvana ka Thixo, esusa isono sehlabathi:
sensele inceba.
Mvana ka Thixo, Mvana ka Thixo, esusa isono sehlabathi:
sensele inceba.
Mvana ka Thixo, Mvana ka Thixo, esusa isono sehlabathi:
siphe uxolo lwakho.
THE COMMUNION
(46)
We do not presume
to come to this your table, merciful Lord
trusting in our own righteousness
but in your manifold and great mercies.
We are not worthy so much as to gather up
the crumbs under your table
but you are the same Lord
whose nature is always to have mercy.
Grant us therefore, gracious Lord
so to eat the flesh of your dear Son Jesus Christ
and to drink his blood
that we may evermore dwell in him and he in us.
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Draw near and receive the Body of our Lord Jesus Christ which he gave for you, and his blood which he
shed for your, feed on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving.
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Or
Minister The body of our Lord Jesus Christ keep you in eternal life
Amen
Minister The blood of our Lord Jesus Christ keep you in eternal life
Amen
CONCLUSION
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(51)
Almighty and eternal God, we thank you for feeding us in these holy mysteries with the body and
blood of your Son our Saviour Jesus Christ; and for keeping us by your grace in the Body of your Son,
the company of all faithful people. Help us to persevere as living members of that holy fellowship, and
to grow in love and obedience according to your will; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and
reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen
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Father almighty
we offer ourselves to you
as a living sacrifice
in Jesus Christ our Lord.
Send us out into the world
in the power of the Holy Spirit
to live and work
to your praise and glory.
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The peace of God which passes all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and
love of God, and of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord; and the blessing of God almighty, the Father, the
Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you, and remain with you always.
Amen
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Additional prayers:
Prayer for Africa
God bless Africa
Guard her children
Guide her leaders
And give her peace
For Jesus Christs sake.
Amen
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Acknowledgement:
The Holy Eucharist from An Anglican Prayer Book 1989
The Provincial Trustees of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa
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