Cross
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Listen to me, my people, and give heed to me, my nation;
for a teaching will go out from me,
and my justice for a light to the peoples.
I will bring near my deliverance swiftly,
my salvation has gone out and my arms will rule the peoples;
the coastlands wait for me, and for my arm they hope.
Lift up your eyes to the heavens, and look at the earth beneath;
for the heavens will vanish like smoke,
the earth will wear out like a garment,
and those who live on it will die like gnats;
but my salvation will be forever,
and my deliverance will never be ended.
(Isaiah 51:4-6, NRSV.)
Invitatory
I give you thanks, O Lord, with my whole heart;
before the gods I sing your praise;
on the day I called, you answered me,
you increased my strength of soul.
(Psalm 138:1, 3, NRSV.)
Cruciform
I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God,
to present your bodies as a living sacrifice,
holy and acceptable to God,
which is your spiritual worship.
(Romans 12:1, NRSV.)
Weeks
“Who do you say that I am?”
“You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.”
(Matthew 16:15-16, NRSV.)
Dimissory
Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace,
according to thy word.
For mine eyes have seen the salvation
that thou hast prepared before the face of all peoples,
to be a light to lighten the Gentiles,
and to be the glory of thy people, Israel.
(Nunc dimittis, BCP1979.)
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.