SENTENCES OF SCRIPTURE
These may be used at Morning Prayer or Evening Prayer or at Holy Communion Two as indicated in those services.
General
Seek the Lord while he may be found, call upon him while he is near. Isaiah 55: 6
God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and in truth. John 4: 24
In everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. Philippians 4: 6
Through Christ let us continually offer a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name. Hebrews 13: 15
To the only God our Saviour, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority, before all time and now and for ever. Amen. Jude 25
Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness: let the whole earth stand in awe of him. Psalm 96: 9
Those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint. Isaiah 40: 31
Seasonal
First Sunday of Advent to December 24
The glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all people shall see it together. Isaiah 40: 5
Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. Matthew 3: 2
Christmas
To us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9: 6
I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Saviour has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. Luke 2: 10-11
God’s love was revealed among us in this way: God sent his only Son into the world so that we might live through him. 1 John 4: 9
Epiphany
From the rising of the sun to its setting my name is great among the nations, and in every place incense is offered to my name, and a pure offering; for my name is great among the nations, says the Lord.
Malachi 1: 11
God who said, ‘out of darkness light shall shine’, has caused his light to shine in our hearts, the light which is knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.2 Corinthians 4: 6 (REB)
The grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all. Titus 2: 11
Ordinary Time – Before Lent
Jesus said: ‘Come to me, all who are weary and burdened,
and I will give you rest.’ Matthew 11: 28
Ash Wednesday to Fourth Sunday in Lent
The sacrifice acceptable to God is a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise. Psalm 51: 17
To the Lord our God belong mercy and forgiveness, for we have rebelled against him, and have not obeyed the voice of the Lord our God by following his laws, which he set before us. Daniel 9: 9-10
Fifth Sunday of Lent to Good Friday
Jesus said: ‘For their sake I consecrate myself, that they too may be consecrated by the truth.’ John 17: 19
God proves his love for us in that while we still were sinners Christ died for us. Romans 5: 8
Christ himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to sin and live for righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed.1 Peter 2: 24
Easter Eve
We have been buried with Christ by baptism into death, so that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, so we too might walk in newness of life. Romans 6: 4
Easter Day to the Eve of Ascension Day
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By his great mercy he has given us a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. 1 Peter 1: 3
Ascension Day to the Eve of Pentecost
Since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast to the faith we profess.Hebrews 4: 14-16
Pentecost
God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us. Romans 5: 5
Trinity Sunday
Round the throne of God, day and night they never cease to sing, ‘Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come.’ Revelation 4: 8
Ordinary Time – After Trinity
Jesus said: ‘You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses.’ Acts 1: 8
If anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new. 2 Corinthians 5: 17
In Christ God was reconciling the world to himself. 2 Corinthians 5: 19
Jesus said: ‘Remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.’ Matthew 28: 20
Our help is in the name of the Lord,
who made heaven and earth.Psalm 124: 7
All Saints
Since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and the sin which clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith. Hebrews 12: 1-2
Saints’ Days
The righteous will be remembered for ever; the memory of the righteous is a blessing. Psalm 112: 6 , Proverbs 10: 7
Rogation and Harvest
The earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it. Psalm 24: 1
Times of thanksgiving
Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you judge the peoples with equity and guide the nations upon earth. Psalm 67: 4
O give thanks to the Lord, call on his name; make known his deeds among the peoples. Sing to him, sing praises to him: tell of all his marvellous works. Psalm 105: 1-2
Times of trouble
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Psalm 46: 1
Penitential
When the wicked turn away from the wickedness they have committed and do what is lawful and right, they shall save their life. Ezekiel 18: 27
I know my transgressions, and my sin is ever before me. Psalm 51: 3
Hide your face from my sins, and blot out all my iniquities. Psalm 51: 9
The sacrifice acceptable to God is a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, you will not despise. Psalm 51: 17
Rend your hearts and not your clothing. Return to the Lord, your God: for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love, and relents from punishing. Joel 2: 13
To the Lord our God belong mercy and forgiveness, for we have rebelled against him, and have not obeyed the voice of the Lord our God by following his laws, which he set before us. Daniel 9: 9-10
Correct me, Lord, but in just measure; not in your anger, or you will bring me to nothing. Jeremiah 10: 24
Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. Matthew 3: 2
I will arise and go to my father, and I will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before you; I am no longer worthy to be called your son. Luke 15: 18-19
Do not enter not into judgement with your servant, O Lord; for no one living is righteous before you. Psalm 143: 2
If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he who is faithful and just will forgive us our sins, and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1: 8-9