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Welcome to worship in St Simon’s on
GOOD FRIDAY
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The Passion of the Christ according to St
JohnIt is traditional to stand but
please sit if it makes it easier for you to listen
Prayer of the FaithfulToday there are 10 special
petitions
Response: O Lord hear our prayer (x2)
when we call answer us, O Lord hear our prayer (x2)
come and listen to us
The Good Friday collection goes to help Christians in the Holy Land. Their need is great at this time. Be generous.
Good Friday is the only day in the Catholic Church when there is no Mass. Instead of bread and wine, after the collection, the cross will be brought up to be venerated.
After that there will be communion but there is no objection to anyone leaving after kissing the cross.
Behold, behold the wood of the cross on which is hung our salvation (x3)Response:O come let us adore (x3)
The “Reproaches”
I give you love and how do you repay?When you were slaves I strove to set you
free.I led you out from under Pharaoh’s yoke.But you led out your Christ to Calvary.My people tell me what is my offence?
What have I done to harm you? Answer me!
For forty years I was your constant guideI fed you with my manna from on highI led you out to live in hope and peace
But you led out my only Son to dieMy people tell me what is my offence?
What have I done to harm you? Answer me!
With cloud and fire I marked the desert way
I heard your cries of rage and calmed your fear
I opened up the sea and led you throughBut you have opened Christ with a nail
and spearMy people tell me what is my offence?
What have I done to harm you? Answer me!
When in distress you cried to me for food
I sent you quails in answer to your callAnd saving water from the desert rockBut to my Son you offered bitter gall
My people, tell me what is my offence?What have I done to harm you?
Answer me!
I gave you joy when you were in despairWith songs of hope I set your hearts on
fireCrowned you with grace, the people of
my choiceBut you have crowned my Christ with
thorny briarMy people tell me what is my offence?
What have I done to harm you?
Answer me!
When you were weak, exploited and oppressed
I heard your cry and listened to your pleaI raised you up to honour and renownBut you have raised me on a shameful
treeMy people, tell me, what is my offence?
What have I done to harm you? Answer me!
VENERATION OF THE CROSSThe Seven Last Words of Jesus from the Cross
Forgive them Father dear they know not what they doForgive all those who for my sake forgive as I forgive.
This day redemption dawns the world begins anewThis day you will enjoy with me the peace of paradise.
O woman sinless Eve behold your new born SonO first to claim her as your own behold your mother dear.
I cry to you my God why have you left my side?Yet you will be with me at last when victory will be mine.I thirst with those who thirst for living streams of grace
I long to lead my thirsting sheep to springs of endless life.My task is now fulfilled my Father’s work is done
The Son may now retire to rest within his Father’s houseDear Father I commend my spirit to your care
With this last prayer at eventide I sleep in perfect peace
By the blood that flowed from theeIn thy bitter agony
By the scourge so meekly borneBy thy purple robe of scorn
Jesus Saviour hear our cryThou were suffering once as we,
Now enthroned in majestyWe thy people sing to thee
By the thorns that crowned thy headBy the sceptre of a reed
By thy footsteps faint and slowWeighed beneath thy cross of woe
Jesus Saviour hear our cry
Thou wert suffering once as we,Now enthroned in majesty
Countless angels sing to thee
By thy weeping mother’s woeBy the sword that pierced her through
When in anguish standing byOn the cross she saw thee die
Jesus Saviour hear our cryThou wert suffering once as we,
Now enthroned in majestyCountless angels sing to thee
COMMUNION
Our Father…..
Communion Chants
Jesus remember me when you come into your kingdom
Stay with me, remain here with me
Watch and pray, watch and pray
William Blake
On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross
The emblem of suffering and shameAnd I loved that old cross where the
dearest and bestfor a world of lost sinners was slain
So I’ll cherish the old rugged crossTill my trophies at last I lay downI will cling to the old rugged cross
And exchange it some day for a crown
Oh that old rugged cross so despised by the world
Has a wondrous attraction for meFor the dear Lamb of God left his
glory behindTo bear it to dark Calvary
So I’ll cherish the old rugged crossTill my trophies at last I lay downI will cling to the old rugged cross
And exchange it some day for a crown
In the old rugged cross stained with blood so divine
A wondrous beauty I seeFor twas on that old cross Jesus
suffered and diedTo pardon and sanctify me
So I’ll cherish the old rugged crossTill my trophies at last I lay downI will cling to the old rugged cross
And exchange it some day for a crown
To the old rugged cross I will ever be true
Its shame and reproach gladly bear
Then He’ll call me some day to my home far away
There his glory forever I’ll share
So I’ll cherish the old rugged cross
Till my trophies at last I lay down
I will cling to the old rugged cross
And exchange it some day for a crown
Next service in St Simon’s
Easter Vigil SUNDAY 6 am We start in darkness and finish in light