Sunday, May 21, 2023
All hymns from Psalms and Hymns of Reformed Worship unless otherwise noted.
OPENING WORD
Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.
To those who reside as aliens, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, who are chosen 2 according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, by the sanctifying work of the Spirit, to obey Jesus Christ and be sprinkled with His blood: May grace and peace be yours in the fullest measure. 1 Pet 1:2
BIBLE
Psalms 3
Psa 3:1 A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son. LORD, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me.
Psa 3:2 Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah.
Psa 3:3 But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.
Psa 3:4 I cried unto the LORD with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy hill. Selah.
Psa 3:5 I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the LORD sustained me.
Psa 3:6 I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about.
Psa 3:7 Arise, O LORD; save me, O my God: for thou hast smitten all mine enemies upon the cheek bone; thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly.
Psa 3:8 Salvation belongeth unto the LORD: thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah.
HYMN
PHRW #213 “’Tis to Thee we owe allegiance”
TIS to Thee we owe allegiance,
God, our Saviour and our King:
May we render true obedience,
Every day our tribute bring;
And with rapture
Of Thy love and glory sing.
2
May we bow to Thy dominion,
Yielding to Thy righteous sway;
Careless of the world’s opinion,
May we all Thy will obey;
Saviour, lead us,
Lead us in Thy perfect way.
3
Thine is greatness never wasting,
High Thou art, with glory crowned;
Thine a kingdom everlasting,
Grace and truth Thy throne surround;
While all others,
Vanish, and no more are found.
4
Happy they whom Thou dost govern!
Great their peace, their honour great;
Thee beholding, Thee their Sovereign,
Thee enthroned in royal state;
Happy people!
Who before Thee ever wait.
Thomas Kelly, 1769-1855
PRAYER
BIBLE
Old Testament
Amos 6:1-6
Amo 6:1 Woe to them that are at ease in Zion, and trust in the mountain of Samaria, which are named chief of the nations, to whom the house of Israel came!
Amo 6:2 Pass ye unto Calneh, and see; and from thence go ye to Hamath the great: then go down to Gath of the Philistines: be they better than these kingdoms? or their border greater than your border?
Amo 6:3 Ye that put far away the evil day, and cause the seat of violence to come near;
Amo 6:4 That lie upon beds of ivory, and stretch themselves upon their couches, and eat the lambs out of the flock, and the calves out of the midst of the stall;
Amo 6:5 That chant to the sound of the viol, and invent to themselves instruments of musick, like David;
Amo 6:6 That drink wine in bowls, and anoint themselves with the chief ointments: but they are not grieved for the affliction of Joseph.
BIBLE
MEMORY VERSE
Luke 6:31
And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.
BIBLE
PROVERB
22:10
Cast out the scorner, and contention shall go out;
yea, strife and reproach shall cease.
HYMN
Psalmnody
PHRW #3 “Thy promise, Lord, is perfect peace”
THY promise, Lord, is perfect peace,
And yet my trials still increase;
Till fears, at times, my soul beset
That Satan will defeat me yet.
2
Then, Saviour, must I fly to Thee,
And in Thy strength my refuge see;
O hear me from Thy holy hill,
And calm, and keep, and help me still.
3
Beneath Thy care secure I sleep,
For what can harm, when Thou dost keep?
I’ll wake and know Thee at my side,
My omnipresent guard and guide!
4
For how can earth or hell distress,
With God so strong, so near to bless?
From Thee alone salvation flows,
My only refuge and repose.
Henry Francis Lyte, 1793-1847
PRAYER
Unreached People: Najdi Arab in Saudi Arabia
BIBLE
New Testament
Luke 6:20-26
Luk 6:20 And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed be ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God.
Luk 6:21 Blessed are ye that hunger now: for ye shall be filled. Blessed are ye that weep now: for ye shall laugh.
Luk 6:22 Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man's sake.
Luk 6:23 Rejoice ye in that day, and leap for joy: for, behold, your reward is great in heaven: for in the like manner did their fathers unto the prophets.
Jesus Pronounces Woes
Luk 6:24 But woe unto you that are rich! for ye have received your consolation.
Luk 6:25 Woe unto you that are full! for ye shall hunger. Woe unto you that laugh now! for ye shall mourn and weep.
Luk 6:26 Woe unto you, when all men shall speak well of you! for so did their fathers to the false prophets.
HYMN
PHRW #373 “Rock of Ages, cleft for me”
ROCK of Ages, cleft for me,
Let me hide myself in Thee;
Let the water and the blood
From Thy riven side which flowed,
Be of sin the double cure;
Cleanse me from its guilt and power.
2
Not the labours of my hands
Can fulfil Thy law’s demands:
Could my zeal no respite know,
Could my tears for ever flow,
All for sin could not atone;
Thou must save, and Thou alone.
3
Nothing in my hand I bring;
Simply to Thy Cross I cling;
Naked, come to Thee for dress;
Helpless, look to Thee for grace;
Foul, I to the fountain fly,
Wash me, Saviour, or I die.
4
While I draw this fleeting breath,
When my eyelids close in death,
When I soar to worlds unknown,
See Thee on Thy judgement throne,
Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
Let me hide myself in Thee.
Augustus Montague Toplady, 1740-78
SERMON
Luke 6:23-26, “Yours is the kingdom of God”
HYMN
PHRW #441 “Let worldly minds this world pursue”
LET worldly minds this world pursue,
It has no charms for me;
I once admired its trifles too,
But grace has set me free.
2
Its pleasures now no longer please,
No more content afford;
Far from my heart be joys like these,
Now I have seen the Lord.
3
As by the light of opening day
The stars are all concealed;
So earthly pleasures fade away,
When Jesus is revealed.
4
Such things no more divide my choice,
I bid them all depart;
His name, and love, and gracious voice,
Have gripped my roving heart.
5
Now, Lord, I would be Thine alone,
And wholly live to Thee;
O grace! that Thou dost love and own
A worthless worm like me!
6
Yes! though of sinners I’m the worst,
I cannot doubt Thy will,
For if Thou hadst not loved me first,
I would refuse Thee still.
John Newton, 1725-1807
PRAYER
But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.
Salvation belongeth unto the LORD: thy blessing is upon thy people.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen. 2 Cor 13:14
AMEN
# 729 “Lord, dismiss us with Thy blessing”
LORD, dismiss us with Thy blessing
Fill our hearts with joy and peace;
Let us each, Thy love possessing,
Triumph in redeeming grace:
O, refresh us,
Travelling through this wilderness.
John Fawcett, 1739-1817
All hymns from Psalms and Hymns of Reformed Worship unless otherwise noted.
OPENING WORD
Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.
To those who reside as aliens, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, who are chosen 2 according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, by the sanctifying work of the Spirit, to obey Jesus Christ and be sprinkled with His blood: May grace and peace be yours in the fullest measure. 1 Pet 1:2
BIBLE
Psalms 3
Psa 3:1 A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son. LORD, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me.
Psa 3:2 Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah.
Psa 3:3 But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.
Psa 3:4 I cried unto the LORD with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy hill. Selah.
Psa 3:5 I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the LORD sustained me.
Psa 3:6 I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about.
Psa 3:7 Arise, O LORD; save me, O my God: for thou hast smitten all mine enemies upon the cheek bone; thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly.
Psa 3:8 Salvation belongeth unto the LORD: thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah.
HYMN
PHRW #213 “’Tis to Thee we owe allegiance”
TIS to Thee we owe allegiance,
God, our Saviour and our King:
May we render true obedience,
Every day our tribute bring;
And with rapture
Of Thy love and glory sing.
2
May we bow to Thy dominion,
Yielding to Thy righteous sway;
Careless of the world’s opinion,
May we all Thy will obey;
Saviour, lead us,
Lead us in Thy perfect way.
3
Thine is greatness never wasting,
High Thou art, with glory crowned;
Thine a kingdom everlasting,
Grace and truth Thy throne surround;
While all others,
Vanish, and no more are found.
4
Happy they whom Thou dost govern!
Great their peace, their honour great;
Thee beholding, Thee their Sovereign,
Thee enthroned in royal state;
Happy people!
Who before Thee ever wait.
Thomas Kelly, 1769-1855
PRAYER
BIBLE
Old Testament
Amos 6:1-6
Amo 6:1 Woe to them that are at ease in Zion, and trust in the mountain of Samaria, which are named chief of the nations, to whom the house of Israel came!
Amo 6:2 Pass ye unto Calneh, and see; and from thence go ye to Hamath the great: then go down to Gath of the Philistines: be they better than these kingdoms? or their border greater than your border?
Amo 6:3 Ye that put far away the evil day, and cause the seat of violence to come near;
Amo 6:4 That lie upon beds of ivory, and stretch themselves upon their couches, and eat the lambs out of the flock, and the calves out of the midst of the stall;
Amo 6:5 That chant to the sound of the viol, and invent to themselves instruments of musick, like David;
Amo 6:6 That drink wine in bowls, and anoint themselves with the chief ointments: but they are not grieved for the affliction of Joseph.
BIBLE
MEMORY VERSE
Luke 6:31
And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.
BIBLE
PROVERB
22:10
Cast out the scorner, and contention shall go out;
yea, strife and reproach shall cease.
HYMN
Psalmnody
PHRW #3 “Thy promise, Lord, is perfect peace”
THY promise, Lord, is perfect peace,
And yet my trials still increase;
Till fears, at times, my soul beset
That Satan will defeat me yet.
2
Then, Saviour, must I fly to Thee,
And in Thy strength my refuge see;
O hear me from Thy holy hill,
And calm, and keep, and help me still.
3
Beneath Thy care secure I sleep,
For what can harm, when Thou dost keep?
I’ll wake and know Thee at my side,
My omnipresent guard and guide!
4
For how can earth or hell distress,
With God so strong, so near to bless?
From Thee alone salvation flows,
My only refuge and repose.
Henry Francis Lyte, 1793-1847
PRAYER
Unreached People: Najdi Arab in Saudi Arabia
BIBLE
New Testament
Luke 6:20-26
Luk 6:20 And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed be ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God.
Luk 6:21 Blessed are ye that hunger now: for ye shall be filled. Blessed are ye that weep now: for ye shall laugh.
Luk 6:22 Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man's sake.
Luk 6:23 Rejoice ye in that day, and leap for joy: for, behold, your reward is great in heaven: for in the like manner did their fathers unto the prophets.
Jesus Pronounces Woes
Luk 6:24 But woe unto you that are rich! for ye have received your consolation.
Luk 6:25 Woe unto you that are full! for ye shall hunger. Woe unto you that laugh now! for ye shall mourn and weep.
Luk 6:26 Woe unto you, when all men shall speak well of you! for so did their fathers to the false prophets.
HYMN
PHRW #373 “Rock of Ages, cleft for me”
ROCK of Ages, cleft for me,
Let me hide myself in Thee;
Let the water and the blood
From Thy riven side which flowed,
Be of sin the double cure;
Cleanse me from its guilt and power.
2
Not the labours of my hands
Can fulfil Thy law’s demands:
Could my zeal no respite know,
Could my tears for ever flow,
All for sin could not atone;
Thou must save, and Thou alone.
3
Nothing in my hand I bring;
Simply to Thy Cross I cling;
Naked, come to Thee for dress;
Helpless, look to Thee for grace;
Foul, I to the fountain fly,
Wash me, Saviour, or I die.
4
While I draw this fleeting breath,
When my eyelids close in death,
When I soar to worlds unknown,
See Thee on Thy judgement throne,
Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
Let me hide myself in Thee.
Augustus Montague Toplady, 1740-78
SERMON
Luke 6:23-26, “Yours is the kingdom of God”
HYMN
PHRW #441 “Let worldly minds this world pursue”
LET worldly minds this world pursue,
It has no charms for me;
I once admired its trifles too,
But grace has set me free.
2
Its pleasures now no longer please,
No more content afford;
Far from my heart be joys like these,
Now I have seen the Lord.
3
As by the light of opening day
The stars are all concealed;
So earthly pleasures fade away,
When Jesus is revealed.
4
Such things no more divide my choice,
I bid them all depart;
His name, and love, and gracious voice,
Have gripped my roving heart.
5
Now, Lord, I would be Thine alone,
And wholly live to Thee;
O grace! that Thou dost love and own
A worthless worm like me!
6
Yes! though of sinners I’m the worst,
I cannot doubt Thy will,
For if Thou hadst not loved me first,
I would refuse Thee still.
John Newton, 1725-1807
PRAYER
But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.
Salvation belongeth unto the LORD: thy blessing is upon thy people.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen. 2 Cor 13:14
AMEN
# 729 “Lord, dismiss us with Thy blessing”
LORD, dismiss us with Thy blessing
Fill our hearts with joy and peace;
Let us each, Thy love possessing,
Triumph in redeeming grace:
O, refresh us,
Travelling through this wilderness.
John Fawcett, 1739-1817