5th Sunday of Ordinary Time - Anniversary of The Accession

In the Gospel today, Jesus tells us, 'You are the light of the world.'



Awake! Awake! Fling off the night,
for God has sent a glorious light,
and we who live in Christ's new day
must works of darkness put away.

Awake and sing, with praises strong,
in psalm and hymn and spirit-song.
Let love our words and works renew
with all that's good and right and true.

Let in the light; all sin expose
to Christ, whose life no darkness knows.
Before the cross expectant kneel,
that Christ may judge, and judging, heal.

Then rise as children of the light.
Be neither proud, nor hide from sight.
Be careful how you live, and wise
to sift the truth from cunning lies.

Through Christ give thanks to God, and say
to other sleepers on the way:
"Awake, and rise up from the dead
that Christ may shine on you instead!"

J.R. Peacey (1896-1971)



Today is the 59th Anniversary of the Accession of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and so we pray:

Almighty God,
we pray you to bless our sovereign lady,
Queen Elizabeth,
the parliaments in the Commonwealth,
and all in authority;
that they may order all things
in wisdom, righteousness and peace
to the honour of your name
and the good of your Church and people;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.



GOD SAVE THE QUEEN!

This lovely photo of Her Majesty was taken in King's Lynn last Wednesday. She will be attending Divine Service this morning at Sandringham Parish Church.

Happy Sunday!