The Epiphany of our Lord

The nations see God's salvation

Sentence
      Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you. Isaiah 60:1
 
Collects
      O God, who by the leading of a star manifested your beloved Son to the gentiles; mercifully grant that we, who know you now by faith, my after this life enjoy the splendour of your gracious Godhead; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. BCP. Epiphany
 
      Let us pray [that we will be guided by the light of faith.]
      Father, you revealed your Son to the nations by the guidance of a star. Lead us to your glory in heaven by the light of faith. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, or ever and ever. Amen. AAPB
 
      Eternal God, who by a star led Magi to the worship of your Son: guide the nations of the earth by your light, that the whole world may see your glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
 
      Everlasting God, who brought the nations to your light and kings to the brightness of your rising: fill the world with your glory, and show yourself to all the nations; through him who is the true light and the bright morning star, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. APBA
 
Readings
      The glory of the Lord.   Isaiah 60:1-6  
      God has appointed his Christ to judge the living and the dead.   Psalm 72:1-11   72:1-7, 10-14
      Paul the teacher to the Gentiles.   Ephesians 3:1-13   3:1-12
      Wise men worship the King.   Matthew 2:1-12  
 
Supplementary readings
      Balaam and Balak.   Numbers 24:12-19   24:12-17a
      Jesus the prophesied servant.   Matthew 12:15-21   12:14-23
 
Hymns and Spiritual Songs
 
Worship elements
Gathering Songs
 
 
Invocation
Praise
Gradual/Readings
Offertory/Prayer
Recessional 		Book & #
Hymn or Chorus first line
 		Tunes and sources
 
Color Key and Notes
      RCL reading;
      APBA reading;
      Congregational response or refrain, AAPB/RSV;
      Subject heading, AAPB;
      Where there is a second Old Testament reading it is sequential rather than linked to the gospel;
      Hymn book and other abbreviations. See In Words and Song.
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