United Benefice of St.Mary, Higham Ferrers, and St. John, Chelveston
The United Benefice of
St Mary the Virgin, Higham Ferrers
with St John the Baptist, Chelveston-cum-Caldecott
Sunday 2nd March
Sunday next before Lent
Father Paul introduces the service theme of Transfiguration
HYMN
'Tis good, Lord, to be here,
thy glory fills the night;
thy face and garments, like the sun,
shine with unborrowed light.
'Tis good, Lord, to be here,
thy beauty to behold
where Moses and Elijah stand,
thy messengers of old.
Fulfiller of the past!
Promise of things to be,
we hail thy body glorified
and our redemption see.
Before we taste of death,
we see thy kingdom come;
we fain would hold the vision bright
and make this hill our home.
'Tis good, Lord, to be here.
yet we may not remain;
but since thou bidst us leave the mount,
come with us to the plain.
Words; Joseph Arthur Robinson (1858 - 1933)
Tune; “Carlisle”, Charles Lockhart (1745 – 1815)
BIBLE READING FROM ST LUKE’S GOSPEL
Jesus took Peter, John and James with him and went up onto a mountain to pray. As he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became as bright as a flash of lightning. Two men, Moses and Elijah, appeared in glorious splendour, talking with Jesus.
They spoke about his departure, which he was about to bring to fulfillment at Jerusalem. Peter and his companions were very sleepy, but when they became fully awake, they saw his glory and the two men standing with him. As the men were leaving Jesus, Peter said to him, “Master, it is good for us to be here. Let us put up three shelters - one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah.” (He did not know what he was saying.)
While he was speaking, a cloud appeared and covered them, and they were afraid as they entered the cloud. A voice came from the cloud, saying, “This is my Son, whom I have chosen; listen to him.” When the voice had spoken, they found that Jesus was alone. The disciples kept this to themselves and did not tell anyone at that time what they had seen. Luke 9 : 28 – 36
HYMN
Be still, for the presence of the Lord, the Holy One is here;
Come bow before Him now with reverence and fear.
In Him no sin is found, we stand on holy ground;
Be still, for the presence of the Lord, the Holy One is here.
Be still, for the glory of the Lord is shining all around;
He burns with holy fire, with splendour He is crowned.
How awesome is the sight, our radiant King of light!
Be still, for the glory of the Lord is shining all around.
Be still, for the power of the Lord is moving in this place;
He comes to cleanse and heal, to minister His grace.
No work too hard for Him, in faith receive from Him;
Be still, for the power of the Lord is moving in this place.
David J Evans (born 1957)
© 1986 Thankyou Music/ kingswaysongs.com.
MEDITATION ON THE LORD’S LAST TURNING POINT
HYMN
How Lovely On The Mountains Are The Feet Of Him
Who Brings Good News, Good News
Proclaiming Peace, Announcing News And Happiness
Our God Reigns, Our God Reigns
Our God Reigns, Our God Reigns
Our God Reigns, Our God Reigns
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You Watchmen Lift Your Voices Joyfully As One
Shout For Your King, Your King
See Eye To Eye The Lord Restoring Zion
Our God Reigns, Our God Reigns
Our God Reigns, Our God Reigns
Our God Reigns, Our God Reigns
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Waste Places Of Jerusalem Break Forth With Joy
We Are Redeemed, Redeemed
The Lord Has Saved And Comforted His People
Our God Reigns, Our God Reigns
Our God Reigns, Our God Reigns
Our God Reigns, Our God Reigns
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Ends Of The Earth, See The Salvation Of Your God
Jesus Is Lord, Is Lord
Before The Nations He Has Bared His Holy Arm
Our God Reigns, Our God Reigns
Our God Reigns, Our God Reigns
Our God Reigns, Our God Reigns
Words and music ; Leonard E. Smith Jnr.
New Jerusalem Music
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