31/05/2026
Readings, Holy Communion Setting and Hymns – Trinity Sunday 31.5.2026
Readings:
Isaiah 40.12-17,27-31
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah%2040%3A12-17%2C27-31&version=NRSVA
2 Corinthians 13.11-13
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2%20Corinthians%2013%3A11-13&version=NRSVA
Matthew 28.16-20
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2028%3A16-20&version=NRSVA
The psalm set for this day:
Psalm 8
Psalms, in versions with or without optional refrains and psalm prayers, can be found on the Church of England website: https://www.churchofengland.org/prayer-and-worship/worship-texts-and-resources/common-worship/daily-prayer/psalter
Holy Communion Setting:
GLORIA IN EXCELSIS
Glory to God, Glory to God,
Glory to God in the Highest.
Glory to God in the highest,
and peace to his people on earth.
Lord God, Heav’nly King,
almighty God and Father,
we worship you, we give you thanks,
we praise you for your glory.
Glory to God, Glory to God,
Glory to God in the Highest.
Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father.
Lord God, Lamb of God,
you take away the sin of the world:
have mercy on us;
You are seated at the right hand of the Father:
receive our prayer.
Glory to God, Glory to God,
Glory to God in the Highest.
For you alone are the Holy One,
you alone are the Lord,
you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ,
with the Holy Spirit,
in the glory of God the Father.
Glory to God, Glory to God,
Glory to God in the Highest.
SANCTUS and BENEDICTUS
Holy, holy, holy Lord,
God of power and might,
heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna in the highest.
AGNUS DEI
Lamb of God,
you take away the sin of the world,
have mercy on us.
Lamb of God,
you take away the sin of the world,
have mercy on us.
Lamb of God,
you take away the sin of the world,
grant us peace.
Hymns:
HOLY, HOLY, HOLY! LORD GOD ALMIGHTY
Holy, holy, holy! Lord God almighty!
Early in the morning our song shall rise to thee;
holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mighty!
God in three persons, blessèd Trinity!
Holy, holy, holy! All the saints adore thee,
casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea;
cherubim and seraphim falling down before thee,
which wert, and art, and evermore shall be.
Holy, holy, holy! Though the darkness hide thee,
though the sinful mortal eye thy glory may not see,
only thou art holy, there is none beside thee,
perfect in pow’r, in love, and purity.
Holy, holy, holy! Lord God almighty!
All thy works shall praise thy name, in earth and sky and sea;
holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mighty!
God in three persons, blessèd Trinity!
BE STILL, FOR THE PRESENCE OF THE LORD
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.
THE GOD OF ABRAHAM PRAISE
The God of Abraham praise,
who reigns enthroned above,
Ancient of everlasting Days,
and God of love:
Jehovah, great I AM,
by earth and heav’n confessed;
we bow and bless the sacred name,
for ever blest.
The God of Abraham praise,
at whose supreme command
from earth we rise, and seek the joys
at his right hand:
we all on earth forsake,
its wisdom, fame and pow’r;
and him our only portion make,
our shield and tow’r.
The God of Abraham praise,
whose all-sufficient grace
shall guide us all our happy days,
in all our ways:
he is our faithful friend;
he is our gracious God;
and he will save us to the end,
through Jesus’ blood.
He by himself has sworn –
we on his oath depend –
we shall, on eagles’ wings upborne,
to heav’n ascend:
we shall behold his face,
we shall his pow’r adore,
and sing the wonders of his grace
for evermore.
The whole triumphant host
give thanks to God on high:
‘Hail, Father, Son and Holy Ghost!’
they ever cry:
Hail, Abraham’s God and ours!
We join the heav’nly throng,
and celebrate with all our pow’rs
in endless song.
Who has measured the waters in the hollow of his hand and marked off the heavens with a span, enclosed the dust of the earth in a measure, and weighed the mountains in scales and the hills in a balance? Who has directed the spirit of the LORD, or as his counsellor has instructed him? Whom did he con...
