July 6, 2025 Proper 9C

Prelude: “Concert Variations on the Star-Spangled Banner” John Knowles Paine

Opening Hymn: 607 “O God of every nation”

Hymn of Praise S-280

Psalm 66 sung. Antiphons following verses 4, 8

Sequence Hymn: 711 “Seek ye first the kingdom of God”

Vv 1-2 before Gospel, V 1 after the Gospel

Anthem: “O be joyful in the Lord,” Carlton T Russell

Presentation Hymn: 380, V. 3 Please print text

Sanctus S-129

Fraction S-152

Communion Hymn: 597 “O day of peace that dimly shines”

Final hymn: 594 “God of grace and God of glory”

Postlude: “Concert Variations on the Star-Spangled Banner” John Knowles Paine


Notes and acknowledgements

* “Seek ye first” was submitted as a favorite hymn by a parishioner.

“Glory to God”

  • Setting: Robert Powell (1932-2025)
  • Words and Music in Public Domain
  • from S-280 in Hymnal 1982, Copyright © 1985 by The Church Pension Fund

“God holds our souls in life”

  • ©St. James Music Press, 2010 — www.sjmp.com — licensed permission to photocopy

“Praise God from whom all blessings flow”

  • Words: Thomas Ken (1637-1711)
  • Words in the Public Domain
  • from #380 in Hymnal 1982, Copyright © 1985 by The Church Pension Fund

“Holy, holy, holy”

  • Setting: Robert Powell (1932-2025)
  • Reprinted under Fair Use
  • from S-129 in Hymnal 1982, Copyright © 1985 by The Church Pension Fund

“Alleluia, Christ our Passover”

  • Setting: Ambrosian Chant; adapt. Mason Martens (1933-1991); Copyright © 1971 Mason Martens
  • from S-152 in Hymnal 1982, Copyright © 1985 by The Church Pension Fund