Choral Eucharist for Passion Sunday - 22nd March 2026 - President and Preacher Revd Jo Nicholson

Please do join in at home with this sung service of Holy Communion. You will find the words for the hymns in the order of service below. And please, if you are able, consider making a contribution to the upkeep of Holy Trinity (built in 1862, and always needing repair) and its maintenance of the Anglican choral tradition: https://www.parishgiving.org.uk/donor... OPENING HYMN: NHWS 161 Lift high the cross! (tune: Crucifer - Sydney Nicholson) Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim, Till all the world adore His sacred name. 1. Come, Christians, follow where our Saviour trod, Our King victorious, Christ the Son of God. Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim, Till all the world adore His sacred name. 4. Saved by the cross whereon their Lord was slain Now Adam’s children their lost home regain. Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim, Till all the world adore His sacred name. 6. O Lord, once lifted on the glorious tree, As Thou hast promised, draw us unto Thee. Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim, Till all the world adore His sacred name. 10. For Thy blest cross, which doth for all atone, Creation’s praises rise before thy throne. Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim, Till all the world adore His sacred name. 11. So let the world proclaim with one accord The praises of our ever-living God. Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim, Till all the world adore His sacred name. PRAYERS OF PENITENCE KYRIE ABSOLUTION COLLECT Old Testament reading: Ezekiel 37: 1-14 “And he said unto me, Son of man, can these bones live? And I answered, O Lord God, thou knowest.” Epistle: Letter of St Paul to the Romans 8: 6-11 “And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness.” (GRADUAL) HYMN: NHWS 131 In the cross of Christ I glory (tune: St Oswald) 1. In the cross of Christ I glory, Tow'ring o'er the wrecks of time; All the light of sacred story Gathers round its head sublime. 2. When the woes of life o'ertake me, Hopes deceive and fears annoy, Never shall the Cross forsake me: Lo! it glows with peace and joy. 3. When the sun of bliss is beaming Light and love upon my way, From the Cross the radiance streaming, Adds more lustre to the day. 4. Bane and blessing, pain and pleasure, By the Cross are sanctified; Peace is there that knows no measure, Joys that through all time abide. Gospel: John 11: 1-45 “Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live.” SERMON CREED INTERCESSIONS PEACE OFFERTORY HYMN: NHWS 175 Man of Sorrows! What a name for the Son of God! 1. Man of Sorrows! what a name For the Son of God, who came Ruined sinners to reclaim -. Hallelujah! What a Saviour! 2. Bearing shame and scoffing rude, In my place condemned He stood; Sealed my pardon with His blood -. Hallelujah! What a Saviour! 3. Guilty, vile, and helpless we; Spotless Lamb of God was He; “Full atonement!” can it be? - Hallelujah! What a Saviour! 4. Lifted up was He to die; “It is finished!” was His cry; Now in Heav’n exalted high - . Hallelujah! What a Saviour! 5. When He comes, our glorious King, All His ransomed home to bring, Then anew His song we’ll sing: Hallelujah! What a Saviour! EUCHARISTIC PRAYER GIVING OF COMMUNION CHOIR COMMUNION HYMN: NHWS 202 O my Saviour, lifted from the earth for me 1. O my Saviour, lifted From the earth for me, Draw me, in Thy mercy, Nearer unto Thee; 2. Lift my earthbound longings, Fix them, Lord, above; Draw me with the magnet Of Thy mighty love. 3. Lord, Thine arms are stretching Ever far and wide, To enfold Thy children To Thy loving side. 4. And I come, O Jesus: Dare I turn away? No! Thy love hath conquered, And I come today; 5. Bringing all my burdens, Sorrow, sin, and care, At Thy feet I lay them And I leave them there. POST-COMMUNION PRAYER CLOSING HYMN: NHWS 15 And can it be? (tune: Sagina) 1. And can it be that I should gain An int'rest in the Saviour's blood? Died He for me, who caused His pain? For me, who Him to death pursued? Amazing love! how can it be That Thou, my God, should die for me? 2. 'Tis mystery all! Th' Immortal dies! Who can explore His strange design? In vain the firstborn seraph tries To sound the depths of love divine! 'Tis mercy all! let earth adore, Let angel minds inquire no more. 3. He left His Father's throne above, So free, so infinite His grace; Emptied Himself of all but love, And bled for Adam's helpless race 5. No condemnation now I dread; Jesus, and all in Him is mine! Alive in Him, my living Head, And clothed in righteousness divine, Bold I approach th'eternal throne, And claim the crown, through Christ my own. BLESSING and DISMISSAL