Sunday 24th May Easter 7 Collect and Hymns

Aug 20, 2026

A liturgical collection for Sunday 24th May, Easter 7, featuring a congregational collect that asks the Risen and ascended Lord to fill the Church with power and compassion. The prayer seeks forgiveness and the knowledge of divine peace for those estranged by sin, concluding with an Amen. Two hymns follow: “Come down, O love divine” and “Lord, the light of your love is shining,” emphasizing divine presence, spiritual renewal, charity, humility, and being set on fire by the Spirit.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryReligion & Spirituality

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Pages2

Reading Time5 min

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Collect

Hymn 1

Hymn 2

FAQs

What is the purpose of the collect in this service?

It asks the Risen and ascended Lord to fill the Church with power and compassion, so those estranged by sin may find forgiveness and know God’s peace.

What themes are emphasized in “Come down, O love divine”?

The hymn petitions for God’s love and the Comforter to kindle holiness within the worshipper, transforming earthly passions and forming charity and true lowliness of heart.

What does “Lord, the light of your love is shining” ask God to do?

It calls Jesus, the light of the world, to shine in darkness, set people free by the truth, and kindle hearts while sending grace so “there be light.”

Aug 20, 2026

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