Author: Rev'd Lynsay

Holy One, make speed to save us: O God, come quickly to help us. Glory to God, Source of all being, Eternal Word and Holy Spirit;*as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be for ever.  Amen. OPENING   Variable Psalms Saturdays: From Psalm 19 Cæli enarrant The heavens declare the glory of God, *and the firmament shows the handiwork of the Lord.One day tells its tale to another, * and one night imparts knowledge to another.Although they have no words or language, * and their voices are not heard,their sound has gone out into all lands, *and their message to the ends of the world.In the deep has God set a pavilion for the sun; *it comes forth like a bridegroom out of his chamber;it rejoices like a champion to run its course.It goes forth from the uttermost edge of the heavens and runs about to the end of it again; * nothing is hidden from its

read more St Fillan Evening Prayer, 20th June 2020.

Fillan (Faelan, Fulan), a common Irish name, was borne by several saints. The eighth-century Fillan was of Irish birth, became a monk and accompanied his uncle Congan (Corrigan) to Scotland. He was a solitary at Pittenweem, Fife, where he was chosen as abbot. After some years he resigned and retreated to Glendochart. His name is associated also with Lochalsh, Renfrewshire and Strathfillan in the vicinity of Killin and Crianlarich, where an abbey bearing his name was built. A well with his name has long been associated with cures for mental ailments. His memory was held in great affection, and relics, especially his staff and bell, played an important part in later Scottish history. Kershaw, Simon. Exciting Holiness: Collects and Readings for the Festivals and Lesser Festivals of the Calendars of the Church of England, the Church of Ireland, the Scottish Episcopal Church and the Church in Wales . Hymns Ancient and Modern Ltd. Kindle Edition. Holy One, open our lips:

read more St Fillan, Abbot, Morning Prayer, Saturday 13th June 2020

Holy One, make speed to save us: O God, come quickly to help us. Glory to God, Source of all being, Eternal Word and Holy Spirit;*as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be for ever.  Amen. OPENING   Variable Psalms Fridays: From Psalm 15 Domine, quis habitabit  Lord, who may dwell in your tabernacle? * Who may abide upon your holy hill?Those who lead a blameless life and do what is right, *who speak the truth from their heart.There is no guile upon their tongue; they do no evil to a friend; *they do not heap contempt upon a neighbour. They do not give their money in hope of gain,nor do they take a bribe against the innocent. *Those who do these things shall never be overthrown. CLOSING: A song of Pilgrimage (from Sirach 51) While I was still young, before I began my travels,*I sought for wisdom openly in my prayers.I asked for her outside the temple

read more Evening Prayer, Friday after Pentecost 2, 5th June 2020.

Holy One, make speed to save us: O God, come quickly to help us. Glory to God, Source of all being, Eternal Word and Holy Spirit;*as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be for ever.  Amen. OPENING   Variable Psalms Wednesdays: From Psalm 73, QUAM BONUS ISRAEL Truly, God is good to Israel, * to those who are pure in heart.But as for me, my feet had nearly slipped; * I had almost tripped and fallen;because I envied the proud * and saw the prosperity of the wicked:For they suffer no pain, * and their bodies are sleek and sound; in the misfortunes of others they have no share; * they are not afflicted as others are; therefore they wear their pride like a necklace *and wrap their violence about them like a cloak.Their iniquity comes from gross minds, * and their hearts overflow with wicked thoughts. They scoff and speak maliciously; * out of their haughtiness they

read more Evening Prayer, Wednesday 17th June 2020.

Holy One, open our lips: and we shall proclaim your praise. Glory to God, Source of all being, Eternal Word and Holy Spirit;*as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be for ever.  Amen. Variable Psalms Wednesdays: From Psalm 126, In convertendo When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, * then were we like those who dream.Then was our mouth filled with laughter, * and our tongue with shouts of joy.The Lord has done great things for us, * and we are glad indeed.Restore our fortunes, O Lord, * like the watercourses of the Negev.Let those who go out weeping, carrying the seed, *come again with joy, shouldering their sheaves. CLOSING Isaiah 40 The Lord is the everlasting God,* the Creator of the ends of the earth,who does not faint nor grow weary,* whose understanding is unsearchable,who gives power to the faint,* increase of strength to those who have no might.Even youth shall faint and be weary;*

read more Morning Prayer, Wednesday after Trinity, 17th June 2020

Holy One, make speed to save us: O God, come quickly to help us. Glory to God, Source of all being, Eternal Word and Holy Spirit;*as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be for ever.  Amen. OPENING   Variable Psalms Tuesdays: From Psalm 84, Quam dilecta!  How dear to me is your dwelling, * O Lord of hosts!My soul has a desire and longing for the courts of the Lord; * my heart and my flesh rejoice in the living God.The sparrow has found her a house *and the swallow a nest where she may lay her young;by the side of your altars, O Lord of hosts, * my Sovereign and my God.Happy are they who dwell in your house! * They will always be praising you.Happy are the people whose strength is in you, *whose hearts are set on the pilgrims’ way!Those who go through the desolate valley will find it a place of springs, *for

read more Tuesday after Pentecost 2 Evening Prayer, 16th June 2020.

Holy One, open our lips: and we shall proclaim your praise. Glory to God, Source of all being, Eternal Word and Holy Spirit;*as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be for ever.  Amen. Sing to the Lord a new song;* sing to the Lord, all the whole earth.Sing to the Lord and bless his name;*proclaim the good news of his salvation from day to day.Declare his glory among the nations* and his wonders among all peoples.For great is the Lord and greatly to be praised;*he is more to be feared than all gods.As for all the gods of the nations, they are but idols;*but it is the Lord who made the heavens.Oh, the majesty and magnificence of his presence!*Oh, the power and the splendour of his sanctuary!Ascribe to the Lord, you families of the peoples;*ascribe to the Lord honour and power.Ascribe to the Lord the honour due his name;*bring offerings and come into his courts.Worship the Lord

read more 16th June, Tuesday after Pentecost 2, Morning Prayer

Holy One, make speed to save us: O God, come quickly to help us. Glory to God, Source of all being, Eternal Word and Holy Spirit;*as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be for ever.  Amen. OPENING   Variable Psalms Mondays: From Psalm 49,  Audite hæc  Hear this, all you peoples; * hearken, all you who dwell in the world,you of high degree and low, * rich and poor together.My mouth shall speak of wisdom, * and my heart shall meditate on understanding.I will incline my ear to a proverb * and set forth my riddle upon the harp.We can never ransom ourselves, * or deliver to God the price of our life;for the ransom of our life is so great, * that we should never have enough to pay it, in order to live for ever and ever, * and never see the grave.For we see that the wise die also; like the dull and stupid

read more Monday after Pentecost 2 Evening Prayer, 15th June 2020.

Holy One, open our lips: and we shall proclaim your praise. Glory to God, Source of all being, Eternal Word and Holy Spirit;*as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be for ever.  Amen. Variable Psalms Mondays: From Psalm 116, Dilexi, quoniam  I love the Lord * who has heard the voice of my supplication,who has listened to me * whenever I called.I came to grief and sorrow; * then I called upon the name of the Lord:Gracious is the Lord and righteous; * our God is full of compassion.Turn again to your rest, O my soul, * for the Lord has treated you well.I will walk in the presence of the Lord * in the land of the living.How shall I repay you, O Lord, * for all the good things you have done for me?I will lift up the cup of salvation * and call upon your name.I will fulfil my vows to the Lord *

read more Monday after Pentecost 2 Morning Prayer, 15th June 2020