This is a new liturgy I have adapted for use on Easter for the lighting of the Paschal Candle during the opening Easter Hymn. I share it with others in case it may be helpful for you.
Lighting the Easter Candle
Sing the first four verses of "Christ the Lord is Risen Today."
Sing the first four verses of "Christ the Lord is Risen Today."
The risen Savior shines upon you!
Let this place resound with joy,
Let this place resound with joy,
echoing the mighty song of all God's people!
The Lord be with you.
AND ALSO WITH YOU.
Lift up your hearts.
WE LIFT THEM UP TO THE LORD.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
IT IS RIGHT TO GIVE OUR THANKS AND PRAISE.
It is indeed right
The Lord be with you.
AND ALSO WITH YOU.
Lift up your hearts.
WE LIFT THEM UP TO THE LORD.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
IT IS RIGHT TO GIVE OUR THANKS AND PRAISE.
It is indeed right
that with open hearts, clear minds, and exuberant voices
we should praise you, unseen God, creator of all that is,
and your only Son, Jesus Christ our Lord,
who has ransomed us by his death,
and has risen triumphant from the grave.
Therefore, in the joy of this blessed morning,
when sin is washed away
and mourning is turned to joy,
accept our sacrifice of praise.
Grant that this Easter candle make our darkness light,
for Christ the morning star has risen, never again to set,
and has risen triumphant from the grave.
Therefore, in the joy of this blessed morning,
when sin is washed away
and mourning is turned to joy,
accept our sacrifice of praise.
Grant that this Easter candle make our darkness light,
for Christ the morning star has risen, never again to set,
and is alive and reigns for ever and ever. AMEN
The congregation continues singing verses 5 and 6 of “Christ the Lord is Risen Today”
The congregation continues singing verses 5 and 6 of “Christ the Lord is Risen Today”
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