The Liturgy of the Word
The Celebrant may introduce the Scripture readings in these or similar words
Let us hear the record of God’s saving deeds in history, how he saved his people in ages past; and let us pray that our God will bring each of us to the fullness of redemption.
At least two of the following Lessons are read, of which one is always the Lesson from Exodus. After each Lesson, the Psalm or Canticle listed, or some other suitable psalm, canticle, or hymn may be sung. A period of silence may be kept; and the Collect provided, or some other suitable Collect, may be said.
The story of Creation
Genesis 1:1‑2:2
Psalm 33:1‑11, or Psalm 36:5‑10
Let us pray. (Silence)
O God, who wonderfully created, and yet more wonderfully restored, the dignity of human nature: Grant that we may share the divine life of him who humbled himself to share our humanity, your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Flood
Genesis 7:1‑5, 11‑18; 8:6‑18; 9:8‑13
Psalm 46
Let us pray. (Silence)
288Easter Vigil
