Comme les Français II

Here is an outline, with translations as necessary, of Liturgies et Cantiques Luthériens' first setting of the Divine Service. It obviously shows a strong affinity with the post-Vatican II Lutheran revisions of the Divine Service familiar to Missouri Synod folks. While not generally a fan of the direction of the post-Vatican II stuff, this setting does include some nice touches taken from the liturgical renewal movement that I think are well done - especially the taking of the traditional prayer before receiving the Lord's Body right into Order.

+HRC

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The Liturgy of Holy Communion: Liturgical Setting A

Confession and Absolution

The congregation may sing a Hymn of Invocation.

Stand

All may make the sing of the cross in remembrance of their Baptism.

P: In the name...

P: If we save we have no sin...[here follows the LW II/LSB I rite]

[Here is how the absolution is worded]

Almighty God in his mercy has delivered his Son into death for you [not thee - and throughout this, the plural second person is used]. In his name, he forgives you all your sins. As a called and ordained servant of Christ [which sounds better in French: a servant called and ordained of Christ], I forgive you all your sins, in the name...

[I find this use of the 2nd person plural odd - but I'm not a native French or joual speaker by a longshot...]

Liturgy of the Word

Entrance Hymn

Kyrie

Gloria in Excelsis

The Gloria in Excelsis is omitted during Advent and Lent

Salutation and Collect of the Day

P: The Lord be with you.

C: And with thy spirit.

OT/First Lesson

Psalm

Epistle/Second Lession

7-fold Alleluia

P: The Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint _______ Chapter _______

Glory to you, Lord (twice)

P: The Gospel of the Lord

Praise to you, O Christ (four times)

Hymn of the Day

Homily

Creed (either Nicene or Apostles')

Prayer of the Church

Offering

Offertory [The Lord alone is my light - a setting of verses from Ps. 27]

Offertory Prayer [three options here:]

Merciful Father, we offer thee with joy and thanksgiving (action de grâce) that which we have already received from you; ourselves, our lives (temps) and all our goods, signs of your goodness and symbols of your love. Accept them by the love of the one who gave himself for us, Jesus Christ, our Lord.

Almighty God, who favorably accepted the sacrifice of Abel and the offering of the poor widow, likewise accept the gifts which we present to thee, so that they may serve for the advancement of your reign and the glory of your name, through Jesus Christ....

Lord God, all that is in heaven and on the earth belong to thee, and it is from thine hand that we have received everything. Bless this offering which we present unto thee for the service of your Church and of our brothers; through Jesus Christ. . .

Liturgy of the Sacrament

Preface

P: The Lord be with you

And with thy spirit. . .

Proper Preface

Sanctus

Prayer of Thanksgiving

Blessed art thou, Lord our God, King of all creation, for thou hast had pity on us....[LW II/LSB I prayer]

The Words of Our Lord

Proclamation of Christ

P: Every time you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the death of the Lord, until he comes.

Amen. Come, Lord Jesus

P: Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, by giving us your body and your blood to eat and drink, you bid us to recall and confess your holy cross and passion, your blessed death, your repose in the tomb, your resurrection from the death, your ascension into heaven, and your return for the last judgment. Remember us in your kingdom and teach us to pray:

Lord's Prayer [read or chanted by all]

Pax Domini

Agnus Dei

Invitation to the Communion

P: The gifts of God for the people of God.

C: Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldst enter under my roof; speak only a word and I will be healed.

Distribution

Nunc Dimittis

Postcommunion Collect [same three prayers as in LSB]

Benedicamus

Benediction