The twenty-first Sunday in ordinary time

First Reading: Isaiah 22.15, 19-23: I will place on his shoulder the key of the house of David

Responsorial Psalm: 138.1-2a, 2b-3, 6+8b (R. 8b)

Response:

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Second Reading: Romans 11.33-36: All things are from Christ and through him and for him.

Gospel Acclamation:

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Gospel: Matthew 16.13-20: You are Peter. I will give you the keys of the Kingdom of heaven

Hymn: Christ is made the sure foundation

Words: Angularis fundamentum (6th or 7th century),
trans. John Mason Neale (1818-1866)
Tune: WESTMINSTER ABBEY Adapted from an anthem by Henry Purcell (1659-1695)

[ecumenical celebration in Westminster Abbey, September 2010]

1 Christ is made the sure foundation,
and the precious corner-stone,
who, the two walls underlying,
bound in each, binds both in one,
Holy Sion's help for ever,
and her confidence alone.

2 All that dedicated city,
dearly loved by God on high,
in exultant jubilation
pours perpetual melody,
God the One, in Threefold glory,
singing everlastingly.

3 To this temple, where we call thee,
come, O Lord of Hosts, today;
with thy wonted loving-kindness,
hear thy people as they pray;
and thy fullest benediction
shed within its walls for ay.

4 Here vouchsafe to all thy servants
gifts of grace by prayer to gain;
here to have and hold for ever,
those good things their prayers obtain,
and hereafter, in thy glory,
with the blessèd ones to reign.

5 Laud and honour to the Father,
laud and honour to the Son,
laud and honour to the Spirit,
ever Three, and ever One,
One in love, and One in splendour,
while unending ages run. Amen.

Angus Gordon