God of love, as we come to the empty tomb, we give you thanks for the glorious resurrection of Jesus. Help us not to be shy in telling others about Jesus’ new life, what it means for us and the joy it gives. This we ask in the power of the Holy Spirit. Alleluia. Amen.

CANON ROBERT TOWNSEND

 (Prayer by kind permission of The Church in Wales.)

Lord of all life and power, who through the mighty resurrection of your Son overcame the old order of sin and death to make all things new in him: grant that we, being dead to sin and alive to you in Jesus Christ, may reign with him in glory; to whom with you and the Holy Spirit be praise and honour, glory and might, now and in all eternity.