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The Collects
for the
Church Year

Concerning the Proper 
of the Church Year

The Proper of the Church Year includes the appointed Collects; the
Proper Prefaces, directions for which are to be found in the pages
following; and the appointed Psalms and Lessons, which appear in tables
beginning on page 889.

The Proper appointed for the Sunday is also used at celebrations of the
Eucharist on the weekdays following, unless otherwise ordered for Holy
Days and Various Occasions.

The Proper to be used on each of the Sundays after Pentecost (except for
Trinity Sunday) is determined by the calendar date of that Sunday. Thus,
in any year, the Proper for the Sunday after Trinity Sunday (the Second 
Sunday after Pentecost) is the numbered Proper (number 3 through
number 8), the calendar date of which falls on that Sunday, or is closest
to it, whether before or after. Thereafter, the Propers are used 
consecutively. For example, if the Sunday after Trinity Sunday is May 26,
the sequence begins with Proper 3 (Propers 1 and 2 being used on the
weekdays of Pentecost and Trinity weeks). If the Sunday after Trinity 
Sunday is June 13, the sequence begins with Proper 6 (Propers 1 through
3 being omitted that year, and Propers 4 and 5 being used in Pentecost 
and Trinity weeks). See also the Table on pages 884-885.

The Collect appointed for any Sunday or other Feast may be used at the
evening service of the day before.

Directions concerning the Common of Saints and services for Various
Occasions are on pages 195, 199, 246 and 251.

Collects:  Traditional

First Sunday of Advent

Almighty God, give us grace that we may cast away the 
works of darkness, and put upon us the armor of light, now 
in the time of this mortal life in which thy Son Jesus Christ 
came to visit us in great humility; that in the last day, when 
he shall come again in his glorious majesty to judge both the 
quick and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal; through 
him who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, 
one God, now and for ever.  Amen.

Preface of Advent

Second Sunday of Advent

Merciful God, who sent thy messengers the prophets to 
preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation: 
Give us grace to heed their warnings and forsake our sins, 
that we may greet with joy the coming of Jesus Christ our 
Redeemer; who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy
Spirit, one God, now and for ever.  Amen.

Preface of Advent

Third Sunday of Advent

Stir up thy power, O Lord, and with great might come 
among us; and, because we are sorely hindered by our sins, 
let thy bountiful grace and mercy speedily help and deliver 
us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with thee and 
the Holy Ghost, be honor and glory, world without end.  
Amen.

Preface of Advent

Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday of this week are the traditional winter 
Ember Days.

Fourth Sunday of Advent

We beseech thee, Almighty God, to purify our consciences by 
thy daily visitation, that when thy Son our Lord cometh he
may find in us a mansion prepared for himself; through the
same Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with 
thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for 
ever. Amen.

Preface of Advent

The Nativity of Our Lord: Christmas Day  December 25

O God, who makest us glad with the yearly remembrance of 
the birth of thy only Son Jesus Christ:  Grant that as we 
joyfully receive him for our Redeemer, so we may with sure 
confidence behold him when he shall come to be our Judge; 
who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, one 
God, world without end.  Amen.

or the following

O God, who hast caused this holy night to shine with the 
illumination of the true Light:  Grant us, we beseech thee,
that as we have known the mystery of that Light upon earth, 
so may we also perfectly enjoy him in heaven; where with 
thee and the Holy Spirit he liveth and reigneth, one God, in 
glory everlasting.  Amen.

or this

Almighty God, who hast given us thy only-begotten Son to
take our nature upon him and as at this time to be born of a
pure virgin:  Grant that we, being regenerate and made thy 
children by adoption and grace, may daily be renewed by thy 
Holy Spirit; through the same our Lord Jesus Christ, who
liveth and reigneth with thee and the same Spirit ever, one
God, world without end.  Amen.

Preface of the Incarnation

The Collect immediately preceding and any of the sets of Proper Lessons 
for Christmas Day serve for any weekdays between Holy Innocents' Day 
and the First Sunday after Christmas Day.

First Sunday after Christmas Day

This Sunday takes precedence over the three Holy Days which follow 
Christmas Day.  As necessary, the observance of one, two, or all three 
of them, is postponed one day.

Almighty God, who hast poured upon us the new light of
thine incarnate Word:  Grant that the same light, enkindled in 
our hearts, may shine forth in our lives; through the same
Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in 
the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.  
Amen.

Preface of the Incarnation

The Holy Name   January 1

Eternal Father, who didst give to thine incarnate Son the holy 
name of Jesus to be the sign of our salvation:  Plant in every 
heart, we beseech thee, the love of him who is the Savior of 
the world, even our Lord Jesus Christ; who liveth and 
reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory 
everlasting.  Amen.

Preface of the Incarnation

Second Sunday after Christmas Day

O God, who didst wonderfully create, and yet more 
wonderfully restore, the dignity of human nature:  Grant 
that we may share the divine life of him who humbled 
himself to share our humanity, thy Son Jesus Christ; who 
liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, 
one God, for ever and ever.  Amen.

Preface of the Incarnation

The Epiphany   January 6

O God, who by the leading of a star didst manifest thy only-
begotten Son to the peoples of the earth:  Lead us, who know 
thee now by faith, to thy presence, where we may behold thy 
glory face to face; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, 
who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one 
God, now and for ever. Amen.

Preface of the Epiphany

The preceding Collect, with the Psalm and Lessons for the Epiphany, or 
those for the Second Sunday after Christmas Day, serves for weekdays 
between the Epiphany and the following Sunday. The Preface of the 
Epiphany is used.

First Sunday after the Epiphany: The Baptism of our Lord

Father in heaven, who at the baptism of Jesus in the River
Jordan didst proclaim him thy beloved Son and anoint him
with the Holy Spirit: Grant that all who are baptized into his 
Name may keep the covenant they have made, and boldly
confess him as Lord and Savior; who with thee and the same
Spirit liveth and reigneth, one God, in glory everlasting. 
Amen.

Preface of the Epiphany

Second Sunday after the Epiphany

Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light 
of the world: Grant that thy people, illumined by thy Word 
and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ's
glory, that he may be known, worshiped, and obeyed to the 
ends of the earth; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, 
who with thee and the Holy Spirit liveth and reigneth, one 
God, now and for ever.  Amen.

Preface of the Epiphany, or of the Lord's Day

Third Sunday after the Epiphany

Give us grace, O Lord, to answer readily the call of our 
Savior Jesus Christ and proclaim to all people the Good 
News of his salvation, that we and all the whole world may 
perceive the glory of his marvelous works; who liveth and 
reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and 
ever.  Amen.

Preface of the Epiphany, or of the Lord's Day

Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany

Almighty and everlasting God, who dost govern all things in 
heaven and earth: Mercifully hear the supplications of thy people, and in our time grant us thy peace; through Jesus
Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the
Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.  Amen.

Preface of the Epiphany, or of the Lord's Day

Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany

Set us free, O God, from the bondage of our sins and give us,
we beseech thee, the liberty of that abundant life which thou
hast manifested to us in thy Son our Savior Jesus Christ; who 
liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, 
one God, now and for ever.  Amen.

Preface of the Epiphany, or of the Lord's Day

Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany

O God, the strength of all those who put their trust in thee: 
Mercifully accept our prayers; and because through the 
weakness of our mortal nature, we can do no good thing
without thee, grant us the help of thy grace, that in keeping 
thy commandments we may please thee both in will and deed; 
through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with 
thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.  Amen.

Preface of the Epiphany, or of the Lord's Day

Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany

O Lord, who hast taught us that all our doings without
charity are nothing worth: Send thy Holy Ghost and pour 

into our hearts that most excellent gift of charity, the very
bond of peace and of all virtues, without which whosoever 
liveth is counted dead before thee. Grant this for thine only 
Son Jesus Christ’s sake, who liveth and reigneth with thee 
and the same Holy Ghost, one God, now and for ever.  Amen.

Preface of the Epiphany, or of the Lord's Day

Eighth Sunday after the Epiphany

O most loving Father, who willest us to give thanks for all 
things, to dread nothing but the loss of thee, and to cast all 
our care on thee who carest for us:  Preserve us from faithless 
fears and worldly anxieties, and grant that no clouds of this 
mortal life may hide from us the light of that love which is 
immortal, and which thou hast manifested unto us in thy Son 
Jesus Christ our Lord; who liveth and reigneth with thee, in 
the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.  
Amen.

Preface of the Epiphany, or of the Lord's Day

Last Sunday after the Epiphany

This Proper is always used on the Sunday before Ash Wednesday

O God, who before the passion of thy only-begotten Son 
didst reveal his glory upon the holy mount:  Grant unto us 
that we, beholding by faith the light of his countenance, may 
be strengthened to bear our cross, and be changed into his 
likeness from glory to glory; through the same Jesus Christ 
our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy 
Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.  Amen.

Preface of the Epiphany

Ash Wednesday

The Proper Liturgy for this day is on page 264.

Almighty and everlasting God, who hatest nothing that thou
hast made and dost forgive the sins of all those who are 
penitent:  Create and make in us new and contrite hearts, that 
we, worthily lamenting our sins and acknowledging our 
wretchedness, may obtain of thee, the God of all mercy, 
perfect remission and forgiveness; through Jesus Christ our 
Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, 
one God, for ever and ever.  Amen.
 
Preface of Lent

This Collect, with the corresponding Psalm and Lessons, serves for 
the weekdays which follow, except as otherwise appointed.

First Sunday in Lent

Almighty God, whose blessed Son was led by the Spirit to be
tempted of Satan: Make speed to help thy servants who are
assaulted by manifold temptations; and, as thou knowest
their several infirmities, let each one find thee mighty to save; through Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord, who liveth and 
reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for 
ever. Amen.

Preface of Lent

Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday of this week are the traditional spring 
Ember Days.

Second Sunday in Lent

O God, whose glory it is always to have mercy:  Be gracious
to all who have gone astray from thy ways, and bring them
again with penitent hearts and steadfast faith to embrace and
hold fast the unchangeable truth of thy Word, Jesus Christ

thy Son; who with thee and the Holy Spirit liveth and 
reigneth, one God, for ever and ever.  Amen.

Preface of Lent

Third Sunday in Lent

Almighty God, who seest that we have no power of ourselves
to help ourselves:  Keep us both outwardly in our bodies and 
inwardly in our souls, that we may be defended from all 
adversities which may happen to the body, and from all evil 
thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul; through Jesus 
Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the 
Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.  Amen.

Preface of Lent

Fourth Sunday in Lent

Gracious Father, whose blessed Son Jesus Christ came down 
from heaven to be the true bread which giveth life to the 
world:  Evermore give us this bread, that he may live in us, 
and we in him; who liveth and reigneth with thee and the 
Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.  Amen.

Preface of Lent

Fifth Sunday in Lent

O Almighty God, who alone canst order the unruly wills and 
affections of sinful men:  Grant unto thy people that they may
love the thing which thou commandest, and desire that 
which thou dost promise; that so, among the sundry and 
manifold changes of the world, our hearts may surely there 
be fixed where true joys are to be found; through Jesus 
Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the 
Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.  Amen.

Preface of Lent

Sunday of the Passion:  Palm Sunday

The Proper Liturgy for this day is on page 270.

Almighty and everlasting God, who, of thy tender love 
towards mankind, hast sent thy Son our Savior Jesus Christ 
to take upon him our flesh, and to suffer death upon the 
cross, that all mankind should follow the example of his 
great humility:  Mercifully grant that we may both follow the
example of his patience, and also be made partakers of his
resurrection; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, who 
liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, 
for ever and ever.  Amen.

Preface of Holy Week

Monday in Holy Week

Almighty God, whose most dear Son went not up to joy but
first he suffered pain, and entered not into glory before he 
was crucified:  Mercifully grant that we, walking in the way 
of the cross, may find it none other than the way of life and 
peace; through the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who 
liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, 
for ever and ever.  Amen.

Preface of Holy Week

Tuesday in Holy Week

O God, who by the passion of thy blessed Son didst make an 
instrument of shameful death to be unto us the means of life: 
Grant us so to glory in the cross of Christ, that we may gladly 
suffer shame and loss for the sake of thy Son our Savior Jesus 
Christ; who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, 
one God, for ever and ever.  Amen.

Preface of Holy Week

Wednesday in Holy Week

O Lord God, whose blessed Son our Savior gave his back to
the smiters and hid not his face from shame:  Grant us grace 
to take joyfully the sufferings of the present time, in full
assurance of the glory that shall be revealed; through the same
thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with 
thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.  Amen.

Preface of Holy Week

Maundy Thursday

The Proper Liturgy for this day is on page 274.

Almighty Father, whose dear Son, on the night before he 
suffered, did institute the Sacrament of his Body and Blood: Mercifully grant that we may thankfully receive the same in remembrance of him who in these holy mysteries giveth us a
pledge of life eternal, the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord; 
who now liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, 
ever one God, world without end.  Amen.

Preface of Holy Week

Good Friday

The Proper Liturgy for this day is on page 276.

Almighty God, we beseech thee graciously to behold this thy 
family, for which our Lord Jesus Christ was contented to be
betrayed, and given up into the hands of sinners, and to suffer 
death upon the cross; who now liveth and reigneth with thee 
and the Holy Ghost ever, one God, world without end. Amen.

Holy Saturday

The Proper Liturgy for this day is on page 283.

O God, Creator of heaven and earth:  Grant that, as the
crucified body of thy dear Son was laid in the tomb and
rested on this holy Sabbath, so we may await with him the
coming of the third day, and rise with him to newness of life;
who now liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.  Amen.

Easter Day

The Liturgy of the Easter Vigil is on page 285.

O God, who for our redemption didst give thine 
only-begotten Son to the death of the cross, and by his 
glorious resurrection hast delivered us from the power of 
our enemy:  Grant us so to die daily to sin, that we may 
evermore live with him in the joy of his resurrection; through 
the same thy Son Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth 
with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.  
Amen.

or this

O God, who didst make this most holy night to shine with 
the glory of the Lord's resurrection:  Stir up in thy Church 
that Spirit of adoption which is given to us in Baptism, that 
we, being renewed both in body and mind, may worship thee 
in sincerity and truth; through the same Jesus Christ our 
Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the 
same Spirit, one God, now and for ever.  Amen.

or this

Almighty God, who through thine only-begotten Son Jesus 
Christ hast overcome death and opened unto us the gate of 
everlasting life:  Grant that we, who celebrate with joy the 

day of the Lord's resurrection, may be raised from the death 
of sin by thy life-giving Spirit; through the same Jesus Christ 
our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the same
Spirit ever, one God, world without end.  Amen.

Preface of Easter

Monday in Easter Week

Grant, we beseech thee, Almighty God, that we who celebrate 
with reverence the Paschal feast may be found worthy to 
attain to everlasting joys; through Jesus Christ our Lord, 
who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one 
God, now and for ever.  Amen.

Preface of Easter

Tuesday in Easter Week

O God, who by the glorious resurrection of thy Son Jesus 
Christ destroyed death and brought life and immortality to 
light:  Grant that we, who have been raised with him, may 
abide in his presence and rejoice in the hope of eternal glory; 
through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with thee 
and the  Holy Spirit, be dominion and praise for ever and 
ever.  Amen.

Preface of Easter

Wednesday in Easter Week

O God, whose blessed Son did manifest himself to his disciples 
in the breaking of bread:  Open, we pray thee, the eyes of our 
faith, that we may behold him in all his redeeming work; 
through the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth
and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one 
God, now and for ever.  Amen.

Preface of Easter

Thursday in Easter Week

Almighty and everlasting God, who in the Paschal mystery 
hast established the new covenant of reconciliation:  Grant 
that all who have been reborn into the fellowship of Christ's 
Body may show forth in their lives what they profess by their 
faith; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth 
and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever 
and ever.  Amen.

Preface of Easter

Friday in Easter Week

Almighty Father, who hast given thine only Son to die for our 
sins and to rise again for our justification: Grant us so to put 
away the leaven of malice and wickedness, that we may always
serve thee in pureness of living and truth; through the same
thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with 
thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.  Amen.

Preface of Easter

Saturday in Easter Week

We thank thee, heavenly Father, for that thou hast delivered
us from the dominion of sin and death and hast brought us
into the kingdom of thy Son; and we pray thee that, as by his
death he hath recalled us to life, so by his love he may raise us 
to joys eternal; who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the
unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.  Amen.

Preface of Easter

Second Sunday of Easter

Almighty and everlasting God, who in the Paschal mystery 
hast established the new covenant of reconciliation:  Grant 
that all who have been reborn into the fellowship of Christ’s 

Body may show forth in their lives what they profess by their 
faith; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth 
and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever 
and ever.  Amen.

Preface of Easter

Third Sunday of Easter

O God, whose blessed Son did manifest himself to his disciples 
in the breaking of bread:  Open, we pray thee, the eyes of our 
faith, that we may behold him in all his redeeming work; 
through the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth
and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one 
God, now and for ever.  Amen.

Preface of Easter

Fourth Sunday of Easter

O God, whose Son Jesus is the good shepherd of thy people: 
Grant that when we hear his voice we may know him who
calleth us each by name, and follow where he doth lead; 
who, with thee and the Holy Spirit, liveth and reigneth, one 
God, for ever and ever.  Amen.

Preface of Easter

Fifth Sunday of Easter

O Almighty God, whom truly to know is everlasting life:  
Grant us so perfectly to know thy Son Jesus Christ to be the 
way, the truth, and the life, that we may steadfastly follow 
his steps in the way that leadeth to eternal life; through the
same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth 
with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever 
and ever.  Amen.

Preface of Easter

Sixth Sunday of Easter

O God, who hast prepared for those who love thee such 
good things as pass man's understanding:  Pour into our 
hearts such love toward thee, that we, loving thee in all 
things and above all things, may obtain thy promises, which 
exceed all that we can desire; through Jesus Christ our Lord, 
who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one 
God, for ever and ever.  Amen.

Preface of Easter

Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of this week are the traditional 
Rogation Days.

Ascension Day

O Almighty God, whose blessed Son our Savior Jesus Christ 
ascended far above all heavens that he might fill all things: 
Mercifully give us faith to perceive that, according to his 
promise, he abideth with his Church on earth, even unto the 
end of the ages; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, in 
glory everlasting.  Amen.

or this

Grant, we beseech thee, Almighty God, that like as we do
believe thy only-begotten Son our Lord Jesus Christ to have 
ascended into the heavens, so we may also in heart and mind 
thither ascend, and with him continually dwell; who liveth 
and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, one God, world
without end.  Amen.

Preface of the Ascension

Either of the preceding Collects, with the proper Psalm and Lessons for 
Ascension Day, serves for the following weekdays, except as otherwise 
appointed.

Seventh Sunday of Easter: The Sunday after Ascension Day

O God, the King of glory, who hast exalted thine only Son
Jesus Christ with great triumph unto thy kingdom in heaven: 
We beseech thee, leave us not comfortless, but send to us 
thine Holy Ghost to comfort us, and exalt us unto the same
place whither our Savior Christ is gone before; who liveth 
and reigneth with thee and the same Holy Ghost, one God, 
world without end.  Amen.

Preface of the Ascension

The Day of Pentecost: Whitsunday

When a Vigil of Pentecost is observed, it begins with the Service of Light, 
page 109 (substituting, if desired, the Gloria in excelsis for the Phos 
hilaron), and continues with the Salutation and Collect of the Day. Three 
or more of the appointed Lessons are read before the Gospel, each 
followed by a Psalm, Canticle, or hymn. Holy Baptism or Confirmation
(beginning with the Presentation of the Candidates), or the Renewal of
Baptismal Vows, page 292, follows the Sermon.

Almighty God, who on this day didst open the way of eternal 
life to every race and nation by the promised gift of thy Holy 
Spirit:  Shed abroad this gift throughout the world by the 
preaching of the Gospel, that it may reach to the ends of the 
earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth 
with thee, in the unity of the same Spirit, one God, for ever 
and ever.  Amen.

or this

O God, who on this day didst teach the hearts of thy faithful 
people by sending to them the light of thy Holy Spirit: Grant 
us by the same Spirit to have a right judgment in all things, and evermore to rejoice in his holy comfort; through the merits of Christ Jesus our Savior, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in 
the unity of the same Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.

Preface of Pentecost

On the weekdays which follow, the numbered Proper which corresponds 
most closely to the date of Pentecost in that year is used. See page 158.

Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday of this week are the traditional summer 
Ember Days.

First Sunday after Pentecost:  Trinity Sunday

Almighty and everlasting God, who hast given unto us
thy servants grace, by the confession of a true faith, to
acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity, and in the power 
of the Divine Majesty to worship the Unity: We beseech thee
that thou wouldest keep us steadfast in this faith and worship, 
and bring us at last to see thee in thy one and eternal glory, 
O Father; who with the Son and the Holy Spirit livest and 
reignest, one God, for ever and ever.  Amen.

Preface of Trinity Sunday

On the weekdays which follow, the numbered Proper which corresponds 
most closely to the date of Trinity Sunday in that year is used.

The Season after Pentecost

Directions for the use of the Propers which follow are on page 158.

Proper 1  Week of the Sunday closest to May 11

Remember, O Lord, what thou hast wrought in us and not
what we deserve; and, as thou hast called us to thy service, 
make us worthy of our calling; through Jesus Christ our 

Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, 
one God, now and for ever.  Amen.

No Proper Preface is used.

Proper 2  Week of the Sunday closest to May 18

O Almighty and most merciful God, of thy bountiful goodness 
keep us, we beseech thee, from all things that may hurt us, 
that we, being ready both in body and soul, may with free 
hearts accomplish those things which belong to thy purpose; 
through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with 
thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.  Amen.

No Proper Preface is used.

Proper 3  The Sunday closest to May 25

Grant, O Lord, we beseech thee, that the course of this world 
may be peaceably governed by thy providence, and that thy 
Church may joyfully serve thee in confidence and serenity; 
through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with 
thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.  Amen.

Preface of the Lord's Day

Proper 4  The Sunday closest to June 1

O God, whose never-failing providence ordereth all things 
both in heaven and earth:  We humbly beseech thee to put 
away from us all hurtful things, and to give us those things 
which are profitable for us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, 
who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one 
God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Preface of the Lord's Day

Proper 5   The Sunday closest to June 8

O God, from whom all good doth come:  Grant that by thy 
inspiration we may think those things that are right, and by 
thy merciful guiding may perform the same; through Jesus 
Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the 
Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.  Amen.

Preface of the Lord's Day

Proper 6   The Sunday closest to June 15

Keep, O Lord, we beseech thee, thy household the Church in 
thy steadfast faith and love, that by the help of thy grace we
may proclaim thy truth with boldness, and minister thy
justice with compassion; for the sake of our Savior Jesus 
Christ, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, 
one God, now and for ever.  Amen.

Preface of the Lord's Day

Proper 7   The Sunday closest to June 22

O Lord, we beseech thee, make us to have a perpetual fear
and love of thy holy Name, for thou never failest to help and 
govern those whom thou hast set upon the sure foundation 
of thy loving-kindness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who 
liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, 
for ever and ever.  Amen.

Preface of the Lord's Day

Proper 8   The Sunday closest to June 29

O Almighty God, who hast built thy Church upon the
foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself 
being the chief cornerstone:  Grant us so to be joined together 
in unity of spirit by their doctrine, that we may be made an

holy temple acceptable unto thee; through the same Jesus 
Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the 
Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.  Amen.

Preface of the Lord's Day

Proper 9   The Sunday closest to July 6

O God, who hast taught us to keep all thy commandments
by loving thee and our neighbor: Grant us the grace of thy 
Holy Spirit, that we may be devoted to thee with our whole
heart, and united to one another with pure affection; 
through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with 
thee and the same Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.  Amen.

Preface of the Lord's Day

Proper 10   The Sunday closest to July 13

O Lord, we beseech thee mercifully to receive the prayers of 
thy people who call upon thee, and grant that they may both
perceive and know what things they ought to do, and also 
may have grace and power faithfully to fulfill the same; 
through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with 
thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.  Amen.

Preface of the Lord's Day

Proper 11   The Sunday closest to July 20

Almighty God, the fountain of all wisdom, who knowest our 
necessities before we ask and our ignorance in asking:  Have 
compassion, we beseech thee, upon our infirmities, and those
things which for our unworthiness we dare not, and for our 
blindness we cannot ask, mercifully give us for the worthiness 
of thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with 
thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.  Amen.

Preface of the Lord's Day

Proper 12   The Sunday closest to July 27

O God, the protector of all that trust in thee, without whom 
nothing is strong, nothing is holy:  Increase and multiply 
upon us thy mercy; that, thou being our ruler and guide, we 
may so pass through things temporal, that we finally lose not 
the things eternal; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth 
and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever 
and ever.  Amen.

Preface to the Lord's Day

Proper 13   The Sunday closest to August 3

O Lord, we beseech thee, let thy continual pity cleanse and 
defend thy Church, and, because it cannot continue in safety 
without thy succor, preserve it evermore by thy help and
goodness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and 
reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and 
ever.  Amen.

Preface of the Lord’s Day

Proper 14   The Sunday closest to August 10

Grant to us, Lord, we beseech thee, the spirit to think and do 
always such things as are right, that we, who cannot exist 
without thee, may by thee be enabled to live according to thy 
will; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth 
with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Preface of the Lord's Day

Proper 15   The Sunday closest to August 17

Almighty God, who hast given thy only Son to be unto us 
both a sacrifice for sin and also an example of godly life:  
Give us grace that we may always most thankfully receive
that his inestimable benefit, and also daily endeavor

ourselves to follow the blessed steps of his most holy life;
through the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who 
liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one 
God, now and for ever. Amen.

Preface of the Lord's Day

Proper 16   The Sunday closest to August 24

Grant, we beseech thee, merciful God, that thy Church, 
being gathered together in unity by thy Holy Spirit, may 
manifest thy power among all peoples, to the glory of thy 
Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and 
reigneth with thee and the same Spirit, one God, world
without end.  Amen.

Preface of the Lord's Day

Proper 17   The Sunday closest to August 31

Lord of all power and might, who art the author and giver of 
all good things: Graft in our hearts the love of thy Name, 
increase in us true religion, nourish us with all goodness, 
and bring forth in us the fruit of good works; through Jesus 
Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the 
Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.  Amen.

Preface of the Lord's Day

Proper 18   The Sunday closest to September 7

Grant us, O Lord, we pray thee, to trust in thee with all our 
heart; seeing that, as thou dost alway resist the proud who 
confide in their own strength, so thou dost not forsake those 
who make their boast of thy mercy; through Jesus Christ our 
Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, 
one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Preface of the Lord's Day

Proper 19   The Sunday closest to September 14

O God, forasmuch as without thee we are not able to please 
thee, mercifully grant that thy Holy Spirit may in all things 
direct and rule our hearts; through Jesus Christ our Lord, 
who with thee and the same Spirit liveth and reigneth, one 
God, now and for ever.  Amen.

Preface of the Lord's Day

The Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday after September 14 are the 
traditional autumnal Ember Days.

Proper 20   The Sunday closest to September 21

Grant us, O Lord, not to mind earthly things, but to love 
things heavenly; and even now, while we are placed among 
things that are passing away, to cleave to those that shall 
abide; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and 
reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever 
and ever.  Amen.

Preface of the Lord's Day

Proper 21   The Sunday closest to September 28

O God, who declarest thy almighty power chiefly in showing
mercy and pity:  Mercifully grant unto us such a measure of 
thy grace, that we, running to obtain thy promises, may be
made partakers of thy heavenly treasure; through Jesus Christ 
our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy 
Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.  Amen.

Preface of the Lord's Day

Proper 22   The Sunday closest to October 5

Almighty and everlasting God, who art always more ready to 
hear than we to pray, and art wont to give more than either 
we desire or deserve:  Pour down upon us the abundance of 

thy mercy, forgiving us those things whereof our conscience 
is afraid, and giving us those good things which we are not 
worthy to ask, but through the merits and mediation of Jesus 
Christ thy Son our Lord; who liveth and reigneth with thee 
and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.  Amen.

Preface of the Lord's Day

Proper 23   The Sunday closest to October 12

Lord, we pray thee that thy grace may always precede and
follow us, and make us continually to be given to all good 
works; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and 
reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and 
for ever.  Amen.

Preface of the Lord's Day

Proper 24   The Sunday closest to October 19

Almighty and everlasting God, who in Christ hast revealed 
thy glory among the nations:  Preserve the works of thy 
mercy, that thy Church throughout the world may persevere 
with steadfast faith in the confession of thy Name; through 
the same Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with 
thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Preface of the Lord’s Day

Proper 25   The Sunday closest to October 26

Almighty and everlasting God, give unto us the increase of
faith, hope, and charity; and, that we may obtain that which
thou dost promise, make us to love that which thou dost
command; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and 
reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever 
and ever.  Amen.

Preface of the Lord's Day

Proper 26   The Sunday closest to November 2

Almighty and merciful God, of whose only gift it cometh that 
thy faithful people do unto thee true and laudable service:  
Grant, we beseech thee, that we may run without stumbling 
to obtain thy heavenly promises; through Jesus Christ our 
Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, 
one God, now and for ever.  Amen.

Preface of the Lord's Day

Proper 27   The Sunday closest to November 9

O God, whose blessed Son was manifested that he might 
destroy the works of the devil and make us the children of 
God and heirs of eternal life:  Grant us, we beseech thee, that, 
having this hope, we may purify ourselves even as he is pure; 
that, when he shall appear again with power and great glory, 
we may be made like unto him in his eternal and glorious 
kingdom; where with thee, O Father, and thee, O Holy Ghost,
he liveth and reigneth ever, one God, world without end.  
Amen.

Preface of the Lord's Day

Proper 28   The Sunday closest to November 16

Blessed Lord, who hast caused all holy Scriptures to be 
written for our learning:  Grant that we may in such wise
hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them; that,
by patience and comfort of thy holy Word, we may embrace 
and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, which 
thou hast given us in our Savior Jesus Christ; who liveth and 
reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and 
ever.  Amen.

Preface of the Lord's Day

Proper 29   The Sunday closest to November 23

Almighty and everlasting God, whose will it is to restore all 
things in thy well-beloved Son, the King of kings and Lord of 
lords:  Mercifully grant that the peoples of the earth, divided 
and enslaved by sin, may be freed and brought together
under his most gracious rule; who liveth and reigneth with 
thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.  Amen.

Preface of the Lord's Day, or of Baptism

Holy Days 

Saint Andrew   November 30

Almighty God, who didst give such grace to thine apostle 
Andrew that he readily obeyed the call of thy Son Jesus 
Christ, and brought his brother with him: Give unto us, who 
are called by thy Word, grace to follow him without delay, 
and to bring those near to us into his gracious presence; who 
liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, 
now and for ever.  Amen.

Preface of Apostles

Saint Thomas   December 21

Everliving God, who didst strengthen thine apostle Thomas 
with sure and certain faith in thy Son's resurrection: Grant us 
so perfectly and without doubt to believe in Jesus Christ, our 
Lord and our God, that our faith may never be found wanting 
in thy sight; through him who liveth and reigneth with thee 
and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.  Amen.

Preface of Apostles

Saint Stephen   December 26

We give thee thanks, O Lord of glory, for the example of the
first martyr Stephen, who looked up to heaven and prayed 
for his persecutors to thy Son Jesus Christ, who standeth at 
thy right hand; where he liveth and reigneth with thee and 
the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting.  Amen.

Preface of the Incarnation

Saint John   December 27

Shed upon thy Church, we beseech thee, O Lord, the 
brightness of thy light; that we, being illumined by the 
teaching of thine apostle and evangelist John, may so walk 
in the light of thy truth, that we may at length attain to the 
fullness of life everlasting; through Jesus Christ our Lord, 
who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one
God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Preface of the Incarnation

The Holy Innocents   December 28

We remember this day, O God, the slaughter of the holy
innocents of Bethlehem by the order of King Herod. Receive, 
we beseech thee, into the arms of thy mercy all innocent 
victims; and by thy great might frustrate the designs of evil 
tyrants and establish thy rule of justice, love, and peace; 
through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with 
thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and 
ever.  Amen.

Preface of the Incarnation

Confession of Saint Peter   January 18

Almighty Father, who didst inspire Simon Peter, first among 
the apostles, to confess Jesus as Messiah and Son of the living 
God: Keep thy Church steadfast upon the rock of this faith, 
that in unity and peace we may proclaim the one truth and 
follow the one Lord, our Savior Jesus Christ; who liveth and 
reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for 
ever.  Amen.

Preface of Apostles

Conversion of Saint Paul   January 25

O God, who, by the preaching of thine apostle Paul, hast
caused the light of the Gospel to shine throughout the world:  
Grant, we beseech thee, that we, having his wonderful 
conversion in remembrance, may show forth our thankfulness 
unto thee for the same by following the holy doctrine which 
he taught; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and 
reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, 
now and for ever.  Amen.

Preface of Apostles

The Presentation   February 2

Almighty and everliving God, we humbly beseech thee that, 
as thy only-begotten Son was this day presented in the 
temple, so we may be presented unto thee with pure and 
clean hearts by the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord; who 
liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, 
now and for ever.  Amen.

Preface of the Epiphany

Saint Matthias   February 24

O Almighty God, who into the place of Judas didst choose thy 
faithful servant Matthias to be of the number of the Twelve: 
Grant that thy Church, being delivered from false apostles, 
may always be ordered and guided by faithful and true pastors; 
through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with 
thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for 
ever.  Amen.

Preface of Apostles

Saint Joseph   March 19

O God, who from the family of thy servant David didst raise 
up Joseph to be the guardian of thy incarnate Son and the 
spouse of his virgin mother: Give us grace to imitate his 
uprightness of life and his obedience to thy commands; 
through the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth 
and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever 
and ever. Amen.

Preface of the Epiphany

The Annunciation   March 25

We beseech thee, O Lord, pour thy grace into our hearts, that 
we who have known the incarnation of thy Son Jesus Christ, 
announced by an angel to the Virgin Mary, may by his cross 
and passion be brought unto the glory of his resurrection; 
who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy 
Spirit, one God, now and for ever  Amen.

Preface of the Epiphany

Saint Mark   April 25

Almighty God, who by the hand of Mark the evangelist hast
given to thy Church the Gospel of Jesus Christ the Son of 

God: We thank thee for this witness, and pray that we may 
be firmly grounded in its truth; through the same Jesus Christ 
our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy 
Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.  Amen.

Preface of All Saints

Saint Philip and Saint James   May 1

Almighty God, who didst give to thine apostles Philip and 
James grace and strength to bear witness to the truth: Grant 
that we, being mindful of their victory of faith, may glorify in 
life and death the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ; who liveth 
and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now 
and for ever.  Amen.

Preface of Apostles

The Visitation   May 31

Father in heaven, by whose grace the virgin mother of thy
incarnate Son was blessed in bearing him, but still more blessed
in keeping thy word: Grant us who honor the exaltation of her
lowliness to follow the example of her devotion to thy will; 
through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth 
with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Preface of the Epiphany

Saint Barnabas   June 11

Grant, O God, that we may follow the example of thy 
faithful servant Barnabas, who, seeking not his own renown 
but the well-being of thy Church, gave generously of his life 
and substance for the relief of the poor and the spread of the 
Gospel; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and 
reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and 
ever.  Amen.
 
Preface of Apostles

The Nativity of Saint John the Baptist   June 24

Almighty God, by whose providence thy servant John the 
Baptist was wonderfully born, and sent to prepare the way of 
thy Son our Savior by preaching repentance: Make us so to 
follow his doctrine and holy life, that we may truly repent 
according to his preaching; and after his example constantly 
speak the truth, boldly rebuke vice, and patiently suffer for 
the truth's sake; through the same thy Son Jesus Christ our 
Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit 
one God, for ever and ever.  Amen.

Preface of Advent

Saint Peter and Saint Paul   June 29

Almighty God, whose blessed apostles Peter and Paul 
glorified thee by their martyrdom: Grant that thy Church, 
instructed by their teaching and example, and knit together 
in unity by thy Spirit, may ever stand firm upon the one 
foundation, which is Jesus Christ our Lord; who liveth and 
reigneth with thee, in the unity of the same Spirit, one God, 
for ever and ever.  Amen.

Preface of Apostles

Independence Day   July 4

Lord God Almighty, in whose Name the founders of this
country won liberty for themselves and for us, and lit the 
torch of freedom for nations then unborn:  Grant we beseech
thee, that we and all the people of this land may have grace 
to maintain these liberties in righteousness and peace; 
through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with 
thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.  Amen.

The Collect “For the Nation,” page 207, may be used instead.

Preface of Trinity Sunday

Saint Mary Magdalene   July 22

Almighty God, whose blessed Son restored Mary Magdalene
to health of body and mind, and called her to be a witness of 
his resurrection:  Mercifully grant that by thy grace we may 
be healed of all our infirmities and know thee in the power of 
his endless life; who with thee and the Holy Spirit liveth and 
reigneth, one God, now and for ever.  Amen.

Preface of All Saints

Saint James   July 25

O gracious God, we remember before thee this day thy 
servant and apostle James, first among the Twelve to suffer 
martyrdom for the Name of Jesus Christ; and we pray that 
thou wilt pour out upon the leaders of thy Church that spirit 
of self-denying service by which alone they may have true 
authority among thy people; through the same Jesus Christ 
our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy 
Spirit, one God, now and for ever.  Amen.

Preface of Apostles

The Transfiguration   August 6

O God, who on the holy mount didst reveal to chosen 
witnesses thy well-beloved Son, wonderfully transfigured, in 
raiment white and glistening:  Mercifully grant that we, being 
delivered from the disquietude of this world, may by faith 
behold the King in his beauty; who with thee, O Father, and 
thee, O Holy Ghost, liveth and reigneth, one God, world
without end.  Amen.

Preface of the Epiphany

Saint Mary the Virgin   August 15

O God, who hast taken to thyself the blessed Virgin Mary, 
mother of thy incarnate Son:  Grant that we, who have been 
redeemed by his blood, may share with her the glory of thine
eternal kingdom; through the same thy Son Jesus Christ our
Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the
Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Preface of the Incarnation

Saint Bartholomew   August 24

O Almighty and everlasting God, who didst give to thine
apostle Bartholomew grace truly to believe and to preach thy 
Word:  Grant, we beseech thee, unto thy Church to love what 
he believed and to preach what he taught; through Jesus 
Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the 
Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.  Amen.

Preface of Apostles

Holy Cross Day   September 14

Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ was lifted 
high upon the cross that he might draw the whole world unto 
himself:  Mercifully grant that we, who glory in the mystery 
of our redemption, may have grace to take up our cross and 
follow him; who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy 
Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting.  Amen.

Preface of Holy Week

Saint Matthew   September 21

We thank thee, heavenly Father, for the witness of thine
apostle and evangelist Matthew to the Gospel of thy Son our 
Savior; and we pray that, after his example, we may with 

ready wills and hearts obey the calling of our Lord to follow 
him; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth 
with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Preface of Apostles

Saint Michael and All Angels   September 29

O everlasting God, who hast ordained and constituted the
ministries of angels and men in a wonderful order: Mercifully 
grant that, as thy holy angels always serve and worship thee in 
heaven, so by thy appointment they may help and defend us 
on earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and 
reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever 
and ever.  Amen.

Preface of Trinity Sunday

Saint Luke   October 18

Almighty God, who didst inspire thy servant Luke the 
physician to set forth in the Gospel the love and healing 
power of thy Son:  Graciously continue in thy Church the like
love and power to heal, to the praise and glory of thy Name; 
through the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth 
and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one 
God, now and for ever.  Amen.

Preface of All Saints

Saint James of Jerusalem  October 23

Grant, we beseech thee, O God, that after the example of thy 
servant James the Just, brother of our Lord, thy Church may 
give itself continually to prayer and to the reconciliation of 
all who are at variance and enmity; through the same our 
Lord Jesus Christ, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the 
Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.  Amen.

Preface of All Saints

Saint Simon and Saint Jude   October 28

O God, we thank thee for the glorious company of the 
apostles, and especially on this day for Simon and Jude; and 
we pray that, as they were faithful and zealous in their 
mission, so we may with ardent devotion make known the 
love and mercy of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ; who 
liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, 
for ever and ever.  Amen.

Preface of Apostles

All Saints’ Day   November 1

O Almighty God, who hast knit together thine elect in one 
communion and fellowship in the mystical body of thy Son 
Christ our Lord:  Grant us grace so to follow thy blessed 
saints in all virtuous and godly living, that we may come to 
those ineffable joys which thou hast prepared for those who 
unfeignedly love thee; through the same Jesus Christ our 
Lord, who with thee and the Holy Spirit liveth and reigneth, 
one God, in glory everlasting.  Amen.

Preface of All Saints

Thanksgiving Day

Almighty and gracious Father, we give thee thanks for the 
fruits of the earth in their season and for the labors of those 
who harvest them.  Make us, we beseech thee, faithful stewards 
of thy great bounty, for the provision of our necessities and 
the relief of all who are in need, to the glory of thy Name;
through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with
thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

For the Prayers of the People, the Litany of Thanksgiving on page 836
may be used

Preface of Trinity Sunday

The Common of Saints

The festival of a saint is observed in accordance with the rules of 
precedence set forth in the Calendar of the Church Year.

At the discretion of the Celebrant, and as appropriate, any of the 
following Collects, with one of the corresponding sets of Psalms and 
Lessons, may be used

a) at the commemoration of a saint listed in the Calendar for which no 
Proper is provided in this Book

b) at the patronal festival or commemoration of a saint not listed in 
the Calendar.

Of a Martyr

O Almighty God, who didst give to thy servant N. boldness to
confess the Name of our Savior Jesus Christ before the rulers
of this world, and courage to die for this faith: Grant that we
may always be ready to give a reason for the hope that is in
us, and to suffer gladly for the sake of the same our Lord 
Jesus Christ; who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy 
Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.  Amen.

or this

O Almighty God, by whose grace and power thy holy martyr
N. triumphed over suffering and was faithful even unto 
death:  Grant us, who now remember him with thanksgiving, 
to be so faithful in our witness to thee in this world, that we 
may receive with him the crown of life; through Jesus Christ 
our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy 
Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.  Amen.

or the following

Almighty and everlasting God, who didst enkindle the flame 
of thy love in the heart of thy holy martyr N.: Grant to us, 
thy humble servants, a like faith and power of love, that we 
who rejoice in her triumph may profit by her example; 
through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with 
thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.  Amen.

Preface of a Saint

Of a Missionary

Almighty and everlasting God, we thank thee for thy
servant N., whom thou didst call to preach the Gospel to the 
people of__________ (or to the___________ people). Raise
up, we beseech thee, in this and every land evangelists and 
heralds of thy kingdom, that thy Church may proclaim the 
unsearchable riches of our Savior Jesus Christ; who liveth 
and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now 
and for ever.  Amen.

or this

Almighty God, who willest to be glorified in thy saints, and 
didst raise up thy servant N. to be a light in the world: Shine, 
we pray thee, in our hearts, that we also in our generation 
may show forth thy praise, who hast called us out of darkness 
into thy marvelous light; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who 
liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, 
now and for ever.  Amen.

Preface of Pentecost

Of a Pastor

O heavenly Father, Shepherd of thy people, we give thee 
thanks for thy servant N., who was faithful in the care and 
nurture of thy flock; and we pray that, following his example 
and the teaching of his holy life, we may by thy grace grow 

into the stature of the fullness of our Lord and Savior Jesus 
Christ; who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy 
Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.  Amen.

or this

O God, our heavenly Father, who didst raise up thy faithful 
servant N. to be a [bishop and] pastor in thy Church and to 
feed thy flock:  Give abundantly to all pastors the gifts of thy 
Holy Spirit, that they may minister in thy household as true 
servants of Christ and stewards of thy divine mysteries; 
through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and 
reigneth with thee and the same Spirit, one God, for ever and 
ever.  Amen.

Preface of a Saint

Of a Theologian and Teacher

O God, who by thy Holy Spirit dost give to some the word of 
wisdom, to others the word of knowledge, and to others the 
word of faith:  We praise thy Name for the gifts of grace 
manifested in thy servant N., and we pray that thy Church 
may never be destitute of such gifts; through Jesus Christ our 
Lord, who with thee and the same Spirit liveth and reigneth, 
one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

or this

O Almighty God, who didst give to thy servant N. special
gifts of grace to understand and teach the truth as it is in
Christ Jesus: Grant, we beseech thee, that by this teaching we 
may know thee, the one true God, and Jesus Christ whom 
thou hast sent; who liveth and reigneth with thee and the 
Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.  Amen.

Preface of a Saint, or of Trinity Sunday

Of a Monastic

O God, whose blessed Son became poor that we through his 
poverty might be rich:  Deliver us, we pray thee from an 
inordinate love of this world, that, inspired by the devotion 
of thy servant N., we may serve thee with singleness of heart, 
and attain to the riches of the age to come; through the same
thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with 
thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for 
ever.  Amen.

or this

O God, by whose grace thy servant N., enkindled with the 
fire of thy love, became a burning and a shining light in thy
Church:  Grant that we also may be aflame with the spirit 
of love and discipline, and may ever walk before thee as 
children of light; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with 
thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, liveth and reigneth, one 
God, now and for ever. Amen.

Preface of a Saint

Of a Saint

O Almighty God, who hast compassed us about with so great 
a cloud of witnesses: Grant that we, encouraged by the good 
example of thy servant N., may persevere in running the race 
that is set before us, until at length, through thy mercy, we may 
with him attain to thine eternal joy; through Jesus Christ, the 
author and perfecter of our faith, who liveth and reigneth 
with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

or this

O God, who hast brought us near to an innumerable 
company of angels and to the spirits of just men made 
perfect:  Grant us during our earthly pilgrimage to abide in 
their fellowship, and in our heavenly country to become 

partakers of their joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who 
liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, 
now and for ever.  Amen.

or this

O Almighty God, who by thy Holy Spirit hast made us one 
with thy saints in heaven and on earth:  Grant that in our 
earthly pilgrimage we may ever be supported by this 
fellowship of love and prayer, and may know ourselves 
to be surrounded by their witness to thy power and mercy.  
We ask this for the sake of Jesus Christ, in whom all our 
intercessions are acceptable through the Spirit, and who 
liveth and reigneth for ever and ever. Amen.

Preface of a Saint

Various Occasions

For optional use, when desired, subject to the rules set forth in the 
Calendar of the Church Year.

1. Of the Holy Trinity

Almighty God, who hast revealed to thy Church thine eternal
Being of glorious majesty and perfect love as one God in 
Trinity of Persons: Give us grace to continue steadfast in the 
confession of this faith, and constant in our worship of thee, 
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; who livest and reignest, one 
God, now and for ever.  Amen.

Preface of Trinity Sunday

2. Of the Holy Spirit

Almighty and most merciful God, grant, we beseech thee,
that by the indwelling of thy Holy Spirit we may be enlightened 
and strengthened for thy service; through Jesus Christ our 
Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the 
same Spirit, one God, world without end.  Amen.

Preface of Pentecost

3. Of the Holy Angels

O everlasting God, who hast ordained and constituted the
ministries of angels and men in a wonderful order: Mercifully 
grant that, as thy holy angels always serve and worship thee in 
heaven, so by thy appointment they may help and defend us 
on earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and 
reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever 
and ever.  Amen.

Preface of Trinity Sunday

4. Of the Incarnation

O God, who didst wonderfully create, and yet more 
wonderfully restore, the dignity of human nature: Grant
that we may share the divine life of him who humbled
himself to share our humanity, thy Son Jesus Christ; who
liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, 
one God, for ever and ever.  Amen.

Preface of the Epiphany

5.  Of the Holy Eucharist

Especially suitable for Thursdays

God our Father, whose Son our Lord Jesus Christ in a
wonderful Sacrament hath left unto us a memorial of his 
passion: Grant us so to venerate the sacred mysteries of his 
Body and Blood, that we may ever perceive within ourselves 
the fruit of his redemption; who liveth and reigneth with 
thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.  Amen.

Preface of the Epiphany

6. Of the Holy Cross

Especially suitable for Fridays

Almighty God, whose beloved Son willingly endured the 
agony and shame of the cross for our redemption: Give us 
courage, we beseech thee, to take up our cross and follow 
him; who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, 
one God, now and for ever.  Amen.

Preface of Holy Week

7. For All Baptized Christians

Especially suitable for Saturdays

Grant, O Lord God, to all who have been baptized into the
death and resurrection of thy Son Jesus Christ, that, as we
have put away the old life of sin, so we may be renewed in
the spirit of our minds, and live in righteousness and true 
holiness; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth 
and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one 
God, now and for ever. Amen.

Preface of Baptism

8. For the Departed

O eternal Lord God, who holdest all souls in life: Give, we
beseech thee, to thy whole Church in paradise and on earth 
thy light and thy peace; and grant that we, following the 
good examples of those who have served thee here and are 
now at rest, may at the last enter with them into thine 
unending joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and 
reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, 
now and for ever.  Amen.

or this

Almighty God, we remember this day before thee thy faithful 
servant N.; and we pray that, having opened to him the gates 
of larger life, thou wilt receive him more and more into thy 
joyful service, that, with all who have faithfully served thee in 
the past, he may share in the eternal victory of Jesus Christ 
our Lord; who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of 
the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.  Amen.

Any of the Collects appointed for use at the Burial of the Dead may be 
used instead.

For the Prayers of the People, one of the forms appointed for the 
Burial of the Dead may be used.

Preface of the Commemoration of the Dead

The postcommunion prayer on page 482 may be used.

9. Of the Reign of Christ

Almighty and everlasting God, whose will it is to restore all
things in thy well-beloved Son, the King of kings and Lord of 

lords:  Mercifully grant that the peoples of the earth, divided 
and enslaved by sin, may be freed and brought together 
under his most gracious rule; who liveth and reigneth with 
thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.  Amen.

Preface of the Ascension, or of Baptism

10.  At Baptism

Almighty God, who by our baptism into the death and 
resurrection of thy Son Jesus Christ dost turn us from the old 
life of sin: Grant that we, being reborn to new life in him, 
may live in righteousness and holiness all our days; through 
the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and 
reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and 
for ever.  Amen.

Preface of Baptism

11. At Confirmation

Grant, Almighty God, that we, who have been redeemed
from the old life of sin by our baptism into the death and 
resurrection of thy Son Jesus Christ, may be renewed in thy 
Holy Spirit, and live in righteousness and true holiness; 
through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and
reigneth with thee and the same Spirit, one God, now and
for ever. Amen.

Preface of Baptism, or of Pentecost

12. On the Anniversary of the Dedication of a Church

O Almighty God, to whose glory we celebrate the dedication
of this house of prayer: We give thee thanks for the fellowship
of those who have worshiped in this place; and we pray that 
all who seek thee here may find thee, and be filled with thy 
joy and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and 
reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, 
now and for ever.  Amen.

The Litany of Thanksgiving for a Church, page 578, may be used for the 
Prayers of the People.

Preface of the Dedication of a Church

13.  For a Church Convention

Almighty and everlasting Father, who hast given the Holy
Spirit to abide with us for ever: Bless, we beseech thee, with 
his grace and presence, the bishops and the other clergy and 
the laity here (or now, or soon to be) assembled in thy Name, 
that thy Church, being preserved in true faith and godly
discipline, may fulfill all the mind of him who loved it and 
gave himself for it, thy Son Jesus Christ our Savior; who 
liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the same Spirit, 
one God, now and for ever.  Amen.

Preface of Pentecost, or of the Season

14.  For the Unity of the Church

Almighty Father, whose blessed Son before his passion 
prayed for his disciples that they might be one, even as thou
and he are one: Grant that thy Church, being bound together 
in love and obedience to thee, may be united in one body by 
the one Spirit, that the world may believe in him whom thou 

didst send, the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord; who 
liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the same Spirit, 
one God, now and for ever.  Amen.

Preface of Baptism, or of Trinity Sunday

15.  For the Ministry (Ember Days)

For use on the traditional days or at other times

I.  For those to be ordained

Almighty God, the giver of all good gifts, who of thy divine 
providence hast appointed various orders in thy Church:  
Give thy grace, we humbly beseech thee, to all who are [now]
called to any office and ministry for thy people; and so fill 
them with the truth of thy doctrine and clothe them with 
holiness of life, that they may faithfully serve before thee, to 
the glory of thy great Name and for the benefit of thy holy 
Church; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and 
reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, 
now and for ever.  Amen.

Preface of Apostles

II.  For the choice of fit persons for the ministry

O God, who didst lead thy holy apostles to ordain ministers 
in every place:  Grant that thy Church, under the guidance of 
the Holy Spirit, may choose suitable persons for the ministry 
of Word and Sacrament, and may uphold them in their work 
for the extension of thy kingdom; through him who is the 
Shepherd and Bishop of our souls, Jesus Christ our Lord, 
who liveth and reigneth with thee and the same Spirit, one 
God, for ever and ever.  Amen.

Preface of the Season

III. For all Christians in their vocation

Almighty and everlasting God, by whose Spirit the whole
body of thy faithful people is governed and sanctified: 
Receive our supplications and prayers, which we offer before
thee for all members of thy holy Church, that in their 
vocation and ministry they may truly and godly serve thee; 
through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, who liveth and 
reigneth with thee, in the unity of the same Spirit, one God, 
now and for ever. Amen.

Preface of Baptism, or of the Season

16. For the Mission of the Church

O God, who hast made of one blood all the peoples of the 
earth, and didst send thy blessed Son to preach peace to those
who are far off and to those who are near:  Grant that people 
everywhere may seek after thee and find thee, bring the 
nations into thy fold, pour out thy Spirit upon all flesh, and 
hasten the coming of thy kingdom; through the same thy
Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee 
and the same Spirit, one God, now and for ever.  Amen.

or this

O God of all the nations of the earth: Remember the
multitudes who have been created in thine image but have
not known the redeeming work of our Savior Jesus Christ;
and grant that, by the prayers and labors of thy holy Church, 
they may be brought to know and worship thee as thou hast
been revealed in thy Son; who liveth and reigneth with thee 
and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.  Amen.

Preface of the Season, or of Pentecost

17. For the Nation

Lord God Almighty, who hast made all peoples of the earth 
for thy glory, to serve thee in freedom and peace: Grant to 
the people of our country a zeal for justice and the strength 
of forbearance, that we may use our liberty in accordance 
with thy gracious will; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who 
liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, 
for ever and ever.  Amen.

The Collect for Independence Day may be used instead.

Preface of Trinity Sunday

18. For Peace

O Almighty God, kindle, we beseech thee, in every heart the 
true love of peace, and guide with thy wisdom those who 
take counsel for the nations of the earth, that in tranquillity 
thy dominion may increase till the earth is filled with the 
knowledge of thy love; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who 
liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, 
one God, now and for ever.  Amen.

Preface of the Season

19. For Rogation Days

For use on the traditional days or at other times

I. For fruitful seasons

Almighty God, Lord of heaven and earth:  We humbly pray
that thy gracious providence may give and preserve to our 
use the harvests of the land and of the seas, and may prosper 
all who labor to gather them, that we, who constantly receive 
good things from thy hand, may always give thee thanks; 
through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with 
thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Preface of the Season

II. For commerce and industry

Almighty God, whose Son Jesus Christ in his earthly life 
shared our toil and hallowed our labor: Be present with 
thy people where they work; make those who carry on 
the industries and commerce of this land responsive to thy 
will; and give to us all a pride in what we do, and a just 
return for our labor; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who 
liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, 
one God, now and for ever.  Amen.

Preface of the Season

III. For stewardship of creation

O merciful Creator, whose hand is open wide to satisfy the 
needs of every living creature: Make us, we beseech thee,
ever thankful for thy loving providence; and grant that we, 
remembering the account that we must one day give, may be 
faithful stewards of thy bounty; through Jesus Christ our 
Lord, who with thee and the Holy Spirit liveth and reigneth, 
one God, for ever and ever.  Amen.

Preface of the Season

20. For the Sick

Heavenly Father, giver of life and health: Comfort and 
relieve thy sick servants, and give thy power of healing to 
those who minister to their needs, that those (or N., or NN.) 
for whom our prayers are offered may be strengthened in
their weakness and have confidence in thy loving care; 
through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with 
thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.  Amen.

Preface of the Season

The postcommunion prayer on page 457 may be used.

21. For Social Justice

Almighty God, who hast created us in thine own image:  
Grant us grace fearlessly to contend against evil and to make 
no peace with oppression; and, that we may reverently use 
our freedom, help us to employ it in the maintenance of 
justice in our communities and among the nations, to the 
glory of thy holy Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who 
liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, 
now and for ever.  Amen.

Preface of the Season

22. For Social Service

O Lord our heavenly Father, whose blessed Son came not to 
be ministered unto but to minister: Bless, we beseech thee, all
who, following in his steps, give themselves to the service of
others; that with wisdom, patience, and courage, they may
minister in his name to the suffering, the friendless, and the
needy; for the love of him who laid down his life for us, the same thy Son our Savior Jesus Christ, who liveth and reigneth 
with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.  
Amen.

Preface of the Season

23. For Education

Almighty God, the fountain of all wisdom: Enlighten by thy 
Holy Spirit those who teach and those who learn, that, 
rejoicing in the knowledge of thy truth, they may worship 
thee and serve thee from generation to generation; through 
Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and 
the same Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.  Amen.

Preface of the Season

24. For Vocation in Daily Work

Almighty God our heavenly Father, who declarest thy glory 
and showest forth thy handiwork in the heavens and in the 
earth:  Deliver us, we beseech thee, in our several occupations 
from the service of self alone, that we may do the work 
which thou givest us to do, in truth and beauty and for the 
common good; for the sake of him who came among us as 
one that serveth, thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth 
and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever 
and ever.  Amen.

Preface of the Season

25. For Labor Day

Almighty God, who hast so linked our lives one with another 
that all we do affects, for good or ill, all other lives:  So guide 
us in the work we do, that we may do it not for self alone, but 
for the common good; and, as we seek a proper return for
our own labor, make us mindful of the rightful aspirations of 
other workers, and arouse our concern for those who are out
of work; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and 
reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and 
ever. Amen.

Preface of the Season