Collects for Sundays throughout the year and certain moveable feasts
According to the Liberal Catholic Liturgy. These may be used with any of our authorised liturgies.
Advent
Advent Sunday
Almighty God, who didst wonderfully create man in thine own image, we pray for strength to cast away the works of darkness and put upon us the armor of light; that we, being ever mindful of our spiritual heritage, may hasten the coming of thy kingdom upon earth; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Second Sunday in Advent
O God, creator and preserver of mankind, we thank thee for thy never failing love, and do most earnestly desire and resolve to show forth thy praise not only with our lips, but in our lives, by giving up ourselves to thy service, and by walking before thee in holiness and righteousness all our days; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Third Sunday in Advent
O Christ our Lord, we pray for strength to increase and multiply within our hearts thy heavenly grace; that we, loving thee above all things, may faithfully serve thee in all good works; thou who livest and reignest in the unity of the Father and of the Holy Spirit, one God, throughout all ages of ages. Amen.
Advent Ember Days
ALMIGHTY Lord and everlasting Father, who wouldest have the kingdoms of the world become the kingdom of thy Son Jesus Christ: Bestow thy blessing, we beseech thee, upon all who labour for peace and righteousness among the nations, that the day may be hastened when war shall be no more, and thou shalt take the nations for thine inheritance; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Fourth Sunday in Advent
Almighty, everliving God, we pray thee to inspire continually thy universal church with the spirits of truth, unity, and concord, that all they who do confess thy holy name may agree in the truth of thy holy word, and live in unity and godly love. Amen.
Almighty God, who didst wonderfully create man in thine own image, we pray for strength to cast away the works of darkness and put upon us the armor of light; that we, being ever mindful of our spiritual heritage, may hasten the coming of thy kingdom upon earth; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Second Sunday in Advent
O God, creator and preserver of mankind, we thank thee for thy never failing love, and do most earnestly desire and resolve to show forth thy praise not only with our lips, but in our lives, by giving up ourselves to thy service, and by walking before thee in holiness and righteousness all our days; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Third Sunday in Advent
O Christ our Lord, we pray for strength to increase and multiply within our hearts thy heavenly grace; that we, loving thee above all things, may faithfully serve thee in all good works; thou who livest and reignest in the unity of the Father and of the Holy Spirit, one God, throughout all ages of ages. Amen.
Advent Ember Days
ALMIGHTY Lord and everlasting Father, who wouldest have the kingdoms of the world become the kingdom of thy Son Jesus Christ: Bestow thy blessing, we beseech thee, upon all who labour for peace and righteousness among the nations, that the day may be hastened when war shall be no more, and thou shalt take the nations for thine inheritance; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Fourth Sunday in Advent
Almighty, everliving God, we pray thee to inspire continually thy universal church with the spirits of truth, unity, and concord, that all they who do confess thy holy name may agree in the truth of thy holy word, and live in unity and godly love. Amen.
Christmas & Epiphany
Nativity / Christmas Day
Most dear and holy Lord, we praise thee, we bless thee, with all our hearts do we thank and glorify thee for this thy wondrous Feast of Christmas, praying thee that as thou wast born on earth as at this time for us, so mayest thou be born and reign for evermore within the hearts of men, who with the Father and the Holy Spirit art one God throughout all ages of ages. Amen.
New Year's Day
Lord Christ, the new born child, who yet art the Ancient of days, we dedicate this new-born year to thee, praying that in it thy holy church may love thee more and serve the better, growing ever in thy heavenly wisdom as the years roll by, who throughout eternity dost live and reign, one God with the Father and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Epiphany
O God, who by the leading of a star didst manifest our Lord to the Wise Men of old, we ask such zeal and wisdom as may help us to guide longing souls to thee, who art the Father of all. Amen. (LCC)
The same collect shall serve until the second Sunday after Epiphany
Second Sunday After Epiphany (Fellowship)
O Lord Christ, we thank thee that it hath pleased thee to draw us into wondrous fellowship with thee through thy mystical body the church, and we pray that all who profess and call themselves Christians may grow into the fullness of thy love, and hold the faith in unity of spirit, in the bond of peace, and in righteousness of life, O thou great King of Love, to whom be praise and adoration from men and from the Angel host. Amen.
Third Sunday After Epiphany (Sincerity & Control of Speech)
O Lord, who didst unsparingly rebuke injustice and hypocrisy, we pray that we may be just and true of heart in all our dealings with ourselves and with our bretheren, that we may live openly and without guile before thee, O thou great king of righteousness, to whom be praise for ever and ever. Amen.
Fourth Sunday After Epiphany (Endurance)
Almighty Father, we pray that we may bear within ourselves a calm and steadfast mind, that we may meet the blows of life with courage and with cheerfulness, and ever lift glad hearts to thee, who art the fullness of our joy; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Fifth Sunday After Epiphany (Steadfastness & Diligence)
Lord God, whose never-ceasing watchfulness sweeteneth all the worlds, we ask for steadfastness, that we may eschew sloth, the sin which doth so easily beset us, and may constantly show diligence in thy most holy service; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Sixth Sunday After Epiphany (Discrimination)
O God, forasmuch as in the changes and chances of this mortal life it must needs be that we meet with many and great temptations, grant that we may be wary to discern and strong to resist them; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Most dear and holy Lord, we praise thee, we bless thee, with all our hearts do we thank and glorify thee for this thy wondrous Feast of Christmas, praying thee that as thou wast born on earth as at this time for us, so mayest thou be born and reign for evermore within the hearts of men, who with the Father and the Holy Spirit art one God throughout all ages of ages. Amen.
New Year's Day
Lord Christ, the new born child, who yet art the Ancient of days, we dedicate this new-born year to thee, praying that in it thy holy church may love thee more and serve the better, growing ever in thy heavenly wisdom as the years roll by, who throughout eternity dost live and reign, one God with the Father and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Epiphany
O God, who by the leading of a star didst manifest our Lord to the Wise Men of old, we ask such zeal and wisdom as may help us to guide longing souls to thee, who art the Father of all. Amen. (LCC)
The same collect shall serve until the second Sunday after Epiphany
Second Sunday After Epiphany (Fellowship)
O Lord Christ, we thank thee that it hath pleased thee to draw us into wondrous fellowship with thee through thy mystical body the church, and we pray that all who profess and call themselves Christians may grow into the fullness of thy love, and hold the faith in unity of spirit, in the bond of peace, and in righteousness of life, O thou great King of Love, to whom be praise and adoration from men and from the Angel host. Amen.
Third Sunday After Epiphany (Sincerity & Control of Speech)
O Lord, who didst unsparingly rebuke injustice and hypocrisy, we pray that we may be just and true of heart in all our dealings with ourselves and with our bretheren, that we may live openly and without guile before thee, O thou great king of righteousness, to whom be praise for ever and ever. Amen.
Fourth Sunday After Epiphany (Endurance)
Almighty Father, we pray that we may bear within ourselves a calm and steadfast mind, that we may meet the blows of life with courage and with cheerfulness, and ever lift glad hearts to thee, who art the fullness of our joy; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Fifth Sunday After Epiphany (Steadfastness & Diligence)
Lord God, whose never-ceasing watchfulness sweeteneth all the worlds, we ask for steadfastness, that we may eschew sloth, the sin which doth so easily beset us, and may constantly show diligence in thy most holy service; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Sixth Sunday After Epiphany (Discrimination)
O God, forasmuch as in the changes and chances of this mortal life it must needs be that we meet with many and great temptations, grant that we may be wary to discern and strong to resist them; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Septuagesima to Holy Week
Septuagesima / Third Sunday Before Lent (Wisdom)
O God the Holy Ghost, pour out upon us, we pray thee, thy wondrous gifts of wisdom and understanding, that we through them may learn to love thee more and serve thee better; who livest and reignest with the father and the Son, one God for evermore.
Sexagesima / Second Sunday Before Lent (Holy Spirit as Sanctifier)
O God the Holy Ghost, we pray thee to direct, sanctify, and govern both our hearts and minds in the ways of thy laws and in the works of thy commandments: that through thy most mighty protection, both here and ever, we may be pure in body and in soul; through Christ our Lord, who with thee and the Father liveth and reigneth for ever. Amen.
Quinquagesima / Next Sunday Before Lent (Holy Spirit as Fire of Love)
O Holy Spirit, who hast taught us that all our doings without love are nothing worth, pour into our hearts that most excellent gift of love, the very bond of peace and of all virtues, without which whosoever liveth is counted dead before thee; who livest and reignest with the Father and the Son, one God for evermore. Amen.
Ash Wednesday / First Day of Lent
Prevent us, O Lord, in all our doings with thy most gracious favor, and further us with thy continual help, that in all our works, begun, continued, and ended in thee, we may glorify thy holy name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
The collect is to be said every day in Lent, after the appointed collect for the day.
The same collect, epistle, and gospel shall serve for every day until after the next Sunday.
First Sunday in Lent (Self-Examination)
O Lord, who for our solace hast appointed diverse seasons unto thy church, grant us so justly to examine ourselves that, discerning clearly our faults, we may truly amend them, and thus prepare ourselves fitly to celebrate thy holy Feast of Easter, O Risen Lord, unto whom be praise and adoration for evermore. Amen.
Ember Days
O GOD, who hast made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on the face of the earth, and didst send thy blessed Son Jesus Christ to preach peace to them that are afar off and to them that are nigh: Grant that all peoples of the world may feel after thee and find thee; and hasten, O Lord, the fulfilment of thy promise to pour out thy Spirit upon all flesh; through the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Second Sunday in Lent (Control of Speech)
O God, who unto man alone hast given the power of speech wherewith to praise Thee, grant that our hearts may be so filled with love and wisdom that we may speak evil of no man, but evermore glorify Thy holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Third Sunday in Lent (Understanding)
O God, who knowest all things, and art therefore all-forgiving, grant us grace so to look upon the hearts of our brethren that we may never fail in understanding and compassion; through Christ the Lord of love, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, throughout all ages of ages. Amen.
Fourth Sunday in Lent (Spiritual Refreshment)
Almighty God, who art unto Thy people a Fountain of Wisdom, a Tower of Strength, and an ever-shining Sun of Beauty and Harmony, grant that we may so prepare ourselves to celebrate the sacred mysteries of the Passion and the Resurrection that we may ever be refreshed by the continual outpouring of Thy power from on high; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Fifth Sunday in Lent / Passion Sunday (Humility)
O Lord, who didst lay aside Thy glory, and take upon Thee the earthly robe of mortal flesh, we pray for wisdom to avoid the specious snare of pride, and ever to walk humbly and heedfully in Thy sight; who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Ghost throughout all ages of ages. Amen.
Sunday Next Before Easter / Palm Sunday
O Lord Christ, before whom in Thy one earthly triumph the children of the Hebrews did cast their votive palms, grant unto Thy faithful servants that in Thine own good time we too may bear the palm of victory, and may be found worthy to stand in Thy holy Presence; Thou who dwellest ever in the unity of the Father and the Holy Spirit throughout all ages of ages. Amen.
Holy Week: Maundy Thursday
O God, who in this wonderful sacrament hast left us a perpetual memory of thy love, may we, by the inspiration of thy Holy Spirit, so reverence the sacred mysteries of thy body and blood, that we may the more worthily receive this thy most glorious gift and blessing; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Holy Week: Good Friday
Lord Christ, whose life Thy Church doth lay before us as a perfect ensample for our imitation, grant us that we may have strength so to follow Thee through suffering and mystical death, that we may rise with Thee into the ineffable splendor of Easter, who livest and reignest throughout the ages of ages. Amen.
Holy Week: Holy Saturday
Lord Christ, whose life thy church doth lay before us as a perfect ensample for our imitation, grant that we may follow thee through mystic burial into newness of life, who livest and reignest in eternal glory. Amen.
Eastertide
Easter Sunday
O God of Love, we praise Thee, we bless Thee, with all our hearts do we thanks Thee and magnify Thy name for this most holy and wondrous Festival of Easter, for in the glorious victory which in it is commemorated and symbolized, Thou hast given us the sure and certain witness that good shall finally triumph over ill, and that death is but a gateway to the ineffable splendor of eternal life in Thee, O never-setting Sun of Righteousness, who livest and reignest God for ever and ever. Amen.
First Sunday After Easter / Low Sunday
O Lord Christ, by whose eternal sacrifice we exist, and in whose victory we triumph, grant that, in joy or in sorrow, we may never lose our grateful memory of thine encouraging love, who livest and reignest God throughout all ages. Amen.
Second Sunday After Easter
O Lord Christ, the Sun of Righteousness, who as at holy Eastertide didst rise from the darkness of death to shine with exceeding glory upon Thy people, grant unto Thy Church so to prepare and make ready Thy way that the earth may be filled with Thy glory even as the waters cover the sea; Thou who livest and reignest ever in the unity of the Father and of the Holy Spirit, God throughout all ages of ages. Amen.
Third Sunday After Easter
O Lord Christ, as Thou didst at this season rise from death into the wondrous power of an endless life, so may we by Thy most gracious help rise from the darkness of sin into the ineffable splendor of conscious life in Thee, O Light of Light, who livest and reignest for evermore. Amen.
Fourth Sunday After Easter
O Christ our Lord and Master, grant that as Thou hast risen from the dead, Thy people may rise from ignorance to the firm ground of true knowledge, and thence press onwards towards the mount of heavenly wisdom, where fair peace forever dwells; Thou who livest and reignest throughout the ages of ages. Amen.
Fifth Sunday after Easter
Lord Christ, whose wondrous triumph thy faithful people year by year do celebrate, we pray thee that as the years roll on we also may triumph over sin and, following thy glorious ensample, may rise unto the fullness of our spiritual heritage, O thou who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Spirit, God throughout all ages of ages. Amen.
Rogation Sunday
O LORD, from whom all good things do come: Grant to us thy humble servants, that by thy holy inspiration we may think those things that be good, and by thy merciful guiding may perform the same; through our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
Rogation Days
ASSIST us mercifully, O Lord, in these our supplications and prayers, and dispose the way of thy servants towards the attainment of everlasting salvation; that, among all the changes and chances of this mortal life, they may ever be defended by thy most gracious and ready help; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Ascension Day
O God, King of Glory, we pray thee that, as thine alone born son our dear Lord Christ hath ascended into the heavens, 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, throughout all ages of ages. Amen.
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 Spirit to comfort us and exalt us unto the same place whither our Saviour Christ is gone before; who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Whitsunday
God, who as at this time didst teach the hearts of thy faithful people, by the sending to them the light of thy Holy Spirit; grant us by the same spirit to have a right judgement in all things, and evermore to rejoice in his holy comfort; through the love of Christ our Master, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the same spirit, one God, throughout all ages of ages. Amen.
Ember Days
ALMIGHTY God, the giver of all good gifts, who of thy divine providence hast appointed divers Orders in thy Church: Give thy grace, we humbly beseech thee, to all those who are to be called to any office and administration in the same; and so replenish them with the truth of thy doctrine, and endue them with innocency of life, that they may faithfully serve before thee, to the glory of thy great Name, and to the benefit of thy holy Church; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Trinity
Trinity Sunday
Almighty and everlasting God, who hast given unto us thy servants 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 pray thee that thou wouldst keep us steadfast in this knowledge, and evermore defend us from all error, who livest and reignest, one God, throughout all ages of ages. Amen.
Corpus Christi
O Christ our holy Lord, who in this wonderful sacrament of the altar hast given unto us the grace of thy perpetual presence and an abiding memorial of thy surpassing love; grant us so to receive this thy most precious gift, that our hearts may be pure in thy sight and our lives ever dedicated to thy service, who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, throughout all ages of ages. Amen.
The same collect, epistle, and gospel shall serve for the following Sunday and until the 2nd Sunday after Trinity.
Second Sunday After Trinity (God as Light)
O Father of light, in whom is no darkness at all; may our hearts be so irradiated by the glory of thy divine love that we may ever shine as beacons amid the stormy sea of life; that through us weary and tempest-driven souls may be guided to the haven where they would be, and may rest in the eternal sunlight of thy holy presence; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Third Sunday After Trinity (God as Ruler of All Angels)
O God, the king of all angels, ruler of all the hosts of heaven, we praise and thank thee for the help which these thy radiant servants so joyously do render unto us, and pray that we may pattern after them in purity and zeal; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Fourth Sunday After Trinity (God as Love)
O Christ, the lord of love, we lay our hearts open upon thy shrine, praying that thou wilt accept, purify, and enkindle them, so that they may forever glow with the undying fire of thine infinite compassion, who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God throughout all ages of ages. Amen.
Fifth Sunday After Trinity (God as Peace)
Grant, O Lord, that the course of this world may soon be so peaceably ordered by thy governance that thy church may joyfully serve thee in all Godly quietness; through Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God throughout all ages of ages. Amen.
Sixth Sunday After Trinity (Steadfast Service)
O God, who hast prepared for thy faithful servants such good things as pass man's understanding; may our hearts be so filled with love towards thee, that we, loving thee above all things, may show forth that love in continual service of our brethren; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Seventh Sunday After Trinity (Purity - Devotion to the Holy Spirit)
O spirit of all perfect purity, before whose light an angel veils his face, we thy humble servants do now most earnestly desire to keep our hearts unspotted from the world; to reach this purity we ask for strength from thee, who, with the Father and the Son livest and reignest one God throughout all ages of ages. Amen.
Eighth Sunday After Trinity (Wisdom)
O God, who art the wisdom of the wise and the strength of the strong, whose beauty shines through the whole universe; may we so open our hearts to the spirit of wisdom and understanding that we may ever be strong in thee, our rock of ages, and may show forth in our lives the beauty of holiness; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Ninth Sunday After Trinity (Confidence)
O Lord, who never failest to help and govern them who thou dost bring up in thy steadfast joy and love; may we abide forever under the protection of thy good providence, and be filled with perpetual reverence and love for thy holy name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Tenth Sunday After Trinity (Devotion)
Lord and Master, we thy servents continually do worship thee with heartfelt praise and thanksgiving; may our fervent adoration rise ever before thee like incense, until the light of our love becomes one with thine infinite light, thou who livest and reignest with the father and the Holy Ghost, one God throughout all ages of ages. Amen.
Eleventh Sunday After Trinity (Discernment)
O God, whose never failing providence ordereth all things both in heaven and earth, grant that we may unfold within ourselves such discernment, that we may avoid those things that be hurtful to the soul, and seek only those things that give us strength to serve thee better; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Twelfth Sunday After Trinity (Self-Dedication)
Almighty and everlasting God, grant that we may ever increase in faith, hope, and charity; and, that we may quickly attain that for which thou has destined us, may we love the path which thou hast ordained; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Thirteenth Sunday After Trinity (Good Works)
Grant us, O Lord, to hold fast within our hearts thy love, which doth always prevent and follow us; that so, loving thee above all things, we may continually be given to all good works; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Fourteenth Sunday After Trinity (Renewal of Heart)
O God, who in thy loving-kindess hast appointed for us a ministry of reconciliation, that by it our feet may be restored to the path wherein we should walk; grant us that, firmly resisting all temptation, we may follow that path unto its glorious end in thee; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Fifteenth Sunday After Trinity (Eternality - Devotion to the Holy Spirit)
O Holy Spirit, the comforter of all that trust in thee, without whom nothing is strong, nothing is holy; increase and multiply within us thy heavenly wisdom; that, thou being our ruler and guide, we may so pass through things temporal as never to lose sight of the things eternal, and may ever live in the service of Christ our Lord, who with thee and the Almighty father liveth and reigneth one God for evermore. Amen.
Sixteenth Sunday After Trinity (Justice)
O God, in whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning; we lean upon thy justice as upon a pillar of thy throne; we thank and bless thee for thy holy law that changeth not, and pray for wisdom that under it we may live according to thy will, who livest and reignest, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, one God for evermore. Amen.
Seventeenth Sunday After Trinity (Spiritual Progress)
Almighty God and loving father, of whose only gift it cometh that thy faithful people do unto thee true and humble service; grant, we pray thee, that we may so loyally serve thee in this life that we may be numbered among thy leal and trusty soldiers throughout the ages of ages; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Eighteenth Sunday After Trinity (Christ as Truth)
O Lord Christ, who art the way, the truth, and the life, grant that we may find strengthto be true in thought, word, and deed, that so we may reach thee, the eternal truth, to whom be honor and glory for evermore. Amen.
Nineteenth Sunday After Trinity (Tact & Tolerance)
O God, who meetest every man upon that path by which he draweth nigh unto thee, grant us such a measure of thy wisdom that by our love and gentleness the wandering sheep be guided to thy fold; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Twentieth Sunday After Trinity (Serenity)
Unchanging and immortal God, who reignest for ever serene above the waterfloods, grant us to gain and hold that holy peace which naught on earth can vex; through Christ the Prince of Peace, who liveth with thee and the Holy ghost, for evermore. Amen.
Twenty-first Sunday After Trinity (Perseverance)
Lord of all power and might, who art the author and giver of all good things, may our hearts be so filled with gratitude to thee that we may continually increase in true religion, and from thine omnipotence may we draw strength to persevere; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Twenty-second Sunday After Trinity (Right Energy)
Stir up, O lord, we pray thee, the wills of thy faithful people, that they, plenteously bringing forth the fruit of good deeds, may beome tireless workers in thy holy service; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Twenty-third Sunday After Trinity (Precept and Practice)
Almighty God, the fountain of all wisdom, we pray thee that the words which we hear this day with our outward ears may through thy grace be so grafted inwardly in our hearts that they may bring forth in us the fruit of good living, to the honor and praise of thy name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Twenty-fourth Sunday After Trinity (Openness of Mind)
O Lord of Light unquenchable, grant unto thy people that with pure heart and open mind they may reverently receive thy holy word, truly serving thee in holiness and righteousness all the days of their life; though Christ our Lord. Amen.
Sunday Next Before Advent (Dispelling Ignorance)
O Holy Spirit, breath of life and fire of love, touch our cold hearts, we pray thee, with the glow of that celestial flame, that by thine indwelling power we may shine forth as the sun to enlighten and encourage those our bretheren who are lost in the darkness of ignorance, and guide them to thee, who, with the Father and Son, art worshipped and glorified for ever. Amen.
If there be more than 25 Sundays after Trinity, the services of some of those Sundays that were omitted after the Epiphany shall be used to supply as many as are wanting; and if there be fewer than 25 Sundays, those that remain over should be omitted, provided that this last collect shall always be used upon the Sunday next before Advent.
Almighty and everlasting God, who hast given unto us thy servants 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 pray thee that thou wouldst keep us steadfast in this knowledge, and evermore defend us from all error, who livest and reignest, one God, throughout all ages of ages. Amen.
Corpus Christi
O Christ our holy Lord, who in this wonderful sacrament of the altar hast given unto us the grace of thy perpetual presence and an abiding memorial of thy surpassing love; grant us so to receive this thy most precious gift, that our hearts may be pure in thy sight and our lives ever dedicated to thy service, who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, throughout all ages of ages. Amen.
The same collect, epistle, and gospel shall serve for the following Sunday and until the 2nd Sunday after Trinity.
Second Sunday After Trinity (God as Light)
O Father of light, in whom is no darkness at all; may our hearts be so irradiated by the glory of thy divine love that we may ever shine as beacons amid the stormy sea of life; that through us weary and tempest-driven souls may be guided to the haven where they would be, and may rest in the eternal sunlight of thy holy presence; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Third Sunday After Trinity (God as Ruler of All Angels)
O God, the king of all angels, ruler of all the hosts of heaven, we praise and thank thee for the help which these thy radiant servants so joyously do render unto us, and pray that we may pattern after them in purity and zeal; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Fourth Sunday After Trinity (God as Love)
O Christ, the lord of love, we lay our hearts open upon thy shrine, praying that thou wilt accept, purify, and enkindle them, so that they may forever glow with the undying fire of thine infinite compassion, who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God throughout all ages of ages. Amen.
Fifth Sunday After Trinity (God as Peace)
Grant, O Lord, that the course of this world may soon be so peaceably ordered by thy governance that thy church may joyfully serve thee in all Godly quietness; through Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God throughout all ages of ages. Amen.
Sixth Sunday After Trinity (Steadfast Service)
O God, who hast prepared for thy faithful servants such good things as pass man's understanding; may our hearts be so filled with love towards thee, that we, loving thee above all things, may show forth that love in continual service of our brethren; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Seventh Sunday After Trinity (Purity - Devotion to the Holy Spirit)
O spirit of all perfect purity, before whose light an angel veils his face, we thy humble servants do now most earnestly desire to keep our hearts unspotted from the world; to reach this purity we ask for strength from thee, who, with the Father and the Son livest and reignest one God throughout all ages of ages. Amen.
Eighth Sunday After Trinity (Wisdom)
O God, who art the wisdom of the wise and the strength of the strong, whose beauty shines through the whole universe; may we so open our hearts to the spirit of wisdom and understanding that we may ever be strong in thee, our rock of ages, and may show forth in our lives the beauty of holiness; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Ninth Sunday After Trinity (Confidence)
O Lord, who never failest to help and govern them who thou dost bring up in thy steadfast joy and love; may we abide forever under the protection of thy good providence, and be filled with perpetual reverence and love for thy holy name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Tenth Sunday After Trinity (Devotion)
Lord and Master, we thy servents continually do worship thee with heartfelt praise and thanksgiving; may our fervent adoration rise ever before thee like incense, until the light of our love becomes one with thine infinite light, thou who livest and reignest with the father and the Holy Ghost, one God throughout all ages of ages. Amen.
Eleventh Sunday After Trinity (Discernment)
O God, whose never failing providence ordereth all things both in heaven and earth, grant that we may unfold within ourselves such discernment, that we may avoid those things that be hurtful to the soul, and seek only those things that give us strength to serve thee better; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Twelfth Sunday After Trinity (Self-Dedication)
Almighty and everlasting God, grant that we may ever increase in faith, hope, and charity; and, that we may quickly attain that for which thou has destined us, may we love the path which thou hast ordained; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Thirteenth Sunday After Trinity (Good Works)
Grant us, O Lord, to hold fast within our hearts thy love, which doth always prevent and follow us; that so, loving thee above all things, we may continually be given to all good works; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Fourteenth Sunday After Trinity (Renewal of Heart)
O God, who in thy loving-kindess hast appointed for us a ministry of reconciliation, that by it our feet may be restored to the path wherein we should walk; grant us that, firmly resisting all temptation, we may follow that path unto its glorious end in thee; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Fifteenth Sunday After Trinity (Eternality - Devotion to the Holy Spirit)
O Holy Spirit, the comforter of all that trust in thee, without whom nothing is strong, nothing is holy; increase and multiply within us thy heavenly wisdom; that, thou being our ruler and guide, we may so pass through things temporal as never to lose sight of the things eternal, and may ever live in the service of Christ our Lord, who with thee and the Almighty father liveth and reigneth one God for evermore. Amen.
Sixteenth Sunday After Trinity (Justice)
O God, in whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning; we lean upon thy justice as upon a pillar of thy throne; we thank and bless thee for thy holy law that changeth not, and pray for wisdom that under it we may live according to thy will, who livest and reignest, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, one God for evermore. Amen.
Seventeenth Sunday After Trinity (Spiritual Progress)
Almighty God and loving father, of whose only gift it cometh that thy faithful people do unto thee true and humble service; grant, we pray thee, that we may so loyally serve thee in this life that we may be numbered among thy leal and trusty soldiers throughout the ages of ages; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Eighteenth Sunday After Trinity (Christ as Truth)
O Lord Christ, who art the way, the truth, and the life, grant that we may find strengthto be true in thought, word, and deed, that so we may reach thee, the eternal truth, to whom be honor and glory for evermore. Amen.
Nineteenth Sunday After Trinity (Tact & Tolerance)
O God, who meetest every man upon that path by which he draweth nigh unto thee, grant us such a measure of thy wisdom that by our love and gentleness the wandering sheep be guided to thy fold; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Twentieth Sunday After Trinity (Serenity)
Unchanging and immortal God, who reignest for ever serene above the waterfloods, grant us to gain and hold that holy peace which naught on earth can vex; through Christ the Prince of Peace, who liveth with thee and the Holy ghost, for evermore. Amen.
Twenty-first Sunday After Trinity (Perseverance)
Lord of all power and might, who art the author and giver of all good things, may our hearts be so filled with gratitude to thee that we may continually increase in true religion, and from thine omnipotence may we draw strength to persevere; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Twenty-second Sunday After Trinity (Right Energy)
Stir up, O lord, we pray thee, the wills of thy faithful people, that they, plenteously bringing forth the fruit of good deeds, may beome tireless workers in thy holy service; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Twenty-third Sunday After Trinity (Precept and Practice)
Almighty God, the fountain of all wisdom, we pray thee that the words which we hear this day with our outward ears may through thy grace be so grafted inwardly in our hearts that they may bring forth in us the fruit of good living, to the honor and praise of thy name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Twenty-fourth Sunday After Trinity (Openness of Mind)
O Lord of Light unquenchable, grant unto thy people that with pure heart and open mind they may reverently receive thy holy word, truly serving thee in holiness and righteousness all the days of their life; though Christ our Lord. Amen.
Sunday Next Before Advent (Dispelling Ignorance)
O Holy Spirit, breath of life and fire of love, touch our cold hearts, we pray thee, with the glow of that celestial flame, that by thine indwelling power we may shine forth as the sun to enlighten and encourage those our bretheren who are lost in the darkness of ignorance, and guide them to thee, who, with the Father and Son, art worshipped and glorified for ever. Amen.
If there be more than 25 Sundays after Trinity, the services of some of those Sundays that were omitted after the Epiphany shall be used to supply as many as are wanting; and if there be fewer than 25 Sundays, those that remain over should be omitted, provided that this last collect shall always be used upon the Sunday next before Advent.
