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

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.

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&#8209;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