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 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