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 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.

Preface of Trinity Sunday