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 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.

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