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 '''2. Of the Holy Spirit'''

Almighty and most merciful God, grant, we beseech thee, that by the indwelling of thy Holy Spirit we may be enlightened  and strengthened for thy service; through Jesus Christ our  Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the  same Spirit ever, one God, world without end. Amen.

Preface of Pentecost

3. Of the Holy Angels

O everlasting God, who hast ordained and constituted the ministries of angels and men in a wonderful order: Mercifully  grant that, as thy holy angels always serve and worship thee in  heaven, so by thy appointment they may help and defend us  on earth; 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

4. Of the Incarnation

O God, who didst wonderfully create, and yet more wonderfully restore, the dignity of human nature: Grant  that we may share the divine life of him who humbled  himself to share our humanity, thy Son Jesus Christ; who  liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit,  one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Preface of the Epiphany