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 and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Preface of Easter

Fourth Sunday of Easter

O God, whose Son Jesus is the good shepherd of your people: Grant that when we hear his voice we may know him who  calls us each by name, and follow where he leads; who, with  you and the Holy Spirit, lives and reigns, one God, for ever  and ever. Amen.

Preface of Easter

Fifth Sunday of Easter

Almighty God, whom truly to know is everlasting life: Grant us so perfectly to know your Son Jesus Christ to be the way,  the truth, and the life, that we may steadfastly follow his  steps in the way that leads to eternal life; through Jesus Christ  your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity  of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Preface of Easter

Sixth Sunday of Easter

O God, you have prepared for those who love you such good things as surpass our understanding: Pour into our hearts such  love towards you, that we, loving you in all things and above  all things, may obtain your promises, which exceed all that we  can desire; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns  with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Preface of Easter