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 through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Preface of the Lord’s Day

Proper 17   The Sunday closest to August 31

Lord of all power and might, the author and giver of all good things: Graft in our hearts the love of your Name; increase in  us true religion; nourish us with all goodness; and bring forth  in us the fruit of good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord,  who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God  for ever and ever. Amen.

Preface of the Lord’s Day

Proper 18   The Sunday closest to September 7

Grant us, O Lord, to trust in you with all our hearts; for, as you always resist the proud who confide in their own strength,  so you never forsake those who make their boast of your  mercy; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns  with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Preface of the Lord’s Day

Proper 19  The Sunday closest to September 14

O God, because without you we are not able to please you, mercifully grant that your Holy Spirit may in all things direct  and rule our hearts; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives  and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and  for ever. Amen.

Preface of the Lord’s Day