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 Proper 27  The Sunday closest to November 9

O God, whose blessed Son came into the world that he might destroy the works of the devil and make us children of God  and heirs of eternal life: Grant that, having this hope, we may  purify ourselves as he is pure; that, when he comes again  with power and great glory, we may be made like him in his  eternal and glorious kingdom; where he lives and reigns with  you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Preface of the Lord’s Day

Proper 28   The Sunday closest to November 16

Blessed Lord, who caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: Grant us so to hear them, read, mark, learn,  and inwardly digest them, that we may embrace and ever  hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, which you have  given us in our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with  you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Preface of the Lord’s Day

Proper 29  The Sunday closest to November 23

Almighty and everlasting God, whose will it is to restore all things in your well&#8209;beloved Son, the King of kings and Lord of  lords: Mercifully grant that the peoples of the earth, divided  and enslaved by sin, may be freed and brought together  under his most gracious rule; who lives and reigns with you  and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Preface of the Lord’s Day, or of Baptism