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 '''9. Of the Reign of Christ'''

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 Ascension, or of Baptism

10. At Baptism

Almighty God, by our baptism into the death and resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ, you turn us from the old life of sin:  Grant that we, being reborn to new life in him, may live in  righteousness and holiness all our days; through Jesus Christ  our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,  one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Preface of Baptism

11. At Confirmation

Grant, Almighty God, that we, who have been redeemed from the old life of sin by our baptism into the death and  resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ, may be renewed in  your Holy Spirit, and live in righteousness and true holiness;  through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you  and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Preface of Baptism, or of Pentecost

12. On the Anniversary of the Dedication of a Church

Almighty God, to whose glory we celebrate the dedication of this house of prayer: We give you thanks for the fellowship