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 '''15. For the Ministry (Ember Days)'''

I.  For those to be ordained

Almighty God, the giver of all good gifts, in your divine providence you have appointed various orders in your  Church: Give your grace, we humbly pray, to all who are  [now] called to any office and ministry for your people; and so  fill them with the truth of your doctrine and clothe them with  holiness of life, that they may faithfully serve before you, to  the glory of your great Name and for the benefit of your holy  Church; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns  with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and  for ever. Amen.

Preface of Apostles

''II. For the choice of fit persons for the ministry''

O God, you led your holy apostles to ordain ministers in every place: Grant that your Church, under the guidance of the Holy  Spirit, may choose suitable persons for the ministry of Word  and Sacrament, and may uphold them in their work for the  extension of your kingdom; through him who is the Shepherd  and Bishop of our souls, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and  reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and  ever. Amen.

Preface of the Season

''III. For all Christians in their vocation''

Almighty and everlasting God, by whose Spirit the whole body of your faithful people is governed and sanctified:  Receive our supplications and prayers, which we offer before