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

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''II. For commerce and industry''

Almighty God, whose Son Jesus Christ in his earthly life shared our toil and hallowed our labor: Be present with your  people where they work; make those who carry on the industries  and commerce of this land responsive to your will; and give  to us all a pride in what we do, and a just return for our labor;  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.

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''III. For stewardship of creation''

O merciful Creator, your hand is open wide to satisfy the needs of every living creature: Make us always thankful for  your loving providence; and grant that we, remembering the  account that we must one day give, may be faithful stewards  of your good gifts; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with  you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, for ever  and ever. Amen.

Preface of the Season