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 A Saint

For the wonderful grace and virtue declared in all thy saints, who have been the chosen vessels of thy grace, and the lights  of the world in their generations.

Who in the obedience of thy saints hast given us an example of righteousness, and in their eternal joy a glorious pledge of  the hope of our calling.

Because thou art greatly glorified in the assembly of thy saints. All thy creatures praise thee, and thy faithful servants bless thee, confessing before the rulers of this world the great Name  of thine only Son.

Apostles and Ordinations

Through the great shepherd of thy flock, Jesus Christ our Lord; who after his resurrection sent forth his apostles to  preach the Gospel and to teach all nations; and promised to  be with them always, even unto the end of the ages.

Dedication of a Church

Through Jesus Christ our great High Priest, in whom we are built up as living stones of a holy temple, that we might offer  before thee a sacrifice of praise and prayer which is holy and  pleasing in thy sight.

Baptism

Because in Jesus Christ our Lord thou hast received us as thy sons and daughters, made us citizens of thy kingdom, and  given us the Holy Spirit to guide us into all truth.