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It is truly right to glorify you, Father, and to give you thanks; for you alone are God, living and true, dwelling in light  inaccessible from before time and for ever.

Fountain of life and source of all goodness, you made all things and fill them with your blessing; you created them to  rejoice in the splendor of your radiance.

Countless throngs of angels stand before you to serve you night and day; and, beholding the glory of your presence,  they offer you unceasing praise. Joining with them, and giving voice to every creature under heaven, we acclaim you,  and glorify your Name, as we sing (say),

Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.

We acclaim you, holy Lord, glorious in power. Your mighty works reveal your wisdom and love. You formed us in your own image, giving the whole world into our care, so that, in  obedience to you, our Creator, we might rule and serve all  your creatures. When our disobedience took us far from you, you did not abandon us to the power of death. In your mercy you came to our help, so that in seeking you we might find  you. Again and again you called us into covenant with you, and through the prophets you taught us to hope for salvation.