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 A Collect for Fridays

Almighty God, whose most dear Son went not up to joy but first he suffered pain, and entered not into glory before he  was crucified: Mercifully grant that we, walking in the way  of the cross, may find it none other than the way of life and  peace; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord. Amen.

A Collect for Saturdays

Almighty God, who after the creation of the world rested from all your works and sanctified a day of rest for all your  creatures:  Grant that we, putting away all earthly anxieties,  may be duly prepared for the service of your sanctuary, and  that our rest here upon earth may be a preparation for the  eternal rest promised to your people in heaven; through Jesus  Christ our Lord. Amen.

A Collect for the Renewal of Life

O God, the King eternal, whose light divides the day from the night and turns the shadow of death into the morning:  Drive  far from us all wrong desires, incline our hearts to keep your law, and guide our feet into the way of peace; that, having  done your will with cheerfulness during the day, we may, when night comes, rejoice to give you thanks; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

A Collect for Peace

O God, the author of peace and lover of concord, to know you is eternal life and to serve you is perfect freedom: Defend us, your humble servants, in all assaults of our enemies; that  we, surely trusting in your defense, may not fear the power of any adversaries; through the might of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.