Book of Common Prayer (page 160)
Third Sunday of Advent
Stir up thy power, O Lord, and with great might come
among us; and, because we are sorely hindered by our sins,
let thy bountiful grace and mercy speedily help and deliver
us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with thee and
the Holy Ghost, be honor and glory, world without end.
Amen.
Preface of Advent
Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday of this week are the traditional winter
Ember Days.
Fourth Sunday of Advent
We beseech thee, Almighty God, to purify our consciences by
thy daily visitation, that when thy Son Jesus Christ cometh he
may find in us a mansion prepared for himself; through the
same Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with
thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, now and for ever. Amen.
Preface of Advent
The Nativity of Our Lord: Christmas Day December 25
O God, who makest us glad by the yearly remembrance of
the birth of thy only Son Jesus Christ: Grant that as we joyfully
receive him for our Redeemer, so we may with sure
confidence behold him when he shall come to be our Judge;
who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, one
God, world without end. Amen.
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