In Whitsuntide

The Octave of Pentecost

THE VIGIL OF PENTECOST
GRANT, we beseech thee, Almighty God : that the splendour of thy glory may shine forth upon us ; and that the light of thy light may, by the illumination of the Holy Spirit, strengthen the hearts of them who through thy grace are born again. Through JESUS Christ thy Son, our Lord : Who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the same Holy Spirit, ever one God, world without end. Amen.


THE DAY OF PENTECOST, WHITSUNDAY
O GOD, who as at this time didst teach the hearts of thy faithful people, by sending to them the light of thy Holy Spirit : grant us by the same Spirit to have a right judgement in all things, and evermore to rejoice in his holy comfort. Through the merits of Christ JESUS our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the same Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.

ALMIGHTY and most merciful God : grant, we beseech thee ; that by the indwelling of thy Holy Spirit, we may enlightenend and strengthened for thy service. Through JESUS Christ our Lord, who liveth and and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the same Holy Spirit ever, one God, world without end. Amen.


MONDAY IN WHITSUN WEEK
SEND, we beseech thee, Almighty God, thy Holy Spirit into our hearts : that he may direct and rule us according to thy will, comfort us in all our afflictions, defend us from all error, and lead us into all truth. Through JESUS Christ our Lord, who with thee and the same Holy Spirit, liveth and reigneth, one God, world without end. Amen.


TUESDAY IN WHITSUN WEEK
GRANT, we beseech thee, merciful God : that thy Church, being gathered together in unity by thy Holy Spirit ; may manifest thy power among all peoples, to the glory of thy Name. Through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the same Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.


EMBER WEDNESDAY IN WHITSUN WEEK
WE beseech thee, O Lord, that the Comforter which proceedeth from thee may enlighten our minds : and lead us as thy Son hath promised, into all truth. Who livest and reignest with thee, in the unity of the same Holy Spirit, ever one God, world without end. Amen.

GRANT, we beseech thee, almighty and merciful God : that the Holy Ghost descending on us may by his gracious indwelling render us a temple of his glory. Through JESUS Christ, thy Son, our Lord : Who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the same Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen.


THURSDAY IN WHITSUN WEEK
O GOD, who as at this time didst teach the hearts of thy faithful people, by sending to them the light of thy Holy Spirit : grant us by the same Spirit to have a right judgement in all things, and evermore to rejoice in his holy comfort. Through the merits of Christ JESUS our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the same Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.


EMBER FRIDAY IN WHITSUN WEEK
GRANT, we beseech thee, O merciful God : that thy Church, being knit together in the fellowship of the Holy Ghost, may not fear the assaults of any adversary. Through JESUS Christ, thy Son, our Lord : Who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the same Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen.


EMBER SATURDAY IN WHITSUN WEEK
WE beseech thee, O Lord, that thy Holy Spirit, by whose wisdom we were created, and by whose providence we are governed, may of thy mercy be poured into our hearts. Through Jesus Christ, thy Son, our Lord : Who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the same Holy Spirit, ever one God, world without end. Amen.

WE beseech thee, O Lord, that thy Holy Spirit may inflame our hearts with that same fire, which our Lord JESUS Christ sent upon earth, and willed that it should be kindled exceedingly. Through the same JESUS Christ thy Son, our Lord : Who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the same Holy Spirit, ever one God, world without end. Amen.

O GOD, who for the healing of our souls hast commanded us to chasten our bodies with godly fasting : mercifully grant unto us ; that both in body and soul we may ever be devoutly given to thy service. Through JESUS Christ thy Son, our Lord : Who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen.

GRANT, we beseech thee, O Lord ; that we being taught by fasting in the way of salvation, and likewise abstaining from all vices that may hurt the soul, may more readily obtain the pardon of thy loving-kindness. Through JESUS Christ thy Son, our Lord : Who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen.

GRANT, we beseech thee, Almighty God : that we may in such wise abstain from carnal feasting; that we may likewise fast from all sins that beset us. Through JESUS Christ thy Son, our Lord : Who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen.

O GOD, who for the deliverance of the Three Children didst assuage the flames of fire : mercifully grant that the fiery assaults of temptation may have no power upon us thy servants. Through JESUS Christ thy Son, our Lord : Who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen.

THE BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER
A.D. MMIX

Lancelot Andrewes Press

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