The Book of Common Prayer, 1549
Lord Jesus Christ, who wast in all points tempted as we are : Strengthen us, we pray thee, in our manifold temptations; and as thou knowest our weaknesses, so may we know thee mighty to save; who with the Father and the Holy Spirit art one God for ever and ever. JLG
Holy Father, whose Son Jesus Christ fasted forty days in the desert: Give us grace to discipline ourselves in humble submission to your Spirit that we may lead upright and holy lives to your honour and glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Modern Collects
Almighty God, whose blessed Son was led by the Spirit to be tempted by Satan : come quickly to help us who are assaulted by many temptations; and, as you know the weaknesses of each of us, let each find you mighty to save; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord; who live s and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.
The Book of Common Prayer 1979 USA
Based upon a prayer of William Bright "For the Tempted"
Based upon a prayer of William Bright "For the Tempted"
Almighty God, whose Son Jesus Christ fasted forty days in the wilderness, and was tempted as we are, yet did not sin : give us grace to discipline ourselves in obedience to your Spirit; and, as you know our weakness, so may we know your saving power; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
APB, Ireland
Almighty God, your Son fasted forty days and forty nights in the desert : give us grace to use such discipline, that our flesh being subdued to the Spirit, we may always obey your will in righteousness and holiness, to your honour and glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
An Anglican Prayer Book, South Africa
Merciful Father, your Son was tempted as we are yet without sin : be with us in our weakness that we may know your power to save; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
An Anglican Prayer Book, South Africa
