O Almighty God, look mercifully upon the world, which thou hast redeemed by the blood of thy dear Son, and incline the hearts of many to offer themselves for the sacred ministry of thy Church: so that by their labours thy light may shine in the darkness, and the coming of thy kingdom may be hastened by the perfecting of thine elect; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
This prayer for the increase of the sacred ministry is from the Church of England 1928 Proposed Book of Common Prayer, which was approved by the Church, but rejected by Parliament.
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