A Collect for the Works of Faith

Merciful God, whose Son warned his apostles that, like good trees and corrupt, we should be known by our fruit: Grant that we may prove our living faith with good works, and that we may proclaim the Gospel not only in our words but also in our deeds. Give us eager hearts to confront evil, to overcome the ills of the world, and to build thy Kingdom here on earth; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.