Almight God, Father of mercies and giver of all comfort: Deal graciously, we pray thee, with all those who mourn the loss of an hour and dread the earlier coming of thy most bright and glorious morning light; that, casting every care on thee, they may know the consolation of thy love and tender mercies in thy precious gifts of coffee, tea, and cola; that they, having hope to rise from the bed may look for the resurrection of the dead; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Daylight Saving Time currently begins, for most of the United States, on the second Sunday in March. This collect was written by Kevin Robertson, a friend of one of the priests at St Stephen’s, and posted to Mr Robertson’s Facebook page. Used with permission.
Sunrise Hymn of the Pythagoreans (Гимн пифагорейцев восходящему солнцу)
by Fyodor Bronnikov (1827–1902)
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