O God, who hast made man’s lips to extol thee, and acceptest the art of his hand and voice: We praise thee for the example of thy servant Aldhelm as a leader of the minds of men and a sweet singer of the divine praises: beseeching thee to continue to the Church in this land a full supply of saintly men, skilled as in Christian learning, so also in works of beauty and sacred song; to the glory of thy holy name in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
¶ Or this:
O God, who hast formed man’s lips and hands to minister to thy praise: We thank thee for thy servant Aldhelm, whose ministry brought many souls to thee; beseeching thee to continue a full supply of saintly men, skilled as in Christian learning so also in sacred song, to the glory of thy holy Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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