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 O God, who hast enlightened thy Church by the teaching of thy servant Saint Hilary: Enrich it evermore, we beseech the, with thy heavenly grace, and raise up faithful witnesses, who by their life and doctrine may set forth to all men the truth of thy salvation; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. ¶ Or . . . → Read More: Saint Hilary, Bishop of Poitiers and Doctor O God, the author of all virtues, by whose gift thy blessed Abbot Benedict Biscop chose the heavenly vision before the fleeting glories of this world: Grant that we may learn by his example to despise the things of earth and to seek after the things which are eternal; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Written in remembrance of the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing of April 15th, 2013, and first used on Sunday, April 21st, 2013. Reused several times since then. Merciful God in heaven: Grant, we beseech thee, peace and rest to those whose lives were taken in the attacks on Charlie Hebdo and elsewhere in Paris, . . . → Read More: 
Isaac on Epiphany O Lord, we beseech thee mercifully to receive the prayers of thy people who call upon thee; and grant that they may both perceive and know what things they ought to do, and also may have grace and power faithfully to fulfil the same; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. . . . → Read More: The First Sunday after the Epiphany Almighty God, who dost choose thine elect out of every nation, and dost shew forth thy glory in their lives: Grant, we pray thee, that following the example of thy servant King David, we may be fruitful in good works to the praise of thy holy Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Keep us, O Lord, constant in faith and zealous in witness, that, like thy servant William Laud, we may live in thy fear, die in thy favour, and rest in thy peace; for the sake of Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, one God, for . . . → Read More: Archbishop William Laud 
¶ This Collect is to be said daily throughout the Octave. O God, who by the leading of a star didst manifest thy only–begotten Son to the Gentiles: Mercifully grant that we, who know thee now by faith, may after this life have the fruition of thy glorious Godhead; through the same thy Son . . . → Read More: The Epiphany, or the Manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles  Sunday, 4 January 2015 — 6pm Through scripture readings, carols and hymns, the Festival of Lessons & Carols for Epiphany celebrates the joy of Christmastide and the revelation of Jesus to humanity. The Carol Service begins at 6.00 PM and ordinarily lasts about 60 minutes. Visitors of all faiths are heartily welcomed, and all are . . . → Read More: Epiphany Lessons & Carols  
Or, at least, in an Anglican church on the east coast. Christmastide is my favorite season, because I get to wear all sorts of finery. I have different outfits for Christmas Eve (and Christmas Day; I don’t bother to change); New Year’s Eve; New Year’s Day (I do change my outfit for the morning service: . . . → Read More: The best dressed lectern in Christendom |
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