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For a Virtuous Heart

Give me, O Lord, a steadfast heart, which no unworthy thought can drag down; an unconquered heart, which no tribulation can wear out; an upright heart, which no unworthy purpose can tempt aside. Bestow upon me understanding to know you, diligence to seek you, wisdom to find you, and faithfulness that finally may embrace you. Amen.

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A Collect for the Renewal of Life

Monday — Morning Prayer

O God, the King eternal, whose light divides the day from the night and turns the shadow of death into the morning: Drive far from us all wrong desires, incline our hearts to keep your law, and guide our feet into the way of peace; that, having done your will with cheerfulness during the day, we may, when night comes, rejoice to give you thanks; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Provenance

Huntington, c.1890; US BCP 1928

Draft — AI-assisted research under editorial review.

A morning collect attributed to William Reed Huntington, the great architect of American Episcopal liturgical reform, who proposed it for the 1892 prayer book revision but did not live to see it adopted in 1928. It weaves the language of Amos and the Benedictus into a theology of dawn as resurrection.