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For the Acceptance of Prayer

O Lord our God, accept the fervent prayers of your people; in the multitude of your mercies, look with compassion upon us and all who turn to you for help; for you are gracious, O lover of souls, and to you we give glory, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, now and for ever. Amen.

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For Reaffirmation

Confirmation — said at the laying on of hands for Reaffirmation of vows

N., the Holy Spirit, who has begun a good work in you, direct and empower you by his grace, that you may continue in the service of our Lord Jesus Christ all the days of your life. Amen.

Found in the Prayer Book

  • Confirmation

Provenance

Episcopal 1979 / ACNA 2019

Draft — AI-assisted research under editorial review.

A modern blessing composed for the 1979 Episcopal prayer book, spoken when a bishop lays hands on someone reaffirming their baptismal faith. Its central image – "who has begun a good work in you" – comes directly from Philippians 1:6.