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Holy Spirit, breath of God and fire of love, I cannot pray without your aid: Kindle in me the fire of your love, and illumine me with your light; that with a steadfast will and holy thoughts I may approach the Father in spirit and in truth; through Jesus Christ my Lord, who reigns with you and the Father in eternal union. Amen.

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Dedication of the Lectern

The Consecration and Dedication of a Place of Worship

Father, your eternal Word speaks to us through the words of Holy Scripture. Here we read about your mighty acts and purposes in history, and about those who served you faithfully. Inspired by the revelation of your Son, we seek to do your will. Give us ears to hear and hearts to obey.

Found in the Prayer Book

  • Consecration Dedication Place Of WorshipOrdination & Institution

Provenance

TEC 1979

Draft — AI-assisted research under editorial review.

This short dedication prayer for a church's Bible-stand was written for the 1979 American Prayer Book and lightly revised for the 2019 ACNA Prayer Book; it has no earlier or ancient ancestor.