Commontide

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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The Great Vigil of Easter — Salvation Offered Freely to All

O God, you have created all things by the power of your Word, and you renew the earth by your Spirit: Give the water of life to all who thirst for you, that they may bring forth abundant fruit in your glorious kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Found in the Prayer Book

  • Great Vigil Of EasterLent & Holy Week

Provenance

BCP 1979

Draft — AI-assisted research under editorial review.

A collect written new for the 1979 Book of Common Prayer, prayed at the Great Vigil of Easter after the reading of Isaiah 55, gathering creation, the Spirit's renewal, and the promise of living water into three short clauses.