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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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The Great Vigil of Easter — The Fall

O God, you sent your blessed Son, the seed of the woman, that he might crush the serpent's head and make all creation new: Grant that, having this hope, we may purify ourselves as he is pure; that, when he comes again with power and great glory, we may be made like him in his eternal and glorious kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Found in the Prayer Book

  • Great Vigil Of EasterLent & Holy Week

Provenance

ACNA 2019

Draft — AI-assisted research under editorial review.

This prayer, said after the Genesis 3 reading at the Easter Vigil, is a modern composition written for the ACNA's 2019 Book of Common Prayer. It weaves together Genesis 3:15 (the promise that the woman's offspring would crush the serpent) and 1 John 3:2-3 (that we shall be like Christ, and purify ourselves as he is pure) into a single collect looking toward Christ's second coming.