Commontide

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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Prayers

The Confession of Sin

The Holy Eucharist — Anglican Standard Text

Almighty God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, maker and judge of us all: We acknowledge and lament our many sins and offenses, which we have committed by thought, word, and deed against your divine majesty, provoking most justly your righteous anger against us. We are deeply sorry for these our transgressions; the burden of them is more than we can bear. Have mercy upon us, Have mercy upon us, most merciful Father; for your Son our Lord Jesus Christ's sake, forgive us all that is past; and grant that we may evermore serve and please you in newness of life, to the honor and glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Found in the Prayer Book

  • Holy Eucharist Anglican Standard TextThe Holy Eucharist

Provenance

Cranmer 1548

Draft — AI-assisted research under editorial review.

One of the oldest continuous elements of Anglican worship, this general confession has been prayed before Communion since Thomas Cranmer introduced it in 1548. The BCP 2019 text is a modest modernization of that 470-year-old form.