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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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For the Selection of a Bishop or Other Minister

Almighty God, giver of every good gift: Look graciously on your Church, and so guide the minds of those who shall choose a Bishop for this Diocese that we may receive a faithful pastor who will preach the Gospel, care for your people, equip us for ministry, and lead us forth in fulfillment of the Great Commission; through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.

BCP 2019, p. 648

Provenance

TEC 1979 / ACNA 2019

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A modern Anglican prayer composed for the 1979 Episcopal Church prayer book and later expanded for the 2019 ACNA book. It asks God to guide those choosing a bishop, that the Church may receive a pastor who will preach the Gospel, care for God's people, equip them for ministry, and carry forward the Great Commission.