Almighty God,
to you all hearts are open,
all desires known,
and from you no secrets are hid:
Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts
by the inspiration of your
Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly
love you, and worthily magnify
your Holy Name;
through Christ our Lord.
Amen
The Word of God
Blessed be God:
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
And blessed be his kingdom,
now and for ever.
Amen.
The Lord's Prayer
OUR Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name.
thy Kingdom come,
thy will be done,
on earth as it is in Heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those
who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom,
and the power, and the glory,
for ever and ever. Amen
Sacraments
The sacraments are outward
and visible signs of
inward and spiritual grace,
given by Christ
as sure and certain means.
Book of Common Prayer, page 857.