Evensong Prayer

Prayer Book Bible Reading Book Of Common Prayer

Lord God,
your Son, our Savior Jesus Christ,
triumphed over the powers of death
and prepared for us our place in the new Jerusalem.
Grant that we who give thanks for his resurrection
may praise you in that city
of which he is the light;
and where he lives and reigns
for ever and ever.
Amen.

Source: Evensong, Collect for Sundays

Original in traditional English:

Lord God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ triumphed over the powers of death and prepared for us our place in the new Jerusalem: Grant that we, who have this day given thanks for his resurrection, may praise thee in that City of which he is the light; and where he liveth and reigneth for ever and ever. Amen.

Also in the Book of Common Prayer (U.S., 1979) Evening Prayer 2.

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pastorstratman

Lutheran pastor and musician serving St. Stephen's in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin.

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