O glorious and almighty God,
all the spirits of the blessed
place their hope in you.
Grant us that, by your help,
we may always serve you with a pure mind;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Source: Sarum Rite, eleventh century
Source of this version: Freely modified from Prayers of the Middle Ages, edited by J. Manning Potts, 1954.
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