O Christ, the Son of God,
you graciously chose Saint Paul to be your apostle,
and enabled him to sow the good seed
of your Word throughout the world.
From his preaching there has sprung up
an abundant harvest for you.
Grant that his teachings may sink deep into our hearts
and bring forth fruit to your glory;
with the Father and the Holy Spirit,
you live and reign,
one God, now and forever.
Amen.
Source: Freely modified from Mozarabic Collects, ed. Rev. Chas. R. Hale, New York, 1881
O almighty God,
you raised up your blessed Son in righteousness,
and revealed him in the flesh;
Grant that we may always follow him both in word and deed,
so that, listening to him with our hearts,
we may be partakers of his glory;
through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Source: Freely modified from Mozarabic Collects, ed. Rev. Chas. R. Hale, New York, 1881, p. 19 #2 (Epiphany 2)
“raised up your blessed Son in righteousness” is a reference to Psalm 72:1, Psalm 72:1
“revealed him in the flesh” is a reference to John 1:14, John 1:31, Ephesians 3:5, Colossians 1:26
“we may be partakers of his glory” is a reference to 1 Peter 4:13, 1 Peter 5:1
O Christ,
you are the Son of the Living God,
whom Saint Peter,
established on the true Rock,
truly confessed.
May we also confess you and obtain your blessing;
through your mercy, O Christ our God,
with the Father and the Holy Spirit,
you live and reign,
one God, now and forever.
Amen.
Source: Mozarabic
Source of this Version: Freely modified from Mozarabic Collects (1881) by Rev. Charles R. Hale.
O Lord God,
you always hear those who cry to you,
and you show your tender mercy to those who are distressed.
Help us to despise the emptiness of this world,
renounce its deceits,
and find in Christ our eternal and exceedingly great reward;
Grant this, for the sake of your blessed Son, our Savior.
Amen.
Source: Freely modified from Mozarabic Collects, ed. Rev. Chas. R. Hale, New York, 1881, p. 19 #1 (Epiphany 1)
“you always hear those who cry to you” is a reference to Psalm 27:7, Psalm 34:17, Psalm 39:12, Psalm 145:19
“you show your tender mercy to those who are distressed” is a reference to 2 Samuel 24:14, 1 Chronicles 21:13, Nahum 1:7
“Help us to despise the emptiness of this world” is a reference to Colossians 2:8
“renounce its deceits” is a reference to 2 Corinthians 4:2, see also Psalm 43:1, Romans 1:29, Ephesians 4:14, Colossians 2:8, 1 Peter 2:1
“find in Christ our eternal and exceedingly great reward” is a reference to Genesis 15:1, Colossians 3:24
O Lord Jesus Christ,
in order to fulfill all righteousness,
you were baptized by John in the Jordan.
Clothe us with this same righteousness,
that as your baptized people,
we, too, may be called beloved children of your Father,
and because of you, know he is well pleased with us;
through your mercy, O our God,
you are blessed,
and live and govern all things,
now and forever.
Amen.
Source: Paul C. Stratman, written to imitate the style of a Mozarabic Collect.
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“in order to fulfill all righteousness” is a reference to Matthew 3:15
“Clothe us with this same righteousness” is a reference to Romans 13:14, Galatians 3:27
“we, too, may be called beloved children of your Father” is a reference to John 1:12, 1 John 3:1
“and because of you, know he is well pleased with us” is a reference to Romans 3:21-22
O Jesus Christ our King,
your sign to the Magi was a bright shining star.
Enlighten us by your grace,
and fill us with all wisdom
and spiritual understanding;
grant this because of your goodness,
Jesus Christ our Lord,
whose kingdom and dominion
endure through all ages.
Amen.
Source: Mozarabic Collect for Epiphany, freely modified from Mozarabic Collects, ed. Rev. Chas. R. Hale, New York, 1881, p.18 #2
“your sign to the Magi was a bright shining star” is a reference to Matthew 2
O Jesus, our Savior and our Lord,
by the proclamation of your grace,
you took the yoke of the law from our necks,
and removed the burden from our shoulders to your own;
Hear the prayers of your Church,
that we may joyfully serve you here,
and see your glorious presence in all its joy in the life to come;
through your mercy, O our God,
you are blessed,
and live and govern all things,
now and forever.
Amen.
Source: Mozarabic Collect for New Year, freely modified from Mozarabic Collects, ed. Rev. Chas. R. Hale, New York, 1881, p.17 #2
“you took the yoke of the law from our necks…” is a reference to Galatians 5:1
O God,
your days are without beginning
and without end.
We dedicate this coming year to you.
Give us such prosperity as you know is good for us,
and make us abound in doing whatever is pleasing to you;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Source: Mozarabic Collect for New Year, freely modified from Mozarabic Collects, ed. Rev. Chas. R. Hale, New York, 1881, p.18 #1
“” is a reference to Revelation 21:6, Revelation 22:13
“Give us such prosperity as you know is good for us” is a reference to Psalm 128:5, Romans 8:28
“make us abound in doing whatever is pleasing to you” is a reference to 2 Corinthians 9:8
O almighty and eternal God,
mercifully direct our ways
that we may walk in your law
and abound in good works;
through your beloved Son,
Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit,
one true God, now and forever.
Amen.
Source: Veit Dietrich
Source of this version: Freely modified from The Lutheran Hymnary, 1913, http://olcc.us/liturgical-resources/collects-veit-dietrich/ (Sunday after Christmas)
O Lord Jesus Christ,
true God from true God,
you became a little child for us so the world you made would be saved.
Just as a child is born to us and a Son is given to us,
may we be born again through you
and always remain in the number
of God’s faithful children;
through your merits, O blessed Savior,
with the Father and the Holy Spirit
you live and reign,
one God,
now and forever.
Amen.
Source: Mozarabic Collect for the The Nativity of Our Lord, Christmas Day, freely modified from Mozarabic Collects, ed. Rev. Chas. R. Hale, New York, 1881, p.17 #1
“true God from true God” is a reference to John 1 and the Nicene Creed
“Just as a child is born to us and a Son is given to us” is a reference to Isaiah 9:6
“may we be born again through you” is a reference to John 3
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