23rd Sunday after Trinity

Trinity

23rd Sunday after Trinity

Liturgical Color: Green

Collect (H)

Absolve, we beseech Thee, О Lord, Thy people from their offenses; that from the bonds of our sins which, by reason of our frailty, we have brought upon us, we may be delivered by Thy bountiful goodness; through Jesus Christ, Thy Son, our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen.

Alternative Collect (VD)

Lord God, heavenly Father: we thank Thee that Thou hast hitherto granted us peace and graciously spared us from war and foreign dominion: We pray Thee, graciously let us continue to live in Thy fear according to Thy will, giving no cause for wars or other punishment; govern and direct our magistrates, that they may not hinder the obedience due to Thee, but maintain righteousness, that we may enjoy happiness and blessing under their government, through our Lord Jesus Christ, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, one true God, world without end. Amen.

Introit (Jeremiah 29:11-12, 14; Psalm 85:1)

I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord: thoughts of peace, and not of evil. Then shall ye call upon me, and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you: and I will turn your captivity, and gather you from all nations and all places. Lord, Thou has been favorable unto Thy land: Thou hast brought back the captivity of Jacob. Glory be to the Father …

Gradual (Psalm 44:7-8; 115:11)

Thou hast saved us from our enemies: and hast put them to shame that hated us. In God we boast all the day long: and praise Thy Name forever. Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Ye that fear the LORD, trust in the Lord : He is their help and their shield. Hallelujah!

Hallelujah (Psalm 119:124-125)

Hallelujah! O Lord, deal with Thy servant according unto Thy mercy and teach me Thy statutes. I am Thy servant, give me understanding: that I may know Thy testimonies. Hallelujah!

Proper Preface

… Who with Thine only-begotten Son and the Holy Ghost art one God, one Lord. And in the confession of the only true God, we worship the Trinity in Person and the Unity in substance, of Majesty coequal. …