our hearts; that whatsoever in thy holy Word we may profitably learn, we may in deed fulfil the same. Look, O Lord, mercifully upon us from heaven, and bless us. And as thou didst send thy blessing upon Abraham and Sarah, to their great comfort, so vouchsafe to send thy blessing upon us thy servants; that we obeying thy will, and alway being in safety under thy protection, may abide in thy love unto our lives' end; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

[Marriage Service.]

4. THE PROPAGATION OF THE GOSPEL.*

O GOD, who by the leading of a star didst manifest thy only-begotten Son to the Gentiles; mercifully grant, that we which know thee now by faith, may after this life have the fruition of thy glorious God-head, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

[Epiphany.]

MERCIFUL God, who hast made all men, and hatest nothing that thou hast made, nor wouldest the death of a sinner, but rather that he should be converted and live; Have mercy upon all Jews, Turks, Infidels, and Heretics, and take

* See also VI.

from them all ignorance, hardness of heart, and contempt of thy word: and so fetch them home, blessed Lord, to thy flock, that they may be saved among the remnant of the true Israelites, and be made one fold under one shepherd, Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.

[Good Friday.]

O GOD, who, through the preaching of the blessed Apostle Saint Paul, hast caused the light of the Gospel to shine throughout the world; Grant, we beseech thee, that we, having his wonderful conversion in remembrance, may

shew forth our thankfulness unto thee for the same, by following the holy doctrine which he taught ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

[Conversion of St. Paul.]

5. MINISTRY OF ANGELS.

O EVERLASTING God, who hast ordained and constituted the services of Angels and men in a wonderful order; Mercifully grant, that as thy holy Angels alway do thee service in heaven, so by thy appointment they may succour and defend us on earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

[St. Michael's Day.]

VI.-INTERCESSIONS.

1. FOR THE CHURCH, AND PARTICULARLY THE MINISTRY.*

ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, who alone workest great marvels; Send down upon our Bishops, and Curates, and all Congregations committed to their charge, the healthful Spirit of thy grace; and that they may truly please thee, pour upon them the continual dew of thy blessing. Grant this, O Lord, for the honour of our Advocate and Mediator, Jesus Christ.

Amen.

[Morning and Evening Prayer.]

* See also Collect for 3rd Sunday in Advent.