COLLECTS

O CHRIST, the WORD of the FATHER,* by Whom all things were created; keep, we beseech Thee, Thy Church gathered together from the various nations of the Gentiles; that while we love Thee with a pure heart, we may merit the participation of Thy eternal kingdom. Who with. (3.)

Grant, LORD, that we may love righteousness and hate iniquity,* so that, advancing by Thee, the Way, to Thee, the End, we may be led by Thy wonderful Right Hand to the kingdom of eternal beauty. Amen. Through. (11.)

O GOD, Whose seat endureth for ever and ever, grant that Thy Church may be enriched by the excellent beauty of all virtues; while, nevertheless, she is far more glorious within, through the indwelling of Thy ever-present Spirit, Who livest and reignest. (3.)