COLLECTS

O GOD, high upon the throne,* we pray and beseech Thee, that having the pillar of light shining upon us, we may, by Thy protection, keep to the rule of the priestly order. (1.)

O LORD our Redeemer,* Who art supposed to be high above every lofty thing, and great in Sion, increase and perfect the belief of Thy Church in Thee, and make the nations to unite in the sincerity thereof, that as we are confessing Thy Name, which is great, and with faithful service paying honour to Thy kingly glory, Thou mayest graciously look upon us from on high, and bring us from this low place of earth to the dwellings of heaven. (11.)

O GOD, (D. C.) Who art high above all people, be gracious unto Thy servants; grant, we beseech Thee, that we may keep Thy testimonies, and the holy laws Thou gavest us, that observing them devoutly unto the end, we may obtain reward from Thee in a blessed eternity. (1.)