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For Guidance

O God, by whom the meek are guided in judgment, and light rises up in darkness for the godly: Grant us, in all our doubts and uncertainties, the grace to ask what you would have us do, that the Spirit of wisdom may save us from all false choices; that in your light we may see light, and in your straight path we may not stumble; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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The Holy Eucharist

The Confession of Sin

The Holy Eucharist — Anglican Standard Text

Almighty God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, maker and judge of us all: We acknowledge and lament our many sins and offenses, which we have committed by thought, word, and deed against your divine majesty, provoking most justly your righteous anger against us. We are deeply sorry for these our transgressions; the burden of them is more than we can bear. Have mercy upon us, Have mercy upon us, most merciful Father; for your Son our Lord Jesus Christ's sake, forgive us all that is past; and grant that we may evermore serve and please you in newness of life, to the honor and glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Found in the Prayer Book

  • Holy Eucharist Anglican Standard TextThe Holy Eucharist

Provenance

Cranmer 1548

Draft — AI-assisted research under editorial review.

One of the oldest continuous elements of Anglican worship, this general confession has been prayed before Communion since Thomas Cranmer introduced it in 1548. The BCP 2019 text is a modest modernization of that 470-year-old form.