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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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Ministry & Ordination

The Collect

The Institution of a Rector

Most gracious Father, the Giver of all good and perfect gifts, in your wise providence you appoint leaders for the mission of your Church: Give grace to this your servant, to whom the charge of this Congregation is now given: so empower him with the truth of sound doctrine, and endue him with holiness of life, that he may faithfully serve before you to the glory of your great Name, and the benefit of your holy Church; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Found in the Prayer Book

  • Institution Of A RectorOrdination & Institution

Provenance

American 1804, ACNA 2019

Draft — AI-assisted research under editorial review.

This prayer for a newly installed rector is a lightly modernized form of a collect first printed in the American Prayer Book's 1804/1808 Office of Institution of Ministers, carried forward through 1892, 1928, and now the ACNA's 2019 Book of Common Prayer.