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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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Prayers

Of a Martyr

Almighty God, you gave your servant N. boldness to confess the Name of our Savior Jesus Christ before the rulers of this world, and courage to die for this faith: Grant that we may always be ready to give a reason for the hope that is in us, and to suffer gladly for the sake of our Lord Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

BCP 2019, p. 637

Proper Preface

Preface of a Martyr

For the witness of your martyrs, who took up their cross and followed you even unto death, and revealed your power made perfect in human weakness.

Provenance

Episcopal SLC, 1979

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A modern prayer for martyrs, woven from New Testament calls to witness, first introduced by the Episcopal Church in 1979 as part of a newly structured Common of Saints.