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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 Ordination of the Deacons

The Ordination of a Deacon — the Prayer of Ordination

O God, most merciful Father, you sent your Son Jesus Christ to take upon himself the form of a servant. He humbled himself, becoming obedient even to death on a Cross. Yet you have highly exalted him, and made him Lord of all. For this great mystery, and for these your servants whom you now call to obedience after his example, we offer you our most hearty thanks; and we ask that we may daily increase in humility and service, that by their ministry as well as by those with whom they serve, your holy Name may for ever be glorified, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Found in the Prayer Book

  • Ordination Of A DeaconOrdination & Institution

Provenance

ACNA, c.2013

Draft — AI-assisted research under editorial review.

A collect said just before deacons receive the laying-on of hands, echoing Philippians' hymn of Christ's self-emptying and exaltation as the pattern for servant ministry.