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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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Christmas

The Circumcision and Holy Name of Our Lord Jesus Christ

Almighty God, your blessed Son fulfilled the covenant of circumcision for our sake, and was given the Name that is above every name: Give us grace faithfully to bear his Name, and to worship him with pure hearts according to the New Covenant; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.  Amen.

BCP 2019, p. 600

Proper Preface

Preface of the Presentation

Because in the mystery of the Word made flesh, you have caused a new light to shine in our hearts, to give the knowledge of your glory in the face of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord.

Provenance

ACNA 2019

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On January 1, the church remembers that Jesus was circumcised and named on the eighth day after his birth, fulfilling the ancient covenant. This collect, new to the 2019 ACNA prayer book, holds both moments together: the covenant of circumcision and the Name above every name.