A.D. 1956 May 13

The Seventh Sunday of Easter

Acclamations

Celebrant: Alleluia. Christ is risen.
People: The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia.

Collects

O God, the King of glory, who hast exalted thine only Son Jesus Christ with great triumph unto thy kingdom in heaven: We beseech thee, leave us not comfortless, but send to us thine Holy Ghost to comfort us, and exalt us unto the same place whither our Savior Christ is gone before; who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the same Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. Amen.

Lessons

Sunday, Holy Day and Commemoration Lectionary — Year C

Acts 16:16–34 or I Samuel 12:19–24
Psalm 68:1–20 or Psalm 47
Revelation 22:10–21
John 17:20–26

Daily Office Lectionary

Morning Prayer

Psalm 29; 30
Deuteronomy 14
Luke 8:1–21

Evening Prayer

Psalm 33
Job 41
I John 1:1–2:6

Prefaces

Through thy most dearly beloved Son Jesus Christ our Lord; who, after his most glorious Resurrection, manifestly appeared to all his Apostles, and in their sight ascended up into heaven, to prepare a place for us; that where he is, thither we might also ascend, and reign with him in glory.

Liturgical Colours

White or Gold