A.D. 1940 October 31
The Thursday in the Twenty-Fourth Week After Trinity
Collects
O God, our refuge and strength, who art the author of all godliness: Be ready, we beseech thee, to hear the devout prayers of thy Church; and grant that those things which we ask faithfully we may obtain effectually; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Lessons
Revised Table of Lessons (1922)
Morning Prayer
- Psalm 144; 145; 146
- Sirach 6:14–31
- Acts 5:12–6:7
Evening Prayer
- Psalm 147; 148; 149; 150
- Sirach 7:27–36
- Acts 6:8–7:16
Liturgical Colours
Green
Eve of All Saints’ Day (Halloween)
Collects
O almighty God, who hast knit together thine elect in one communion and fellowship, in the mystical body of the Son Christ our Lord: Grant us grace so to follow thy blessed Saints in all virtuous and godly living, that we may come to those unspeakable joys, which thou hast prepared for them that unfeignedly love thee; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Lessons
Revised Table of Lessons (1922)
Evening Prayer
- Psalm 147; 148; 149; 150
- Wisdom 3:1–9
- Hebrews 11:32–12:2
Liturgical Colours
White or Gold