A.D. 1966 August 4

The Thursday in the Ninth Week After Pentecost

Proper 13

Collects

O Lord, we beseech thee, let thy continual pity cleanse and defend thy Church, and, because it cannot continue in safety without thy succor, preserve it evermore by thy help and goodness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Lessons

Daily Office Lectionary — Year Two

Morning Prayer

Psalm 83 (optional) or Psalm 145
Judges 8:22–35
John 1:43–51

Evening Prayer

Psalm 85; 86
II Samuel 11 (optional)
Acts 4:1–12

Liturgical Colours

Green