A.D. 1918 October 31
The Thursday in the Twenty-Third Week After Trinity
Collects
Lord, we beseech thee to keep thy household the church in continual godliness, that through thy protection it may be free from all adversities, and devoutly given to serve thee in good works, to the glory of thy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Lessons
Table of Lessons
Morning Prayer
- Psalm 144; 145; 146
- Sirach 14
- Luke 17
Evening Prayer
- Psalm 147; 148; 149; 150
- Sirach 15
- Colossians 1
Alternative Table of Lessons (1961) — Year II
Morning Prayer
Evening Prayer
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 thy 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 those who unfeignedly love thee, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Lessons
Alternative Table of Lessons (1961) — Year II
Evening Prayer
- Psalm 147; 148; 149; 150
- II Esdras 2:42–48
- Hebrews 11:32–12:2
Liturgical Colours
White or Gold