A.D. 1949 June 24

Nativity of Saint John Baptist (Midsummer Day)

Artemisia Gentileschi, *Nativity of Saint John the Baptist*, c. 1635, Museum of the Prado, Madrid.

Collects

Almighty God, by whose providence thy servant John the Baptist was wonderfully born, and sent to prepare the way of thy Son our Saviour by preaching of repentance: Make us so to follow his doctrine and holy life, that we may truly repent according to his preaching; and after his example constantly speak the truth, boldly rebuke vice, and patiently suffer for the truth’s sake, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Lessons

Epistles and Gospels

Table of Lessons

Morning Prayer

Evening Prayer

Alternative Table of Lessons (1961) — Year I

Morning Prayer

Evening Prayer

Liturgical Colours

White or Gold

References

The Friday in the Second Week After Trinity

Collects

O God, the strength of all those who put their trust in thee: Mercifully accept our prayers, and because through the weakness of our mortal nature we can do no good thing without thee, grant us the help of thy grace, that in keeping of thy commandments we may please thee, both in will and deed, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.