#vii trinity

In the name of the ✠ Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.

Our Father [1928 Book of Common Prayer position]

Collect Let the power of the Holy Spirit come upon me, O Lord, I beseech thee; that he may both mercifully cleanse my heart and defend me from all adversities. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Epistle (Revelation 3:20) Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come into him, and will sup with him, and he with me.

The Gospel (St. John 15:5) I am the vine, you are the branches. He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me you can do nothing.

Act of Contrition O God, I am very sorry that I have sinned against thee who art so good. Forgive me for Jesus’ sake and I will try to sin no more.

Act of Reception In Union, dear Lord, with the faithful at every altar of thy Church where thy blessed Body and Blood are being offered to the Father, I desire to offer thee praise and thanksgiving. I believe that thou art truly present in the Holy Sacrament. And since I cannot now receive thee sacramentally, I beseech thee to come spiritually into my heart. I unite myself unto thee, and embrace thee with all the affections of my soul. Let me never be separated from thee. Let me live and die in thy love. Amen.

Come Lord Jesus, dwell in thy servant in the fullness of thy strength, in the perfection of thy ways, and in the holiness of thy spirit, and rule over every hostile power in the might of thy spirit, and to the glory of thy Father. Amen.

May the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ preserve my body and soul unto everlasting life. Amen.