COLLECTS

O GOD,* the foundation of our faith, Who settest up the gates of eternity with the strong wall of righteousness in holy minds as upon lofty mountains; grant that we may believe gloriously in Thee, and confess by preaching that Thou wast made Man for our redemption. Who livest.

O GOD,* the founder of all good things, grant us to become fit to attain fellowship in light everlasting with all them that rejoice in Thee. Through. (1.)

Quicken us, O LORD, (D. C.) from dead works, and lay in us the foundations of faith unfeigned and of active goodness, that our souls may build thereupon the fruit of virtues, and journeying to Thee, may be received with welcome by Thy glorious city. Through. (1.)