"Almighty and everlasting God, increase in us the gifts of faith, hope, and charity; and, that we may obtain what you promise, make us love what you command; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen."

Proper 25

Address: Almighty and everlasting God

Acknowledgment: [None]

Petition: increase in us the gifts of faith, hope, and charity; and... make us love what you command

Aspiration: that we may obtain what you promise

Pleading: through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

"Command what you will; give what you command." -St. Augustine