For Preparation before Feasts [Vigils]
Sentence
Let the heart of those who seek the Lord rejoice; turn for help to the Lord your strength and constantly seek God’s presence.	Psalm 105:3,4
Collects
Gracious and loving God,
your Son Jesus Christ 
prepared himself by vigil and prayer 
for his work and witness;
strengthen us in heart and mind
by this remembrance of your grace 
to bear witness to your great love 
and to work for your kingdom; 
through Jesus Christ our Saviour.

God, we thank you for the bright days and festivals, 
and especially for tomorrow. 
Praise to you for the feast of N; 
give a us new heart to go on our way
to turn the world again.
Psalms 	112	125
Readings
Isaiah 26:3-9		Trust in the Lord for ever
Romans 13:10-14		Put on Christ
Luke 13:31-35		Longing for Christ’s coming
Post Communion Sentence
Jesus said, “Those who lose their life for my sake will find it.” 	Matthew 10:39