The Collect for Fifth Sunday of Easter
Book of Common Prayer (1979), page 225.
Contemporary
Almighty God, whom truly to know is everlasting life: Grant us so perfectly to know your Son Jesus Christ to be the way, the truth, and the life, that we may steadfastly follow his steps in the way that leads to eternal life; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Traditional
O Almighty God, whom truly to know is everlasting life: Grant us so perfectly to know thy Son Jesus Christ to be the way, the truth, and the life, that we may steadfastly follow his steps in the way that leadeth to eternal life; through the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
When it is prayed
It is the Collect of the Day at these offices:
- Sunday, April 25, 2027Morning Prayer · Evening Prayer
- Tuesday, April 27, 2027Morning Prayer · Evening Prayer
- Wednesday, April 28, 2027Morning Prayer · Evening Prayer
- Thursday, April 29, 2027Morning Prayer · Evening Prayer
- Friday, April 30, 2027Morning Prayer · Evening Prayer