For Joy in God's Creation
Prayers, Book of Common Prayer (1979), pages 814–836.
Traditional
O heavenly Father, who hast filled the world with beauty: Open our eyes to behold thy gracious hand in all thy works; that, rejoicing in thy whole creation, we may learn to serve thee with gladness; for the sake of him through whom all things were made, thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Contemporary
O heavenly Father, who have filled the world with beauty: Open our eyes to behold your gracious hand in all your works; that, rejoicing in your whole creation, we may learn to serve you with gladness; for the sake of him through whom all things were made, your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Contemporary wording adapted by Gracelight from the Book of Common Prayer (1979), The Episcopal Church.
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