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For the Restoration of Health

Thanksgivings, Book of Common Prayer (1979), pages 836–841.

Traditional

Almighty God and heavenly Father, we give thee humble thanks because thou hast been graciously pleased to deliver from his sickness thy servant N., in whose behalf we bless and praise thy Name. Grant, O gracious Father, that he, through thy help, may live in this world according to thy will, and also be partaker of everlasting glory in the life to come; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Contemporary

Almighty God and heavenly Father, we give you humble thanks because you have been graciously pleased to deliver from his sickness your servant N., in whose behalf we bless and praise your Name. Grant, O gracious Father, that he, through your help, may live in this world according to your will, and also be partaker of everlasting glory in the life to come; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Contemporary wording adapted by Gracelight from the Book of Common Prayer (1979), The Episcopal Church.

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