Collects for Trinitytide
Weeks 19-27

The Autumnal Ember Days occur on the Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday following September 14.
For ease of reference, the appointed Collects are found in the Feasts following the proper for the Triumph of the Cross.


NINETEENTH WEEK AFTER TRINITY

Almighty and most merciful Father, keep us from all things that may cause us harm, and grant that we may be ready in both body and soul to accomplish those things that you would have us do. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.


TWENTIETH WEEK AFTER TRINITY

Most merciful Father, grant to your faithful people pardon and peace that we may be cleansed from all our sins and serve you with minds and hearts at peace. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.


TWENTY-FIRST WEEK AFTER TRINITY

Father, keep your household, the Church, in continual godliness, that through your protection we may be free from all adversities and devoutly given to serve you in good works to the glory of your name. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.


TWENTY-SECOND WEEK AFTER TRINITY

Father, source of all holiness, hear the devout prayers of your Church. Lead us to pray faithfully, and to wait for your answer with patience and confidence. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.


TWENTY-THIRD WEEK AFTER TRINITY

Father, forgive the offenses of your people, that by your goodness we may be delivered from the bondage of sin which we have brought on ourselves because of our misdeeds. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.


TWENTY-FOURTH WEEK AFTER TRINITY

Father, stir up the wills of your faithful people that they may bear many fruits of good works, and because of your faithfulness receive your great reward. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.


TWENTY-FIFTH WEEK AFTER TRINITY

Almighty and eternal Father, show your mercy to your humble servants. Grant us the grace not to trust in our own merits, and in your compassion do not meet us with your judgment, but with your forgiveness. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.


TWENTY-SIXTH WEEK AFTER TRINITY

Eternal Father, govern our hearts and minds through the grace your Holy Spirit, and stir up within us the fruits of holiness, that we may live out our earthly days in holiness, and so come to dwell with you in everlasting joy. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.


THE LAST WEEK AFTER TRINITY

Heavenly Father, make us ever watchful for the coming of your Son, that when he stands at the door and knocks, he may find us not sleeping in carelessness and sin, but awake and rejoicing in his appearing. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.