Lections for Ember Wednesday (Lent 1)

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The Collects.

O ALMIGHTY God, who hast committed to the hands of men the ministry of reconciliation; We humbly beseech thee, by the inspiration of thy Holy Spirit, to put it into the hearts of many to offer themselves for this ministry; that thereby mankind may be drawn to thy blessed kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

O LORD, who for our sake didst fast forty days and forty nights; Give us grace to use such abstinence, that, our flesh being subdued to the Spirit, we may ever obey thy godly motions in righteousness, and true holiness, to thy honour and glory, who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Ghost, one God, world without end. Amen.

ALMIGHTY and everlasting God, who hatest nothing that thou hast made, and dost forgive the sins of all those who are penitent; Create and make in us new and contrite hearts, that we,worthily lamenting our sins and acknowledging our wretchedness. may obtain of thee, the God of all mercy, perfect remission and forgiveness; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.


Morning Lessons:

Psalm 26
Ezekiel 2
Matthew 9:1-13

Evening Lessons:

Psalm 4, 16
Ezekiel 3:16
2 Corinthians 4




Link for the Order for Daily Morning Prayer:
http://justus.anglican.org/resources/bcp/1928/MP.htm

Link for the Order for Daily Evening Prayer:
http://justus.anglican.org/resources/bcp/1928/EP.htm

Link for Morning and Evening Family Prayer:
http://justus.anglican.org/resources/bcp/1928/Family_Prayer.htm