The Bishop, standing, says
Let us then offer our prayers to God for all his people, for this congregation, and for N. their Rector.
The Litany for Ordinations, or some other appropriate litany, is led by a person appointed. At the end of the litany, the Bishop, standing, says the following or some other Collect, first saying
| The Lord be with you. | |
| People | And also with you. |
| Bishop | Let us pray. |
Everliving God, strengthen and sustain N., that with patience and understanding he may love and care for your people; and grant that together they may follow Jesus Christ, offering to you their gifts and talents; through him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
At the Liturgy of the Word
The Readings are selected from the following list, or in accordance with the directions on page 565.
Old TestamentJoshua 1:7‑9,or Numbers 11:16‑17,24‑25a
Psalm43,or 132:1‑9,or 146,or 133 and 134 (especially suitable for use in the evening)
EpistleRomans 12:1‑18,or Ephesians 4:7,11‑16
GospelJohn 15:9‑16,or Luke 10:1‑2,or John 14:11‑15
The Sermon
After the Sermon, and any responses to it, the congregation sings a hymn.
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