The Acts of Convention

Resolved, That the General Convention of 1988 authorize, for trial use until the General Convention of 1991, the commemorations proposed by this Convention with the following propers:

JULIA CHESTER EMERY

I. O God, whose purposes never fail, and who dost constantly build up thy Church upon the love and devotion of thy saints: we give thee thanks for thy servant Julia Emery, whom we commemorate today. Inspire us to follow her example of lifelong service in the worldwide mission of thy Church, and grant that we, in our day, may merit thy commendation, "Well done, thou good and faithful servant"; through Jesus Christ our Savior, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

II. O God, whose purposes never fail, you constantly build up your Church upon the love and devotion of your saints: We give you thanks for your servant Julia Emery, whom we commemorate today. Inspire us to follow her example of lifelong service in the worldwide mission of the Church, and grant that we, in our day, may merit your commendation, "Well done, good and faithful servant"; through Jesus Christ our savior, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, nowand for ever. Amen.

BRIGID (BRIDE)

I. Everliving God, we rejoice today in the fellowship of thy blessed servant Brigid, and we give thee thanks for her life of devoted service. Inspire us with life and light, and give us perseverance to serve thee all our days; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with thee and the Holy Spirit liveth and reigneth, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

II. Everliving God, we rejoice today in the fellowship of your blessed servant Brigid, and we give you thanks for her life of devoted service. Inspire us with life and light, and give us perseverance to serve you all our days; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE

I. Life-giving God, thou alone hast power over life and death, over health and sickness: Give power, wisdom, and gentleness to those who follow the example of thy servant Florence Nightingale, that they, bearing with them thy Presence, may not only heal but bless, and shine as lanterns of hope in the darkest hours of pain and fear; through Jesus Christ, the Healer of body and soul, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

II. Life-giving God, you alone have power over life and death, over health and sickness: Give power, wisdom and gentleness to those who follow the example of your servant Florence Nightingale, that they, bearing with them your Presence, may not only heal but bless, and shine as lanterns of hope in the darkest hours of pain and fear; through Jesus Christ, the Healer of body and soul, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

EVELYN UNDERHILL

I. O God, Origin, Sustainer, and End of all creatures: Grant that thy Church, taught by thy servant Evelyn Underhill, guarded evermore by thy power, and guided by thy spirit into the light of truth, may continually offer to thee all glory and thanksgiving, and attain with thy saints the blessed hope of everlasting life, which thou hast promised us by our Savior Jesus Christ; who with thee and the same Holy Spirit liveth and reigneth, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

II. O God, Origin, Sustainer, and End of all your creatures: Grant that your Church, taught by your servant Evelyn Underhill, guarded evermore by your power, and guided by your Spirit into the light of truth, may continually offer to you all glory and thanksgiving, and attain with your saints the blessed hope of everlasting life, which you have promised by our Savior Jesus Christ; who with you and the Holy Spirit, lives and reigns, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

THOMAS GALLAUDET AND HENRY WINTER SYLE

I. O loving God, who willest that everyone should come to thee and be saved: We bless thy holy name for thy servants Thomas Gallaudet and Henry Winter Syle, whose labors with and for those who are deaf we commemorate today, and we pray that thou wouldest continually move thy Church to respond in love to the needs of all people; through Jesus Christ, who opened the ears of the deaf, and who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

II. O Loving God, whose will it is that everyone should come to you and be saved: We bless your holy name for your servants Thomas Gallaudet and Henry Winter Syle, whose labors with and for those who are deaf we commemorate today, and we pray that you will continually move your Church to respond in love to the needs of all people; through Jesus Christ, who opened the ears of the deaf, and who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

LUCY

I. Almighty and everlasting God, who didst enkindle the flame of thy love in the heart of thy holy martyr Lucy: Grant to us, thy humble servants, a like faith and power of love, that we who rejoice in her triumph may profit by her example; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

II. Almighty and everlasting God, who kindled the flame of your love in the heart of your holy martyr Lucy: Grant to us, your humble servants, a like faith and power of love, that we who rejoice in her triumph may profit by her example; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.