Blessed be thou, O Lord our God, because thou dost call thy servants to be witnesses to thy Son in every land, even unto the uttermost parts of the earth, that through them he may establish and strengthen his kingdom, for the salvation of the world. Graciously behold those who now set forth in thy name, to whom thou hast given this great honour; that they, holding fast to thee, may faithfully accomplish the work which thou wouldest have done; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord.