Occasional Prayers

O Lord and Master, who didst choose twelve, that they might be with thee, and that thou mightest send them forth to preach: We give thee thanks for the glorious company of the apostles, and especially at this time for thy servant Saint N.; humbly beseeching thee that we, like them, may witness a good confession and fight the good fight of the faith; for thy honour and glory, now and evermore.