Gracious Lord, who in thy earthly life didst accept the ministry of women: Bless, we beseech thee, thy servants whom thou hast called to work for thee in the parishes; that strengthened by the assurance of thy presence, they may carry the gospel of thy love into the hearts and homes of thy people, and ever advance thy glory; who with the Father and the Holy Spirit livest and reignest one God, world without end.

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