of this world, and courage to die for this faith:  Grant that we
may always be ready to give a reason for the hope that is in
us, and to suffer gladly for the sake of our Lord Jesus Christ;
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God,
for ever and ever.  Amen. 

*or this* 

Almighty God, by whose grace and power your holy martyr
&N. triumphed over suffering and was faithful even to death:
Grant us, who now remember him in thanksgiving, to be so
faithful in our witness to you in this world, that we may
receive with him the crown of life; through Jesus Christ our
Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one
God, for ever and ever.  Amen. 

*or this* 

Almighty and everlasting God, who kindled the flame of your
love in the heart of your holy martyr &N.:  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. 

*Preface of a Saint* 


Of a Missionary

Almighty and everlasting God, we thank you for your
servant &N., whom you called to preach the Gospel to the
people of &3em. (*or* to the &3em. people).  Raise
up in this and every land evangelists and heralds of your
kingdom, that your Church may proclaim the unsearchable
riches of our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with
you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.  Amen.

*or the following*