*or this*

Because you are greatly glorified in the assembly of your 
saints.  All your creatures praise you, and your faithful 
servants bless you, confessing before the rulers of this world 
the great Name of your only Son.


Apostles and Ordinations

Through the great shepherd of your flock, Jesus Christ our 
Lord; who after his resurrection sent forth his apostles to 
preach the Gospel and to teach all nations; and promised to 
be with them always, even to the end of the ages.


Dedication of a Church

Through Jesus Christ our great High Priest; in whom we are 
built up as living stones of a holy temple, that we might offer 
before you a sacrifice of praise and prayer which is holy and 
pleasing in your sight.


Baptism

Because in Jesus Christ our Lord you have received us as your 
sons and daughters, made us citizens of your kingdom, and 
given us the Holy Spirit to guide us into all truth.


Marriage

Because in the love of wife and husband, you have given us 
an image of the heavenly Jerusalem, adorned as a bride for 
her bridegroom, your Son Jesus Christ our Lord; who loves 
her and gave himself for her, that he might make the whole 
creation new.