We thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of this life.

*Silence*

*The People may add their own thanksgivings*

We will exalt you, O God our King;
And praise your Name for ever and ever.

We pray for all who have died, that they may have a place in 
your eternal kingdom.

*Silence*

*The People may add their own petitions*

Lord, let your loving-kindness be upon them;
Who put their trust in you.

[[We pray to you also for the forgiveness of our sins. 

*Silence may be kept.*

*Leader and People*

Have mercy upon us, most merciful Father;
in your compassion forgive us our sins,
known and unknown,
things done and left undone;
and so uphold us by your Spirit
that we may live and serve you in newness of life,  
to the honor and glory of your Name;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.]]

*The Celebrant concludes with an absolution or a suitable Collect.*


The Collect at the Prayers

*For the concluding Collect, the Celebrant selects

  (a) a Collect appropriate to the season or occasion being celebrated; 

  (b) a Collect expressive of some special need in the life of the local 
congregation;

  (c) a Collect for the mission of the Church;

  (d) a general Collect such as the following:*


1

Lord, hear the prayers of thy people; and what we have 
asked faithfully, grant that we may obtain effectually, to the 
glory of thy Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.


2

Heavenly Father, you have promised to hear what we ask in 
the Name of your Son: Accept and fulfill our petitions, we 
pray, not as we ask in our ignorance, nor as we deserve in our 
sinfulness, but as your know and love us in your Son Jesus 
Christ our Lord.  Amen.


3

Almighty and eternal God, ruler of all things in heaven and 
earth: Mercifully accept the prayers of your people, and 
strengthen us to do your will; through Jesus Christ our Lord.  
Amen.


4

Almighty God, to whom our needs are known before we ask: 
Help us to ask only what accords with your will; and those