Our Sacred Roots: The Priesthood of All Believers

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the right hand of the Father, installed with honor and glory as sovereign Lord who must reign until all his enemies are under his feet.

Daily Devotional Guide Preparing Our Hearts

Invocation: Our Prayer of Acclamation Almighty God, whose blessed Son our Saviour Jesus Christ ascended far above all heavens, that he might fill all things: Mercifully give us faith to perceive that according to his promise he abideth with his Church on earth, even unto the end of the world; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. ~ Scottish Prayer Book, in JohnWallace Suter, Jr., ed. The Book of English Collects . NewYork, NY: Harper, 1940. p. 30. Call toWorship Blessed are you, O God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. And blessed is your Kingdom, both now and forever, amen. Praising Our God Te Deum Laudamus You are God: we praise you; you are the Lord; we acclaim you; you are the eternal Father: All creation worships you. To you all angels, all the powers of heaven, Cherubim and Seraphim, sing in endless praise: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. The glorious company of apostles praise you. The noble fellowship of prophets praise you. The white-robed army of martyrs praise you. Throughout the world the holy Church acclaims you; Father, of majesty unbounded, your true and only Son, worthy of all worship, and the Holy Spirit, advocate and guide.