Advent Group (UK)

God of undying life, by your mighty hand you raised up Jesus from the grave and appointed him judge of the living and the dead. Bestow upon those baptized into his death the power flowing from his resurrection, that we proclaim near and far the pardon and peace you give us. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, first born from the dead, who lives with you now and always in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever.

O God, your saving plan has brought us to the glory of this night. Slaves, we become your sons and daughters, poor, your mercy makes us rich, sinners, you count us among your saints. Bring us to know the place that is ours in the unfolding story of your purpose, and instil in our hearts the wonder of your salvation. Grant this through Jesus Christ, our passover and our peace, who lives with you now and always in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever.

From the throne of Grace, O God of mercy, at the hour your Son gave himself to death, hear the devout prayer of your people. As he is lifted high upon the cross, draw into his exalted life all who are reborn in the blood and water flowing from his opened side. We ask this through Jesus Christ, our passover and our peace, who lives with you now and always in the unity of the Holy Spirti, God for ever and ever.

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