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Blessings |
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1
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God the Father, |
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by whose glory Christ was raised from the dead, |
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strengthen you to walk with him in his risen
life; |
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and the blessing … |
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2
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Christ the good shepherd,
who laid down his life for the sheep,
draw you and all who hear his voice, |
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to be one flock within one fold; |
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and the blessing … |
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3
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The God of all grace, |
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who called you to his eternal glory in Christ
Jesus, |
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establish, strengthen and settle you in the
faith; |
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and the blessing … |
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4
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Christ, who has nourished us with himself the living
bread, |
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make you one in praise and love, |
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and raise you up at the last day; |
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and the blessing … |
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5
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May the Father from whom every family |
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in earth and heaven receives its name |
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strengthen you with his Spirit in your inner
being, |
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so that Christ may dwell in your hearts by
faith; |
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and the blessing … |
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6
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The God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in
believing; |
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and the blessing … |
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7
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May God, who in Christ gives us a spring of water
welling up to
eternal life,
perfect in you the image of his glory; and the blessing … |
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The provision made for seasons and Principal Holy
Days may be used at other times when
appropriate. |
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Further Blessings in
President's Edition |
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