Seeking Strength to Await Christ’s Return

A collect is a simply a “prayer for the people.” It is a prayer that gathers the collective requests and petitions of a people worshiping together. When we can’t find the words to express what we need, thankfully we can join in the prayers and petitions of many faithful believers who went before us.

“O God our King, by the resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ on the first day of the week, you conquered sin, put death to flight, and gave us the hope of everlasting life: Redeem all our days by this victory; forgive our sins, banish our fears, make us bold to praise you and to do your will; and steel us to wait for the consummation of your kingdom on the last great Day; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen”

A collect for strength to await Christ’s return, found in the Book of Common Prayer by the Anglican Church of North America (2019), p. 22