For those about to be ordained.

Prayer (traditional language)

Almighty God, the giver of all good gifts, who of thy divine providence hast appointed various orders in thy Church: Give thy grace, we humbly beseech thee, to all who are called to any office and ministry for thy people; and so fill them with the truth of thy doctrine and clothe them with holiness of life, that they may faithfully serve before thee, to the glory of thy great Name and for the benefit of thy holy Church; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

Almighty God, the giver of all good gifts, who in your divine providence have appointed various orders in your Church: Give your grace, we humbly pray, to all who are called to any office and ministry for your people; and so fill them with the truth of your doctrine and clothe them with holiness of life, that they may faithfully serve before thee, to the glory of your great Name and for the benefit of your holy Church; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

First Reading: Numbers 11:16-17,24-29
(A group of elders gathered with Moses and praised God in ecstasy. Back in the camp, two others did likewise. Moses said, "Would that all God's people did likewise!")

PSALM 99 (or 27:1-9)
(The LORD is enthroned. May I dwell in his sanctuary for ever.)

EPISTLE: 1 Corinthians 3:5-11
(Paul said: You are God's field. I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth.)

THE HOLY GOSPEL: John 4:31-38
(Jesus said: The harvest is ripe, and I am sending you to gather it.)

See for yourself!