Sola Publishing – Prayers of the Church
All Saints Sunday – November 3, 2024
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Prayer of the Day
Historical Collect
Almighty God, you have knit together your people in one communion and fellowship in the mystical body of your Son, Christ, our Lord. Grant us grace to follow your blessed saints in all virtuous and godly living, that we may come to those ineffable joys which you have prepared for those who love you; through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. (Book of Common Prayer, 1549)
Thematic Collect
Beloved God, in Christ you have drawn all your people into one, holy communion.  Grant that as we remember the saints who have gone before us, we are strengthened for lives of faithful service to you so that the world will know your blessed presence.  Bring us all at the last to the feast which has no end where all will be one; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Prayers of the Church
For Eternal Salvation
We sing with praise, Lord Jesus, for the love you showed us in suffering and dying on the cross for our sins. You alone bring us the joy and hope of eternal salvation. Walk with us each day as we continue to sing your praise. Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer.
For All Saints Day 
Eternal God, we give you thanks for all who lived and died believing in your Son, our Savior Jesus Christ. Thank you for the memories we share of loved ones whose lives have touched our own; memories that are precious gifts from your most gracious hand. Give us grace to trust your Word and your promise of eternal life together with those who have gone before us, encouraged by the witness of their lives of faith. Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer.
For Bold Witness in the World
Ruler of heaven and earth, strengthen all who seek to serve in public offices. Give them a  knowledge of the importance of their roles as public servants. Guide all who participate in the political process and help us to exercise our privilege to vote, that we may do so with the nature of your reign as our standard for good leaders. Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer.
For the Promise of Eternal Life 
Lord Jesus, you prepare a place for us even in the presence of our last enemy, death itself. We thank you for leading safely home all those who listened to your voice in this earthly life [especially …]. Keep us close to your side and lead us to that place where we shall dwell with you and all the redeemed and feast at your heavenly table forever. Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer.