The Fifth Sunday After The Epiphany

The Collect

O Lord, we beseech thee to keep thy Church and household continually in thy true religion; that they who do lean only upon the hope of thy heavenly grace may evermore be defended by thy mighty power; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Old Testament Reading

In the day of thy power shall the people offer thee free-will offerings with an holy worship: the dew of thy birth is of the womb of the morning

The Lord sware, and will not repent: Thou art a Priest forever after the order of Melchisidech.

Psalm 110: 3-4

New Testament Reading

Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, long-suffering; forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man hath a quarrel against any; even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.

Colossians 3: 12-13

Liturgical Affirmation

Ego sum radix et genus David, stella splendida et matutina.

Adorate Dominum in decore sancto

I am the root and offspring of David, the bright and morning star. Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.