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48.
Almighty God, we pray that,
encouraged by the example of your saints,
we may run with patience the race that is set before us,
looking to Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith;
so that at the last we may join those whom we love
in your presence where there is fullness of joy;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
49.
Almighty God,
you have surrounded us by a great cloud of witnesses.
As you strengthened them,
inspire us to throw off all that weighs us down
and the sin that clings so closely.
As you sustained them,
keep us running in the race that lies ahead,
fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith.
Hear us as we offer with them,
in the power of the eternal Spirit,
the unending song of praise,
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
50.
Father, your Son has become the source of eternal salvation
for all who follow him.
When we are tempted to turn from your way,
form us in the obedience of Christ, our brother.
When our consciences are stained by sin,
cleanse us with the sacrifice of Christ, our priest.
When we fear our death and the death of those we love,
strengthen us in the knowledge that Christ has gone before us
and entered your holy presence, crowned with glory and honour,
where he is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. Amen.
51.
Eternal God,
whose Son Jesus Christ said,
“Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid”,
take away our fear of death;
bring us to the place that he has gone to prepare for us;
and give us his peace for ever. Amen.
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