Collects are the beautiful, short prayers most associated (at least in the English-speaking world) with the Book of Common Prayer. I’ve been praying this one over the last few days. I’d really recommend delving into the BCP and incorporating some of the collects into your prayer life.
Grant, we beseech thee, merciful Lord, to thy faithful people pardon and peace; that they may be cleansed from all their sins, and serve thee with a quiet mind; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
from the 1662 Book of Common Prayer, the Collect for the Twenty-First Sunday after Trinity.
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