On the weekdays which follow, the numbered Proper which corresponds most closely to the date of Pentecost in that year is used. See page 158.
Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday of this week are the traditional summer Ember Days.
First Sunday after Pentecost: Trinity Sunday
Almighty and everlasting God, who hast given unto us thy servants grace, by the confession of a true faith, to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity, and in the power of the Divine Majesty to worship the Unity: We beseech thee that thou wouldest keep us steadfast in this faith and worship, and bring us at last to see thee in thy one and eternal glory, O Father; who with the Son and the Holy Spirit livest and reignest, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Preface of Trinity Sunday
On the weekdays which follow, the numbered Proper which corresponds most closely to the date of Trinity Sunday in that year is used.
The Season after Pentecost
Directions for the use of the Propers which follow are on page 158.
Proper 1 Week of the Sunday closest to May 11
Remember, O Lord, what thou hast wrought in us and not what we deserve; and, as thou hast called us to thy service, make us worthy of our calling; through Jesus Christ our
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