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<\/a>Most high, omnipotent, good Lord,<\/p>\nGrant your people grace to renounce gladly the vanities of this world, that,<\/p>\n
following the way of blessed Francis,<\/p>\n
we may for love of you delight in your whole creation with perfectness of joy;<\/p>\n
through Jesus Christ our Lord,<\/p>\n
who lives and reigns<\/p>\n
with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.<\/p>\n
Amen.<\/p>\n
BCP<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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<\/a>Most high, omnipotent, good Lord,<\/p>\n