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Collect for Purity

By Church of EnglandSource: Church of England - Book of Common Prayer, Holy Communion (Public Domain)48 words

Almighty God, unto whom all hearts be open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of thy Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love thee, and worthily magnify thy holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

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