Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost, Oct. 18

The Collect: Almighty and everlasting God, in Christ you have revealed your glory among the nations: Preserve the works of your mercy, that your Church throughout the world may persevere with steadfast faith in the confession of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Track 1 Old Testament: Exodus 33:12-23 read from the New Revised Standard Version Bible Anglicized

Track 1 Psalm 99 read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer

Track 2 Old Testament: Isaiah 45:1-7 read from the New Revised Standard Version Bible Anglicized

Track 2 Psalm 96:1-9, (10-13) read from The Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer

Epistle: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 read from the World English Bible

Gospel: Matthew 22:15-22 read from the Revised Standard Version Bible

Closing Prayer: On October 19, we celebrate the life of Henry Martyn, Priest, and Missionary to India and Persia. Read from A Great Cloud of Witnesses.

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