The Collect: Lord of all power and might, the author and giver of all good things: Graft in our hearts the love of your Name; increase in us true religion; nourish us with all goodness; and bring forth in us the fruit of good works; 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: Song of Solomon 2:8-13

Track 1 Psalm: Psalm 45:1-2, 7-10

Track 2 Old Testament: Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-9

Track 2 Psalm: Psalm 15

Epistle: James 1:17-27

Gospel: Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23

On September 4 we celebrate the life of Albert Schweitzer. From A Great Cloud of Witnesses.