Labour Day

by CCW | 3 September 2012 01:01

The Collect, Epistle, and Gospel for Labour and Industry are here posted to commemorate Labour Day.  The Book of Common Prayer[1] (Canadian, 1962) designates these propers as “suitable for Labour Day”.

O LORD Jesus Christ, who in thy earthly life didst share man’s toil, and thereby hallow the labour of his hands: Prosper all those who maintain the industries of this land; and give them pride in their work, a just reward for their labour, and joy both in supplying the needs of others and in serving thee their Saviour; who with the Father and the Holy Spirit livest and reignest, ever one God, world without end. Amen.

The Epistle: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13[2]
The Gospel: St. Luke 6:31-38[3]

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Endnotes:
  1. The Book of Common Prayer: http://prayerbook.ca/the-prayer-book-online/164--the-collects-epistles-and-gospels-page-94#autumnember
  2. 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13: http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2%20thessalonians%203:6-13&version=ESVUK
  3. St. Luke 6:31-38: http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=luke%206:31-38&version=ESVUK

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