The collect for today, the Feast of Saint Cecilia (3rd century), Virgin, Martyr (source [1]):
Gracious God, whose servant Cecilia didst serve thee in song: Grant us to join her hymn of praise to thee in the face of all adversity, and to suffer gladly for the sake of our Lord Jesus Christ; who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
The Lesson: Revelation 15:1-4 [2]
The Gospel: St. Luke 10:38-42 [3]
[4]Artwork: Nicolas Poussin, St. Cecilia, c. 1635. Oil on canvas, Prado, Madrid.