...questions that have loomed large in much modern biblical study, unarguably have their place. 13. "Blessed Lord, who hast caused all holy Scriptures to be written...which thou hast given us in our Saviour Jesus Christ." Collect for the Second Sunday in Advent, The Book of Common Prayer of the Church of England. This prayer...

...with joy into your nearer presence and into life eternal; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen Blessed Lord, who hast caused all holy Scriptures to be written...which thou hast given us in our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen. Epistle: Romans 15.4-13 Gospel: Luke 21.25-33 O God. this day we thank you for your Book. For...

...Christ. Blessed Lord, which hast caused all holy scriptures to be written for our learning: grant us that we may in such wise hear them, read, mark, learn...which thou hast given us in our saviour Jesus Christ. Thomas Cranmer, 1489-1556 The Armour of God FIND YOUR STRENGTH in the Lord, in his mighty power. Put...

...and power can bless. To praying souls he always grants more than they can express. BROODING Blessed Lord, who hast caused all holy Scriptures to be written...and comfort of thy holy Word we may embrace and ever holdfast the blessed hope of everlasting life, which thou hast given us in our Saviour Jesus Christ....

...Scripture to be written for our learning, grant that we may in such wise hear them, read, mark, learn, an inwardly digest them, that by patience and comfort...which thou hast given us in our Saviour Jesus Christ. (iv) Further evidence of the importance of the liturgy to Trimmer is found in her remarks on Exod 30:31-33,...