The Collect
ALMIGHTY God, by whose providence they servant John Baptist was wonderfully born, and sent to prepare the way of thy Son our Saviour by preaching repentance. Make us so to follow his doctrine and holy life, that we may truly repent according to his preaching, and after his example constantly speak the truth, boldly rebuke vice, and patiently suffer for the truth's sake; through the same thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Readings: (Isaiah xl. 1; Saint Luke 1. 57)
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