Shower, O heavens, from above, and let the clouds rain down righteousness;
Let the earth open, that salvation and righteousness may bear fruit.
The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork.
In them he has set a tent for the sun,
Which comes out like a bridegroom leaving his chamber,
And, like a strong man, runs its course with joy.
Its rising is from the end of the heavens, and its circuit to the end of them,
And there is nothing hidden from its heat.
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit; as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.
Shower, O heavens, from above, and let the clouds rain down righteousness;
Let the earth open, that salvation and righteousness may bear fruit.
Collect
Stir up Your power, O Lord, and come and help us by Your might, that the sins which weigh us down may be lifted by Your grace and mercy; for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.