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In addition to the prayers provided in An Australian Prayer Book<\/em> (First and Second Order), the following are suitable expressions of gratitude and rededication for use after Communion.<\/p>\n

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7.1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Gracious God,
we thank you that in this sacrament
you assure us of your goodness and love.
Accept our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving
and help us to grow in love and obedience,
that we may serve you in the world
and finally be brought to that table
where all your saints feast with you forever.
Father, we offer ourselves to you
as a living sacrifice
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Send us out in the power of your Spirit
to live and work for your praise and glory.<\/strong><\/p>\n

A Prayer Book for Australia<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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7.2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Bountiful God,
at this table you graciously feed us
with the bread of life and the cup of eternal salvation.
May we who have reached out our hands to receive this sacrament
be strengthened in your service;
we who have sung your praises
tell of your glory and truth in our lives;
we who have seen the greatness of your love
see you face to face in your kingdom
and come to worship you with all your saints for ever.
Father, we offer ourselves to you
as a living sacrifice
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Send us out in the power of your Spirit
to live and work for your praise and glory.<\/strong><\/p>\n

A Prayer Book for Australia<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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7.3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Father of all,
we give you thanks and praise
that when we were still far off
you met us in your Son and brought us home.
Dying and living, he declared your love,
gave us grace, and opened the gate of glory.
May we who share Christ’s body live his risen life;
we who drink his cup bring life to others;
we whom the Spirit lights give light to the world.
Keep us in this hope that we have grasped;
so we and all your children shall be free,
and the whole earth live to praise your name.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Common Worship<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

7.4<\/td>\nFather, as we have received these gifts of bread and wine,
you have fed us with the spiritual food of the body and blood
of our Saviour Jesus Christ.
Thank you for assuring us of your goodness and love,
and that we are members of his body.
Renew us by your Holy Spirit,
unite us in the body of your Son,
and bring us with all your people
into the joy of your eternal kingdom;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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