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O Almighty God, who alone art without variableness or shadow of turns ing, and hast safely brought us through the changes of time to the beginning of another year: we beseech thee to pardon the sins we have committed in the year which is past, and give us grace that we may spend the remainder of our days to thy honor and glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
— The Book of English Collects
Also attributed to: Unknown
The point
A traditional collect for the new year, acknowledging God's unchanging nature and asking pardon for past sins and grace to honor Him in the days ahead, through Jesus Christ.
Scripture
James 1:171 John 1:9Lamentations 3:22-23Psalm 90:12
Audience
AdultsYouthSmall Group
Occasions
New_year · Watch_night
Tone
Reverent · Hopeful · Sobering
To tell aloud
under a minute · 57 words