Almighty God,
who in the passion of your blessed Son
made an instrument of painful death
to be for us the means of life and peace:
grant us so to glory in the cross of Christ
that we may gladly suffer for his sake;
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Collect for Holy Cross Day Common Worship
Jesus, Saviour of the world,
come to us in your mercy: •
we look to you to save and help us.
By your cross and your life laid down,
you set your people free: •
we look to you to save and help us.
When they were ready to perish, you saved your disciples: •
we look to you to come to our help.
In the greatness of your mercy, loose us from our chains, •
forgive the sins of all your people.
Make yourself known as our Saviour and mighty deliverer; •
save and help us that we may praise you.
Come now and dwell with us, Lord Christ Jesus: •
hear our prayer and be with us always.
And when you come in your glory: •
make us to be one with you
and to share the life of your kingdom
Canticle Saviour of the World