O God, whose blessed Son came into the world
that he might destroy the works of the devil and make us children of God and
heirs of eternal life:
Grant that, having this hope, we may purify ourselves as
he is pure; that, when he comes again with power and great glory, we may be
made like him in his eternal and glorious kingdom; where he lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Book of Common Prayer