Almighty God, who through your
only-begotten Son Jesus Christ overcame death and opened to us the gate of
everlasting life:
Grant that we, who celebrate with
joy the day of the Lord's resurrection, may be raised from the death of sin by
your life-giving Spirit; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
Book of Common Prayer