Traditional Opening Prayers For The Season Of Easter

The prayers below, some of which are based on centuries-old texts, express the themes of Easter (Pascha) worship. Adapt these prayers to local usage and style. Easter Day (Easter Eve or Dawn) O God, who for our redemption gave your only begotten Son to the death of the cross, and by his glorious resurrection delivered us from the power of our enemy; grant us so to die daily to sin, that we may evermore live with him in the joy of his resurrection; through Jesus Christ your Son to our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. or O God, who made this most holy night to shine with the glory of the Lord's resurrection: Stir up in your church that Spirit of adoption which is given to us in baptism, that we, being renewed both in body and mind, may worship you in sincerity and truth; through Jesus Christ our Lord who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. or Almighty God, who through …