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Almighty and ever-living God, increase in us your gift of faith, that, forsaking what lies behind and reaching out to what lies ahead, we may follow the way of your commandments and receive the crown of everlasting joy. Amen.
Psalm 145:8
8The LORD is gracious and full of compassion,
slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.
Creation
(Genesis 1:1-2:4)