Collect
God of love,
by your grace your servant Alban
gave himself up for his friend
and suffered death for the sake of Christ;
grant that for love of others
we may be ready
to defend the weak,
support the truth,
and lay down our lives;
through Jesus Christ our Saviour.
Amen.
Prayer
Our Father,
your will be done
on earth as in heaven.
O God,
the author of peace and lover of concord;
to know you is eternal life,
to serve you is perfect freedom.
Defend us your servants in every stress and danger,
that we may trust in your defence
and not fear the power of any adversaries;
through Jesus Christ our Redeemer.
Amen.