Commontide
Confirmation — said at the laying on of hands for Reaffirmation of vows
N., the Holy Spirit, who has begun a good work in you, direct and empower you by his grace, that you may continue in the service of our Lord Jesus Christ all the days of your life. Amen.
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A modern blessing composed for the 1979 Episcopal prayer book, spoken when a bishop lays hands on someone reaffirming their baptismal faith. Its central image – "who has begun a good work in you" – comes directly from Philippians 1:6.