O God, Creator of heaven and earth: Grant that, as the crucified body
of your dear Son was laid in the tomb and rested on this holy Sabbath,
so we may await with him the coming of the third day, and rise with him
to newness of life; who now lives and reigns with you and the Holy
Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

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