by Laurence Hull Stookey
O God,
Maker of every thing and judge of all that you have made, from the dust of
the earth you have formed us and from the dust of death you would raise us
up.
By the redemptive power of the cross, create in us clean hearts and put in
within us a new spirit, that we may repent of our sins and lead lives worthy
of your calling;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen