BCP

God of all power, Ruler of the Universe, you are worthy of glory and praise.
Glory to you for ever and ever.

At your command all things came to be: the vast
expanse of interstellar space, galaxies, suns, the planets in their
courses, and this fragile earth, our island home.
By your will they were created and have their being.

From the primal elements you brought forth the human
race, and blessed us with memory, reason, and skill. You made us the
rulers of creation. But we turned against you, and betrayed your trust;
and we turned against one another.
Have mercy, Lord, for we are sinners in your sight.

Again and again, you called us to return. Through
prophets and sages you revealed your righteous Law. And in the fullness
of time you sent you only Son, born of a woman, to fulfill your Law, to
open for is the way of freedom and peace.
By his blood, he reconciled us. By his wounds, we are healed.

- Book of Common Prayer