Father, all-powerful and ever-living God,
we do well always and everywhere
to give You thanks.

You are the eternal shepherd Who never leaves His flock untended.
Through the apostles you watch over us and protect us always.
You made them shepherds of the flock to share in the work of Your Son,
and from their place in heaven they guide us still.

And so with all the choirs of angels in heaven
we proclaim your glory and join in their unending hymn of praise:

Holy, holy, holy Lord,
God of power and might,
heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.