O God of compassion, who didst open the eyes of thy servant Thomas Bray to see the needs of the Church in the New World, and didst lead him to found societies to meet those needs: Make the Church in this land diligent at all times to propagate the Gospel among those who have not received it, and to promote the spread of Christian knowledge; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

Thomas Bray was an English clergyman and abolitionist who helped formally establish the Church of England in Maryland. He's often referred to as the Father of the Modern Lending Library.

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— Saint Barnabas Anglican Church (@Barnabas_FW) February 15, 2025

O Thou, from whom to be turned is to fall, to whom to be turned is to rise, and in whom to stand is to abide for ever: Grant us in all our duties thy help, in all our perplexities thy guidance, in all our dangers thy protection, and in all our sorrows thy peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

What a fantastic start to the #Brighton weekend, victory last night @OfficialBHAFC and now this amazing sunrise. The #UsualSeagull is soaring high. @ThePhotoHour @StormHour pic.twitter.com/DuYglia7QA

— Stephen Royle (@Steveontour1) February 15, 2025

For Zion’s sake I will not keep silent,
    and for Jerusalem’s sake I will not rest,
until her vindication goes forth as brightness,
    and her salvation as a burning torch.
The nations shall see your vindication,
    and all the kings your glory;
and you shall be called by a new name
    which the mouth of the Lord will give.
You shall be a crown of beauty in the hand of the Lord,
    and a royal diadem in the hand of your God.
You shall no more be termed Forsaken,
    and your land shall no more be termed Desolate;
but you shall be called My delight is in her,
    and your land Married;
for the Lord delights in you,
    and your land shall be married.
For as a young man marries a virgin,
    so shall your sons marry you,
and as the bridegroom rejoices over the bride,
    so shall your God rejoice over you.

–Isaiah 62:1-5

Good morning!

-Cathedral Peak, Yosemite National Park (California) pic.twitter.com/8R4pkeovXG

— Mike Oswald (@StoneRoadPress) February 15, 2025