Glorious God, we give thanks not merely for high and holy things, but for the common things of earth which thou hast created: Wake us to love and work, that Jesus, the Lord of life, may set our hearts ablaze and that we, like Geoffrey Studdert Kennedy, may recognize thee in thy people and in thy creation, serving the holy and undivided Trinity; who livest and reignest throughout all ages of ages. Amen.
Sort of funny, really. Fr Kennedy was big on smoking (and making it available to others), and also on the use of bayonets in warfare. However, he did write some nice poetry, and was keen on bringing faith into the workplace. This little committee is certainly reaching down deep to find people to put on their liturgical calendar, it seems.