The Parts of a Collect

The Five Parts of a Collect.

1. Address - To direct the attention of speech or writing.

2. Acknowledgment - The recognition of the existence and truth of God's sovereign power.

3. Petition - Formal request and or begging for something according to God's sovereign will.

4. Aspiration - Towards the covenant and inheritance promised to us by God.

5. Pleading – Through our advocate intercessor “Jesus Christ”.

We're use the "Collect for Purity" as an example.

Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hidden: cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Address - Almighty God,

Acknowledgement - to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hidden:

Petition - cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit,

Aspiration - that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy name;

Pleading -  through Christ our Lord. Amen.