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- ↑ One or more of the preceding sentences incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain : Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). "Bidding-prayer". Encyclopædia Britannica . Vol. 3 (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press. p. 918.
- ↑ ECUSA. "The Prayers of the People". www.bcponline.org. Episcopal Church in the United States. Retrieved 7 February 2022.
- ↑ The Archbishops' Council of the Church of England (2004). "Forms of Intercession". Common Worship. Church House Publishing. Retrieved 7 February 2022.
- 1 2 Anglican resource collection. "Prayers and Thanksgivings". The Anglican Service Book . Retrieved 7 February 2022.
74. A Bidding Prayer [To be used on special occasions. The Officiant may alter the form as desired.] 'Good Christian People, I bid your prayers for Christ's holy Catholic church'...
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