Almighty Lord, who abides above all things and beckons us to come to you, grant us an earnest desire to follow in the footsteps of those who have ascended your mountain of virtue and holiness, that we might join with those who have gone before and receive blessing and salvation from your hand, through Christ our brother who lives and reigns with you in perfect glory, one God, now and forever. Amen.
‘Who shall ascend the hill of the LORD? And who shall stand in his holy place? Those who have clean hands and pure hearts, who do not lift up their souls to what is false and do not swear deceitfully. They will receive blessing from the LORD and vindication from the God of their salvation. Such is the company of those who seek him, who seek the face of the God of Jacob.’ – Psalm 42:3-6