Revive thy Church, Lord God of hosts, whensoever it doth fall into complacency and sloth, by raising up devoted leaders, like thy servant John Henry Hobart whom we remember this day; and grant that their faith and vigor of mind may awaken thy people to thy message and their mission; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.



The Collect for today, as the Episcopal Church marks the memorial of John Henry Hobart, third bishop of New York and founder of Hobart College and The General Theological Seminary. Bishop Hobart is buried under the chancel of Trinity Church in Manhattan.