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which the world cannot give; that both our hearts may be set to obey thy commandments, and also that by thee we being defended from the fear of our enemies may pass our time in rest and quietness; through the merits of Jesus Christ our Saviour. Amen.

The third Collect, for Aid against all Perils.

LIGHTEN our darkness, we theseech thee, of Lord; by great mercy defend us from all perils and dangers of this night; for the love of thy only Son, our Saviour, Jesus Christ. Amen."

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seech thee to bless Albert Edward Prince of Wales, the Princess of Wales, and all the Royal Family: Endue them with thy holy Spirit; enrich them with thy heavenly grace; prosper them with all hap­piness; and bring them to thine everlasting kingdom; through Je­sus Christ our Lord. Amen.

PRAYER.

hold our most gracious Sovereign Lady, Queen VICTORIA; and so replenish her with the grace of thy Holy Spirit, that she may alway incline to thy will, and walk in thy way: Endue her plenteously with heavenly gifts; grant her in health and wealth long to live; strengthen her that she may van­quish and overcome all her ene­mies; and finally, after this life, she may attain everlasting joy and felicity; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

A Prayer for the Royal Family.

A Prayer for the Clergy and people.

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ing God, who workest great marvels; Send down upon our Bishops, and Curates, and all Congregations committed to their charge, the healthful Spirit of thy grace; and that they may truly please thee, pour upon them the continual dew of thy blessing. Grant this, O Lord, for the ho­nour of our Advocate and Medi­ator, Jesus Christ. Amen.

In Quires and Places where they sing, here followeth the Anthem. A Prayer for the Queen's Majesty. LORD our heavenly Father, high and mighty, King of kings, Lord of lords, the only Ruler of princes, who dost from thy throne behold all the dwellers heartily

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A Prayer of St. Chrysostom. LMIGHTY

seech thee with thy favour to be- A given us grace at this time

with one accord to make our com­mon supplications unto thee; and dost promise, that when two or three are gathered together in thy Name thou wilt grant their re­quests: Fulfil now, O Lord, the desires and petitions of thy ser­vants, as may be most expedient for them; granting us in this world knowledge of thy truth, and in the world to come life ever­lasting. Amen.

2 Cor. xiii.

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HE grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Ghost, be with us all evermore. Amen.

of all goodness, we humbly be­

Here endeth the Order of Evening Prayer throughout the Year.