MORNING PRAYER.

O

GOD, merciful Father, that despisest not the sighing of a contrite heart, nor the desire of such as be sorrowful; Mercifully assist our prayers that we make before Thee in all our troubles and adversities, whensoever they oppress us; and graciously hear us, that those evils, which the craft and subtilty of the devil or man worketh against us, be brought to nought; and by the providence of Thy goodness they may be dispersed; that we Thy servants, being hurt by no persecutions, may evermore give thanks unto Thee in Thy holy Church; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

R. O Lord, arise, help us, and deliver us for Thy Name's sake. iodados

From our enemies defend us, O Christ. R. Graciously look upon our afflictions. Pitifully behold the sorrows of our hearts. R. Mercifully forgive the sins of Thy people.

Favourably with mercy hear our prayers. R. O Son of David have mercy upon us. Both now, and ever, vouchsafe to hear us, O Christ.

R. Graciously hear us, O Christ; graciously hear us, O Lord Christ.

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