EVENING PRAYER.

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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.

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.

PRAYERS.

O Lord, let Thy mercy lighten upon us. R. As we do put our trust in Thee.