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 Lighten our darkness, we beseech thee, O Lord; and by thy great mercy defend us from all perils and dangers of this  night; for the love of thy only Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.

Advent

Christmas, Epiphany, and other Feasts of the Incarnation

Lent and other times of penitence

Almighty and most merciful God, kindle within us the fire of love, that by its cleansing flame we may be purged of all our  sins and made worthy to worship you in spirit and in truth;  through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Easter Season

Eternal God, who led your ancient people into freedom by a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night: Grant that  we who walk in the light of your presence may rejoice in the  liberty of the children of God; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Festivals of Saints

Lord Christ, your saints have been the lights of the world in every generation: Grant that we who follow in their  footsteps may be made worthy to enter with them into that  heavenly country where you live and reign for ever and ever. Amen.