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 Ash Wednesday

Almighty and everlasting God, who hatest nothing that thou hast made and dost forgive the sins of all those who are  penitent: Create and make in us new and contrite hearts, that  we, worthily lamenting our sins and acknowledging our  wretchedness, may obtain of thee, the God of all mercy,  perfect remission and forgiveness; through Jesus Christ our  Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit,  one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Preface of Lent

First Sunday in Lent

Almighty God, whose blessed Son was led by the Spirit to be tempted of Satan: Make speed to help thy servants who are  assaulted by manifold temptations; and, as thou knowest  their several infirmities, let each one find thee mighty to save;  through Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord, who liveth and  reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for  ever. Amen.

Preface of Lent

Second Sunday in Lent

O God, whose glory it is always to have mercy: Be gracious to all who have gone astray from thy ways, and bring them  again with penitent hearts and steadfast faith to embrace and  hold fast the unchangeable truth of thy Word, Jesus Christ