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 A Collect for Aid against Perils

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.

A Collect for Protection

O God, who art the life of all who live, the light of the faithful, the strength of those who labor, and the repose of the dead:  We thank thee for the timely blessings of the day, and humbly  beseech thy merciful protection all the night. Bring us, we pray thee, in safety to the morning hours; through him who  died for us and rose again, thy Son our Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.

A Collect for the Presence of Christ

Lord Jesus, stay with us, for evening is at hand and the day is past; be our companion in the way, kindle our hearts, and  awaken hope, that we may know thee as thou art revealed in  Scripture and the breaking of bread. Grant this for the sake of thy love. Amen.

O God and Father of all, whom the whole heavens adore: Let the whole earth also worship thee, all nations obey thee,  all tongues confess and bless thee, and men and women everywhere love thee and serve thee in peace; through Jesus Christ  our Lord. Amen.