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We beseech Thee, O Lord, strengthen Thy faith in our hearts, and ever let the light of Thy Holy Spirit shine brightly within us.

We pray, O Lord, that Thy truth may be as a light in our hearts, and that every false deceit of our enemy may be exposed. Through, etc.

O Lord who hast brought us to the beginning of this day, sanctify us by Thy holy blessing. Ever shield us from the snares of the devil, and grant that we may walk in honesty and uprightness all this day and have ever before our eyes the end of our life. Mayest Thou hear us to-day when we cry to Thee, and mayest Thou bring us safe and unharmed unto the evening. Through Jesus Christ, etc.