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Hearken to the sighs of Thy people who cry to Thee, O Lord, we beseech Thee. Grant that we who rely not upon our own merits may find mercy in Thy sight, not the judgment we have deserved. Through our Lord, etc.

O Lord, we pray Thee to extend Thine aid to Thy people who cry unto Thee. In Thy love help them for they are weak, and grant that those who are truly devout to Thee may enjoy Thy assistance in this life and in the world to come.

We beg Thee, O Lord, to keep Thy people safe from the evils they have deserved by their sins, that with devout minds they may serve Thee in peace of soul.

Lovingly pardon, O Lord, we beseech Thee, all our sins, so that, having obtained remission of our offences, we may serve Thee with hearts unfettered by sin.