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O Almighty and Everlasting God, as in the morning and at noontide, so now, prostrate before Thy Majesty, we pray that the darkness of sin being dispelled from our hearts, we maybe brought to the true light, which is Christ. Through, etc.

Look favourably, O Lord, on this our evening prayer, and grant that when the night is passed we may be found without any stain, ready to offer our morning praises to Thee. Through, etc.

Hear, O Lord, thy servants offering their evening praises to Thy Name, Through the silent hours of the night deign to watch over us, whom Thou hast protected in all the dangers of the day. Through, etc.

Illumine our hearts with the light of Thy splendour, O Lord, we beseech Thee: may Thy protection keep us safe all the days of our life, and in every attack of our enemy. Through, etc.