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We thank Thee, O Lord, God Almighty, for that Thou hast preserved us through the course of this day, and hast brought us unto this evening hour: we humbly pray that this raising of our hands to Thee may be counted for an evening sacrifice well pleasing in Thy sight Through, etc.

O Lord, our God, we pray that as by Thy grace we have happily spent the day, so in Thy name we may pass this night in safety. Through, etc

Send Thy light, O Lord, into the dark places of our hearts. In Thy love, discover to us the snares set by our enemy in the hours of night, that, saved by Thy protection in soul and body, we may deserve again to see the morning light. Through, etc.

O Lord Jesus Christ, who hast redeemed us by Thy holy and precious blood, grant that we may this night so rest our bodies that with renewed strength we may serve Thee, who livest, etc.