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ALMIGHTY and Eternal God, we humbly beseech Thee to mercifully hear the prayers here offered unto Thee by Thy servant in the name of Thy whole Church, and in behalf of us Thy people. Accept them, to the honor of Thy name, and the good of our souls; and grant to us all mercy, grace, and salvation. Through our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

Grant, we beseech Thee, Almighty God, that the examples of Thy Saints may effectually move us to reform our lives; that while we celebrate their festivals, we may also imitate their actions. Through our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

HOU hast vouchsafed, O Lord, to teach us Thy sacred truths by the Prophets and Apostles: oh, grant that we may so improve by their doctrine and examples in the love of Thy holy name, and of Thy holy law, that we may show forth by our lives whose disciples we are; that we may no longer follow the corrupt inclinations of flesh and blood, but master all our passions; that we may be ever directed by Thy light, and strengthened by Thy grace, to walk in the way of Thy commandments, and to serve Thee with clean hearts. Through our Lord Jesus Christ. ''Amen. ''

OW admirable, O Lord, is Thy name, in the whole earth! I will bless Thee, O Lord, at all times; Thy praise shall be always in my mouth. Be Thou my