Thursday, November 9, 2017

Lord, Have Mercy

For the peace from above, for the loving-kindness of God, and for the salvation of my soul, I pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
For the peace of the world, for the welfare of the Holy Church of God, and for the unity of all peoples, I pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.
For my city and community, for every city and community, and for those who live in them, I pray to the Lord. 
Lord, have mercy.
For seasonable weather, and for an abundance of the fruits of the earth, I pray to the Lord. 
Lord, have mercy.
For the good earth which God has given us, and for the wisdom and will to conserve it, I pray to the Lord. 
Lord, have mercy.
For deliverance from all danger, violence, oppression, and degradation, I pray to the Lord. 
Lord, have mercy.
For the absolution and remission of my sins and offenses, I pray to the Lord. 
Lord, have mercy.
Defend me, deliver me, and in your compassion protect me, O Lord, by your grace. 
Lord, have mercy.

(The Night Offices, p. 157)

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