For the holy Church of God, that it may be filled with truth and love, and be found without fault at the day of your coming, I pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, in your mercy, hear my prayer.
For all who fear God and believe in you, Lord Christ, that our divisions may cease, and that all may be one as you and the Father are one, I pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, in your mercy, hear my prayer.
For those who do not yet believe, and for those who have lost their faith, that they may receive the light of the Gospel, I pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, in your mercy, hear my prayer.
For my enemies and those who wish me harm, and for all whom I have injured or offended, I pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, in your mercy, hear my prayer.
For all who have commended themselves to my prayers; for my family, friends, and neighbors; that being freed from anxiety, they may live in joy, peace, and health, I pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, in your mercy, hear my prayer.
For myself; for the forgiveness of my sins, and for the grace of the Holy Spirit to amend my life, I pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, in your mercy, hear my prayer.
(The Night Offices, pp. 138-9)
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