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As you compose yourself to sleep say,

Into Thine hands, O LORD, I commend my spirit, for Thou hast redeemed me, O LORD, Thou GOD of Truth.

Blessed LORD JESU, abide with me. Amen.

If you lie awake in the night, have some good thought either of the Passion of our LORD, or of the Judgment, or some other holy thoughts, that you may "remember GOD in your bed," and commend yourself anew to Him.

You can say in your heart some verse of a Psalm or Hymn, or any Prayer which comes into your mind.

"Through life's long day, and death's dark night, O gentle JESUs, be our Light."

SHORTER FORM OF MORNING AND EVENING PRAYER.

Those who honestly have not time for the longer Prayers, may use the following instead.

FOR THE MORNING.

When dressed, kneel humbly, and place yourself in thought, in the Presence of Almighty GOD, as directed page 10.

LORD, have mercy upon me.
CHRIST, have mercy upon me.
LORD, have mercy upon me.

O Most Gracious GOD and Merciful FATHER, I give Thee humble thanks, Who hast protected me, Thine unworthy servant, through the night past, and brought me safely to the beginning of this day; defend me, I beseech Thee, by Thy mighty power; and grant that this day I fall into no sin, neither run into any kind of danger, but that all my doings may be ordered by Thy governance, to do always that is righteous in Thy sight; through JESUS CHRIST Our LORD. Amen.

O Almighty LORD and Everlasting GOD, vouchsafe, I beseech Thee, to direct, sanctify, and govern my heart and body in the ways of Thy law, and in the works of Thy Commandments, that through Thy most mighty protection both here and ever, I may be preserved in body and soul;

through our LORD and SAVIOUR JESUS CHRIST. Amen.

Then call to mind your besetting sin, and pray for grace as at page 15, or if your time be very short say,

Good LORD, for love of Thee, I would this day keep wholly from this sin. [Name it.] Thou knowest how weak I am, uphold me by Thy grace when the temptation comes, that I may not fall, or if I fall, bring me back quickly to Thee; for Thy love's sake. Amen.

Our FATHER, &c.

Into Thine hands, O LORD, I commend myself this day and for ever, and with myself, my relations [N. and M.], and all for whom I desire to pray.

Be Thou, O LORD,

Within us, to strengthen us.
Without us, to keep us.

Above us, to protect us.

Beneath us, to uphold us.

Before us, to lead us.

Behind us, to keep us from straying.
Round about us, to defend us.

The Blessing of GOD Almighty, the FATHER, the SON, and the HOLY GHOST, be

upon me, and abide in me this day and evermore. Amen.

SHORT EVENING PRAYERS.

Even if you have very little time, never neglect your self-examination. A few minutes is sufficient. Then say

The Confession.

I confess to GOD the FATHER, to GoD the SON, and to GOD the HOLY GHOST, that I have sinned exceedingly in thought, word, and deed, through my own most grievous fault. [Then confess to GOD the sins of the day.] O GOD, pardon me these sins which I remember, and all those which I have forgotten: have mercy upon me after Thy great goodness, according to the multitude of Thy mercies do away mine offences; make me to hate sin as Thou dost, and to strive against it earnestly for the sake of the Cross and Passion of Thy dear SON JESUS CHRIST Our LORD.

Our FATHER, &c.

I believe in God, &c.

O most loving GOD and FATHER, I give Thee humble thanks for all Thy benefits, and for the mercies and comforts of this day, but above all for the most precious Death and Passion of our LORD JESUS CHRIST. Give me, O LORD, love and thankfulness to Thee, true repentance of all my sins, amendment of life and perseverance in Thy service unto the end. Bless my parents, brothers, sisters, and all my relations and friends. Bless the whole Church, and the Clergy. Especially, Good LORD, remember this place and the Clergy of this parish. Comfort the sick, convert poor sinners, supply the needs of those who are hindered from coming to the means of grace; grant us all a merciful judgment at the Last Day, and bring us to those unspeakable joys which Thou hast prepared for them that love Thee and keep Thy commandments; through JESUS CHRIST Our LORD. Amen.

Visit, O LORD, this habitation, and drive far from it all snares of the enemy; let Thy holy Angels dwell herein, to preserve us in peace, and let Thy blessing be upon us for ever; through JESUS CHRIST our LORD. Amen.

The Almighty and Merciful LORD, the

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