COLLECTS

O GOD,* the Strength of all, preserve Thy people from going down into the pit; and so knit us together with one heart in Thy holy Temple, that the peace which we profess with our mouth we may hold in our heart. Through (1.)

We pray and beseech Thee,* O LORD, not to keep silence from consoling us; neither do Thou give us up to the desires of our own hearts, and shut up our souls with sinners; but save Thy people whom Thou hast created, and bless Thine heritage which Thou hast redeemed through Thy precious Blood. Amen. Through Thy merey (11.)

O GOD,* our Keeper and Redeemer, look in mercy on us, and grant that our flesh may flourish again in the blossom of chastity and the flower of holiness; and because Thou art the fortitude of Thine elect, save Thy people and bless Thine heritage with the riches of Thy benediction. Amen. Through Thy mercy (11.)

[Lifting up our feeble hands towards Thy holy temple as (D. C.) we kneel, we beseech Thee, O LORD, shut not up our souls with the ungodly which know Thee not: leave us not, nor destroy us with them that work iniquity, but governing us, lift us up with Thee in the kingdom of heaven. Through (1.)]