COLLECTS

Fill, O LORD,* our mouths with Thy wisdom; that we, being always mindful that Thou didst become man, and didst redeem us from the power of the grave, may be filled with the light of Thy Countenance: Who livest and reignest.

Let wisdom,* we beseech Thee, O LORD, open our mouth, and let prudence dwell on our tongue: and, to the end we may not be compared unto the beasts that perish, instruct us in the discipline of Thy Divine laws; that so our understanding may comprehend Thee on earth, and may enjoy Thee for ever in heaven. Through.