COLLECTS

Most merciful GOD,* save Thy suppliant people with the help of Thy right hand: that while in tribulation it is roused to good works, it may ever be comforted by Thy grace. (1.)

Almighty and most merciful GOD,* restorer and ruler of mankind, Who puttest down Thy faithful in order to raise them up, Who humblest them to bring them to the kingdom of heaven; keep with Thy loving mercy the ranks of them that believe in Thee; that flying to the remedy of confession of Thee, they may, when their sores are healed, attain, through Thy bounty, to the enjoyment of everlasting felicity. (1.)

Help us, O LORD, in trouble,* and hear us to our salvation; that Thy beloved may be made anew by that same Hand which made them, so that by the fervour of that Arm, whereby they have been broken, they may attain the healing which they desire. (11.)

Give us help, O LORD, in trouble,* for vain is the help of man, in Thee we shall do great acts, Who strengthenest Thy servants and bringest the enemies to nought. (11.)

Save Thy people,* O LORD, with Thy right hand, and as Thou didst give the Cross as a token to them that fear Thee, so grant the fullest worthiness of faith, that Thou mayest convert and receive them whom Thou didst cast out in their sins, and do Thou, Who wast made the price of sinners, vouchsafe needful help in trouble; and Thyself bring to nought the enemy which troubleth. Thyself lead Thy redeemed into the strong city. (11.)