COLLECTS

Turn not away,* O Almighty GOD, Thy face from us, lest our adversaries should be exalted against us: but so kindle our souls into the joy of Thy salvation that we may escape the sleep of the second death. Through (1.)

Consider and hear us,* O LORD our GOD; assist our timid efforts; give the end of the act, Thou Who didst give the beginning of the will; grant that we may be able to accomplish the thing, which Thou hast already granted that we should desire to commence. Amen. Through Thy mercy (11.)

Lighten our eyes,* O LORD, that our faith may fix her sight upon Thee, and our soul may take counsel in the sweetness of Thy Love, and Thy fear implant true penitence in our heart. Amen. Through Thy mercy (11.)

[Almighty, Everlasting GOD, (D. C.) lighten our eyes with the light of Thy SPIRIT, that we sleep not in evil deeds, but with the help of Thy grace, may ever watch in Thy commandments, and, when CHRIST cometh, may pass to the reward of our high calling. Through the same (2.)]