COLLECTS

O GOD, (Lu.) Strength of our salvation, defend Thy Church from the deadly poison of sectaries, that overshadowed by Thee, we may never be entangled, by the cords of the enemy. (1.)

O GOD,* Keeper of all the faithful, defend us from the snares of the ungodly, that we may be justified and give thanks to Thy holy Name, and abide righteous in Thy sight. (1.)

Deliver me,* O LORD, from the wicked man,* Who wast Thyself given up for the sins of others, that Thy Passion, which was made a mocking by the ungodly, may deliver us from future torments. (11.)

O LORD GOD,* Strength of our salvation, overshadow our head in the day of battle, lest we should be shaken by the snares of the enemy, or drink the poison hidden under the lips of the envious. And as Thou avengest the poor and maintainest the cause of the helpless, make up for the contempt of our low estate with the riches of Thy bounty. (11.)

Deliver, O LORD,* the flock of Thy people from the snares of the evil man, that supported on all sides by the bulwark of Thy Passion, unlearned Christians may not fall in with the man our enemy, nor fear the shafts of a deceitful tongue in the matters of faith. (11.)

Keep us, O LORD,* from the hand of the ungodly, and preserve us from the wicked men, that as Thou art our protection, we may obtain Thee as our reward in everlasting glory. (11.)

O LORD, (D. C.) Strength of our salvation, hear the voice of the prayer of Thy people, and help us in the troubles wherewith we are afflicted, that delivered by Thy protection from all evils, we may serve Thee in safety. (1.)