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That this evening may be holy, good, and peaceful,
We entreat thee, O Lord.
That thy holy angels may lead us in paths of peace and goodwill,
We entreat thee, O Lord.
That we may be pardoned and forgiven for our sins and offences,
We entreat thee, O Lord.
That there may be peace to thy Church and to the whole world,
We entreat thee, O Lord.
That we may depart this life in thy faith and fear, and not be condemned before the great judgement seat of Christ,
We entreat thee, O Lord.
That we may be bound together by thy Holy Spirit in the communion of Blessed Virgin Mary, St. Joseph, and all thy saints, entrusting one another and all our life to Christ,
We entreat thee, O Lord.
Keep watch, dear Lord, with those who work, or watch, or weep this night, and give thine angels charge over those who sleep. Tend the sick, Lord Christ; give rest to the weary, bless the dying, soothe the suffering, pity the afflicted, shield the joyous; and all for thy love's sake. Amen.
from The Book of Common Prayer
USA 1979
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