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OFFICE OF THE DEAD
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cation: * the Lord hath received my prayer.

Let all my enemies be put to shame, and be very much troubled: * let them be put to shame very speedily.

Grant them eternal rest, O Lord,* and let perpetual light shine on them.

Ant. Turn, O Lord, and deliver my soul; for there is none in death who will be mindful of Thee.

PSALM VII

Ant. Lest at any time.

O Lord my God, in Thee have I put my trust: * save me and deliver me from all them that persecute me.

Lest at any time, like a lion, he seize upon my soul, * while there is no one to rescue me, or to save.

O Lord, my God, if I have done this thing, * if there be iniquity in my hands:

If I have made a return to them that did evils to me, * let me deservedly fall powerless before my enemies.

Let the enemy pursue my soul,