us from all trouble, wrath, peril, and want, let us pray of the Lord.
The Choir. Kyrie eleison.
Second Prayer of the Faithful, secretly.
The Priest. Again and ofttimes we fall down before Thee, and beseech Thee, Holy One, and Lover of men, that, regarding our prayer, Thou wouldst cleanse our souls and bodies from all pollution of the flesh and spirit, and that Thou wouldst vouchsafe unto us to stand blameless and uncondemned before Thy holy altar. And grant, O God, to those who pray with us an increase of life, of faith, and of spiritual knowledge, and vouchsafe unto them ever with fear and love, to serve Thee blamelessly, and without condemnation to partake of Thy holy mysteries, and to be made worthy of Thy heavenly kingdom.
The Deacon. Protect, save, pity, and guard us, O God, by Thy grace.
