The Priest goes to the Epistle Side.
Lord Jesus Christ, who wouldst be bound by the hands of wicked men; loosen, I beseech Thee, the chains of my sins, and so tie me with the bonds of charity, and the cords of Thy commandments, that I may neither in thought, word, nor deed, offend Thee hereafter. Amen.
The Introit.
Lord Jesus Christ, who wouldst be brought bound to Annas as a malefactor by an armed band of wicked persons, give me grace, that by no malignant spirit or bad men, I be ever drawn to sin, but by the good Spirit led to the fulfilling of Thy divine will. Amen,
Kyrie Eleison.
Lord Jesus Christ, who sufferedst Thyself to be thrice denied by the prince of the Apostles, in the house of Caiphas, preserve me, I beseech Thee, from ill company, that I may suffer all worldly losses, and even death itself, rather than deny Thee once. Amen.
