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Lord Jesus, intercede for us with your heavenly Father,
-- despite our offenses, abide with us.
Lord Jesus, conqueror of death, strengthen our faith in your resurrection,
-- in the stillness of night, abide with us.
Lord Jesus, image of the unseen God, help us to know the Father,
-- in our works, abide with us.
Lord Jesus, light of the world, bring us hope that never fails,
-- by your Spirit, abide with us.
Christ, our Guide, grant that today we may follow what you command,
-- we humbly ask you.
Christ, our Guide, grant that today your life may grow within us,
-- we humbly ask you.
Christ, our Guide, grant that today we may live in peace,
-- we humbly ask you.
Christ, our Guide, grant that today we may not fall into sin,
-- we humbly ask you.
Lord, remember your church throughout the world,
-- that your people may dwell in peace.
Lord, remember those we have met and will meet today,
-- that they may receive your gifts.
Lord, remember all families,
-- that they may live in harmony.
Lord, remember the sick and the dying,
-- that they may have your joy.
God of all kindness, bless your church,
-- make your people faithful to you.
Eternal Shepherd, look kindly on all bishops,
-- grant them wisdom and courage.
Ruler of Nations, look kindly on those who govern;
-- guide them in the ways of peace.
Judge of the living and the dead,
be merciful to our deceased brothers and sisters;
-- receive them into eternal joy.
Blessed are you, Lord Jesus, Saviour of the world, for giving your life to save us,
--by your precious blood we are saved.
You promised living waters to those who seek the truth,
--give us that water to quench our thirst.
You sent disciples to announce the Good News to all people,
--sustain those who proclaim your word.
To those who carry your cross today in anguish,
--grant patience and courage.
Almighty and everlasting God, you are always more ready to hear than we to pray, and give more than either we desire or deserve. Pour down upon us the abundance of your mercy, forgiving us those things of which our conscience is afraid and giving us those good things which we are not worthy to ask save through the merits and mediation of Jesus Christ your Son our Lord; who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen