John Brownlie (trans.) · 20 of 99

20: God of all grace, Thy mercy send

κυριε ελεησον. 'Αντιλαβου, σωσον, ελεησον και διαφυλαξον ημας

God of all grace, Thy mercy send; Let Thy protecting arm defend; Save us, and keep us to the end: Have mercy, Lord.

And through the coming hours of night, Fill us, we pray, with holy light; Keep us all sinless in Thy sight: Grant this, O Lord.

May some bright messenger abide For ever by Thy servants' side, A faithful guardian and our guide: Grant this, O Lord.

From every sin in mercy free, Let heart and conscience stainless be, That we may live henceforth for Thee: Grant this, O Lord.

We would not be by care opprest, But in Thy love and wisdom rest-- Give what Thou seest to be best: Grant this, O Lord.

While we of every sin repent, Let our remaining years be spent In holiness and sweet content: Grant this, O Lord.

And when the end of life is near, May we, unshamed and void of fear, Wait for the Judgment to appear: Grant this, O Lord.