We beseech thee, O Lord, that the Comforter who proceedeth from thee, may enlighten our hearts; and lead us, as thy Son hath promised, into all truth.
We beseech thee, O Lord, let the power of the Holy Ghost come upon us; that it may mercifully cleanse our hearts, and defend us from all adversities.
O God, who didst teach the hearts of thy faithful people, by sending to them the light of thy Holy Spirit; grant us by the same Spirit to have a right judgment in all things, and evermore to rejoice in his holy comfort.
Purify our consciences, we beseech thee, O Lord, by thy visitation; that our Lord Jesus Christ thy Son, when he cometh, may find in us a mansion prepared for himself. Who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the Holy Ghost, ever one God, world without end. R. Amen.
At Washing of Hands before Vesting
Cleanse my hands, O Lord, from all stain, that pure in mind and body I may be made meet to serve thee.
When putting on the Amice
Put upon my head, O Lord, the helmet of salvation, that I may overcome the assaults of the devil.
When putting on the Alb
Cleanse me, O Lord, and purify my heart, that having been made white in the blood of the Lamb, I may have the fruition of everlasting joys.
When putting on the Girdle
Gird me, O Lord, with the girdle of purity, and quench in me the fire of concupiscence, that the virtues of temperance and chastity may abide within me.
When putting on the Maniple
Grant me, O Lord, so to bear the maniple of tears and sorrow, that with joy I may receive the reward of my labour.
When putting on the Stole
Restore to me, O Lord, the stole of immortality, which I lost by the transgression of my first parent, and although
