V. O Lord, grant Thy blessing.
The Blessing: May the Lord Almighty order our days and deeds in His peace.
R. Amen.
Then is read the short lesson:
AND may the Lord direct our hearts in the love of God, and the patience of Christ. And do Thou, O Lord, have mercy on us.
R. Thanks be to God.
V. Our help is in the name of the Lord.
R. Who hath made heaven and earth.
V. Bless ye.
R. God.
The Blessing: The Lord bless us, and keep us from all evil, and bring us unto life everlasting: and may the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
R. Amen.
ANOTHER FORM OF MORNING PRAYERS.
As soon as you are awake, make the sign of the Cross, and say:
IN the name of the Father, ✠ and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
