V. Keep us, O Lord, as the apple of Thine eye.
R. Protect us under the shadow of Thy wings.
The Canticle of Simeon.
Ant. Save us.
NOW, O Lord, lettest Thou Thy servant depart in peace: according to Thy word.
For mine eyes have seen: Thy salvation.
Which Thou hast prepared: in sight of all nations.
Light to enlighten the gentiles: and glory of Thy people Israel.
Glory be to the Father, etc.
Ant. Save us, O Lord, watching, guard us sleeping: that we may watch with Christ, and may rest in peace. (At Eastertide, Alleluia.)
LORD, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Our Father (inaudibly).
V. And lead us not into temptation.
R. But deliver us from evil.
I believe in God (in audibly).
V. The resurrection of the body.
R. And the life everlasting. Amen.
V. Blessed art Thou, O Lord, the God of our fathers.
R. And worthy to be praised and glorified for ever.
V. Let us bless the Father and the Son with the Holy Ghost.
R. Let us praise and exalt Him above all for ever.
V. Blessed art Thou, O Lord, in the firmament of Heaven.
