067. 146. The same.

146. The same.

O GOD, Who watchest with a tender love for the souls of men redeemed by Thy dear Son, have mercy upon the crowds at this time gathered together; and where sin is abounding make Thy grace to abound yet more, that the triumph of Thy redemption may be manifested in the deliverance of many sinners from the thraldom of evil passions and worldly lusts.

Awaken those who are not thinking of Thee, and guide in the way of truth all such as are beginning to feel their need of Thee. Enlighten their consciences to know sin, and strengthen their resolutions to resist it. Open to them the means of amendment, and give them grace to profit by the opportunities which Thou vouchsafest to them. Pardon their sins, and quicken them unto holiness. Visit not this place for the Bins which we have done, but hear our cry for mercy, and be gracious unto us, though we have deserved Thine anger. Convert the wilful, and spare us all; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.