The Prayer, of They Tender Mercy, We Beseech Thee

Of Thy tender mercy, we beseech Thee, O Lord,

loose the bonds of our sins,

and through the intercession of Mary,

the blessed and ever-Virgin Mother of God,

together with that of Saint Joseph

and Thy blessed Apostles Peter and Paul,

and of all Thy Saints,

keep us Thy servants and our dwelling places in all holiness;

cleanse from sin and endue with virtue

all those who are joined to us by kindred,

affinity and friendship;

grant unto us peace and safety;

remove far from us our enemies,

both visible and invisible;

repress all our carnal desires;

grant us wholesome air;

bestow Thy charity upon our friends and enemies;

guard Thy city;

preserve our Pontiff N.;

defend all prelates and princes

and Thine entire Christian people from every adversity.

Let Thy blessing be evermore upon us,

and do Thou grant unto all the faithful departed rest everlasting.

Amen.