COLLECTS

O GOD,* Whose Word the eyes of the soul desire, and for Whose salvation they faint, help us in our days, that we fall not by the persecution of unrighteousness. (1.)

Defend,* O LORD, Thy Church from wicked assaults by the protection of Thy right hand, that our enemies being turned to flight, we may be filled with Thy holy benediction. (1.)

Our soul,* O LORD, fainteth for Thy salvation, let it then advance with more earnest longing through the gift of abounding grace, that it may receive consolation as its reward. (11.)