O Lord,
mercifully hear our prayers.
Set us free from the bonds of sin.
Defend us from all evil;
through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever.
Amen.
Source: Gregorian Sacramentary, 8th Century, Historic Collect for Quinquagesima
Source of this version: Translation © 2016 Paul C. Stratman
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