For deliverance from all danger, violence, oppression, and 
degradation, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.

[[For the absolution and remission of our sins and offenses, let us  
pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.]]

That we may end our lives in faith and hope, without 
suffering and without reproach, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, have mercy.

[[Defend us, deliver us, and in thy compassion protect us, O 
Lord, by  thy grace.
Lord, have mercy.]]

In the communion of [&mdash. and of all the] saints, let 
us commend ourselves, and one another, and all our life, to 
Christ our God.
To thee, O Lord our God.

*Silence.*

*The Celebrant adds a concluding Collect.*


Form II

*In the course of the silence after each bidding, the People offer their 
own prayers, either silently or aloud.*

I ask your prayers for God's people throughout the world; 
for our Bishop(s) &mdash.; for this gathering; and for all 
ministers and people.

Pray for the Church.

*Silence*