Epilogue: the prayer said at the end of every canonical hour

The Prayer Said at the End of Every Canonical Hour

Have mercy on us, O Lord, have mercy. O Thou Who, at every time and in all hours, in heaven and earth, art worshipped and glorified; Thou Christ our Good Saviour Longsuffering Full of mercy Plenteous in tenderness, Who lovest the righteous and art merciful to sinners of whom I am chief; Who desirest not the death of the sinner but rather that he return and live; Who callest everyone unto salvation for the bliss to come.

Accept, our Lord, from us — at this hour and all hours — our supplications; make our life easy; direct us to behave in accordance with Thy commandments. Sanctify our spirits; purify our bodies; straighten our thoughts; cleanse our desires. Heal our sicknesses; forgive our sins; and save us from all evil sorrow and heartache. Surround us by Thy holy Angels that we be kept in their camp safe and guided, and may arrive at the unity of faith and the knowledge of Thy glory imperceptible and boundless.

For Thou art blessed unto eternity. Amen.