I renounce the devil, with all his works; the world, with all its pomps; the flesh, with all its temptations.
I desire to be dissolved, and to be with Christ. Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit.
R. Lord Jesus, receive my soul.
May the blessed Virgin Mary, St. Joseph, and all the saints, pray for us to our Lord, that we may be preserved this night from sin and all evils. Amen.
Blessed St. Michael, defend us in the day of battle, that we may not be lost at the dreadful judgment. Amen.
O my good Angel, whom God, by his divine mercy, hath appointed to be my guardian, enlighten and protect me, direct and govern me this night. Amen.
May almighty God have mercy on us, and forgive us our sins, and bring us to life everlasting. Amen.
May the almighty and merciful Lord grant us pardon, absolution, and remission of all our sins. Amen.
V. Vouchsafe, O Lord, this night,
R. To keep us without sin.
V. Have mercy upon us, O Lord.
R. Have mercy upon us.
V. Let thy mercy be upon us, O Lord.
R. As we have hoped in thee.
V. O Lord, hear my prayer.
R. And let my cry come unto thee.
Let us pray:
Visit, we beseech thee, O Lord, this habitation, and drive far from it all snares of the enemy. Let thy holy angels dwell herein, to preserve us in peace; and may thy blessing be always upon us, through our Lord, &c.
Save us, O Lord, when we are awake; and keep us while we sleep; that we may watch with Christ, and rest in peace.
R. Amen.
Evening Hymns, see p. 35.
Compline Hymns, p. 407.
