And by Whose Truth They Continue in Being ;

we beseech Thee to keep us under Thy shelter, lest we be cast down from our chief happiness by the swellings of pride ; grant us ever to ascend into heaven by the steps of humility; and because Thou art the Fountain of life, from Thee may we ^ Mozarabic. * Ibid. ^ Leonine. 74 TRINITY TIME. drink what by faith we thirst for; in Thy light may we shine with the light of knowledge, and reap the fruit of righteousness in an everlasting exaltation K OGOD, Who art rich in forgiveness, and for this cause willedst to assume our lowly flesh, that Thou mightest leave to us an example of humility, and make us stedfast in all manner of sufferings ; grant that we may always hold fast the good things which we receive from Thee, and as often as we fall into sins, may be raised up by re- pentance ; through Thy mercy"*. • 4. For Faith. WE beseech Thee, O Lord, in Thy compassion to increase Thy faith in us; because Thou wilt not deny the aid of Thy loving-kindness to those on whom Thou bestowest a stedfast belief in Thee ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.