You, O Lord, know my unworthiness and my unfitness, and my unmeetness that I should draw near unto this, Your holy service.

I have no boldness to draw near and open my mouth before Your holy glory, but according to the multitude of Your tender mercies pardon me a sinner. And grant to me that I may find grace and mercy at this hour, and send me strength from on high that I may begin and be made fit and finish Your holy service according to Your pleasure, according to the good pleasure of Your will, and for a sweet savor of incense.

Even so, O our Master, be with us; take part with us in this matter. Bless us, for You are the forgiveness of our sins, the light of our souls, our life, our strength, and our confidence.

You are He unto whom we ascribe glory and honor and worship, O Father and Son and Holy Spirit, now and at all times and unto the age of all ages.

Amen.