Third Sunday in Lent

Almighty God,

you know that we have no power in ourselves to help ourselves:

Keep us both outwardly in our bodies

and inwardly in our souls,

that we may be defended from all adversities

which may happen to the body,

and from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul;

through Jesus Christ our Lord,

who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,

one God, for ever and ever.

Amen.

BCP