A prayer for rest, recreation and renewed readiness for worship.
Historical edition. Historical claims and instructions are preserved as historical context.
For the Saturday Half-Holiday
O GOD, bless and keep all those who are seeking rest or recreation this afternoon. Grant to them increase of strength and health. Preserve them from all harm and accident. Defend them in temptation, and deliver them from all evil. Grant that they may be more ready in body and soul to serve and worship Thee on Thy Holy Day ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.