Prepare for Holy Week with repentance, self-denial and Easter hope.
Historical edition. Historical claims and instructions are preserved as historical context.
Monday in Holy Week
O LORD God, Who didst give Thine only Son as at this time to suffer and to die for us, give us grace to humble ourselves before Thee in heartfelt sorrow for sin. Help us to deny ourselves, and to take up our cross and follow our Lord. Have mercy on all men and draw them to Thyself by the power of the Cross. Bless all the services of this week, and grant that we may have such trust and confidence in Thy mercy towards us in Christ our Lord, that we may find in Him all pardon and peace. Prepare our hearts for the joyful worship of Easter Day; for His merits, Who died, and was buried, and rose again for us, Thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.