A historical English prayer collected in Prayers of the Early Church, edited by J. Manning Potts.
Historical edition. Historical claims and instructions are preserved as historical context.
O God, who in Thy deep counsel and foresight for mankind hast appointed holy fasts, whereby the hearts of the weak might receive salutary healing, do Thou purify our souls and bodies, O Saviour of body and soul, O loving Bestower of eternal happiness! through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.