Lighten our darkness,
Lord, we pray,
And in your mercy
Defend us from all perils and dangers of this night,
For the love of your only Son,
Our Saviour Jesus Christ.
Amen.

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The text of Lighten Our Darkness (The Evening Collect) is taken from the order for evening prayer in the Alternative Service Book.
© 1980 the Central Board of Finance of the Church of England. Reproduced by permission.