Deus misereatur

O God of Abraham, God of Isaac, God of Jacob, bless these your servants,¹

and sow the seed of eternal life in their hearts;²

that whatsoever in your holy Word they shall profitably learn, they may in deed fulfill the same.³

Look, O Lord, mercifully upon them from heaven, and bless them. And as you did send your blessing upon Abraham and Sarah, to their great comfort, so vouchsafe to send your blessing upon these your servants; that they obeying your Will, and always being in safety under your protection, may abide in your love unto their lives' end; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.⁴