O God, Who of Thy ineffable Providence dost vouchsafe to send Thy holy Angels to be our guardians: grant to us Thy humble servants, that we may in this life ever be defended by their protection, and rjoice in their everlasting company in heaven; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
OFFICE HYMN FOR GUARDIAN ANGELS
Creator of the circling sky,
Who madest all by pow’r most high,
Thy Providence will never cease,
to rule Thy works in might and peace.
Be present when we cry to Thee,
a sinful people though we be;
and as the day-dawn grows apace,
illume our minds with light of grace.
O send Thine Angel thitherward
assigned by Thee to be our guard,
that now his presence may begin
to keep us from all stain of sin.
Let him destroy that hidden snare
the eager serpent doth prepare,
lest we be taken in the net
before our heedless bosoms set.
At his command let ev’ry fear
of hostile foemen disappear;
let civil strife give way to peace,
and pestilence and famine cease.
To God the Father glory be;
for those the Saviour setteth free,
anointed by the Holy Ghost,
are guarded by the Angel host. Amen.
