Ash Wednesday Prayer

On Ash Wednesday we remember that we are dust and turn to penance. Pray for a holy Lent.

The Prayer

Almighty and everlasting God, Who hatest nothing that Thou hast made, and dost forgive the sins of those who are penitent: create and make in us new and contrite hearts, that we, worthily lamenting our sins and acknowledging our wretchedness, may obtain of Thee, the God of all mercy, perfect remission and forgiveness. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Traditional Ash Wednesday collect-style prayer; classic English, public domain.

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