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Lesser Litany, the
The American Church Dictionary and Cyclopedia
That portion of the Litany beginning, "O
Christ, hear us," and ending with the prayer, "We humbly beseech
Thee, O Father," is so called. It is often used as a penitential
ending to week-day services during Lent.
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Miller, William James. Entry for 'Lesser Litany, the'. The American Church Dictionary and Cyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​acd/​l/lesser-litany-the.html. 1901.