What is the source of this prayer?

This prayer comes from Breviarium Romanum (1962), the official liturgical book of the 1962 Roman Rite (Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite).

When is this prayer used?

This prayer is used during Ordinary Time at Terce in the traditional Divine Office.

DIVINUM OFFICIUM Versicle

Versicle after the brief response at Terce throughout the year.

A versicle and response at Terce during Ordinary Time. These brief exchanges punctuate the Office with dialogue between celebrant and choir.

LATINE

V. Adjutor meus, esto, ne derelinquas me. R. Neque despicias me, Deus, salutaris meus.

ENGLISH

V. Be thou my helper, forsake me not. R. Do not thou despise me, O God my Saviour.

NOTA

FONS

Breviarium Romanum (1962)

USUS

Versicle after the brief response at Terce throughout the year.

HORA

Terce

TEMPVS

ordinary

GENVS

Versicle