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Rh Thy grace return again, and Thou speak inwardly unto me.

, here I am. Behold, I come unto thee, because thou hast called upon Me. Thy tears and the desire of thy soul, thy humiliation and thy contrition of heart, have inclined and brought Me unto thee.

I said,, I have called Thee, and have desired to enjoy Thee, being ready to refuse all things for Thy sake.

For Thou first hast stirred me up that I might seek Thee.

Blessed be Thou therefore, O Lord, that hast showed this goodness to Thy servant, according to the multitude of Thy mercies.

6. What hath Thy servant more to say before Thee? he can only greatly humble himself in Thy sight, ever mindful of his own iniquity and vileness.

For there is none like unto Thee in all that is wonderful in heaven and earth.

Thy works are very good. Thy judgments true, and by Thy providence the universe is governed.

Praise therefore and glory be unto Thee, O wisdom of the Father: let my mouth, my soul, and all creatures together, praise and bless Thee.