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Rh I beseech Thee, O Lord, that I may find grace in Thy sight; for Thy grace is sufficient for me, though other things that nature desireth be not obtained.

Although I be tempted and vexed with many tribulations, yet I will fear no evil, so long as Thy grace is with me.

This alone and by itself is my strength; this alone giveth advice and help.

This is stronger than all enemies, and wiser than all the wise.

6. Thy grace is the mistress of truth, the teacher of discipline, the light of the heart, the solace in affliction, the driver away of sorrow, the expeller of fear, the nurse of devotion, the source of tears.

Without this, what am I but an unprofitable stock and a withered branch, only meet to be cast away.

Let Thy grace therefore, O Lord, always prevent and follow me, and make me to be continually given to good works, through Thy Son Christ, our Lord. Amen.