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 grace, there  is  neither  life  nor salvation for  me. Cast, therefore, all  my  sins  out  of  Thy sight, and,  with  the  tenderness of a  loving  Father,  extend Thy arms  to  receive  an  unworthy child,  who  returns  to Thee;  and  let  me  effectually experience the  truth  of  the prophet's words,  a  sacrifice  to God  is  an  afflicted  spirit,  and a  contrite  and  humble  heart Thou  wilt  not  despise.

RETURN Thee  thanks, O eternal   Father,  for having, out  of  Thy  pure