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 the confidence  of  finding  in  Thy mercy a  secure  haven;  in  Thy  compassion, protection;  in  Thy  clemency, a  refuge;  and  in  Thy  goodness, a  remedy. Wherefore, O Lord,  under  the  dread  of  Thy  justice, I  seek  no  other  remedy,  save that of  Thy  mercy,  nor  fly  to  any other shelter,  but  that  of  Thy clemency. In Thee  I  place  my trust,  O  my  God:  for  though  by sin  I  have  lost  the  nature  and privilege of  a  son,  yet  Thou,  O Lord,  infinitely  good,  dost  not  lose the nature  and  condition  Thou hast of  a  Father. Let then,  O Lord,  Thy  infinite  grace  complete that work  in  me  which  Thy  infinite mercy has  begun. Let Thy  clemency come  to  the  succor  of  Thy miserable creature:  take  pity  and compassion on  my  poor  soul. I am firmly  resolved,  with  the  aid  of Thy  grace,  to  amend  my  life,  confess my  sins,  and  persevere  in  Thy