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160 shall say with Thy apostle: "Lord, save me, or I perish."

Thou art all-powerful and I am weakness itself. I cast myself at Thy feet to implore Thy clemency. Let Thy mercy, O Lord, be moved at the sight of Thy prodigal son, who bitterly weeps for his sins. I am determined to belong entirely to Thee. Fortify my will so that, having accused and humiliated myself anew, I may merit to hear from Thy sacred mouth those words of grace and benediction: Thy sins are forgiven thee. Amen.