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, Wisdom of God, Ruler and Governor of the world. Creator of old of our human stock, vouchsafe to me to run the race of life in the way of Thy commandments.

of God, who rulest on high, eternal Light that lighteneth, give me Tiiy grace now and after and ever, for that is the root of all for him to whom Thou shalt grant it in such manner as is best.

Son of God, Christ, without beginning and existing before all. Who dost make to gush forth fountains of salvation for all mankind, listen to the prayers of Thy Virgin Mother, and grant us Thy grace in word and deed.

, Wisdom of God, endow with the grace of eloquence and make skilled in wisdom of speech Marinus, who wrote this volume with his own hand, a medicine for folly and guide to right diction.

, O Christ, Thy grace on my works. Christ shall be the helper of even my works. May Christ stretch out a helping hand to my labour. Christ, send me Thy help full of blessing. Christ, Thyself give Thy grace to my work.