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Rh Falsehoods of heresy, and powers That rule the heathen in the hours Of darkness; women's evil wiles; And all the knowledge that defiles.

Guard me and shield me, Christ, my Lord! Guard me against my foe's desire; Guard me in dangers of the fire, Guard me in dangers of the sea; Guard me, O Lord, in serving Thee, And make me share the great reward.

Christ be within me and around; Christ on my left hand and my right; May Christ in all my thoughts be found, Christ in all breadth, and depth, and height!

May Christ be in their eyes that see Thy servant, and their ears that hear; Christ in his thoughts who thinks on me, Christ on his lips who draweth near.

I bind as armour on my breast The Threefold Name whereon I call, Of Father, Son, and Spirit blest, The Maker and the Judge of all.

Salvation is of Thee, the Incarnate Word; Now and for ever save us, Christ our Lord!