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[... of] mine, and kindle the light of thy knowledge in my heart; and have mercy [upon thy creatures, and upon me, a manifold sinner]. Wisdom of the Father, Jesus, grant me wisdom to think, speak, and do that which is good before thee at all times; deliver me from evil thoughts, words, and deeds; and have mercy [upon thy creatures, and upon me, a manifold sinner]. Willer of good, Lord, accomplisher of will, leave me not to walk according to the desires of mine own self, but lead me to be ever according to thy good and loving will; and have mercy [upon thy creatures, and upon me, a manifold sinner]. Heavenly King, grant me thy kingdom, which thou didst promise unto thy beloved; and strengthen my heart to hate sin, to love thee alone, and to do thy will; and have mercy [upon thy creatures, and upon me, a manifold sinner]. Caretaker of all creatures, preserve by the sign of thy Cross my soul and body from the deceits of sin, from the temptations of demons, and from unrighteous men, and from all dangers of soul and body; and have mercy [upon thy creatures, and upon me, a manifold sinner]. Guardian of all, Christ, let thy right hand overshadow me by day and by night, while sitting in the house, while walking on the way, while sleeping, and while rising, that I may never be shaken; and have mercy [upon thy creatures, and upon me, a manifold sinner]. My God, who openest thy hand and fillest all creatures with mercy [...]