Psalm 119: In Necessity, Anguish, and Distress
was laid aside and disallowed of men, so is he advanced by thee to the chiefest top and pillar of glory, through our Lord Jesus Christ thy son, who liveth and reigneth with thee evermore world without end. Amen.
PSALM 119: IN NECESSITY, ANGUISH, AND DISTRESS
(Prayer 1) Thou hast always of thy unspeakable goodness and clemency (O most good and merciful God) from time to time endued us with notable and plentiful benefits, but we of the contrary part (who ought to obey thy blessed commandments with all earnestness) have very miserably transgressed the same, and procured unto ourselves the evils wherewith we are sore oppressed, neither can we justly complain, that Antichrist and his cursed members have worse dealt with us then our deserts required: but know assuredly that thou dost not chasten and correct us in thy furious displeasure, but with fatherly mercy and loving kindness. Wherefore we (whom thou sore chastisest) having recourse unto thee, require these things at thy merciful hands, that thou wouldst open the eyes of our mind with thy healthful light, so that we be not blinded at the beholding of thy wondrous works: let not thy sacred precepts be hid from us so long as we be pilgrims in this wretched world, causing our minds to be continually inflamed with a most ardent desire towards those things which thou hast given in commandment to be observed. Grant that our deserts be not such henceforth, as we be reproved amongst the lewd sort, or cursed like execrable things, because we have greatly swerved from thy holy precepts. Thou seest right well the slanders and reproaches wherewith thy cruel enemies do everywhere assail us, and after what sort the great princes and mighty rulers of this wretched world when they were set together against us, did strive not only by word, but also by endeavor to turn us away from thy sincere word, from the devout worshipping of thee, and from thy pure ceremonies. Thou therefore so strengthen and quicken us with thy puissant force and mighty power, as we may be assuredly persuaded that thy faithful promises are most true and certain, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
(Prayer 2, Aleph, Beth). Such truly are to be accounted right happy amongst mortal men (O most good and merciful God) as have thy sacred law always set out before the eyes of their mind, which they make as a pattern to begin their life by, and as a rule to proceed by, when they have begun, so that if they shall perhaps go astray, their fault may both be amended thereby, and they also lead a virtuous life according unto justice. These shall live blameless, and when their doings shall be examined by upright judgment, they shall not be ashamed, which will greatly avail, if it be diligently practiced from the tender age.
But we heartily acknowledge and earnestly confess (O most dear father) that all man's policy is altogether unprofitable, and none accompt at all to be made thereof, unless thou be present with thy blessed spirit, and dost direct our minds, for otherwise what gain may we have by meditating of thy holy law, then a cold and very hurtful knowledge. Wherefore our earnest request is, that thou wouldest not only minister strength unto us by thy grace, for the accomplishing of those things which thou commandest in thy divine law, but also to bring this unto good effect, so that we may have more felicity in them, then in all our own devices, and take a greater delight in the execution hereof, then in any fleshly or worldly pleasures, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
(Prayer 3, Gimel, Daleth). Seeing that all the force we have, dependeth upon thee (O most good and merciful God) and that we do nothing, without thy gracious aid and furtherance, which may please thee, we have good cause to fly unto thy excellent mercy seat, so that we may (through the help and assistance of thy good grace) frame our deeds altogether confirmable unto thy holy laws, which thing can in no wise happen unless thou removest from our eyes the vale which evil lusts and lewd desires do always put betwixt us and thy wholesome doctrine, by reason whereof we do not well consider the beneficial things which are there commanded us to observe. Drive also far from us (we heartily beseech thee) the swelling of the mind and a haughty concept, wherethrough we are accustomed beyond all measure to have men's ordinances and human devices in marvelous admiration, so that sometime thy holy precepts seem vile unto us, in comparison of them: and that most chiefly when as we be afraid to abide the
displeasure of mighty men and the shame of this wretched world. At what time therefore our mind shall be thus diversely severed, refresh thou us (O good God) with thy blessed word, and mitigate with thy spiritual calmness, the over unquiet thoughtfulness of our mind, and suffer us not to be deceived by the leasings of this corrupt life, being of themselves marvelous pleasant and flattering. For if thou shalt once set our destressed heart at liberty, there can be no cause to the contrary, but that we may make wonderful expedition for the accomplishing of thy sacred commandments: which, we humbly beseech thee, to vouchsafe that we may obtain with as earnest an intention as can be possibly devised, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
(Prayer 4, He, Vau). When as we on the one side do consider the weakness of our own strength (O most mighty God) and contrariwise the absoluteness and perfectness of thy blessed law, we evidently perceive, that for the obtaining thereof, thy most puissant help will stand us in very great stead: first therefore teach us the true ways of thy holy commandments, moreover illuminate in such sort our mind and understanding, as we may be able to incline with great fervency unto those things which thou hast both taught and commanded. Furthermore it is needful for thee to grant us power and ability to perform whatsoever we have learned of thee, otherwise it shall profit us little or nothing at all to have knowledge, unless some part of obedience be either performed or at least wise begun in us, which the lewd inclination of our sinful heart doth greatly hinder; and finally our senses and corrupt affections are wonderful huge adversaries hereunto. Succor thou us therefore, we humbly beseech thee, with thy good grace and abundant favor, forgiving whatsoever we have committed and do daily after a most sinful manner against thy sacred law, neither let it be imputed unto us for our eternal destruction. And in the mean season (O good God) let thy loving mercies utter and show forth themselves to be a strong defense and mighty preservation for thy sanctified Church, which thou seest grievously tormented with great perils, mischievous reproaches, and diverse kinds of afflictions, not permitting her to be in such sort wrested out of thy hands, as she may be robbed
either of thy blessed word, or of the lawful, holy, and most pure honoring of thee, through Jesus Christ our lord. Amen.
(Prayer 5, Zain, Heth). We fly unto thee in this most troublesome time (O almighty God) when as we see thy blessed church so sore afflicted, and that through our own evil deserts: who have greatly sinned against thee, done very lewdly, and transgressed thy sacred laws innumerable ways, and there is but one thing only which raiseth up our hope, and comforteth us most in these our grievous afflictions, namely that we know how thou art right mindful of the loving promises made to thy faithful servants. Forsomuch as our sins and former wretched life do marvelously accuse us, (we humbly beseech thee) therefore so to quicken and lift us up with thy unspeakable mercy, which we see offered unto us in the benign promises of thy holy Scriptures. Our earnest request is that thou wouldest not permit us to swerve from the sacred law which thou hast vouchedsafe to set before us, who do with much fervency desire to be inseparably annexed unto thee, howsoever the ungodly do sore vex and scorn us. For seeing that thou hast diverse times heretofore taken upon thee to decide thy faithful servants causes when as they were in a manner drowned with extreme calamities: therefore now also leave not of to succor and help those which unfeignedly call upon thee. Thy outrageous enemies commit none other thing than to deprive the Church of thy sacred words, thy holy ceremonies, and all devout worshipping of thee. Forsomuch as thou art our only lot, we lift up our eyes unto thy face with our whole heart: but or ever the multitude of wicked and most abominable men do swallow us up, be thou present for thy infinite goodness sake to succor us, so that we may apply ourselves day and night to laude and praise thee for thy just judgment, through Jesus Christ our lord. Amen.
(Prayer 6, Zain, Heth). We have not conceived hope of our salvation (O almighty God) anywhere else, than from thy most faithful promises, drawing out thereof only an assured consolation, if that at any time either the flesh, man's reason, the devil, or wicked men shall vaunt themselves anything stoutly against us. We take a marvelous good courage against all these things, forsomuch as thou wilt most largely perform whatsoever thou hast faithfully promised, because,
that even from the beginning, we have had thy faith in perfect remembrance, seeing it doth manifestly appear how thou hast never deceived any that trust only in thee. Vouchsafe therefore that we may both day and night be inseparably annexed to this most strong rock, invincible fortress, and well cast Anchor. For inasmuch as we mistrust not but thou wilt perform whatsoever belongeth unto thee, this remaineth, that we execute with an exceeding fervent desire, the charge which is left unto us, so that we may (marvelous speedily) bestir our steps and feet toward the fulfilling of thy blessed law. Cause thou us (O excellent father) we humbly beseech thee, to cut of and cast aside all delays, and that contrary to the expectation of the ungodly, who always cast lettes to entrap us, we may be obedient to thy sacred precepts, so that all those which honor and love thee purely, may accompany us, that like as the earth is everywhere replenished with thy inestimable goodness, so the number of thy true and faithful suppliants may be daily more and more greatly augmented, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
(Prayer 7, Teth, Yod). Thou hast been hitherto accustomed (O almighty God) to deal lovingly with thy faithful servants, and we especially being (through thy unspeakable mercy) brought to the true knowledge and perfect understanding of thy sacred Gospel, have had thy excellent benefits in a wonderful trial, which we do plainly acknowledge and confess that our heinous sins have greatly defiled, wherewith we have not only polluted ourselves, but also thy holy name, and the blessed doctrine of thy dear son is thereby evil spoken of amongst the Gentiles, and a great number (by our default) driven with fear from the way of truth. We now therefore heartily beseech thee (O heavenly father) to cause us for to savour thee rightly and so acknowledge thy blessed name as we may most constantly stick to thy sacred words and holy commandments. Let the afflictions wherewith we are touched be effectual spurs and pricks to move us for to return into the right perfect way: and forsomuch as thou art good and favorable unto all men, suffer not those (whom thou hast adopted to be thy beloved sons by Christ) to deny thee shamefully. For the more that the devil, Antichrist, and his cursed members endeavor with all their industry to pluck us from thee, make
thou us on the contrary part (we heartily pray thee) to be unfeignedly obedient unto thy blessed precepts: and what troublesome things soever these men have subtlety devised, let the same turn to the profit of thy blessed Church. Let our heart (which of itself is gross and fat) be made soft diligently to perceive and right well understanding thy sacred word and divine law, having it in more credit and estimation, then gold, silver, and all the treasure of the world. Forsake not (O good God) the work of thy hands, which thou thyself haste made and garnished: and let the ungracious persons be put to shame, who (through a lewd zeal) go about to overthrow thy blessed ways. But let such rejoice in thee, as honor thy divine Majesty, and have an eye with a pure faith unto thy loving promises. Cause them also to enjoy thy unspeakable goodness, and lead always such a life as may right well please thee, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
(Prayer 8, Teth, Yod). There is nothing either more honorable or greatlier to be wished for of us (O most good and merciful God) then that thou wouldest give us power to understand thy holy word with a right up judgment: and we so fervently desire this, that we may be also in a readiness to purchase the same with any calamity whatsoever it be. Wherefore if thou see that thou canst by evil success of fortune or by adversities bring thy elect to a right mind, which slide away oftentimes, deal which way thou seemest best for to make us apply ourselves with earnest desire to live after thy divine law. And seeing thou hast fashioned us in our mothers womb, so favor thou us also and illuminate us in such wise that we be not blinded in the word of thy blessed truth. For whilst we earnestly desire these things at thy merciful hands (O excellent father) we do not only with heart crave our own consolation, but the comfort of all those which make much of thy sacred law and perfect truth. These verily will wonderfully rejoice, if they shall perceive everyone of us to be annexed unto thee with uncorrupt minds. Wherefore we heartily beseech thee, that thy holy will (which thou hast set forth unto us in the sacred Scriptures) may be dearer unto us then gold, and more beloved then all riches, so as we may embrace the same with a right perfect heart, and nothing whatsoever we attempt to do, may redowne either to our shame or to the dishonor of thy sanctified Church, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
(Prayer 9, Caph, Lamed). Forsomuch as we have an especial regard (O most mighty God) in these our days to thy faithful promises, and that our soul doth in a manner faint with longing for thy aid: whiles health seemeth to vanish away from before our eyes, it is time for thee to be our ready helper and sure defense. Wey not, we humbly beseech thee, our weak faith; corrupt vices, and wicked behavior wherewith we have slandered thy blessed name, and caused thy sacred gospel to be evil spoken of. Vouchsafe (O good God) that we may lead the rest of our life, altogether in godly and religious works: for if we shall obtain this at thy merciful hands, we mistrust not but thou wilt immediately after pour out thy fierce judgments upon thy enemies, who do assault us thus cruelly. And thou thyself seest how undeservedly they do it. For although we have sinned so heinously as we have procured unto ourselves grievouser punishments then these be, yet our adversaries have not for our sins sake only digged these pits for us, but they persecute, yea and would utterly destroy us, for that religion is a little purged, and the true worshipping of thee restored. Therefore confirm and strengthen thou us (O excellent father) for thy infinite goodness sake, vouching safe that thy holy word may have a perpetual abiding in thy sacred Church, and suffer us not to perish in this grievous persecution, but cause us to be delighted therein and to refresh ourselves therewith, that forsomuch as we are thy faithful servants, and have no confidence at all in man's force, save and defend us thy own self from such perils as hang over our necks, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
(Prayer 10, Caph, Lamed). Our souls have now fainted us (O most good and merciful God) with careful longing after thy blessed word, so long as we hope both for help, and salvation at thy hands only. Unto thee, I say, do we lift up our hands day and night, to the intent thy faithful servants may at length enjoy their hoped promises, who in the mean season do desire to have this granted us, that in no wise we be forgetful of thy sacred law, whilst thou delayest thy help in the midst of our grievous calamities. And like as thy sacred law abideth steadfast in the most beautiful furniture of the heavens, and by it a most firm stability in the earth, and also that most commodious and goodly variety of time
persevereth and hath his continuance: even so we humbly beseech thee, that it be not worn out of our heart and inward parts by any process of time, for unless our meditation be always hereof, we shall easily perish in our sorrowful afflictions.
Seeing then it is thy blessed word which quickeneth us, (for if we give credit thereto, we shall obtain both salvation, and also know how to behave ourselves according to justice, neither shall we be troubled at the injuries which our adversaries proffer us: grant O excellent father, that this may never slip out of our remembrance, but vouchsafe us rather to see an end of all other things, then thy sacred word either to be forespent or overthrown in thy blessed Church, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
(Prayer 11, Lamed, Mem). Whosoever they be that apply themselves to thy blessed word (O most good and merciful God) shall reap at length no small fruit and commodity thereby, for they shall not only surmount their enemies in knowledge and understanding of heavenly things, but also far excel those which are had in great reputation, both for their learning, and also for the experience they have attained unto, by reason of their long life. To the intent therefore we be not deprived of so great a benefit, we humbly beseech thee, that (detesting utterly the lewdness of our heinous sins) we may have more felicity in thy sacred words than in all other pleasures. And forsomuch as this life of ours is hedged in and compassed about on every side with blind ignorance, we cannot have a meter lamp than thy divine word to lighten our minds withal: man's way ought to be ordered and directed hereby, even like a most clear light, and that chiefly, when as the matter itself doth declare how that everyone of us do bear his life always in his hands, by reason of the exceeding great perils we are in. There want not everywhere puissant Champions of the adversaries which lay a thousand snares for our life: wherefore we entreat thee so much as in us lieth, that thou wouldst stir up our sinful hearts to fulfill thy holy commandments which thou hast vouchedsafe to beatify with so great promises, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
(Prayer 12, Mem, Nun). Thy divine law and sacred words (O most mighty God) be of such force, as those which love them and think continually thereof, become every day wiser then other, and surmount all mortal men in
understanding, although they be better learned and ancienter in years: which study is marvelous commodious to withdraw our feet from the path of wickedness, and doth sometime confirm our feeble footsteps, least they swerve perversely from thy blessed commandments. Forsomuch as therefore we have miserably declined from thee in our former life, and shamefully sinned, which doth manifestly appear in that we have neglected thy righteous words, loving promises, sacred ceremonies, and whole law. Wherefore we ought not to wonder or complain at all that thou dost at this present punish us unjustly: but have truly well deserved this (through our naughty and lewd behaviors) that so unjust and cruel enemies should rise up against us: for these things verily would not have happened unto us, if we had always used thy blessed words and holy precepts as a Lantern to our feet: nevertheless our earnest request is (O good God) that thou wouldst (for thy infinite mercies sake) have an especial regard to the grievous dangers and perils whereinto our soul is now brought. Pardon, we heartily beseech thee, our heinous sins, and make our heart meek and forward to fulfill thy holy commandments, so that thou mayst deliver us from the snares which the enemies of thy blessed name have laid to tray us in, and suffer not those whom thou hast chosen and adopted into thy everlasting inheritance, to be utterly oppressed and come to miserable confusion, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
(Prayer 13, Samech, Ain). Such as be illumined with thy heavenly spirit (O most mighty God) do utterly hate all manner of sin and iniquity, and therefore have thee for their sure refuge and strong shield: because they see them live most blessedly and in great felicity, whom thou dost strengthen with thy puissant force and invincible power, and such as thou sustainest and nourishest be delivered from most grievous perils, whereas contrariwise so many as fall from thee, and go astray from thy blessed precepts, are horribly punished. Our earnest desire is therefore, that (being moved by like persuasions) we may both put our whole trust in thee only, and also become most zealous in all thy holy commandments.
For flesh and the power of our adversaries practice continual enmity against us: let them not be of such force as they may destroy us, but make us rather stick fast unto thy sacred words, so that we may take as much delight in them as in the
greatest pleasures: for the accomplishing whereof it is very needful that thou, of thy infinite mercy, dost instruct and teach us. For seeing the knowledge of divine things cannot be attained unto without thy good spirit, vouchsafe thou therefore thy own self, that we may very perfectly understand thy sacred law, and judge thereof aright, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
(Prayer 14, Ain, Pe). Thy blessed words (O almighty God) are in all places so worthy of admiration, that they cannot but be regarded of the godly, therefore we earnestly require thee, that thou (who art merciful and plenteous in goodness) wouldest look upon us altogether well appeased, and so frame our thoughts and deeds, that we give no room at all to ungodliness, then the which nothing is more vain: for seeing we be men, and therefore hedged in with a fleshly burden, suffer not the weight thereof to overwhelm us, but rather breath the spirit of repentance into our nostrils, whereby we may shed forth most flowing rivers of tears for the faults we have everywhere committed. For because thou art our exceeding right up Judge, who neither cloakest our sins, nor yet permittest them to go unpunished: and seeing that thy judgments and laws are stuffed with so great uprightness, as nothing is contained in them, that any creature can by just reason reprove or find fault with (for silver and gold tried in the fire, matcheth not the pureness of them.) Therefore we earnestly desire thee, that thou wouldest not only cause us to acknowledge them, but also obey the same so much as our feeble and weak nature is able to do, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
(Prayer 15, Pe, Zade). Our mind (O most good and merciful God) is very much darkened even of native infection, with a thick mistiness, so that it is not able to understand thy holy commandments perfectly: and we are of nature exceedingly bent unto affections, which as they be displeasant to thee, so they marvelously like us, and we cannot abide the scornings of the ungodly wherewith they vaunt themselves over us when we do wholly apply our minds to serve thy excellent Majesty. We earnestly require thee therefore, that thou wouldst lighten our darkened minds, asswage our lewd affections, and strengthen us in such wise, that what reproach so ever shall hang over our heads for thy glorious Gospels sake, we may overcome it with a stout courage. And cause us to resist those which
jest at us, with a steadfast hope and assured confidence we have to thy loving promises, so that the naughtiness of lewd lusts may be broken in pieces with the puissant force of thy blessed truth. Let not any worldly power (most dear father) be an impediment to us, but that we may steadfastly defend thy holy precepts in the presence of all men be they never so glorious and wonderful in their doings, which I beseech thee to make so pleasant and delectable unto us, as we may compt nothing in this life to be preferred before then, neither any matter to be an hinderance, but the we may perform the same with an exceeding cheerful mind, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
(Prayer 16, Cuph, Res). We require thee (O most mighty God) even from the bottom of our heart, and with an unfeigned faith, that we may be diligent observers of thy sacred law and holy commandments: for we are wonderfully provoked to defile thy blessed precepts through the impulsion of fleshly motions, fierceness of our native corruption, and vices grafted in us, but seeing that we have bound ourselves with such a number of most grievous and detestable sins, it is no marvel, if thou (who usest justice and severity towards thy elect servants) dost suffer us to be thus tormented and put in fear of Antichrist and his rascals. But now our earnest request is that thou wouldest (for thy great goodness and infinite mercies sake) pardon whatsoever we have grievously committed against thee: and look upon the state of the Church, being in a manner rent and torn, with a marvelous loving eye and right favorable countenance, delivering her
(according to thy accustomed manner) from imminent perils, when as she could not be preserved but by thy only guidance and government. It is meet (O good
God) that salvation should be far from the ungodly who do utterly despise thy sacred word, holy law, and blessed commandments: but it happeneth otherwise to them that trust in thee, for they have loving promises of their salvation, of all the which, truth is the most excellent and notablest. To the intent therefore it may remain without spot and unviolated, defend us with thy own hands when as we be in great distress and much peril for the profession of thy glorious name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
(Prayer 17, Cuph, Res). Forsomuch as through fleshly affection (O most good and merciful God) we are persuaded to receive anything rather then thy divine law, therefore have we daily recourse unto thee in our fervent prayers, that thou wouldest guide us with thy holy spirit for the observing thereof. And to the intent our lamentable cries may not be in vain, soften thou our hearts, and bow thou our minds in such wise, that they may care for nothing so much, as to obey thee in all things whatsoever they do. We meditate upon this one only matter at midnight, and in the dawning of the day, that whereas there wanteth no store of things to draw us another way, we may therefore be fortified with thy mighty protection against the same. And as thy blessed precepts be certain and sure, so cause us to stick fast unto them: for whosoever of a frowardness swerve therefore, do stray far from salvation: by means whereof, if this shall happen unto us through our infirmity, lay to thy helping hand without any delay, by raising up us that are fallen: and although our case be very naught, yet help us with the warrant of thy blessed word. For seeing it is not unbeknown to thee (O excellent father) how many go about to destroy us: therefore make thou speedy hast to be our ready helper and deliverer, by confirming those most steadfastly which invocate and call upon thee with most steadfast belief in thy faithful promises, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
(Prayer 18, Schin, Tau). The Devil verily, Antichrist, and puissant Princes of this wretched world, do persecute thy blessed Church (O most mighty God) without any offense given, who seem in such wise to vaunt themselves and wax furious against godliness, as the faithful be not without just cause greatly afraid, whom nothing but thy word is able to make merry and restore to gladness again: therefore stir us up in such sort with thy blessed spirit, that we may be always wonderful desirous thereof. For we certainly know that peace will ensue, augment, and continue in them which love thy sacred law, so that nothing verily shall be able at any time to do them hurt, but if we be as now void of perfect peace and quietness of mind, the occasion without doubt must rise hereof, because we have neglected thy holy word, and slenderly followed thy divine law. Pardon us therefore, pardon we humbly beseech thee, what wicked and lewd thing soever we
have committed against thee, so that we may not decline any more hereafter from the perfect way of thy blessed commandments: then may we claim unto ourselves the true and substantial delights, wherein our souls may live, yea and lead such a pleasant life, as they may by all means endeavor to set forth thy most worthy praises. For seeing that we have wandered hitherto like brute beasts, therefore call thou us away, O excellent father (who art our only savior) from the heinous errors and grievous sins we are infected withal, so that everyone of us may be wholly addicted to obey thy sacred will and holy commandments, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
(Prayer 19, Schin, Thau). Although the malice and deceits of those which in the world are always adversaries to thy glory (O almighty God) be both mighty and of great force against our feeble courage: yet notwithstanding on the contrary part, so great is the pleasure which thy sacred word bringeth unto us, that it is now dearer unto the godly than any spoils be they never so fat, or than any pray be it never so rich: for they prick us forward to render day by day wonderful praises unto thee. And this only remaineth as a special comfort that thou wilt not suffer us to be deprived of the salvation which we look for at thy merciful hands. Our earnest request is, that thou wouldest (for this cause) give an attentive and ready ear to our humble petitions, that forsomuch as the righteousness of thy blessed law is in all points true and steadfast, furnish us fully with this thy holy spirit, that whatsoever we have now chosen to keep, through the grace thereof, we may accomplish so much as our feeble nature is able to do: and where the weakness of the flesh faileth, there let the invincible power and notable strength of thy holy spirit supply. We have wandered hitherto (O Lord God) diverse ways like foolish and misled sheep, for unless thou dost seek us out with a fatherly and shepherdlike providence, we shall readily perish in our naughtiness: and therefore suffer us not who are in very great danger, to walk anymore in darkness and amongst ravening Wolves, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.