# Prayer.

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Merciful Father, look upon me with eyes of compassion,
as thou didst look upon the prodigal son;
for to thee only, O Father, belongs praise and
honor, but unto us nothing but shame before thy
face; hence, good Father, I commit soul and body
into thy divine and gracious keeping: guide me,
through Jesus Christ thy dear Son, into all things
that are well pleasing to thy divine Spirit; and bring
to folly and madness the counsel of the ungodly,
and preserve us by thy divine word now and forever.
Amen.

Composed by Walter of Stoelwijck.



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