Almighty God, you know that we have no power in
ourselves to help ourselves:
Keep us both outwardly in our bodies and
inwardly in our souls, that we may be defended from all adversities which may
happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the
soul; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy
Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Book of Common Prayer