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