e Giver of all Wisdom,
enlighten my understanding
with (good) knowledge of right,
and govern my will by thy laws,
that no deceit may mislead me,
nor temptation corrupt me,
that I may always endeavour to do good,
and to hinder evil.
Amidst all hopes and fears of this world,
take not the Holy Spirit from me,
but grant that my thoughts may be fixed on thee,
and that I may finally attain everlasting happiness,
for Jesus Christ’s sake, Amen.
Tomorrow: ‘Gaudete’ by Steeleye Span (1972/1973)