Daily do I provoke Thy long-suffering patience, O Master. Before mine eyes are both my wretchedness and Thy loving-kindness.

Because I am in the power of the unclean enemy who ever oppresses me, day and night shall I call upon Thy loving-kindness with tears, that Thou mightest deliver me from his attacks. For who can withstand the evil one, if Thy grace withdraws from him even for one minute, O Master?

Hour after hour does the enemy oppress my soul with both words and deeds. May Thy power, O Christ, that rebuked the waves of the sea, rebuke him also, that he may have no power over me, Thy servant. For daily does he renew his wicked scheming against me, and rush to seize my mind, drawing it away from the sweetness of Thy Divine commandments and the saving teachings they contain. Quickly send Thy grace, O Master, to drive the great serpent and all his defiled and wicked thoughts away from Thy servant.

The offended widow approaches the heartless and unjust judge, that he might defend her from her adver­sary; but I approach my kindhearted Master Who is long-suffering and good, Who has in His power heaven and earth, that He might be quick to hear me. Thou Who offerest Thy defense to all who hope upon Thee day and night, neither tarry in defending me, O Master. Snatch me away from the enemy and direct my path to Thee, that, having con­quered the enemy by Thy grace, I might bless Thee, Who art kindhearted and long-suffering, and glorify Thee Who alone desirest the salvation of all men.