“Rescue me and deliver me in your righteousness; turn your ear to me and save me.” † For there have risen up against me many thoughts, and great fears, afflicting my soul. How will I pass through unhurt? How will I break them to pieces?
You have said,“I will go before you and will level the mountains. I will give you the treasures of darkness, riches stored in secret places”.† Do, Lord, as You say, and let all evil thoughts fly from before Your face. This is my hope, my only consolation, to flee to You from my inmost heart, and to wait patiently for Your comfort.
A Prayer for Mental Illumination
Lord Jesus, enlighten me with the clear shining of an inward light, and remove all the darkness that dwells in my heart. Restrain my many wandering thoughts, and destroy those temptations which violently assault me. Fight strongly for me, and vanquish the evil beasts, the alluring desires of the flesh. So there may be peace in Your walls,† and