5. O Lord, my God, depart not far from me: O my God, have regard to help me, for divers evil thoughts have risen up against me, and great fears afflicting my soul.
How shall I pass without hurt? How shall I break through them?
6. I (saith he) will go before thee, end will humble the great ones of the earth. Isaiah xxv.
I will open the gates of the prison, and reveal to thee the hidden secrets.
7. Do, Lord, as thou sayest, and let all these wicked thoughts flee from before thy face.
This is my hope and my only comfort, to fly to thee in all tribulations, to confide in thee, to call on thee from my heart, and patiently to look for thy consolation.
Prayer
For the enlightening the Mind.
8. Enlighten me, O good Jesus, with the brightness of the internal light; and cast out all darkness from the dwelling of my heart.
Restrain my many wandering thoughts, and suppress the temptations that violently assault me.