His spiritual power to us afford
A safe defence against all evil,
That harm'd we be not by the devil.
Protect us, nourish us, and bring
Us under shelter of Thy wing.
The anthem, verse, response, and prayer as before.
At Compline.
V. The grace of, etc. (as before).
V. Convert us, O God Our Saviour:
R. And avert Thy anger from us.