[♦] “has” replaced with “hast” per Errata
For I feel in my flesh the law of sin contradicting the law of my mind; neither can I resist, unless thy most holy grace, infused into my heart, assist me.
2. O Lord, how exceeding needful is thy grace for me to begin any good work, to go forward, and to accomplish it;
For without it I can do nothing; but in thee I can do all things.
Arts, riches, beauty, strength, wit, eloquence, are of no value with thee, O Lord, without thy grace.
3. O most blessed grace, that makest the poor in spirit rich in virtue, and makest the rich in many blessings, to be humble in heart;
Come, come down unto me, replenish me early with thy comfort, lest my soul should faint for weariness and dryness of mind.
O Lord, thy grace is sufficient for me, though other things that nature desireth be wanting.
If I be tempted and vexed with many tribulations, I will not fear any evils, while thy grace is with me:
This is stronger than all enemies, and wiser than all the wise.