to go forth, armed with thy power,
seeking adventure on the high road,
to right wrong,
to overcome evil,
to suffer wounds and endure pain if need be,
but in all things,
to serve thee bravely, faithfully, joyfully,
that at the end of the day’s labor,
kneeling for thy blessing,
thou mayest find no blot upon my shield.
This I ask through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who livest and reignest with God the Father, in union with the Holy Ghost, for all ages of ages. Amen.
(a prayer reportedly said often by medieval knights; photo via everystockphoto.com)
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