To Continue in Thy Presence

O my God, since Thou art with me,

and I must now,

in obedience to Thy commands,

apply my mind to these outward things,

I beseech Thee to grant me

the grace to continue in Thy Presence;

and to this end do Thou prosper me with Thy assistance,

receive all my works,

and possess all my affections. 

(a prayer of Brother Lawrence; photo via Pixabay.com)