O father of all Grace and Mercy, who art a God of Holiness, it is Thy
holy will that we also should be holy and lead a life without lust and
evil desires of our sinful flesh. I confess unto Thee my weakness and the
sinful infirmities of my nature; for, to will is present with me, but how
to perform that which, is good, I find not. The lust of the flesh, and
the lust of the eye, and the pride of life surround me like three
powerful enemies and threaten to entice me away from Thy Grace.
Therefore, O my Father, I pray Thee to create and preserve within me a
pure heart. Grant, that I may avoid, with all my heart, all places and
occasions where opportunity is given for impurities, and that I may be
afraid, lest I should take the members of Christ, and make them the
members of a harlot. Grant, that I may rather abide in fervent devotion
and at all times have a sincere desire and longing after true holiness,
that my body may, in truth, be the temple of the Holy Spirit, and that I
may not cease to love Jesus Christ, who was crucified and has given
Himself into death for my sake. Grant that I may love heavenly wisdom, in
order that I may never more enter upon the paths of deceivers. O Thou
just and holy God! who triest the hearts and reins, grant, that I may so
cling unto Thee in this world, as to remain unseparated from Thee in all
eternity. Amen!